Simple English News Daily Friday 17th October 2025. Ukraine power cuts. Zelensky-Trump-Putin. France PM survives. Kenya disruption. India Russian oil...
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Oct 16, 2025 Amid power cuts and ongoing conflict, Ukraine faces challenges due to Russian attacks. Zelensky seeks advanced Tomahawk missiles during a visit to the U.S., while Trump discusses a lengthy call with Putin. France and the UK navigate controversial asylum agreements, as Nestlé announces thousands of job cuts. Greta Thunberg speaks out about her detention in Israel, and India denies plans to halt Russian oil purchases. In Kenya, chaos erupts following a political figure's death, and conservation efforts continue for Seychelles' tortoises.
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Ukraine Energy Attacks Shift War Support Needs
- Russia targeted Ukraine's energy grid, causing power cuts across the country and worsening civilian hardship.
- Zelensky seeks US Tomahawk missiles while geopolitical talks (including Trump-Putin contact) complicate support dynamics.
Trump Signals Direct Dialogue With Putin
- Donald Trump reported a two-hour call with Vladimir Putin and said they made 'great progress' and plan to meet in Hungary.
- Trump framed talks around future trade and post-war relations rather than immediate conflict resolution.
French PM Survives By Postponing Reforms
- French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes after promising to delay pension reforms until after 2027.
- He gained temporary backing from the centre-left Socialist Party to stabilise his government before the election.