Estonian Foreign Minister told CNN Türk that Estonia faces constant border tests from Russia, including the use of refugees, but strict laws and measures make Estonia’s border one of NATO’s and Europe’s most secure on the eastern flank.

Estonian Foreign Minister told CNN Türk that military support for Ukraine has increased, a plan is in place to use roughly €200 billion in frozen Russian assets, and Trump has taken steps to boost aid and adjust his rhetoric toward Russia.

Estonian Foreign Minister told CNN Türk that Russia is a “paper tiger,” economically supported by some countries like China, yet Putin has no strategic gains, and Europe’s 19th sanctions package will be harsh.

Estonian Foreign Minister told CNN Türk that Russia has lost territory and is economically weak,described by Trump as a “paper tiger,”while some countries,especially China,support it economically,but Putin has gained no strategic advantage, and Europe’s upcoming 19th sanctions package will be harsh.

Estonian Foreign Minister answered CNN Türk’s questions, saying that despite nearly three years of war and multiple peace talks, including in Istanbul, Putin’s claims of winning and a strong Russian economy are false, as he has gained no strategic advantage in Ukraine.

Estonian Foreign Minister said Russia is an aggressor, with Putin’s master plan, likely revealed in 2007, centered on the Soviet collapse and aiming to restore Soviet influence, which is evident today.

Estonian Foreign Minister told CNN Türk that Russia is an aggressive country, with Putin’s main plan, likely outlined in 2007, rooted in the Soviet collapse and aiming to restore Soviet influence, which is evident today.

Estonian Foreign Minister told CNN Türk that Russia isa paper tiger aiming to disrupt the world order,noting NATO has strengthened its eastern military presence and called a UN Security Council meeting,where global concern over Russia’s violations of sovereignty and territorial integrity was evident

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna told CNN Türk that over the past three and a half years, Russia’s hybrid attacks aimed to test and divide NATO, but Putin failed, as NATO demonstrated unity under Article 4 and continues strengthening military capacity on the eastern flank

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna told CNN Türk that Russia’s drone and hybrid attacks in Europe aim to test NATO’s unity and divide societies, but Putin has failed in this.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna told CNN Türk that Russia is testing NATO’s unity and military capabilities, citing a recent 12-minute violation of Estonian airspace by Russian warplanes, not drones.

Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna told CNN Türk that Russia is a weak “paper tiger” and claimed that Putin’s goal is to undermine the world order, addressing tensions on NATO’s eastern flank.

Estonia’s Foreign Minister told CNN Türk(Turkish versiyon of CNN) that Russia is a paper tiger and aims to disrupt the world order.

According to local sources, Pakistan has urged the Taliban-led Afghan administration since 2021 to act against the TTP, which operates in the Pashtun tribal areas along the Durand Line, while Afghanistan says the group is not active on its territory.

Pakistan expects Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government, in power since 2021, to take action against the TTP, which Islamabad says is based in Afghanistan and carries out attacks in Pakistan.

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated after October 9 airstrikes and border clashes, leading to a 48-hour ceasefire on October 15 following Afghanistan’s request and mediation by Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

According to a post on Tolo News’ X account citing unnamed Qatari sources, the Pakistan–Afghanistan ceasefire was extended at Pakistan’s request until the Doha talks, with no end date provided.

According to Dawn, citing a senior diplomatic source, the 48-hour Pakistan–Afghanistan ceasefire has been extended at Afghanistan’s request until the Doha talks, expected to begin tomorrow, conclude.

According to local media, the 48-hour ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, announced on October 15, has been extended until the Doha talks, expected to begin tomorrow, conclude, a senior diplomatic source told Dawn.

According to local media, the 48-hour ceasefire announced on October 15 between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been extended until the Doha talks on October 19 conclude.

According to local media, the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been extended.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly plans to move the November 2026 elections to June; a Maariv poll shows his party would win 52 seats, the opposition 58, and Arab parties 10.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly planning to move the November 2026 elections to June, seeking at least one success to strengthen his position; early elections require presidential approval.

Israeli state TV KAN reported that Netanyahu hopes to sign normalization deals with Indonesia and Saudi Arabia before the June 2026 elections, with a “reasonable” chance with Saudi Arabia but a “weak” chance with Indonesia.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly planning to move the general elections from November 2026 to June.

US President Donald Trump called his meeting with Zelenskyy “interesting” and “cordial,” urging an end to the war, letting both sides claim victory, and stopping further deaths and unsustainable spending.

