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Oct 21, 2026

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News report excerpts covering U.S. and European political developments tied to Ukraine and Russia. The Kremlin claims Western support for Ukraine is weakening as U.S. policy shifts and diplomatic efforts are planned in Oslo, including meetings involving key leaders and envoys. Additional sections discuss U.S. officials advising states on preparing for possible election interference in the 2026 midterms, plus coverage of election strategy, state-level political impacts, and a case involving an immigration detention death.

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Russia-related diplomacy and U.S. policy shifts

Planned Oslo meeting and statements

2026 Election preparation and possible interference

State advisories on subversion of democracy

State political strategy and outcomes

Redistricting implications for parties

ABCDE Prices may vary in areas outside metropolitan Washington. RE V1 V2 V3 V4 Sunny 69/46 • Tomorrow: Sunny 70/49 Democracy Dies in Darkness WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 1 , 2 0 2 6 • $4 HEIKO JUNGE/REUTERS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky embraces special envoy Steve Witkof next to Norwegian PrimeMinister Jonas Gahr Store, right, and Finnish President Alexander Stubbon Tuesday in Oslo, Norway. Russia, sensing victory, cheers latest Trump pivot The Kremlin crows that Western support for Ukraine is about to collapse amid a Moscow-Washington realignment BY CATHERINE BELTON The Kremlin is counting the Trump administration9s latest turn against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a major triumph and, coupled with political upheaval in Europe, a sign that Western support for Ukraine is ûnally crumbling. In the 10 days since Vladimir Putin last spoke by telephone with the American president, Donald Trump has announced a sanctions waiver for Russian die- sel supplies to the global market, throttled Ukraine9s access to vital battleûeld satellite systems, put sweeping new sanctions against Russian on hold, as well as moved even more ûrmly to Russia9s side by calling for Zelensky9souster and holding up supplies of critical interceptor missiles. On Monday, Trump blasted the Ukrainian president again, saying it was A small group of U.S. national security oocials has been discreetly advising state governments and congressional lawmakers on how to prepare for the possibility that the Trump administration will attempt to interfere in November9s midterm elections, according to people involved in the efort.
The group includes about 10 current and former oocials with experience in the Defense Department, some of whom have previously focused on countering authoritarianism abroad.
Their eforts are motivated not by political bias, they say, but a growing sense of alarm that President Donald Trump will harm American democracy by undermining the integrity of the vote to keep the Republican | Party in power.
Over the past several months, the group has consulted with ofûcials from 10 states, including governors, election oocials and members of the House and Senate from both political parties who share a fear of federal intervention, two people involved in the efort said.
The efort, which has not been previously reported, focuses on states and jurisdictions where tightly contested races will determine control of Congress for the remainder of Trump9s presidency. Members of the group remain in contact with congressional stafs, and at least one state has continued to meet with them as it works to address potential
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FAQs

What diplomatic meeting is planned involving Zelensky and U.S. officials?

A special envoy is set to travel to Oslo to meet Zelensky, along with other European leaders and participation expected via video link from a Trump family member.

What are U.S. officials advising states to prepare for regarding the November midterm elections?

They are discreetly advising how to prepare for the possibility that the Trump administration will attempt to interfere, focusing on jurisdictions where tightly contested races could determine control of Congress.

How is the death of Julian Curo Churata described in the coverage?

The report describes his wife receiving delayed information, learning shortly after that he had died while detained, with officials citing medical distress at a correctional center and that the cause of death was still being determined.

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