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Donald Trump said he will not yet sign the document on additional measures against Russia, as it could hinder Ukraine talks. He cited 'significant progress' in negotiations and Russia's limited aid to Iran. Zelensky called a possible US rapprochement with Putin a 'historic mistake,' while Russian envoy Dmitriev welcomed Trump's decision.
Aziz KarimovUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on October 17 that sanctions against Russia were not lifted — only the diesel embargo measure was suspended, and the administration was given a 60-day period to assess the situation. He rejected Zelensky's accusations of intelligence failures and refuted the claim of support for Moscow, criticizing Europe for purchases of Russian energy.
Otabek YusupovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a formal US alliance with Vladimir Putin would be a 'historic mistake,' but called Donald Trump an ally. He criticized Trump's lifting of sanctions against Russia, reported a temporary blocking of intelligence data and restrictions on Starlink and Starshield, and expressed hope for a meeting with American negotiators.
Aziz KarimovOn the sidelines of the ninth ministerial meeting of the Russia–GCC Strategic Dialogue in Manama, Sergey Lavrov and Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed shipping security, bilateral cooperation and OPEC+. Lavrov also held talks with Kuwait's foreign minister on de-escalation in the region.
Otabek YusupovKremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said Russia continues 'systematic and massive' retaliatory strikes against Ukraine. The day before, Ukrainian drones attacked facilities in St Petersburg and Leningrad region; the sides cite differing casualty figures.
Otabek YusupovAt the ninth meeting of the Russia–GCC strategic dialogue in Bahrain, Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow supports the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in their desire to prevent a return to full-scale war in the Middle East, and presented an updated concept of collective security in the region.
Aziz KarimovRussian Deputy Prime Minister for the energy sector Alexander Novak said that after the signing of contracts, Russian diesel fuel will reach the US market within 15–20 days. No signing date was given, although Kremlin adviser Kirill Dmitriev previously said the contracts would be signed 'within days.' The agreement announced by Donald Trump is seen as an attempt to lower fuel prices ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
Aziz KarimovOvernight into Saturday, damage to the perimeter fence was discovered at Leipzig/Halle airport near Russian Antonov An-124 cargo aircraft. Police conducted a large-scale search, and on Sunday evening two men aged 20 and 32 turned themselves in to authorities, saying they were preparing for a driving test and lost control of the car. This is the second security incident at the airport in three months, following a drone attack in August that Berlin blamed on Russia.
Aziz KarimovOn the night of October 18, Russia and Ukraine exchanged massive strikes. Drones hit an oil terminal and an Ozon warehouse in St. Petersburg, a VK data center in Leningrad Oblast; one person was killed and five injured in the city. According to the Ukrainian side, two people were killed and 12 injured as a result of Russian strikes. Russian air defense reported 1,015 drones shot down.
Otabek YusupovA meeting between the heads of the Center for Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan and the National Center 'Russia' took place in Tashkent. The parties agreed to hold Mutual Culture Days in 2027 to mark the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations, signed a memorandum of cooperation for 2027–2030, and agreed to develop a three-year 'Roadmap'. Uzbekistan Days in Moscow are scheduled for March 2027.
Aziz KarimovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Manama, where Bahrain will host the ninth meeting of the Russia–Gulf Cooperation Council strategic dialogue at the level of foreign ministers. The previous round was held in Sochi in September 2025. According to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, the meeting will include an exchange of views on a wide range of international and regional issues, and Lavrov will also hold meetings on the sidelines of the forum.
Otabek YusupovDeputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the first tanker with Russian oil has been loaded and dispatched from the Arctic port of Dixon. He also spoke about the deficit in the oil market, gas supplies to China, and the technical possibility of resuming supplies to Europe via Nord Stream.
Dilnoza RahimovaPolish and allied air forces were scrambled on Saturday to protect the country's airspace during Russian strikes on western Ukraine. Against this backdrop, Trump repealed sanctions under the Graham Act, drawing criticism from Kyiv, while Warsaw maintains a hard line on Russia.
Otabek YusupovBfV chief Sinan Selen described Russia's actions against Germany as a long-term hybrid attack that will not end even with the war in Ukraine. Interior Minister Dobrindt speaks of political and social pressure, but a number of experts, including Carlo Masala and Carsten Breuer, believe Russia is preparing for a major war. According to military experts and the German Defense Ministry, by 2029 Russia will be able to wage a conventional war against NATO.
Aziz KarimovGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaking at the congress of the youth organization of the CDU/CSU in Berlin, stated that Germany will not leave Ukraine alone in its war with Russia. He also criticized the AfD and the Left party for 'downplaying the situation' and referred to the warning by the head of the BND about the danger of being drawn into a conflict with Russia.
Otabek YusupovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the easing of American sanctions against Russia may continue, calling the diesel deal merely a 'first step.' He also spoke about negotiations with the US, Starlink restrictions, and frozen Russian assets.
Aziz KarimovDonald Trump signed an executive order suspending sweeping sanctions against Russian energy revenues (Lindsey Graham Act). Volodymyr Zelensky called this a 'reward' for Putin and suggested the 'diesel deal' is just the first step toward further concessions. The decision coincided with one of Russia's largest strikes on Ukraine's energy system.
Aziz KarimovLord Ricketts told the BBC that the UK should spend more on defence and infrastructure resilience as Russia's hybrid attacks become 'more reckless'. His remarks came after the MI5 chief's speech about a fourfold rise in state threats over a decade.
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