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Representatives of Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Economy and Finance stated on October 14 that Russian gas supplies continue in full accordance with contractual obligations, despite the explosion on the Central Asia–Center trunk gas pipeline in Penza region on October 13.
Nilufar KarimovaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the Financial Times that the three-day pause in attacks on Russian oil refineries, declared as part of Donald Trump's 'energy truce,' is over. According to him, Russia continued strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, and after the attack on the night of Thursday, including the deaths of civilians in Lutsk, he ordered the military to resume strikes. The first target was the Ryazan refinery.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the number of Russian citizens in the Central Register of Foreigners (AZR) fell from a peak of 308,015 in 2023 to 284,225 by the end of 2025. The main reason is not mass departure but the acquisition of German citizenship after the 2024 reform: in 2024, 12,980 Russians received passports, and in 2025 — 19,736.
Aziz KarimovZelensky announced that Ukraine is resuming strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, paused for three days at the US request. Russia reported a drone and missile attack on the refinery in Ryazan. Zelensky accused Washington of restricting intelligence and Starlink to pressure Kyiv; Ukrainian sources reported a partial restoration of Starshield. The EU urged not to weaken support for Ukraine.
Aziz KarimovNew Delhi urged Moscow and Kyiv to stop attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, where Indian seafarers are at risk — India supplies more than 12% of the world's maritime personnel. After the deaths of two crew members aboard the MV Royad Mammadov, India is promoting an initiative for safe passage of ships, but Russia has not yet publicly backed a binding agreement.
Aziz KarimovDonald Trump announced a temporary suspension of part of the sanctions against Russia and the start of imports of Russian diesel, promising a rapid price decline. Experts surveyed by Deutsche Welle believe that high prices are driven by the war in Iran and shipping disruptions, and that the promised supply volumes are too small to affect the market.
Dilnoza RahimovaOn the night of October 14, Russia attacked Kyiv, Kyiv region and Kharkiv region: according to Ukrainian authorities, four people were killed, more than 25 were injured, and at least 600,000 people were left without electricity. This came after US President Donald Trump announced a reached 'energy truce.' Russia has not confirmed its participation in the truce, and Ukraine said it had not attacked Russian energy facilities for two days.
Aziz KarimovA rocket hit a nine-story residential building in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district, with fire engulfing the lower eight floors; 16 people were hospitalized, four in serious condition. Zelensky said the target was one of the main energy facilities — CHPP-4 — and that partners did not warn about the launch of Russian ballistic missiles. Trump rejected reports that intelligence sharing had been halted.
Otabek YusupovA group of 12 American senators led by Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to President Trump on October 13 demanding the cancellation of an agreement on supplies of Russian diesel fuel to the US, concluded after a conversation with Putin on October 9. In their view, lifting sanctions will strengthen Russia's military economy. Copies of the letter were sent to Secretary of State Rubio and Treasury Secretary Bessent.
Otabek YusupovOn the night of October 13, Russia attacked Kharkiv, where three people were killed and 11 injured, and on the evening of October 12 it attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, where two people were killed. Rescue operations are ongoing; the reasons for the delayed air-raid alert about the missile strike on Kyiv are being investigated.
Aziz KarimovBulgaria's State Agency for National Security confirmed an arson attack on Starlink antennas near Sofia. Agency head Plamen Tonchev said the perpetrators entered through a hole in the fence; the facility is on the list of strategic sites. Opposition politician Ivaylo Mirchev first reported the incident, claiming two masked men burned 11 of 17 antennas and suggesting Russia may be behind it. Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev denied that intelligence services had prior knowledge. This follows a similar arson in Poland in late September, which Warsaw blamed on Russian intelligence services.
Otabek YusupovThe Russian Energy Ministry stated that Africa and the Global South are a strategic direction for Russia's energy cooperation. Press secretary Rustam Alypkachev said Russian companies are ready not only to supply resources but also to train African specialists, including through targeted education quotas - Rosatom alone allocates about 100. Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev co-chairs five intergovernmental commissions with African countries, and an agreement was reached for Russian language to be taught in Central African Republic schools. MEPhI noted significant African student enrollment, and cooperation with the IAEA and RusHydro programs was highlighted.
Aziz KarimovRussian 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.
Otabek YusupovRussia 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.
Otabek YusupovFrom January to August 2026, spending by Russian state companies on landline phones more than tripled to 118 million rubles, Vedomosti reports. Market participants link the demand to mobile internet shutdowns affecting almost 80% of the country, the switch to domestic PBX systems, and the search for secure communication channels.
Dilnoza RahimovaRussian artistic gymnasts Angelina Melnikova, Viktoria Listunova and Anna Kalmykova have been denied visas for the World Championships in Rotterdam (October 17–25), the first stage of team qualification for the 2028 Olympics. The Dutch authorities cited one or more Schengen states considering the athletes a threat to their international relations. The Russian Gymnastics Federation plans to appeal to the IOC; 47 of 61 delegation members received visas. Ukrainian authorities had previously sought the gymnasts' suspension over their actions.
Bekzod NazarovThe naval phase of the Russian-Indian cross-service exercise "Indra-2026" will be held in the Sea of Japan on October 16-17. Ships of the joint task force will practice tactical maneuvering, conduct live artillery firing at sea and air targets, carry out an inspection operation, free a conditionally seized ship, and practice repelling attacks by drones and unmanned boats. The opening ceremony at the Pacific Fleet base in Vladivostok was attended by crews of the Russian corvette "Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov" and the Indian Navy frigate "Sahyadri."
Otabek YusupovThe FSB detained Hokkaido Shimbun correspondent Yuki Imai on Sakhalin on suspicion of espionage (Article 276 of the Russian Criminal Code). The Lefortovo court ordered his detention until December 12. Japan demanded explanations and summoned the Russian ambassador; Moscow said the security services are 'doing their job'.
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