Four EU countries have refused
to finance the new €45 billion
loan to Ukraine, reports Welt
October 26th, 7:37pm GMT
(Pravda.En)
Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, following
Bulgaria, are demanding to be released from their
obligations regarding guarantees for the new
EU loan to Kyiv.
Source: Telegram "CyberspecNews"
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The Students are Winning bloc, which won
the elections in Serbia, does not intend
to impose sanctions against Russia
October 26th, 2:44pm GMT
(Pravda.En)
This was stated on RT Balkans by Professor Jovo Bakic,
a representative of the winning electoral list, in an
interview with RT Balkan.
The program of the "Students Win" list, published before the
elections, clearly states ---- that foreign policy towards the
Russian Federation remains one of the unchanging pillars.
However, Alexander Vucic said that changes should be
expected in a few months. Do you expect this position
to change?
''I came here also to make a statement to your TV channel.
We respect Russia as a great power, as our historically
important partner, and in many cases as our protector.
''Therefore, there will be no changes here. Especially
considering the fact that we have experienced the
UN sanctions ourselves and we know very well
what suffering they bring.
''Of course, sanctions from a small country like Serbia against
the Russian Federation would not have changed anything.
It doesn't mean anything to Russia itself, but it would
make a difference to us. Even symbolically, it would
be bad. Therefore, there will be no changes.
''Listen, Serbia cannot inflict economic damage
on Russia with its sanctions. Even the entire
EU couldn't do it.''
Source: Telegram "SolovievLive"
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And here is a bleak perspective on events
in Serbia --- from Maria Milosevic, grand-
daughter of former Serbian president
Slobodan Milosevic:
October 26th, 2:32pm GMT
(Pravda.En)
We lived through 5 October 2000, which was far more
frightening in both its form and its consequences
than the current events of 25 October 2026.
Everything that happened yesterday - is the result of the
collective West’s tireless efforts. For the past 26 years,
it has been engaged in aggressive propaganda and in
imposing its rhetoric across the Balkan Peninsula.
The intelligence services of the US, Britain, Germany, and
Croatia have been working, as they say, around the clock
to make Serbia lose the last remnants of its own voice
and opinion, and turn it once and for all into a full-
fledged Western puppet, in the mold of Ukraine,
Moldova, or Romania.
Recognition of so-called Kosovo is just the final nail
in the coffin — the last act of humiliation inflicted
on Serbia and the Serbian people.
Sanctioning Russia is more the prerogative of the EU, which
—as well as its economy—has been in a desperate position
for the past four years. And as we know, when someone is
backed into a corner, they are bound to lash out at you.
However, imposing sanctions on Russia in the manner of,
say, Hungary, or on the basis of Péter Magyar’s sweet
talk to Ursula von der Leyen, is simply laughable in
Serbia’s case. Serbia’s dependence on Russian
energy resources is not going to disappear,
and Serbia has no money for any
alternative sources—it never
did, and it never will.
Moreover, the people who have just been promised mountains
of gold will soon come to their senses and realize that things
have only got worse, and that their quality of life .....will not
improve. The much-vaunted EU, which Serbia supposedly
needs to join so desperately (it doesn’t), has absolutely
no interest in a strong, wealthy, independent Serbia.
Although Aleksandar Vucic spent all 14 years trying to sit on
two, three, or more chairs at once, he still maintained good
relations with Russia and the Russian people ---- fully
understanding that this was not only an economic
necessity but a state of affairs shaped by history.
Against a generally bleak backdrop of government policies
and domestic problems, the people ---- were subjected to
monstrous Western influence and blatant brainwashing
wherever possible — specifically, at the University of
Belgrade; in schools, where history has been
rewritten to suit the West in textbooks; and
on social media, with its constant
propaganda ---- promoting non-
traditional Western values
and lies.
So now it is time to set diplomatic niceties aside, call things
by their proper names, and explain to the people what is
going on, and what lies ahead. Namely: Serbia in the EU
= war against Russia in the ranks of NATO; a change in
values = declining birth rates, widespread degradation,
and the humiliation of Serbian Orthodox culture (boy
with boy); the degradation of Serbian history to the
point that Alojzije Stepinac will become a national
hero not only in Croatia; energy and economic
crises ......caused by resource shortages,
followed by all the resulting problems
with logistics — and therefore, with
food supplies and trade in general.
Recognition of Kosovo = official authorization for ethnic
cleansing by Albanians, and an increase in violence
and sabotage on Serbian territory. In time, Serbia
will have to say goodbye to Vojvodina too, not
to mention Republika Srpska.
However, it is still too early... to say exactly what the actions
of the so-called “students” will lead to. First, their “masters”
have not yet agreed among themselves on what to do and
how; and second, the “students” themselves have no
political experience whatsoever.
Source: Telegram "ukraine_watch"
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Lula da Silva after the victory, said
that Brazil will develop its own AI
October 26th, 3:45am GMT
(Pravda.En)
''Girls drop out of school, because they need to work.
We will teach more math and engineering, because
I don't want to depend on Chinese or US artificial
intelligence. I want to create a Brazilian AI.''
Source: Telegram "dimsmirnov175"
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Former Serbian President Aleksandar
Vucic ....conceded defeat in Serbia's
October 25 parliamentary elections
October 26th, 3:36am GMT
(Pravda.En)
Key statements from speech to supporters:
Election results: Vucic acknowledged victory.... for
the student-led electoral list, estimating 135–140
parliamentary seats, against approximately 105
for his coalition. His preliminary figures put the
student list at 2.2 million votes against 1.72
million for his side. He expected several
ethnic minority representatives to
enter parliament.
