US President Donald Trump said on October 20 that attempts to reach an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to end the war are ongoing, and warned that if an agreement is not reached the consequences will be serious.
“We are still in a process…
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Trump cusses out Zelensky, ‘your mom’ chose Budapest, and Moscow’s subway raids Meduza breaks down today’s biggest Russia-related news stories, October 20, 2025
Below, you’ll find a digest of news reports from October 20, 2025, in Russian and English. The sections below, titled in song lyrics, are (1) police and legal matters in Russia, (2) demographic-themed developments inside Russia, (3) news…
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Meduza is turning 11! And here are six (!) ways to support our work, even if you can’t donate. — Meduza
On Meduza’s birthday, we’ve got just one wish: to keep working for you, no matter what. And you can help make this wish come true by supporting us! While we continue to rely on your donations to operate, this appeal is about…
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‘She didn’t end up there by chance’ Chechen woman who reportedly fled domestic violence in Russia found dead in Armenia — Meduza
A missing Chechen woman who reportedly fled domestic violence in Russia has been found dead in Yerevan. According to Armenian police, the body of Aishat Baimuradova, 23, was found in a rented apartment on October 19. A preliminary…
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Chechen Woman Found Dead in Armenia After Escaping Domestic Violence
The family of Chechen woman Aishat Baymuradova, who fled her home due to domestic violence, denied any involvement in her death. Her uncle told Regnum that the family only learned about the incident through social media.
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The EU is prepared to do everything possible to prevent the Putin-Trump summit from taking place,
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced on M1 television that his European colleagues intend to prevent a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Budapest.
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Here’s Why Russia’s Vladimir Putin Is Fixated On Ukraine’s Donbas
At a tense White House meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump pushed the Ukrainian leader, telling him he would probably have to give up swaths of Ukrainian land to end the war with Russia.
“We think that what they should do…
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The Council of the EU has approved the European Commission’s proposal to ban the purchase of Russian gas from 2028
The Council of the European Union has approved the European Commission’s proposal to ban the purchase of Russian gas from 1 January 2028. The relevant statement has been published on the official website of the…
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Lavrov and Rubio Discuss Putin-Trump Summit
Russia’s top diplomat, Sergei Lavrov, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed preparations for an upcoming summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in a call on Monday, both sides…
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Europe Jumps Into Action After Trump Call With Putin, Zelenskyy Meeting
Europe jumped into action on October 20 with a flurry of moves and announcements at it looked to ratchet up pressure on Russia and bolster support for Ukraine after US President Donald Trump reportedly pushed his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr…
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