Trump faces fresh questions over ties to 'humanitarian' Putin

US President Donald Trump's recent shift in focus away from Ukraine has raised concerns regarding his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump has portrayed his interactions with Putin as part of a significant agreement that led to the release of American detainee Stephen Hubbard and aims to conclude Russia's conflict in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has expressed readiness to resume trilateral discussions with the US and Ukraine in mid-November. Various protests have erupted in Greece and Portugal regarding public education funding and housing costs, respectively. Additionally, US envoy Steve Witkoff acknowledged Putin's role in a diesel deal during talks in Russia, while Italy has deployed troops and enacted stricter anti-riot measures following unrest in Milan.