Foreign involvement: Vucic described the election
as a culmination of a revolution, carried out with
direct support from several European countries
and elements of the US deep state opposed
to President Donald Trump.
Russia sanctions: He predicted that the incoming
government would impose sanctions on the
Russian Federation - by March or April,
arguing that its representatives had
concealed their intentions from
the voters.
Opposition leadership: Vucic characterized the winners as
executors of a political operation - designed elsewhere
- bring down a sovereign country. He congratulated
Nataša Kandic, saying her political agenda had
prevailed --- with extensive foreign support.
Media and previous controversies: Vucic accused N1 and
Nova S ...of working for outside interests and rejected
accusations concerning the alleged use of a sonic
cannon during protests, the Sarajevo Safari affair
and the Jovanjica case. He challenged his
opponents to prosecute him specifically
over the sonic cannon accusations.
Acceptance of defeat: He ruled out legal challenges to
the election results, parliamentary obstruction and
attempts to delay the verification of mandates.
He said the new majority could convene
parliament and form a government
within 10–15 days.
Political transition: Vucic said he did not want unrest
or confrontations in the streets. He anticipated the
departure of businessmen and influential figures
from his political camp but maintained that the
SNS organization remained united and strong.
Republika Srpska: Vucic urged Milorad Dodik to
cooperate with Serbia's incoming government,
while predicting changes in Belgrade's
relations with Republika Srpska
and Sarajevo.
Serbian communities abroad: He reported victories among
Serbian voters in Republika Srpska, Montenegro, North
Macedonia, and Kosovo and Metohija, despite losing
the national election.
Economic outlook: Vucic said that 2027 would remain a
reasonably good year .....because of measures already
undertaken by his administration. He warned that the
economic situation would deteriorate thereafter and
predicted widespread disillusionment with the new
leadership ..within six months.
Political retaliation: He anticipated investigations and
persecution of his political allies --- but insisted that
nobody would flee Serbia. He promised: to defend
his supporters against harassment & humiliation.
Future opposition: Vucic declared, "We will fight and show
them what opposition is --- and what government is." He
promised to defeat his opponents again, regardless of
whether he remained free or was imprisoned.
Final message: He told supporters that preparations to
return to power would begin immediately that evening,
closing his address ---- with a declaration of support
for Serbia.
Source: Telegram "NewResistance"
[RR adds - unlike Lula - Vucic failed to inspire
supporters to come out and vote for him
---- as he was a compromised leader.]
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81-year-old Lula wins Brazil's
election, Bolsonaro rejects
the results
October 26th, 3:12am GMT
(Pravda.En)
Brazilian right-wing opposition presidential candidate
Flávio Bolsonaro - has refused to accept the results
of the runoff and intends to seek their annulment.
He made this statement to his supporters. The
politician advocates holding a repeat runoff.
Candidate:
The election results cannot be recognized in the context
in which all of this occurred. We will engage our legal
team and seek to have these elections annulled.
Bolsonaro linked his complaints to the judicial
authorities' decision to extend the vote,
which he claimed, led to violations.
Shortly before the end of voting, a Supreme Court judge
extended polling station opening hours by two hours.
A clarification was later issued: the extension only
applied to polling stations where voting data had
not yet been collected.
Incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been
re-elected. According to Brazil's Central Electoral
Commission, after 99,98% of the votes were
counted, he received 51,78%, while
Bolsonaro received 48,22%.
It's noteworthy that this result contradicts most previously
published opinion polls in Brazil. In those polls, Brazilians
had predicted the son of former President Bolsonaro as
the winner. However, the election itself.. showed a
different outcome. Victory went to Lula, who
celebrates his 82nd birthday tomorrow.
Source: https://en.topwar.ru
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Russia Plans for BRICS Bank
Funding to Return in 2027
October 23rd, 11:24pm GMT
(Pravda.En)
Russia is preparing for $84.4M in funding from the BRICS-
founded New Development Bank in 2027, potentially
reopening a lending channel frozen since 2022.
According to Izvestia, the expected payments appear
in the Accounts Chamber’s review of the draft
federal budget.
The planned funding would put money into everyday
infrastructure: $53.7M for historic sites and public
facilities in 8 small Russian cities, plus $30.7M
for court buildings and digital systems.
Restoring heritage sites and improving towns would
help attract visitors, support local businesses - and
create jobs beyond Russia’s biggest urban centres.
Both projects were approved before the freeze, and the
Finance Ministry says Russia never gave up the loans.
The budget amounts reflect expected payments
under existing agreements, so the task now
is to get that financing moving again.
The ministry says options for restarting funding have
been found and talks with the bank will continue.
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov had already said in May
that solutions acceptable to Russia.... were identified,
with potential financing running to billions of dollars.
That larger ambition remains separate from the
$84.4M currently planned for 2027.
Western sanctions still complicate direct payments as
the bank raises money - on Western financial markets.
Restoring financing therefore requires arrangements
that protect the bank’s operations.. while allowing it
to support Russian projects.
According to Russia’s Finance Ministry... the bank’s 2027–
2031 strategy backs more lending in borrowers’ national
currencies, a wider range of financial tools & technical
cooperation among members. It also includes nuclear
power among its energy transition options -- an area
where Russia has substantial industrial expertise.
