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The Landtag of Saxony-Anhalt demanded an end to aid to Ukraine

The Landtag of Saxony-Anhalt adopted, by majority vote, a joint resolution by the AfD and BSW demanding an end to military and financial aid to Ukraine and the lifting of sanctions against Russia. The resolution was supported by 44 of 83 deputies; the CDU, SPD, Greens, and Left Party voted against. Minister-President Sven Schulze called it a political show, and Ukraine's ambassador called it "the height of absurdity." The decision is largely symbolic, as these matters fall within the competence of the federal government and the EU.

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World

EU Summit in Brussels: Energy Prices, Budget Dispute and a Unified Position on Ukraine

EU leaders gathered for a two-day summit in Brussels. The agenda includes gas prices at their highest since the winter of 2022, a dispute over cutting the seven-year budget by €141 billion, trade relations with China, EU enlargement and support for Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky will join the leaders on Friday; the draft of the final statements includes regret over Trump's decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel.

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Uzbekistan

Vatan Construction Company

Vatan Construction Company handed over 3,000 apartments on time within the “Yangi Qo‘yliq 1” project, with cadastral documents ready along with the keys. The next 3,500 apartments will be handed over within about 3 months. The next project, “Yangi Qo‘yliq 2”, offers a down payment starting from 29 million soums and monthly payments from 4 million soums.

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Economy

Russia's broad money base rose 4.7% in September

Russia's broad money base increased by 1.4812 trillion rubles, or 4.7%, in September 2026 to 32.9777 trillion rubles, according to the Bank of Russia. Since the start of the year it has grown 7.5%. The annual growth rate accelerated to 18.5% as of October 1. Cash in the money base rose 1.6% in September and 14.3% since January, with its annual growth reaching 20.9%, the highest since October 2023, while its share in the money base fell to 67.4%. Funds on credit institutions' correspondent accounts rose 38.2%, while their deposits with the Central Bank fell 13.2%.

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World

Lavrov noted the stabilizing role of the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, at a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, stated that the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing plays an important stabilizing role on the international stage. He noted the coincidence of positions on most regional and international issues, the role of both countries as permanent members of the UN Security Council, and cooperation within the SCO, BRICS, APEC and the G20. Lavrov also expressed hope that a trade turnover record with China would be broken this year, noting a 25% increase in the first eight months. Wang Yi congratulated Lavrov on the September State Duma elections, highly assessing their results.

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World

Rutte urged NATO allies to strengthen Ukraine's air defense amid tensions between Kyiv and Washington

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, at a press conference in Tallinn, called on alliance members to step up military aid to Ukraine, primarily air defense systems, as Russia attacks Kyiv daily with hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles. More than 600,000 people in Ukraine were left without electricity after the strikes. Rutte's meeting with Zelensky in Brussels will take place amid tensions between the US and Ukraine over strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure and Trump's threat to limit intelligence sharing.

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Uzbekistan

Stavropol will restrict e-scooter riding in 27 zones starting in spring

Starting March 1, 2027, riding e-scooters and other personal mobility devices will be banned in 27 recreation zones in Stavropol. The city hall has approved a list of 226 addresses for PMD placement. Mayor Ivan Ulyanchenko said kicksharing companies must update their software algorithms by March 1, 2027. The restricted zones include Central and Victory parks, Lenin Square, Fortress Hill, Komsomolskoye Lake and others. In July, the Stavropol Territory introduced fines for PMD violations: 3,000-4,000 rubles for individuals and 20,000-30,000 rubles for legal entities, with higher fines for repeat offenses.

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World

The EU sees no signs that the US has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine

EU officials say they have seen no signs that the US has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, while examining reports of a slowdown in Starlink's operation. The EC highlighted the Govsatcom system and negotiations to connect Ukraine to it, with commercial satellite capacities to cover needs until 2029, when the Iris-2 constellation of over 300 satellites becomes operational. Kremlin spokesman Peskov said the information remains fragmented, while Trump stated intelligence sharing had not been halted.

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Culture

Louvre Director: Without Major Renovation the Museum May Close to Visitors

Louvre director Christophe Leribault said the museum needs a major renovation and without it may 'close its doors to the public'. He is seeking private funding but also counts on state money after the elections. A year after the robbery that took crown jewels worth €88 million, an €83 million security plan is underway, while the 'Louvre — New Renaissance' project is estimated at €700–800 million.

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World

The British Prime Minister said he would 'try to restore relations' between Ukraine and the US

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, responding to a question from Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey about the US-Russia diesel fuel deal, declined to assess Donald Trump's actions, saying he wanted to be careful in creating conditions for reuniting people. Burnham said he would try to mend relations between the US and Ukraine. He also added that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, currently on an official visit to London, will not leave the UK empty-handed, and that additional military and financial support for Ukraine will be organized soon.

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World

Russia strikes Kyiv and Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight on October 14; four killed, at least 600,000 left without electricity

Russia struck Kyiv and Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight on October 14. Four people were killed in the capital and more than 25 were injured. At least 600,000 people were left without electricity. Three days before the attack, US President Donald Trump announced an "energy truce" between the sides. Kyiv said it was ready to observe it reciprocally; Moscow did not confirm its participation. Russia's Ministry of Defense said it carried out a massive strike on the communications and energy infrastructure of Kyiv, the Kyiv region and the Kharkiv region.

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World

Latvia's PM says banning Russian grain transit is impossible

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs stated that Latvia cannot fully ban the transit of Russian grain, as the EU holds exclusive powers over tariffs and transit. Riga also cannot raise railway infrastructure fees by 300%. Latvia has contractual obligations to transport 300,000 tonnes of Russian grain, which is not under sanctions and belongs to Latvia's strategic partners — the USA, Switzerland and Japan. A transit ban could expose Latvia to lawsuits of 200–800 million euros. Kulbergs will raise the issue in Brussels.

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Economy

IMF chief says the US public debt problem cannot be solved through GDP growth alone

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said at a press conference during the IMF and World Bank annual meeting that the United States cannot solve its growing public debt problem through economic growth alone without adjusting taxes and budget spending. She called advanced economies, primarily the US and European countries, leaders in excessive indebtedness, noting that rising government bond yields hurt low-income countries. Georgieva said US budget deficit and debt levels are too high and must be brought to more acceptable levels, stressing that growth alone will not deliver the necessary changes fast enough. The IMF's Fiscal Monitor report released on October 14 also warned that delays in debt-reduction measures will complicate the problem amid rising borrowing costs.

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Uzbekistan

Major fire being extinguished at an OSB board manufacturing plant in Tomsk

A major fire is being extinguished at an OSB board manufacturing plant on Kuzovlevsky Trakt in Tomsk. According to preliminary information, drying equipment inside the plant is burning; the fire area is 1,000 square meters. More than 50 people and 19 units of equipment are involved in firefighting. According to preliminary data, there are no victims.

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