Following meetings with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that Moscow is prepared to resume U.S.-mediated peace talks with Ukraine next month, emphasizing the need for final security guarantees rather than temporary ceasefires.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who also met with Witkoff, indicated Kyiv’s readiness for negotiations to begin by early November, citing support for ceasefire and humanitarian measures.

A cargo vessel reportedly transporting military supplies to the port of Odessa was struck while at sea. The specific details of the incident, including the cause of the strike and the extent of any damage, remain unverified.

Reports indicate an increase in incidents involving Palestinian farmers and their land during the olive harvest season. While these events are described by some sources as "pogroms," independent verification of the specific nature and scale of these occurrences is limited.

President Trump stated that the United States has conducted significant military strikes against Iran, describing the attacks as having "knocked the hell out" of the country. He indicated that further strikes are anticipated, though specific details regarding the scope and timing of these operations remain unverified.