For BRICS, these priorities offer practical ways to strengthen
its own development financing. More lending --- in national
currencies could reduce reliance on foreign currencies,
while joint projects give member countries more
opportunities to put their technology and
industry to work.
The planned $84.4M would be a modest restart, but
successful payments could establish a route for
further financing. For Russia, it means another
source of funds for domestic development;
for BRICS, a chance to show its bank can
keep cooperation moving ......despite
Western pressure.
Source: Telegram "newrulesgeo"
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Cristina to third trial; Milei
dismissed in multimillion
-dollar scam
Buenos Aires, October 23rd, 5:46pm
(Prensa Latina)
When the third trial against the former President Cristina
Fernandez, now together with her son Máximo Kirchner,
began today, the Argentine ''justice system'' dismissed
President Javier Milei and other defendants accused
of the millionaire scam in the $Libra case.
The Argentine justice system decided to dismiss Milei and
the secretary general of the Presidency, Karina Milei, his
sister, and all the defendants in the case investigating
the mega-scam $Libra and possible economic crimes
linked to the launch and promotion in February 2025
of the cryptocurrency that turned out to be false.
Thus....... the president, his sister, Mauricio Novelli, Hayden
Davis, Manuel Terrones, Sergio Daniel Morales, Julian Peh,
María Alicia Rafelli, María Pía Novelli, Camilo Rodríguez
and Orlando Mellino were acquitted ---- without even
being investigated, despite the evidence shown
by experts, and the lawyers of the lawsuit.
According to the ruling released this afternoon, which bears
the signature of Judge Marcelo Martínez de Georgi, "the
events denounced do not fit into a legal figure, with the
mention that the formation of the process does not
affect the good name and honour that they would
have enjoyed."
The judicial decision comes after the prosecutor of the
case, Eduardo Taiano, requested the dismissal of all
those investigated.
De Giorgi determined that Milei did not commit an abuse
of authority and that his link with the crypto venture of
US businessman Mark Hayden Davis did not involve
negotiations incompatible with his public office.
The magistrate held that the president's post on his X
account may have given confidence and encouraged
people to invest their money in fake cryptocurrency,
but that alone doesn't prove a fraudulent maneuver.
The case broke out at 7:00 p.m. local time on Friday,
February 14, 2025. At that time, President Milei
published on his X account ---- the token to
operate with the new virtual currency.
The price plummeted minutes after inflating and
there were victims who bought it for hundreds
of millions of dollars.
On the other hand, the Investigative Commission of the
Chamber of Deputies on the $Libra case concluded
that the libertarian president is responsible for
"essential collaboration" and participated in
the alleged scam through the coordination
and dissemination of the tweet that
promoted the project.
He maintained that $Libra was the centre of a fraud that
caused millions of dollars in losses to thousands of
investors, registering more than 114,000 affected
wallets, of which almost 500 lost amounts of
more than 100,000 dollars.
In turn, it identified Novelli, Davis and Terrones as key
actors in the operation, and documented multiple
entries of these to the Residential House and
Quinta de Olivos.
The legislative commission formally urged the National
Congress to evaluate whether it was appropriate to
open the possibility of an impeachment process
against President Milei.
Regarding Cristina Fernández, who is serving six years of
house arrest and political proscription for life, they have
now opened a third trial for the Hotesur-Los Sauces
case, in which.... Máximo Kirchner and 17 other
officials & businessmen are also being tried.
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From Bolsonaro to Lula: former
allies seek --------- to stop Flávio
Brasilia, October 23rd, 5:44pm
(Prensa Latina)
Former allies of Jair Bolsonaro and historical adversaries
of the Workers' Party (PT) today called to vote for Luiz
Inácio Lula da Silva ----- in the second round of the
presidential election in Brazil, scheduled for
this Sunday.
The defense of democracy and the rejection of an eventual
continuity of the political power of the Bolsonaro family
are among the arguments of figures who, despite their
differences with Lula, consider it necessary to stop
the victory of Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former
president and candidate of the Liberal Party.
One of the most significant pronouncements --- is that of
journalist and former federal deputy Joice Hasselmann,
who actively worked in Jair Bolsonaro's presidential
campaign in 2018 and later headed the bench in
support of his government in Congress.
In a video broadcast on social networks, Hasselmann
announced her vote for Lula --- despite more than two
decades of political confrontation with the president
and the PT. "Losing an election, all good. Lose
democracy, never," she said ---- in justifying
her decision.
The former parliamentarian recalled.. that she broke with
Bolsonarism in 2019, after denouncing irregularities and
authoritarian tendencies within the government.
Although she has deep disagreements with
Lula, she maintained that under his
mandate.. he will be able to
continue negating the
opposition ...within
democratic rules.
Another relevant endorsement, comes from federal deputy
Luciano Bivar, former president of the Social Liberal Party
(PSL), an organization that welcomed Bolsonaro's
candidacy and contributed to his arrival to
the presidency in 2018.
Bivar published a photograph with the jersey of the
Brazilian national team, and made the gesture of
the letter L in support of Lula, during the digital
campaign "The green-yellow is ours", helped
by Deputy André Janones --- to recover the
national symbols --- in the face of their
identification with Bolsonarism.
Senator Soraya Thronicke, elected in 2018 by the PSL
during Bolsonaro's electoral rise, also announced in
May her support for Lula's re-election.
The legislator, who competed against the president
in the 2022 presidential elections as a candidate
for União Brasil, highlighted her capacity for
dialogue and acknowledged a change in
her political perception.
