Can Russia’s Independent Newspaper Novaya Gazeta Rise From The Ashes A Third Time? Editor Sergey Sokolov Discusses What Comes Next.
Novaya Gazeta says it will stop publishing after losing its Moscow office and donation access. Editor Sergey Sokolov says a return is possible but uncertain.
Criminal Case Opened Against Editor-in-chief Of Russian Border-region Outlet Pepel On Charges Of Justifying Terrorism
Russia’s FSB opened a case against Pepel editor Nikita Parmenov over alleged support for banned volunteer units; the statements cited have not been released.
Ukrainian Cargo Plane Catches Fire At Japan’s Chubu Airport
An Antonov Airlines An-124 caught fire while landing at Chubu airport, NHK reported. The runway closed for 15 minutes as Japanese authorities investigate.
Putin Meets With Chinese Premier Li Qiang Immediately After Talks With U.S. Envoy Witkoff
Vladimir Putin met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in St. Petersburg on October 21, after discussing options to end the Russia-Ukraine war with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
Putin Releases U.S. Citizen Stephen Hubbard, Who Fought On Ukraine’s Side
Putin said Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen convicted in Russia after fighting for Ukraine, has been released and is at St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport.