06.10.2025 – WEEKLY BRIEFING

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  • Trump says Putin’s offer on nuclear arms control ‘sounds like a good idea’ – 05.10.2025

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed openness to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to voluntarily maintain limits on deployed strategic nuclear weapons as outlined in the 2010 New START treaty, which is set to expire in February. Putin’s offer comes amid escalating tensions between Washington and Moscow, particularly over potential U.S. plans to supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles capable of striking targets deep within Russia. While Putin warned that such a move would severely damage bilateral relations, U.S. officials indicated that logistical constraints might limit the feasibility of providing these weapons. Trump, currently touring U.S. naval carriers, has not directly commented on the missile issue but has previously voiced disappointment in Putin’s handling of the war in Ukraine.

  • Israel strikes Gaza, killing 24 before Egypt talks on Trump ceasefire plan – 05.10.2025

Israel and Hamas are set to begin indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday to discuss a U.S.-led ceasefire initiative proposed by President Donald Trump, which has been largely accepted by both parties. The talks aim to establish mechanisms for a ceasefire, Israeli troop withdrawal, and a prisoner exchange in Gaza. Despite Trump’s call for Israel to pause its offensive, Israeli airstrikes continued over the weekend, resulting in at least 24 Palestinian deaths. The discussions take place amid growing international pressure and regional diplomatic support, as several Arab and Muslim-majority countries have expressed approval of Hamas’s willingness to engage with the plan. While Trump expressed optimism about the progress of the negotiations, uncertainties remain regarding key issues such as the extent of Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas.

  • Swiss, Spanish Gaza flotilla activists allege ‘inhumane detention conditions’ in Israel – 06.10.2025

Swiss and Spanish activists who participated in an international flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza last week accused Israeli forces of subjecting them to inhumane treatment during detention, including sleep deprivation, lack of food and water, physical assaults, and confinement in cages. Israeli authorities have rejected these claims as “complete lies,” asserting that detainees were provided with basic necessities and legal rights. According to Israel’s Minister of Justice, 170 activists have been deported, with an additional 200 expected to be expelled soon. Spanish detainees alleged being beaten, blindfolded, and denied translation or consular access, while Swedish activists claimed climate campaigner Greta Thunberg was mistreated. The Swiss Embassy in Tel Aviv confirmed that its detained citizens were in “relatively good health.” Former Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau, who was among those detained, acknowledged mistreatment but emphasized it was minor compared to the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.

  • Five killed in Russian overnight air attack on Ukraine – 06.10.2025

Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight attack on Ukraine, targeting multiple regions with missiles and drones, resulting in at least five civilian deaths and significant damage to infrastructure, including energy facilities. The western city of Lviv was hit particularly hard, with 140 drones and 23 missiles reported, destroying a residential building and an industrial park, and leaving parts of the city without power. Additional strikes affected Zaporizhzhia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Vinnytsia, Chernihiv, Kherson, Kharkiv, and Odesa, with power outages impacting tens of thousands of residents. Ukrainian authorities reported damage to gas and energy infrastructure, while Russia stated its strikes targeted military-industrial facilities and energy assets. President Zelensky noted that over 50 missiles and nearly 500 drones were used, prompting Poland to scramble jets and heighten air defense measures. The attacks coincided with increased NATO vigilance across Eastern Europe due to prior Russian drone incursions, affecting regional air traffic and airport operations.

Illinois and Chicago sue Trump administration over deployment of National Guard – 06.10.2025

The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for deploying National Guard troops to Chicago amid ongoing anti-immigration protests. The lawsuit came just hours after a federal judge blocked a similar deployment to Portland, Oregon. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemned the move, calling it an “invasion.” The complaint argues that President Trump’s actions toward Illinois and Chicago are politically motivated and unconstitutional, asserting that the federalization of the National Guard violates the U.S. Constitution. The White House, however, stated that Trump “will not turn a blind eye to the lawlessness in American cities” and is lawfully using his authority to protect federal officers and property.

  • France’s new Prime Minister Lecornu resigns hours after naming cabinet – 06.10.2025

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned just hours after announcing his new cabinet, making his government one of the shortest-lived in the country’s history. Appointed less than a month ago, Lecornu faced mounting pressure as he struggled to pass a budget through France’s deeply divided parliament amid a debt crisis. Despite his pledge to depart from the policies of his unpopular predecessor François Bayrou, his cabinet selections, many of whom served in the previous government, drew criticism from both allies and opponents. Following his resignation, President Emmanuel Macron asked Lecornu to lead last-minute talks with political parties to establish a platform for stability, though it remains unclear whether he will be reappointed. The political turmoil has fueled calls from opposition leaders including Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon for Macron to step down and hold new elections, while markets reacted negatively, with France’s CAC 40 index falling more than 2 percent after the announcement.

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