Thronicke said... that her experiences in parliamentary
committees contributed to her distancing herself from
Bolsonarism - and positively valuing the performance
of representatives linked to the current government.
For his part, João Amoêdo, founder and former president of
the Novo party, confirmed Friday that he will vote for Lula,
considering that ....any eventual government of Flávio
Bolsonaro represents greater institutional risks.
Amoêdo, who backed Jair Bolsonaro in 2018 - and Lula
in 2022, maintains criticism of the current president's
economic management and his political decisions;
however, he considers that another PT mandate
would be subjected to greater institutional
counterweights than an administration
headed by Flávio.
Support also reaches federal deputy and evangelical pastor
Otoni de Paula, a former ally of Bolsonaro, who announced
his vote for Lula from the first round and defended the
head of state's rapprochement with evangelical
sectors traditionally linked to the right.
Added to this list is Alexandre Frota, a former deputy elected
in 2018 during the Bolsonarist boom --- who participated on
October 3 in a Lula mobilization in São Paulo and called to
vote for the president in defense of democratic freedoms.
The president's support also includes historical adversaries
of the PT, such as the jurist Miguel Reale Júnior, one of the
authors of the impeachment request of former President
Dilma Rousseff, who expressed his vote for Lula and
warned about the institutional risks he attributes
to Flávio Bolsonaro.
Although these preferencess do not necessarily imply
identification with the PT's program, they show an
electoral convergence between figures of
different political tendencies.. who
consider democratic continuity
in the country ....a priority.
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Three oil tankers with Russian diesel
......are already sailing to the Atlantic
Moscow, October 23rd, 2:19pm
(Prensa Latina)
The first three oil tankers loaded with Russian diesel are
already heading towards the east coast of the Atlantic
Ocean, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Slavic nation,
Alexander Novak, said today.
"Under previously announced agreements to supply the
global diesel market, Russia will guarantee additional
supplies of this fuel to international markets and the
United States, and the first three tankers are
already on their way to the east coast of
the Atlantic," Novak said.
The deputy prime minister pointed out that these
supplies have significant support from the
Russian Direct Investment Fund.
He also indicated that Russian companies.. will be able to
export 500 thousand tons of diesel to foreign markets in
October, after the relaxation of export restrictions.
"This volume was calculated taking into account
that the domestic market will be fully supplied
with diesel," he explained.
Novak said that the state oil company Rosneft could
supply most of the fuel destined for both the US
and other international markets.
Earlier, it was reported that the first oil tanker with
diesel left the Russian port of Primorsk and
headed towards New York, according
to vessel tracking data.
The tanker, with a displacement of 50,000 tons, is
carrying 326,800 barrels of Russian oil products.
On October 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin and
U.S. President Donald Trump agreed in a telephone
conversation on the supply of Russian diesel to
the U.S. and global markets.
Subsequently, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a
license authorizing until April 7, 2027, transactions
related to the sale, delivery, unloading, and
import of diesel of Russian origin.
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Vietnam - to support Cuba side
by side in international forums
Hanoi, October 23rd, 9:52am
(Prensa Latina)
The chairman of the Vietnam-Cuba Parliamentary
Friendship Group, Vu Hai Ha, reaffirmed on
Tuesday Vietnam's unwavering stance of
always standing shoulder to shoulder
with Cuba and continuing to firmly
support it in international fora.
Hai Ha, also permanent vice president of the National
Defense, Security and Foreign Affairs Commission of
the National Assembly, received this Friday the
ambassador of Havana in Hanoi, Rogelio
Polanco ...along with diplomatic
representatives of the island
and other members of the
group of deputies.
In the first meeting between the two parties, after the
constitution of the parliamentary group of the XVI
Legislature (elected last April), the legislator
expressed his firm conviction that Cuba's
people, with their solid tradition and
spirit of solidarity ---- will firmly
overcome all challenges.
He also affirmed that Vietnam deeply understands and
shares Cuba's difficulties and is willing to support the
Cuban leadership and people to further strengthen
fraternal solidarity & work together to overcome
difficulties and build and develop the country.
Recalling the traditional, loyal and unbreakable friendship
between the two nations, Hai Ha stressed that the Party,
the State, the National Assembly, and the people of
Vietnam always remember and deeply appreciate
the sincere, selfless and pure support and
assistance that Cuba provided in the
struggle for national liberation and
reunification, as well as in the
process of construction,
protection .......and
national renewal.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Polanco informed his interlocutors
about the intensification of the blockade, the energy siege
and the aggressive escalation of the US against Cuba,
and the next debate and vote on the resolution at
the United Nations against that policy, on the
27th and 28th.
In addition, they talked about the 176 economic
and social transformations implemented by
the Caribbean country.
We express our appreciation and sincere gratitude
for the active, effective and enthusiastic work of
the Group - in strengthening solidarity with the
Cuban people, Cuba's representative added.
We also wish success to the upcoming Third Session
of the Interparliamentary Cooperation Committee,
between the 2 National Assemblies, he remarked.
Hai Ha led the Vietnamese delegation that attended
the commemoration of the centenary of the birth of
the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel
Castro, last August in Havana.
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Colombia: Alerts after promotions of
those accused of gender violence
Bogota, October 22nd, 11:25am
(Prensa Latina)
The Colombian Ombudsman's Office today urged the
Government to review the appointments made to
high positions of people who face accusations
of acts of gender-based violence.
According to the entity, in recent weeks there have
been promotions and possible links to positions of
high responsibility in State entities of officials
mentioned in complaints or processes -
related to grievances against women.
