Two sources called the meeting “not easy” — one said simply “bad.” Following a 2.5-hour conversation with Vladimir Putin the previous day, Trump indicated a preference for diplomacy rather than escalation, according to Axios." Sputnik
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Trump Rejects Zelensky’s Tomahawk Request
Two sources called the meeting “not easy” — one said simply “bad.” Following a 2.5-hour conversation with Vladimir Putin the previous day, Trump indicated a preference for diplomacy rather than escalation, according to Axios." Sputnik
British Military Says Ship Ablaze After Being Struck off Yemen Coast
"A ship caught fire Saturday in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen after being struck by a projectile,
the British military said, with one report suggesting its crew was preparing to abandon the vessel.
The incident comes as Yemen´s Houthi rebels have been attacking ships through the Red Sea corridor. However, the rebels did not immediately claim the attack, though it can take them hours or even days to do so.
The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center issued an alert about the vessel, describing the incident as taking place some 210 kilometers (130 miles) east of Aden." Breitbart
The incident comes as Yemen´s Houthi rebels have been attacking ships through the Red Sea corridor. However, the rebels did not immediately claim the attack, though it can take them hours or even days to do so.
The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center issued an alert about the vessel, describing the incident as taking place some 210 kilometers (130 miles) east of Aden." Breitbart
Record lava fountains reach 460 m (1 500 feet) during episode 35 of Kīlauea summit eruption, Hawai‘i
Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire at Zaporizhzhia Allows Repairs to Begin at Nuclear Power Plant
Russian and Ukrainian forces established special ceasefire zones for repairs to be safely carried out, said the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi. He hailed the restoration of off-site power as “crucial for nuclear safety and security.”
“Both sides engaged constructively with the IAEA to enable the complex repair plan to proceed,” Grossi said in a statement." Breitbart
Trump Confirms Venezuela’s Maduro Offered ‘Everything’ to Stay in Power: ‘He Doesn’t Want to F*ck Around’ with the U.S.
"President Donald Trump confirmed to reporters on Friday that reports indicating Venezuelan
socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro was offering the United States access to the nation’s natural resources in exchange for being allowed to continue indefinitely in power were correct.
“He has offered everything,” Trump responded to a reporter asking him to comment on the rumors of Maduro and his highest-level cronies reaching out to his administration. “He’s offered everything; you’re right.”
“You know why? Because he doesn’t want to F*ck around with the United States,” the president affirmed, concluding the press engagement on that note." Breitbart
“He has offered everything,” Trump responded to a reporter asking him to comment on the rumors of Maduro and his highest-level cronies reaching out to his administration. “He’s offered everything; you’re right.”
“You know why? Because he doesn’t want to F*ck around with the United States,” the president affirmed, concluding the press engagement on that note." Breitbart
Zelensky calls for ceasefire along current front lines
"Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has called for a ceasefire with Russia along the current
front lines. He made the comment after US President Donald Trump issued a similar appeal on social media.
“We have to stop where we are. The president is right,” Zelensky told reporters in Washington, DC on Friday, adding that the sides could then hammer out the next steps toward a peace deal. “Yes, both sides have to stop,” Zelensky said." RT
“We have to stop where we are. The president is right,” Zelensky told reporters in Washington, DC on Friday, adding that the sides could then hammer out the next steps toward a peace deal. “Yes, both sides have to stop,” Zelensky said." RT
Maduro responds to Trump authorizing CIA ops in Venezuela
"U.S. President Donald Trump’s public confirmation that he authorized CIA operations inside
Venezuela has no precedent and is another sign that he is openly seeking regime change in the Latin American nation, President Nicolas Maduro has said.
This week, Trump confirmed that he had authorized CIA activity in Venezuela, which the U.S. leader said was driven by concerns over Caracas “emptying their prisons” into the U.S. and alleged state-linked drug trafficking. Trump, however, declined to say whether the CIA had authority to “take out” Maduro." RT
This week, Trump confirmed that he had authorized CIA activity in Venezuela, which the U.S. leader said was driven by concerns over Caracas “emptying their prisons” into the U.S. and alleged state-linked drug trafficking. Trump, however, declined to say whether the CIA had authority to “take out” Maduro." RT
Head Of Russia's Sovereign Wealth Fund Pitches "Putin-Trump" Undersea Tunnel Linking Russia-US
"President Trump confirmed a "very productive" phone call with Russian President Putin on Thursday, according to a post on Truth Social. The two leaders are now expected to meet in the near term in Budapest, Hungary, with discussions centered on potential pathways to end the war in Ukraine.
Trump's latest threat to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles may have been a key driver prompting Moscow's sudden willingness to engage in talks at the highest level. While full details of the call remain undisclosed, the tone shift signals possible upcoming breakthroughs in negotiations to end the three-year war in Eastern Europe, which has resulted in some casualty figures on both sides at 1.4 million, according to a recent New York Times report, citing U.S. and British government estimates, among other sources.
What comes out of Budapest remains to be seen. But already, Russian sovereign wealth fund head Kirill Dmitriev is posting on X about Elon Musk's Boring Company potentially building a 70-mile undersea rail tunnel linking Russia and Alaska through the Bering Strait - a proposed $65 billion megaproject.
Dmitriev called the potential megaproject the "Putin-Trump Tunnel," pitching it as a symbol of renewed unity after the Trump-Putin phone call this week.
This type of rhetoric from the head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund wouldn't be seen on his personal X page unless he saw potential pathways for peace emerging ahead.
