
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Donald Trump of pressuring Ukraine to surrender to Russia, offering in exchange for stopping attacks on Russian refineries the delivery of additional Patriot missiles for air defense.
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The clash between Zelensky and Trump began a week ago, with mutual accusations over US military support for Ukraine and pressure for a deal with Russia.
(See report at 6.44pm) Volodymyr Zelensky raises the level of the conflict with American President Donald Trump, accusing him of putting pressure on Ukraine to surrender to Russia, the latest episode of a direct clash between the two that began a week ago. The Ukrainian president, in an interview with Bloomberg, also put forward a new proposal to accept the tycoon's request to stop attacks against Russian refineries, in order to counter the high cost of diesel in the US, in exchange for the delivery of further Patriot air defense missiles.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The United States will increase diplomatic pressure on Ukraine to avoid a deal with Russia
Likely · Within weeks

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence that erupted during protests against high prices, expressing solidarity with the police and announcing possible restrictions on demonstrations. He also called for dialogue with young people and social partners, while Trump and Vance attributed the unrest to uncontrolled immigration.

After weeks of waiting, Donald Trump declared full support for Benjamin Netanyahu for the October 27 Israeli elections, calling him a key partner against Iran. Netanyahu has relaunched his election campaign by promising the elimination of the Iranian threat, while tensions are growing in the West Bank and Gaza, with civilian victims including a 7-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy. The IDF has placed on maximum alert for election day due to fears of terrorist attacks.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence that erupted during the protests against the high cost of living, reporting damage to public buildings and shops, hundreds of police officers injured and thousands arrested. He announced a discussion with young people and social partners, possible restrictions on demonstrations and maximum firmness in the investigations, while Trump and Vance attributed the unrest to uncontrolled immigration.

Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died in Guayaquil, Ecuador, after being hit on the head by the wooden cross that fell from the altar while he was celebrating mass via live streaming. The structure suddenly detached from the wall and rescue efforts were useless. The archdiocese confirmed the death and invited prayers.

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi apologized to Lithuania for the entry of a drone into Lithuanian airspace, attributing the incident to possible Russian electronic warfare interference.
Wave of protests against the high cost of living in France leads to urban guerrilla warfare. Over 2 thousand arrested, 600 injured among the police and one protester who died in Paris. Limoges town hall devastated. Macron announces a speech to the nation.