Ukraine-Russia News
LAST UPDATE: October 11, 2025
Zelenskiy says he discussed frozen Russian assets with ECB President Lagarde
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said he raised the issue of seizing and reallocating frozen Russian assets during talks with the ECB’s Lagarde.
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The discussion suggests Ukraine continues pushing for European support in converting frozen Russian assets into postwar reconstruction funds.
Britain, France, Germany move closer to giving Russian assets to Ukraine
The three European powers are advancing discussions on transferring frozen Russian state assets to Ukraine to aid reconstruction.
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This is a major step toward turning sanctions into active financial support for Ukraine, though legal and logistical obstacles remain.
Putin Scraps Summit Over Lack of Attendance From Arab Leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin cancelled a planned summit with Arab leaders, citing low expected attendance.
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The cancellation may reflect diplomatic cooling with Arab states or signaling over strategic positioning in regional alignments.
Poland offers help as Ukraine reels from Russian attacks on energy infrastructure
Poland offered generators, extra electricity and access to its LNG terminal to help Ukraine cope with damage from Russian attacks. (Reuters)
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The assistance underscores Poland’s strategic role in Ukraine’s energy resilience as winter approaches.
Russian draft law would limit power firms’ dividends to make them invest more
Russia’s Energy Ministry has proposed legislation to restrict dividend payouts by electricity firms to channel more funds into infrastructure investments. (Reuters)
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Such a move signals a shift toward state-led energy modernization, though it may deter outside investors.
Putin says ‘no big deal’ for Russia if US declines to extend nuclear warhead limits
President Putin stated that Russia would not consider it critical if the U.S. chooses not to renew limits under the New START treaty, while continuing to develop strategic weapons. (Reuters)
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The remarks reflect Russia’s posture of preparedness and flexibility ahead of a possible arms control breakdown.
Reeves Faces Mounting Calls to Expand UK’s Fiscal Buffer
UK Chancellor Reeves is under pressure to build a larger fiscal buffer in her upcoming budget to guard against volatility in borrowing costs. (ブルームバーグ)
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Strengthening the buffer is critical to reassure markets amid tightening debt conditions and structural constraints.
