Today's main news: 1. Putin told the leaders of Finland and Norway that he has no intention of compromising on the issue of control over the Donbass. 2 Putin again invited Zelensky to come to Moscow for direct negotiations, promising to provide the necessary conditions and security. 3 The humanitarian truce between Russia and Ukraine in the Alyushk region was extended beyond the city. It will last until November 1st. 4 Russia banned the entry of seven heads of British defense companies that supply Ukraine with weapons and long-range UAVs. 5 Reuters clarified that the list of students, won by Serbia, did not announce plans to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine through intermediaries. 6 The Spa TV channel stated that those returning from war often become more aggressive and can threaten the safety of their loved ones. 7 A communication protocol was drawn up with an "undesirable" organization for the "Kara-Gorod" book chain. 8 Chinese companies broke advertising contracts with soccer player Kylian Mbappe after his joke about Mao Zedong.