Strict restrictions in power use in central Ukraine following Russia’s overnight attack on energy infrastructure

"Russian army carried out a series of new attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on the night of 26–27 October, damaging critical equipment. Strict restrictions on the use of power will be introduced in central Ukraine as a result." UAP

Support For Biden's Proxy War in Ukraine is Cracking Among US Lawmakers, Citizens

"Congressional progressive Democrats withdrew their letter calling for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, with Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), the caucus chair, claiming that it was "released without vetting." However, an antiwar trend appears to be emerging in the US Congress, which is triggering concern in Kiev, according to the US press.

The CPC letter called on US President Joe Biden to pursue a "proactive push, doubling efforts to seek a realistic framework for a cease fire" and "every diplomatic avenue to support such a solution that is acceptable to the people of Ukraine."

"The alternative to diplomacy is protracted war, with both its attendant certainties and catastrophic and unknowable risks," the letter read.

However, the progressives' initiative was met with fierce criticism from their fellow Democrats, who accused the 30 signatories to the letter of undermining Washington's support for Kiev at a critical time." Sputnik

Authorities in Russian-Occupied Zaporizhzhia Order Phone Checks on Residents

"Russian-installed authorities in Ukraine's occupied region of Zaporizhzhia ordered phone
checks on local residents announcing the implementation of military censorship under Russian President Vladimir Putin's martial law decree." MT

New Covid-19 strains detected in Russia

"The BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 sub-variants of the Omicron strain of Covid-19 were detected in Russia last week..... are both sub-liniages of the Omicron variant of the SARS CoV-2 virus. The former branched from the BA.5 sub-variant and both are currently spreading in the US and Europe. Some people have dubbed them Typhon and Cerberus, respectively.....he newly discovered strains are more infectious, according to studies, but display similar symptoms." RT

Macron Urges Pope To Get Biden & Putin To Dialogue On Ukraine

"French President Emmanuel Macron revealed in an interview with Le Point that he urged
Pope Francis in a meeting at the Vatican to attempt to arrange direct dialogue between Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin in an effort to make peace in Ukraine. "We need the United States to sit at the table to promote the peace process in Ukraine," Macron continued. "Joe Biden has a real relationship of trust with the Pope. The Pope can have an influence on him for American re-engagement in Haiti and Ukraine." Biden is the second sitting US president in history who is Roman Catholic, with the first being John F. Kennedy." ZH