Austria says Russia to cut off gas supplies on Saturday – POLITICO

Austria says Russia to cut off gas supplies on Saturday – POLITICO

It’s unclear whether Russia has carried through with the threat, Euronews reported on Saturday. Gazprom is sending gas to Europe via Ukraine at normal levels, Bloomberg reported on Saturday. Nehammer said on Friday that Austria has a secure supply of alternative fuel and that “no one will freeze this winter, no home will be cold.” … Read more

Scholz call with Putin opens a ‘Pandora’s box,’ Ukraine’s Zelenskyy complains – POLITICO

Scholz call with Putin opens a ‘Pandora’s box,’ Ukraine’s Zelenskyy complains – POLITICO

In the telephone call on Friday, Scholz exhorted Putin to “end” his war on Ukraine and to “withdraw troops.” The conversation lasted for about an hour and was the first direct exchange between the two leaders in nearly two years, German media reported. “The Federal Chancellor urged Russia to be prepared to negotiate with Ukraine with the aim … Read more

In Lakewood speech, Mike Pence warns of ‘populists,’ says he congratulated Trump

In Lakewood speech, Mike Pence warns of ‘populists,’ says he congratulated Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence warned against “populists” seeking sway over conservative politics during a Friday speech at Colorado Christian University, and he called for a defense of “traditional” conservative values on foreign policy, abortion and marriage. Pence’s speech at CCU, a small conservative school in Lakewood, came 10 days after his former running mate, … Read more

Positively surprised by call with Trump, Scholz says – POLITICO

Positively surprised by call with Trump, Scholz says – POLITICO

Scholz on Friday spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin for about an hour in what constituted the first direct exchange between the two leaders in nearly two years, according to German media reports. Asked in the Süddeutsche Zeitung interview if he’s afraid of a deal over Ukraine’s head between Trump and Putin, Scholz … Read more

Germany’s Scholz urges Putin to end Ukraine war during first call in 2 years – POLITICO

Germany’s Scholz urges Putin to end Ukraine war during first call in 2 years – POLITICO

Scholz and Putin agreed to remain in contact, according to a German government official, who added that Scholz “emphasized that the deployment of North Korean soldiers to Russia for combat missions against Ukraine is associated with a serious escalation and expansion of the conflict.” In a speech to parliamentarians on Wednesday, Scholz had lauded his “prudent” Ukraine … Read more

Ukraine chefs find hope at top French cooking school run by Thierry Marx

Ukraine chefs find hope at top French cooking school run by Thierry Marx

Vitaliy Aheyev from Ukraine was discharged from the army after being shot in the stomach and the leg in the war with Russia and spending 10 months in captivity. After six years in the military, the 24-year-old needed a new job. Learning how to cook seemed a good choice, and if he could train under … Read more

EU to press China over drones for Russia, warns of ‘consequences’ – POLITICO

EU to press China over drones for Russia, warns of ‘consequences’ – POLITICO

“If we finally confirm there is a transfer of drones [from China to Russia], then that will have consequences,” added the official, who declined to spell out what those consequences could be. The comments, which come more than a month after Reuters first reported on the drone factory, hint at a hardening stance toward China … Read more

Donald Trump Jr. taunts Zelenskyy about ‘losing your allowance’ – POLITICO

Donald Trump Jr. taunts Zelenskyy about ‘losing your allowance’ – POLITICO

Trump has repeatedly claimed that he would end the war started by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 in one day. In an attempt to anticipate any upcoming cuts to Ukraine funding, the government of outgoing President Joe Biden is looking to send the last of more than $6 billion … Read more

October was worst month for Russia since start of Ukraine war, UK official says – POLITICO

October was worst month for Russia since start of Ukraine war, UK official says – POLITICO

While Russian gains are putting pressure on the Ukrainian front, Radakin said, Moscow is suffering losses “for tiny increments of land.” The Kremlin does not provide figures on the impact the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has had on the Russian military. A Wall Street Journal report in September said more than a million … Read more

Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas – POLITICO

Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas – POLITICO

The move to pause its mediator role comes after senior U.S. officials reportedly said Washington would no longer accept the presence of Hamas representatives in Qatar, accusing the Palestinian militant group of rejecting fresh proposals for an end to the war in Gaza. The Qatari statement said media reports on the future of the Hamas … Read more