Let's begin with Dmitriev's first post on X about the proposed tunnel project that could reshape global supply chains and be completed for $8 billion by Musk's Boring Company within eight years. It's important to note that a megaproject of this scale would likely capture Trump's attention, while neocons and Democrats would be howling in protest if it ever got off the ground.
In other words, if a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine materializes, a so-called "peace tunnel" linking the U.S. and Russia could serve as a trade pact that helps promote lasting stability. Otherwise, what's the alternative as both countries, actually the world, gear up for the Arctic, more conflicts and war?
We know one person who is not a fan of the idea:
Trump: “This came up yesterday, a tunnel from Russia to Alaska. That’s interesting. What do you think of that, Mr. President [Zelensky]? Do you have any ideas? How do you like that idea?”
Zelensky: “I’m not happy with this idea.”
Trump can’t help but laugh: “I don’t think he liked it. I don’t think he liked it.”
Certainly an interesting development to track, as it could be one of the most geopolitically transformative infrastructure undertakings of our generation if it ever gets off the ground. Rewiring global supply chains for the 2030s." ZeroHedge
What comes out of Budapest remains to be seen. But already, Russian sovereign wealth fund head Kirill Dmitriev is posting on X about Elon Musk's Boring Company potentially building a 70-mile undersea rail tunnel linking Russia and Alaska through the Bering Strait - a proposed $65 billion megaproject.
Dmitriev called the potential megaproject the "Putin-Trump Tunnel," pitching it as a symbol of renewed unity after the Trump-Putin phone call this week.
This type of rhetoric from the head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund wouldn't be seen on his personal X page unless he saw potential pathways for peace emerging ahead.
Let's begin with Dmitriev's first post on X about the proposed tunnel project that could reshape global supply chains and be completed for $8 billion by Musk's Boring Company within eight years. It's important to note that a megaproject of this scale would likely capture Trump's attention, while neocons and Democrats would be howling in protest if it ever got off the ground.
In other words, if a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine materializes, a so-called "peace tunnel" linking the U.S. and Russia could serve as a trade pact that helps promote lasting stability. Otherwise, what's the alternative as both countries, actually the world, gear up for the Arctic, more conflicts and war?
We know one person who is not a fan of the idea:
Trump: “This came up yesterday, a tunnel from Russia to Alaska. That’s interesting. What do you think of that, Mr. President [Zelensky]? Do you have any ideas? How do you like that idea?”
Zelensky: “I’m not happy with this idea.”
Trump can’t help but laugh: “I don’t think he liked it. I don’t think he liked it.”
Certainly an interesting development to track, as it could be one of the most geopolitically transformative infrastructure undertakings of our generation if it ever gets off the ground. Rewiring global supply chains for the 2030s." ZeroHedge
74 clashes along frontline since day-start
"74 combat engagements have taken place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors of the front, there were two combat clashes since morning. The enemy also carried out seven airstrikes, dropping 11 guided bombs, and carried out 88 shelling attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including three attacks with multiple rocket launchers.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled five enemy assaults near Odradne, Kamianka, and Bolohivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces attempted to breach Ukrainian defenses six times near Stepova Novoselivka and Pishchane.
In the Lyman sector, the Russians carried out one attack near Novyi Myr.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled five attacks near Yampil and Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy attempted two breakthroughs near Orikhovo-Vasylivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian troops conducted seven assault actions near Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, and Rusyn Yar.
The Pokrovsk sector remains the hottest: Russian invaders launched 31 attacks, attempting to dislodge Ukrainian forces from their positions near Volodymyrivka, Rodynske, Myroliubivka, Novoeconomichne, Chervonyi Lyman, Lysivka, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and Kotliarivka. Ukrainian troops are holding their ground, having repelled all assaults.
In the Oleksandrohrad sector, the enemy attempted to break through near Sosnivka, Vorone, Novomykolaivka, Novohryhorivka, and Malynivka. Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled nine assaults, while two battles are still ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy conducted no offensive actions, though Dolynka came under an airstrike.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy attacked once near Stepove and launched an airstrike on Stepnohirsk.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian troops made three failed attempts to approach Ukrainian positions near the Antonivskyi Bridge. The village of Odradokamianka was hit by unguided rockets." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors of the front, there were two combat clashes since morning. The enemy also carried out seven airstrikes, dropping 11 guided bombs, and carried out 88 shelling attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including three attacks with multiple rocket launchers.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled five enemy assaults near Odradne, Kamianka, and Bolohivka.
In the Lyman sector, the Russians carried out one attack near Novyi Myr.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled five attacks near Yampil and Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy attempted two breakthroughs near Orikhovo-Vasylivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian troops conducted seven assault actions near Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, and Rusyn Yar.
The Pokrovsk sector remains the hottest: Russian invaders launched 31 attacks, attempting to dislodge Ukrainian forces from their positions near Volodymyrivka, Rodynske, Myroliubivka, Novoeconomichne, Chervonyi Lyman, Lysivka, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and Kotliarivka. Ukrainian troops are holding their ground, having repelled all assaults.
In the Oleksandrohrad sector, the enemy attempted to break through near Sosnivka, Vorone, Novomykolaivka, Novohryhorivka, and Malynivka. Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled nine assaults, while two battles are still ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy conducted no offensive actions, though Dolynka came under an airstrike.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy attacked once near Stepove and launched an airstrike on Stepnohirsk.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian troops made three failed attempts to approach Ukrainian positions near the Antonivskyi Bridge. The village of Odradokamianka was hit by unguided rockets." Ukrin
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