US President Trump, commenting on his White House meeting with Zelenskyy via social media, described it as “interesting” and “candid,” saying he told him it’s time to stop killing and reach an agreement, as he has strongly advised Putin.

US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy as “interesting” and “candid,” saying he told him it’s time to stop killing and reach an agreement, as he has also strongly advised Putin.

On October 17, regarding the upcoming elections, TRNC President and independent candidate Ersin Tatar emphasized a two-state solution and criticized CTP candidate Tufan Erhürman, saying, “The matter is settled; Turkish Cypriots will defend their state, sovereignty, and security.”

On the evening of October 17, at a rally, TRNC President Ersin Tatar said Turkish Cypriots will defend their state and sovereignty.

According to US media, Zelenskyy gained little at the White House meeting, where the third encounter with Trump since his inauguration focused heavily on “peace.”

Zelenskyy highlighted Trump’s Gaza role, saying he could help end the war, while Trump called his upcoming Budapest meeting with Putin a crucial step, likely a bilateral session with ongoing communication with Zelenskyy.

Zelenskyy said Ukraine wants peace, but Putin does not, urging pressure on him, while Trump claimed he believes Putin wants to end the war and noted his success securing a Middle East ceasefire could apply to Ukraine.

According to media reports, when Zelenskyy requested Tomahawk missiles, Trump said the US prefers not to supply them, emphasizing their importance for national defense and stressing that peace is the priority.

According to US media, Zelenskyy gained little at the White House meeting; when he requested Tomahawk missiles, Trump replied they prefer not to use them, expecting the war may end without them.

According to US media, Trump’s comments were seen as a retreat from supplying Tomahawks to Kiev, while Zelenskyy said Putin contacted Trump after hearing about the missiles, hoping it isn’t a stalling tactic.

Trump, who first suggested sending Tomahawks to Ukraine, later said they might be needed for US defense, signaling a pause; Zelenskyy, surprised by the Budapest summit, said Putin reached out to Trump after hearing about the missiles, hoping it’s not a delay tactic.

Trump, who initially said the US could supply Ukraine with Tomahawks, later stated they may be needed for US defense, signaling a halt; Zelenskyy, surprised by a Budapest summit, said Putin contacted Trump after hearing about the missiles, hoping it’s not another delay tactic.

According to reports, after meeting in Alaska on August 15, Trump and Putin may meet again in Budapest around November 2; Trump noted the US has many Tomahawk missiles but may need them for its own defense.

According to Putin’s aide Yuriy Ushakov, during the over-two-hour meeting, Russia warned Trump that supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles would not change the frontlines but would end US–Russia contacts and escalate the war.

According to media reports, following news that Ukraine would receive Tomahawk missiles, the Kremlin had been awaiting Putin’s call to Trump for 10 days, leading to a second summit in Budapest.

According to US media, expectations that the US would supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles appear effective, as Putin called Trump before Zelenskyy’s White House meeting, agreeing to a second summit in Budapest soon.

According to US media, after reports that the Trump administration would supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, Russian President Putin called the White House and agreed to a second summit with Trump in Budapest.

The proposed “Putin–Trump Tunnel,” or Siberia–Alaska rail line, would link Russia and the US under the sea, physically connecting Asia and the Americas for the first time.

The Bering Strait, about 82 km wide, lies between Russia’s Chukotka Peninsula and Alaska, with the 4-km-apart Big Diomede (Russia) and Little Diomede (USA) islands at its center.

Dmitriev referenced the Cold War “Kennedy–Khrushchev World Peace Bridge” and said it’s time to connect continents for the first time, noting his tunnel proposal is gaining major foreign press attention.

Dmitriev’s tunnel proposal came after a Trump–Putin call, with a Budapest meeting planned; the 82-km-wide Bering Strait, including the 4-km-apart Diomede Islands, has long been considered a link between the continents.

Dmitriev suggested Elon Musk’s company could join the “Putin–Trump Tunnel” project, calling it a “symbol of unity” linking the US, Russia, and the continents, though Musk has not responded.

Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev proposed a “Putin–Trump Tunnel” under the Bering Strait, echoing a JFK-era idea, suggesting it could link Eurasia and the Americas for under $8 billion using modern Boring Company technology.

According to Al Jazeera, Dmitriev, CEO of Russia’s Direct Investment Fund, proposed US participation in joint Arctic energy projects with Russia and China as melting ice opens opportunities for expanded mining.