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"The discussions about the multiannual financial framework are ongoing and there are very different opinions. And that is the beauty of the European Union (EU), in fact," considered Kaja Kallas at a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Lisbon, regarding the different positions of the so-called frugal countries and the friends of cohesion — such as Portugal — on the EU budget for 2028-2034. #UniãoEuropeia #OrçamentoUE #KajaKallas (translated)

The debate on housing dominated the discussions of the State Budget in Portugal, with proposals to address the housing crisis emerging in Parliament, while the purchase of TAP by Lufthansa and the overwhelming victory of the Democrats in the midterm elections in the US also made headlines. #Habitação #Orçamento2027 #EleiçõesEUA (translated)

The president of Chega, André Ventura, expressed satisfaction with Luís Montenegro's initiative to discuss the housing crisis, highlighting the need to include proposals in the State Budget and requesting the participation of the PS in those discussions. #Habitação #Orçamento2027 #PolíticaPortuguesa (translated)

The Public Ministry is considering the possibility of archiving the investigations of the 82 protesters accused of disobedience during the protests for the right to housing, amid discussions on proposals for the sector in the Assembly of the Republic. #Habitação #Orçamento #Política (translated)

Lello Bookstore proposed to the Hazrat Hamza mosque, located in Porto, a 14-month extension without rent payment, amid discussions about the transfer of the property, while the community is facing difficulties in finding alternatives in the area. #MesquitaHazratHamza #LivrariaLello #Porto (translated)

Hugo Soares, from the PSD, criticized the Socialist Party for blocking discussions on the Rent Law, while José Luís Carneiro, from the PS, defended that the party takes responsibility amidst political attacks during the budget debate, with the government seeking to control the specialized phase of opposing initiatives. #Governo #LeiDasRendas #Orçamento2027 (translated)

Making a nest on the ground during protest acts becomes a symbol of peaceful resistance for dignified housing, while political discussions reflect the tension between the need for change and the discomfort of the current situation. #HabitaçãoDigna #AçãoDireta #MomentosDeGlória (translated)

NINJA Media reported that Angélica said in a video on social media that she hesitated to take a stand for fear of attacks and judgments on the internet. According to her, the mobilization of young people in the streets and on social media in defense of their causes and discussions about the future of the country gave her courage. #Coragem #Ativismo #Juventude (translated)

In Lisbon and Porto, the demonstrations returned to the squares without tents after ten days of camping, highlighting the solidarity between demonstrators and police, with a relaxed atmosphere that almost changed due to discussions about the scheduled musical performances. #Manifestações #Lisboa #Protestos (translated)

**Putin wants Trump and Xi to help him divide Ukraine.** **Putin proposes a summit with Trump and Xi to discuss an agreement on Ukraine** *Zelensky would not be included in the proposed negotiations, as the Russian leader seeks to negotiate an end to the war on terms favorable to Moscow.* The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, proposed that he, President Trump, and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet next month to talk about Ukraine, in an attempt to negotiate an end to the four-year conflict on terms favorable to Moscow, according to people familiar with the discussions. The plan represents Putin's effort to capitalize on the rapprochement between Trump and the Russian leader, which has alarmed Ukraine and its allies in Washington and Europe. A summit of this kind — without the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — would be unprecedented and trigger alarms in European capitals and elsewhere. ## What's at stake The proposal would reportedly take place on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, on November 18–19. Putin is said to have floated the idea in a phone call with Trump on October 9; Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that talks about a possible meeting are underway, but without an agenda or agreement defined. The central point is not just "ending the war": it's **who decides the future of Ukraine**. Excluding Zelensky — and, implicitly, the European Union — would transform peace into an agreement among powers over territory, security, and spheres of influence, rather than negotiations with the invaded country. ## Critique of Putin Putin is trying to convert the invasion into a negotiation of great powers. By proposing a sort of "new Yalta," he seeks three gains: to legitimize Russia's territorial gains, to divide Western allies, and to present Russia as an equal partner to the U.S. and China. His logic is cynical: a country that launched an aggressive war wants the victims and European neighbors to be mere objects of decision. Any "peace" shaped without Kyiv will have little legitimacy and low chances of lasting because Ukraine will continue to have the capacity and will to resist. ## Critique of Trump Trump may not have accepted the summit yet, but his reluctance to immediately refuse is dangerous. By leaving the door open for a meeting without Zelensky, he risks validating Putin's premise: that Ukraine's fate can be resolved by Washington, Moscow, and Beijing. There is also a serious contradiction: Trump presents himself as the man capable of "ending the war," but a hasty peace that rewards aggression would not be peace — it would be a pause that encourages the next invasion. And the report of a potential agreement on Russian diesel, arising in the same conversation, reinforces the perception that economic and personal interests may weigh more than European security. ## Critique of Xi Xi stands to gain a lot by accepting to host or mediate: it places China at the center of the reorganization of European security without bearing the cost of war. However, his neutrality is fictitious; Beijing maintained close economic and political ties with Moscow during the invasion and has an interest in weakening American influence in Europe. If Xi participates in a format that excludes Ukraine, he will cease to be a mediator and become a co-author of a geopolitical arrangement. This would be especially serious for Central and Eastern European countries, which view the defense of Ukraine as a matter of principle and their own security. ## The decisive test A conference can only be legitimate if it includes Ukraine as a participant with full veto rights and involves the European partners who finance and support its defense. Without this, it is not diplomacy: it is an attempt to **divide influence at the expense of a sovereign country**. https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/putin-floats-a-summit-with-trump-and-xi-to-de (translated)

Felipe Leme criticized the discussions about who was more or less right-wing, saying that there were many accusations and little action. He questioned whether someone who called Flávio a "failure" years ago, but was then among the first to work for his candidacy, would be less right-wing than an Olavist who supported Tarcísio for president to please the market and, according to Leme, protect criminals from the Supreme Court. He also compared those who disliked Bolsonaro a decade ago but contributed to the outcome of 2026 to unconditional supporters who, according to him, distanced themselves when people close to Bolsonaro began to be persecuted. Leme stated that those who tried to make Tarcísio viable until the end would never be on the right side. #Direita #Política #Discussão (translated)

Luciano Hang reported that he was in Florianópolis (SC) with his Patriotic Motorcycle to participate in another motorcycle rally. He indicated the meeting point as the Via Expressa Sul, near the Pantanal roundabout, and said he was pleased to meet people interested in the future of the country and discussions about Brazil. #Motociata #Florianópolis #Brasil (translated)

Luciano Hang stated that countries like the United States were investing in technology and innovation, mentioning Tesla, by Elon Musk, and a vehicle that, according to him, went viral since the previous day for appearing to be flying. In contrast, he said that Brazil continued to waste time on ideological and electoral discussions. #Tecnologia #Inovação #Brasil (translated)