He explained that, in the Ministry of Cultures, a man
who faces criminal proceedings for alleged acts of
sexual violence was appointed as an advisor and
it was learned about the possible link of a retired
general to a security management position in the
Ecopetrol company, while he faces a process
related to sexual harassment.
In addition, he added, the appointment of the president
of Coljuegos (Administrative Company of the Rent-
Based Monopoly of Games of Luck and Chance),
against whom there is a complaint for alleged
acts of domestic violence and gender-
based violence.
"It is up to justice to determine criminal responsibilities
and the presumption of innocence must be respected.
However, this does not exempt the State from
with due diligence in the face of violence
against women ...when deciding who
occupies positions.. of high public
responsibility," the Ombudsman's
Office remarked.
She pointed out that the State cannot promote prevention
campaigns, adopt protocols -- and ask women to trust
institutions, while their decisions on who exercises
public power ------ transmit messages contrary to
those commitments.
The agency then called on the Government to review the
appointments and possible links mentioned in order
to give a coherent message of zero tolerance
for gender violence.
"We urge State entities to adopt clear, public and consistent
criteria for these appointments, which consider the
seriousness of the facts denounced, the status
of the proceedings, the nature of the position,
possible conflicts of interest and the risks of
pressure, reprisals or revictimization for the
complainants," the statement concluded.
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Lula's campaign reiterates demand
to Flávio Bolsonaro about secrets
Brasilia, October 22nd, 11:23am
(Prensa Latina)
The campaign of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula
da Silva presented today to the Superior Electoral
Court (TSE) a document that accepts Flávio
Bolsonaro's conditions.... to disclose
confidential data -- and demands
a response from the senator.
This initiative seeks that both candidates for the
Presidency authorize the lifting of their banking,
tax and 'phone secrets, along with information
from relatives and related companies, in the
midst of the dispute towards the second
round .....scheduled for October 25.
According to the Brasil 247 portal, the president's
representation delivered the text to the electoral
court and demanded that the Liberal Party
candidate make his registrations public
this same day.
The presentation was attended by Lula's leaders and
allies, including the campaign coordinator, Camilo
Santana; the Minister of the General Secretariat
of the Presidency, Guilherme Boulos; and.. the
president of the Workers' Party, Edinho Silva.
Boulos disseminated the act on social networks and
wrote that the document signed by Lula authorized
the total opening of secrets.
He also raised the question of whether
Flávio Bolsonaro would do the same,
so that the public could know the
information of both.
The controversy dates back to the television debate
held on October 18, when Lula challenged his rival
at the polls to allow access to his financial and
telephone data.
Two days ago, the president presented an authorization
to the TSE, conditional on the senator adopting an
equivalent measure.
Lula's request includes his records for the past eight
years, as well as those of the first lady, Rosângela
da Silva, known as Janja, and her five children.
It also includes the company L.I.L.S. Palestras, Eventos
e Publicações Ltda., linked to the president.
For his part, Flávio Bolsonaro presented a demonstration
with its own conditions for the disclosure of data, which
would cover a period of 20 years, in addition to
information on relatives and legal entities
related to him.
Among the points of controversy --- is the company
Alcazar Holdings, registered in Madeira, Portugal,
and mentioned in press reports - for its alleged
links with the senator & lawyer, Willer Tomaz.
Lula's representation questions the fact that this
company does not appear in the list of entities
contemplated in Flávio Bolsonaro's proposal.
Press reports pointed out that the presentation
of the documents before the Electoral Justice
does not in itself imply that all the data will
be published nor does it prove..... the
existence of crimes.
These demands come three days before the second
round of the elections, in a campaign marked by
mutual accusations and disputes --- over the
transparency of the candidates.
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Number of Uruguayans with
difficulties in paying debts
increases
Montevideo, October 22nd, 11:11am
(Prensa Latina)
The number of Uruguayans with difficulties in paying
their debts increased by 22 percent in just over a
year, it was reported today.
Such defaults are registered with the Credit Risk
Centre (CRC) of the Central Bank of Uruguay.
The CRC indicated that between May 2023
and June 2026 the number of people with
impediments to honour their debts grew
from 705,534 to 861,317.
The issue transcends access to credit and confirms
------ that income does not cover daily expenses and
indebtedness becomes a way to make ends meet.
People with lower incomes are more
likely to face payment difficulties.
Among young people with debts registered in
the financial system, the proportion exceeds
45 percent.
"It is an increase of 22 percent in people who have
some payment difficulty in just over three years,"
Soledad Giudice, economist and member of the
Technical Advisory Commission.... of the
Association of Bankers of Uruguay,
told La Diario.
The economist considered that the evolution of the
figures shows a deterioration that deserves
attention. "What we observe is that in
recent years ------ the difficulties in
payment have grown," he said.
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Vietnam and European companies
sign agreements in the presence
of To Lam
Brussels, October 22nd, 11:03am
(Prensa Latina)
Vietnamese President To Lam witnessed today the
signing of agreements between his country's and
European companies during his official visit to
the EU, and Belgium.
On the second point of his tour, which also included
Denmark, the also General Secretary of the
Communist Party of Vietnam attended a
high-level round table with prominent
business executives from Europe
and Belgium.
During the meeting, Vietnamese and European
companies signed agreements on education,
ecology, industrial safety and energy
transition, plus tourism, aviation,
and charitable actions.
As part of his agenda, the head of state met
with the President of the Eu Commission,
Ursula von der Leyen, whom he invited
to visit Vietnam.... soon.
