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Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Economy stated that Russian gas imports continue under the contract despite the accident on the Petrovsk — Yelets trunk pipeline in the Penza region. Kazakhstan also confirmed that transit is proceeding at planned volumes.
Nilufar KarimovaEuropean Parliament MEP from the EPP Dirk Gotink said the EU should stop issuing Russian citizens the 'full range of visas' while Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine. In his view, Russian elites should not be allowed to live 'on European islands sipping margaritas' while civilians in Ukraine come under attack.
Aziz KarimovThe Yakkabag district criminal court found a 28-year-old resident of Kashkadarya guilty of mercenarism for participating in combat operations on Russia's side in the Kursk region. The man signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense in 2024 while serving a 9-year sentence for drugs, and returned to Uzbekistan wounded in February 2025.
Aziz KarimovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the Financial Times that the moratorium on strikes against Russian energy infrastructure has ended. Donald Trump called the resumption of strikes a 'disgrace' and said Zelensky is harder to negotiate with than Putin. The Kremlin claims Kyiv is coming into conflict with US peace efforts, while Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy system continue.
Aziz KarimovVladimir Putin signed a decree placing the Russian assets of Tarkett, registered in Serbia, as well as several other foreign companies, under temporary management. According to DW, Tarkett has 34 plants, two of which are located in Russia. Reuters describes the measures as a retaliatory campaign against sanctions.
Nilufar KarimovaThe number of forced deportations of Russians from the US and Europe has risen sharply amid tightening migration policy. Human rights defenders and the deportees themselves tell the BBC that returning activists and deserters face arrests, criminal cases, and being sent to war.
Aziz KarimovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on October 13 that partners did not warn about Russia's preparation of a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv; Ukrainian military noticed the missiles only on approach. According to Politico, the US cited bad weather. Restrictions on Starlink/Starshield operation at the front were also reported.
Otabek YusupovDays after Donald Trump announced an 'energy truce', Russia struck Ukrainian energy facilities, including the Darnytsia CHP-4 in Kyiv; more than 600,000 people were left without power. Moscow accused Ukraine of attacks on two refineries, which Kyiv called 'fake'. Russia claimed to have intercepted 902 Ukrainian drones; in Balakovo, Sberbank's data center was damaged, causing service disruptions.
Aziz KarimovThe Kun.uz outlet describes how the Russian company “Endo Stars” builds a full cycle of endoscopy support: from leak testers and endoscope cleaning systems to more than 60 instrument items for diagnostics and minimally invasive procedures, as well as training of medical staff.
Sardor QodirovAccording to the Dunyo agency, several citizens of Uzbekistan who had gone to Russia for work and found themselves in a difficult financial situation returned home on October 13 on the Vladivostok — Tashkent flight. Those who received assistance are named as A.M., K.M., Yu.N. and V.A. It is noted that the compatriots were given practical support and their legitimate interests were protected.
Otabek YusupovAccording to the New York Times, on Friday talks at a Miami golf club owned by Steve Witkoff discussed Ukraine's and Europe's proposals for ending the war. During the meeting, Witkoff left the negotiations and joined as a third participant the phone call between Trump and Putin, which lasted about the length of a soccer match. According to the NYT, the US and Russia agreed on the purchase of diesel fuel, which Witkoff then reported to the meeting participants.
Aziz KarimovThe European Commission has begun preparing a 23rd sanctions package against Russia, with new restrictions possibly presented by the end of 2026. Politico reported this citing sources. The initiative is being pushed by Germany and Poland; at the EU meeting on October 15, plans include discussing strengthening restrictions in the energy sector.
Otabek YusupovDonald Trump, speaking to journalists, denied reports that intelligence sharing with Ukraine had been halted and said the US is helping the parties reach a final truce. He also commented on alleged Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities and promised to later assess the effectiveness of the 'energy truce'. According to Reuters, on October 13 Russia did not strike Ukrainian energy facilities for the first time.
Otabek YusupovUS President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran, and that if any help exists, it is at a very low level and will soon become known. Beijing previously condemned US military actions against Iran, while Moscow warned of the threat of the conflict expanding.
Otabek YusupovRussia's FSB detained Hokkaido Shimbun correspondent Yuki Imai in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk as he attempted to fly out of Russia. He is accused of collecting data on mobilized men and volunteers on the Kuril Islands on assignment from Japanese intelligence. On October 13, the Lefortovo court in Moscow imposed detention in custody as a pretrial measure; the espionage charge carries up to 20 years in prison.
Otabek YusupovNATO's commander of forces in Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, said at the Warsaw Security Forum that the alliance's response to an attack would not be restrained and would also affect those who support the attacker. Separately, Reuters reports that ahead of a series of attacks on Riyadh airport that killed at least 18 people, Saudi Arabia stopped issuing public warnings about approaching military strikes.
Otabek YusupovOvernight into Tuesday, two cargo ships were attacked by drones off the Bulgarian coast. HS Dignity, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, sank near the village of Krapets: five were rescued, 11 are missing. The crew of the Malta-flagged ship Chelsea-3 was rescued. Bulgaria summoned the Russian ambassador; President Rumen Radev said the consequences of the incidents serve Russia's interests. Moscow has not officially commented on what happened.
Otabek YusupovRussia's Interior Ministry has submitted a bill exempting foreign workers recruited by residents of advanced development territories from confirming knowledge of Russian, history and the basics of legislation. According to the Ministry of Economic Development, there are 18 such territories: 16 in the Far East and two in the Arctic zone. Earlier, certain categories of migrants were already exempted from the exam, while for others the requirements were tightened from 2025.
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