"We will wait for their big proposals, for a big deal, as they like to say. They love these big deals," Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko said.

"The topic of Tomahawks is of extreme concern," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Oct. 12. "Just imagine: a long-range missile is launched and is flying and we know that it could be nuclear."

Key developments on Oct. 11-12: * Russia launched over 3,100 drones, 92 missiles, nearly 1,360 aerial bombs against Ukraine in a week, Zelensky says * Ukraine liberates village in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military claims * Russia cuts Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant from Ukrainian grid to test Russian link as blackout nears 3 weeks, Kyiv says * Over 135,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation * Russia has pounded Ukraine's rail infrastructure 300 times since August,

The number includes 1,240 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

The joint U.K.-U.S. operation was conducted on Oct. 9, following recent airspace violations by Russia targeting several NATO countries.

The parade, attended by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and United Russia party leader Dmitry Medvedev, featured a display of advanced weaponry.

"I informed President Trump about Russia's attacks on our energy system — and I appreciate his willingness to support us," Zelensky said.

The number includes 1,060 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on Oct. 10: * 'Missiles, one after another' — Kyiv blackouts as Russia strikes Ukraine's energy infrastructure once again * US Senate approves $925 billion defense bill, proposes $500 million for Ukraine * Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with additional Skyranger air defense systems * Ukrainian journalist Roshchyna posthumously named Press Freedom Hero * Ukraine, UK negotiating joint production of 2,000 interceptor drones monthly Russia launched a large-scale drone and miss

Speaking at the White House briefing, Melania Trump said Putin responded to her earlier letter and that "both sides have participated in several back-channel meetings and calls, all in good faith."

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans to finalize the agreement, describing drone production as "one of the most promising areas of our bilateral cooperation."

The IPI said Roshchyna's death on Sept. 19, 2024 "exposed the brutal treatment suffered by the dozens of Ukrainian journalists unjustly held by Russian authorities, and brought new urgency to the need to protect the press and secure accountability for attacks on journalists."

Among the seven nations increasing their purchases, France saw a 40% jump, importing 2.2 billion euros ($2.5 billion), while the Netherlands’ imports surged 72% to 498 million euros ($579 million). Belgium, Croatia, Romania, and Portugal also raised their imports. Hungary recorded an 11% increase over the past year.

"We have not fully disclosed what was discussed in Anchorage. We remain committed to the basis of that discussion and have changed nothing for ourselves," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Igor Kartavykh, editor-in-chief of Sputnik Azerbaijan, was moved from police detention to house arrest in Baku, according to Dmitry Kiselyov, who oversees Sputnik's parent organization.