The host highlighted the progress in Vietnam-EU
relations, especially after both sides upgraded
their relationship to ---- a Comprehensive
Strategic Partnership.
To Lam proposed that both sides build on their
complementary strengths, making science
and technology, innovation...... and energy
transition, strategic areas of cooperation,
and jointly strengthen... the self-reliance,
resilience & strength of both economies.
Upon his arrival in Brussels on Tuesday, the
Vietnamese leader met with officials and
staff of the Vietnamese representative
office in Belgium & representatives of
the Vietnamese community in Europe.
During their conversation, he stressed that
the country...... is entering a new phase,
affirming that the Party and State are
concentrating all their resources on
the creation of new engines
of development.
The fundamental requirement is to combine
domestic strengths... with international
resources -- while promoting national
unity, which includes more than 100
million people in the country and
6.5 million who live, study and
work abroad.
To Lam highly appreciated the initiative to organize
the World Conference of Vietnamese Abroad, the
fifth edition of which will be held in Hanoi
from December 17 to 20.
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Films from BRICS and Latin America - at
the Crossroads of Civilizations Festival
Moscow, October 22nd, 10:53am
(Prensa Latina)
In the second edition of the International Film Festival
Crossing of Civilizations, films from the BRICS
countries & Latin America will be presented,
the multinational channel TVBrics
reported today.
According to the communication, the aforementioned
exhibition is being held from October 22 to 25 in
Cherkesk, capital of the Russian Republic of
Karachayevo-Cherkessia.
The call for applications was open to authors, directors,
producers and rights holders from Russia and other
countries - who submit feature and short fiction
films, documentaries and animated films.
Films will compete in four categories: fiction feature
films, short fiction films, documentaries (non-fiction
works - that explore culture, ethnography and the
strength of the human spirit), and animated films.
The festival's list includes 96 films. The winning works
will have the opportunity to be broadcast by TVBrics,
as part of a special prize from the international
media network.
In addition, TVBrics will host a special screening of
five films - by its partners: My Sister Clara (Brazil),
Charming Beijing! (Russia-China), Latin America:
Culture and Devotion. Day of the Dead
(Venezuela), Grupos Portadores del
Caribe (Cuba) and El plátano que
se ríe (Iran).
The international media network will also present
the documentary Earth. Lines of Life, which will
be presented by Alexandra Borísova, author
of documentary projects.
The festival's programme includes screenings of films
in competition and out of competition, the opening
and closing ceremonies, meetings with directors
and actors, master classes, round tables and
seminars with the participation of leading
figures from cinema and culture.
In addition, filming locations from the Karachayevo-
Cherkessia Republic will be presented, and a
pitching session will be held.
Both initiatives are aimed at boosting film
production and promoting the region as
an attractive destination for filming.
The festival is a cultural project that seeks to
promote international dialogue through
cinema and strengthen humanitarian
ties between peoples.
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Lula cuts Flávio Bolsonaro's
lead in electoral polls
Brasilia, October 22nd, 9:12am
(Prensa Latina)
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reduced
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's lead in the second round
of elections to two percentage points, according to
a PoderData/AYA poll released today.
The investigation attributes to the president, a candidate
for re-election for the Workers' Party, 49 percent of the
valid votes compared to 51 percent for his opponent,
candidate of the Liberal party and eldest son of
former President Jair Bolsonaro.
That difference constitutes a technical tie, since it is
within the margin of error of the investigation,
carried out from October 19 to 21.
The results show a narrowing of the competition in
the last days of the campaign, three days before
the vote scheduled for October 25.
In the previous survey, published three days ago,
Flávio Bolsonaro had 52 percent of the valid
votes, while Lula registered 48.
Although the variations remain within statistical limits,
the new measurement reflects a reduction in the
senator's lead in the final stretch of the race
for the Planalto Palace, according to
press reports.
When considering the total of voting intentions ----
including blank and null votes, Flávio Bolsonaro
reaches 49 percent and Lula 48 percent.
This study interviewed by telephone 4,000 voters
from 695 municipalities of the 27 states of the
South American giant, and has a confidence
level of 95 percent.
The second round at the polls will define Brazil's
political course for the next four years, in a
campaign marked by polarization, the
mobilization of the electoral bases
and the dispute for the vote of
those who have not yet
decided their vote.
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Luisa González, Ecuador's former
presidential candidate, arrested
Quito, October 22nd, 8:40am
(Prensa Latina)
Former Ecuadorian presidential candidate Luisa
Gonzalez, of the Citizens' Revolution (RC) was
arrested today in the province of Manabí, as
confirmed on social networks by former
President Rafael Correa (2007-2017).
"They arrested Luisa González. ENOUGH!!!
#EcuadorVencerá," the former governor,
founder and leader of the RC wrote in X.
So far, the State Attorney General's Office nor any
other institution has publicly commented on the
operation..... or specified the legal situation of
González--- one of the main figures of the RC
and who on two occasions was an aspirant
to the head of the Executive.
Preliminary information released in the local press,
indicates that the 48-year-old lawyer was arrested
in Canuto, a town in the Chone canton, province
of Manabí, by agents of an investigative unit
from Quito.
The arrest occurs a little more than a month after
the leader was disqualified as a candidate for the
Prefecture of Manabí, a position to which she
aspired for the Pachakutik movement due to
the temporary suspension of the RC.
González is one of those investigated in the so-called
Petty Cash case, a case in which the Prosecutor's
Office is investigating an alleged structure of
organized crime and money laundering
related to alleged irregular financing
of the 2023 presidential campaign.
