New York Times

1. European Leaders Back Zelensky After Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan Excludes Them

   A U.S.-Russian proposal would require Kyiv to give up territory and reduce its army. If Moscow complies with the terms, it could receive benefits including reintegration into the global economy.

2. As Trump Pushes on Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan, Zelensky’s Options Are Narrowing

   The Ukrainian president’s options are narrowing as he is confronted with a 28-point proposal drafted by American and Russian envoys.

3. Former Reform U.K. Politician Sent to Prison for Taking Pro-Russia Bribes

   Nathan Gill was sentenced to 10 and a half years on Friday after admitting he was paid to make pro-Russian speeches in the European Parliament.

4. Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Had ‘Disturbing’ Call After Khashoggi’s Murder, Lawmaker Says

   Representative Eugene Vindman of Virginia said he reviewed a classified transcript of the 2019 conversation that would “shock” Americans.

5. Top Fed Official Boosts Odds of a December Rate Cut

   John C. Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, said the central bank had scope to lower borrowing costs “in the near term.”