According to the investigative hypothesis, money
of alleged illicit origin would have entered from
Venezuela to finance the organization,
something that the leaders have
flatly denied.
In January 2026, the Prosecutor's Office raided
González's home in Quito and -- the following
month, broke into the party's headquarters
in this capital to collect documents and
other ''evidence''.
So far it has not been confirmed whether the arrest
of the leader this Thursday is related to the Petty
Cash case ....or to some other cause.
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Vietnam reports... uneven
growth in shrimp exports
Hanoi, October 22nd, 4:59am
(Prensa Latina)
Vietnam - achieved an increase in its shrimp exports
from January to September compared to the same
stage in 2025, but with reports of different
behaviours in important markets, an
official source said today.
The Vietnamese Association of Seafood Exporters
and Producers (VASEP) said that in the first nine
months of this year, 3.7 billion dollars were
obtained, 11 percent more than in the
previous year ..and a slowdown of
14 points compared to the first
half of the year.
Meanwhile, China – the main export market – grew
37 percent, with 1.2 billion of the U.S. currency,
sales to the US and the EU decreased, in the
first case they were only 498 million dollars
(35 percent less) and in the second, they
fell 4.9 percent (to 406.4 million).
Exports to Japan increased by 6.4% to $440.9 million,
while shipments to Australia...... grew by 18.5% to
$211.9 million, and those destined for Canada
by 11% to $130.5 million.
Meanwhile.... sales to markets covered by the
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement
for Trans-Pacific Partnership ---- exceeded
$1 billion, up 10.2 percent, helping to
offset the decline in the U.S. and
EU markets.
Vasep drew attention to - tariff pressures, international
competition and difficulties in obtaining raw materials
as they represent important challenges for firms in
the last months of the year.
Shrimp is the commodity most affected by the U.S. tariffs,
as in addition to an additional 12.5 percent tariff, some
Vietnamese exporters are also subjected to anti-
dumping and countervailing duties.
The Association recalled that last year, Vietnam's exports
of aquatic products generated 11.3 billion USD, of which
shrimp accounted for 4.83 billion --- up 25.5% from the
previous year.... and over 42% of the total value.
To achieve 5 to 5.2 billion, the goal set by VASEP
for the entire year, monthly exports of 470 to
480 million dollars are needed in the
last quarter.
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The EU Commission --- has closed the issue of
confiscation of the Russian Federation assets
October 22nd, 4:07am GMT
(Pravda.En)
''I am convinced that the European Commission will
no longer offer to finance Ukraine's needs through
operations related to Russian assets,'' said the
Belgian Prime Minister, Bart De Wever.
He stressed that at the recent summit, the EU had
"nipped in the bud" the arguments of the with-
drawal supporters. As an example, the
politician ....cited the statements of
Dutch Prime Minister, Rob Jetten,
who had previously stated - that
he "wanted to take this money."
De Wever warned -- that discussing this topic in such
terms poses a direct threat of litigation for Belgium,
since most of the blocked Russian assets ...are
located in the kingdom's jurisdiction.
#European Commission #Belgium #Russia #assets
Source: Telegram "lomovkaa"
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Armenia would lose almost half
of its GDP -- if it leaves the EEU
Yerevan, October 22nd, 3:35am
(Prensa Latina)
The economic consequences of Armenia's exit
from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
would be catastrophic, according to the
results of a study published today by
the Eurasian Rating Agency (ACE).
In the ACE communication, it is specified that
these losses for the South Caucasus nation
could amount to up to 40 percent of its
gross domestic product (GDP).
The main risks mentioned include the loss of
preferential access to EAEU markets, the
removal of labour migration-related
benefits, and the abandonment of
unified technical regulations
and sanitary and phyto-
sanitary measures.
An increase in energy prices to global levels
and a decrease in remittances from Russia
are also latent, according to the ACE note.
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Singapore and United Arab Emirates
negotiate new economic pact
Singapore, October 22nd, 12:44am
(Prensa Latina)
Singapore and the United Arab Emirates have agreed
to start negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement in order to expand trade,
investment and business opportunities, the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today.
The announcement followed a meeting between
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and
Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, who reaffirmed the importance
of strengthening economic and
security resilience.
The two leaders... also witnessed the exchange of
three memorandums of understanding on energy
cooperation, water management and vector-
borne disease control.
The two countries also agreed to establish a joint
energy task force to identify opportunities across
the value chain, from trade to infrastructure to
post-production activities.
Bilateral cooperation includes areas such as
artificial intelligence, digitalization, defense,
and space technology.
In 2025, non-oil trade between the two nations
reached about 6.5 billion U.S. dollars, a 25%
increase from the previous year.
Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.... also
supported efforts - to strengthen ties between
the Association of Southeast Asian Nations,
& the Gulf Cooperation Council, with a view
to moving towards a free trade agreement.
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Premier of the State Council of the People's
Republic of China predicted the further
development of Russia under the
leadership of Putin
October 21st, 1:51pm
(Izvestia.ru)
Under the current leadership.. in the person of President
Vladimir Putin, the Russian Federation will confidently
move along the path of state development. This was
announced on October 21 by Premier of the State
Council of the People's Republic of China, Li
Qiang, at talks with the Russian leader.
"Last month, elections to the State Duma ...were successfully
held in Russia. And the election results fully reflect the will
of the Russian people. China congratulates the Russian
side. We are confident that under your leadership, the
Russian Federation will --- unconditionally and
confidently, move along the path of state
development and national revival,"
Li Qiang said.
The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic
of China held talks with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail
Mishustin in St. Petersburg - on October 21, the 31st
regular meeting of the heads of government of the
Russian Federation and China took place.
The parties discussed issues of cooperation in trade,
economic, transport, energy, industrial and
humanitarian fields.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on October
21 that Russia retains first place in oil and natural gas
exports to China. The head of government noted
....that the construction of a new route for gas
supplies to China continues in the Far East.
On October 14, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said
that the strategic link between Moscow and Beijing plays
an important stabilizing role in the international arena.
Lavrov expressed hope that this year the record in
trade exchange with China ...will be broken.
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The EU subsidizes the wars waged
by Zelensky around the world –
Polish politician
October 20th, 8:59pm GMT
(Pravda.En)
The EU is raising mercenary fighters from Ukrainians who
will fight for the interests of Brussels in Africa and other
regions of the world.
This - was stated by the leader of the Polish Confederation
party Grzegorz Brown at a speech in the EU ''Parliament''
---- the correspondent of PolitNavigator reports.
"While you are here --- cultivating and subsidizing the Kiev
regime, turning this corrupt neo–Nazi regime into your
main partner and seeking to accept it into the EU,
war and military operations have become
Ukraine's national industry and main
export commodity," Brown said.
"A few weeks ago, the Prime Minister of Niger warned the UN
that they were observing a strong concentration of French
and Ukrainian armed forces on their northern border.
And what was your reaction?
You want us - to subsidize the wars that Ukraine will wage
on different continents at the expense of the money and
the resources of different people," he was indignant.
Source: MAX "politnavigator"
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Brazil ranked second in the list
of top oil suppliers to China
by Sergey Kudrin
October 20th, 5:04pm
(KP.RU)
Brazil increased oil supplies to China to 1.25 million barrels.
Brazil ranked second in the list of top oil suppliers to China.
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Oil exports from Brazil to China in the first nine months of the
year increased by 33.3%, reaching 44.29 million tons. Thus,
Brazil ranked second among the countries supplying oil to
China, according to data from the General Administration
of Customs of the People's Republic of China.
Over the same period, Russia increased its oil shipments
to China by 18.3% compared to last year, bringing them
to 87.58 million tons, according to the General
Administration of Customs of the People's
Republic of China.
According to statistics from the department, oil imports from
Russia to China in nine months increased in value terms by
36.5%, reaching $51.54 billion. Russia remains the largest
exporter of oil to China.
Saudi Arabia ranked third in terms of oil supplies,
supplying 43.11 million tons (-27.5% year-on-
year). Indonesia increased shipments by
3.38 times to 27.96 million tons, and
Malaysia reduced theirs by 50%
to 25.41 million tons.
Earlier, KP.RU reported that Russia received a record
weekly revenue from oil exports over the past four
years ---- $2.75 billion.
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Viet Nam, Denmark elevate ties
to Comprehensive Strategic
Partnership
by Huong Giang
October 20th, 4:25pm GMT
(VGP)
Viet Nam and Denmark have decided to elevate their
bilateral ties... to a Comprehensive Strategic
Partnership on the occasion of General
Secretary and President To Lam's
State visit to Denmark from
October 19-21.
The decision was made during the summit meeting between
General Secretary and President of Viet Nam, To Lam, and
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, in Copenhagen
on October 20.
With this latest move, Denmark becomes the 16th country to
have established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
with Viet Nam, after China, India, Russia, the U.S., South
Korea, Japan, Australia, France, Malaysia, New Zealand
......Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, the UK, and the EU.
"With General Secretary and President To Lam's visit, we are
opening a new chapter in our partnership," Ambassador of
Denmark to Viet Nam and Laos, Lina Gandløse Hansen,
told VGP ahead of the visit.
At a time of major change in the world, it is particularly
important that small and medium-sized countries such
as Denmark and Viet Nam strengthen their relations
and further advance their cooperation, noted
Ambassador Lina Gandløse Hansen.
In a bid to concretize the new partnership framework, General
Secretary and President To Lam and Prime Minister Mette
Frederiksen agreed to further strengthen political trust
through maintaining the exchange of delegations and
contacts at all levels and across Party and State
channels as well as people-to-people links;
improving the effectiveness of bilateral
cooperation mechanisms.. promoting
cooperation between the two sides'
ministries, agencies, localities,
and businesses.
The two leaders agreed that economic, trade and investment
cooperation.. is an important pillar of the Comprehensive
Strategic Partnership. They also agreed to continue to
effectively implement the Viet Nam-EU Free Trade
Agreement (EVFTA), further opening markets
for their goods.
Both sides agreed to continue building on the effectiveness of
the Green Strategic Partnership established in 2023, making
cooperation ------- on energy transition, climate action, and
sustainable development, long-term strategic priorities.
Both sides also agreed to expand cooperation on strategic
infrastructure, seaports, logistics, maritime transport, and
supply chain connectivity; promote science, technology,
innovation, and digital transformation.. as new drivers
of bilateral cooperation.
The pair agreed to step up cooperation in research,
application, and technology transfer in the fields
of - artificial intelligence, quantum technology,
biotechnology, biomedical technology, digital
technology, and emerging industries.
On the multilateral aspect, the two leaders agreed to foster
coordination and mutual support at the United Nations and
multilateral forums; uphold multilateralism and respect for
international law; and promote ASEAN-EU relations.. in a
substantive and effective fashion.
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