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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with US Senators Richard Blumenthal and Thom Tillis. He said Ukraine received no warning from partners ahead of a wave of Russian ballistic missile strikes, and that speed restrictions on Starlink and Starshield remain in place in frontline areas without explanation from the US.
Otabek YusupovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a Shahed drone strike on a park near a café in the Kharkiv region on October 19 killed six people and wounded 14, including children. A one-year-old girl, Angelina, was killed; her mother Inna died in hospital. Zelenskyy called on the US to pass Graham's sanctions bill and reported strikes on energy facilities, Pentagon delivery delays and Starlink problems.
Otabek YusupovSergey Lavrov, at a joint press conference with Abbas Araghchi, stated that 'Iran's cause, like Russia's cause, is a just cause,' accused the US and Israel of unleashing a military campaign, and promised to continue supporting Tehran, including economic agreements. Earlier, Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that Russia is doing 'very little' to help Iran, and that he wants to keep the situation that way, defending the refusal to impose new sanctions on Moscow for the sake of Ukraine talks.
Otabek YusupovSpecial Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Sadykov and Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Samarkand on the sidelines of the C5+1 meeting. The parties discussed sanctions against Kyrgyz companies, trade and economic cooperation, and work in the UN Security Council.
Otabek YusupovTaher Abdolhai, CEO of the state airline Iran Air, said that between 20 and 30 aircraft were destroyed during the war with the US and Israel, with a total of 70–80 aircraft attacked. According to him, Iran needs about 1,000 passenger aircraft but has only around 300, of which 130–140 were operational before the war.
Aziz KarimovThe European Commission is working on measures, including activating the blocking statute, to protect the International Criminal Court after the US announced sanctions. No official decision on timing has been made yet.
Aziz KarimovUK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband warned companies and individuals that participation in tenders for construction in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank of the Jordan River could lead to sanctions, legal and reputational risks. London also intends to ban imports of goods from illegal settlements and condemned the increasing attacks on diplomats and journalists.
Aziz KarimovJapan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tokyo will continue necessary communication with Moscow and work toward overcoming the deadlock in relations. The statement was made on the 70th anniversary of the 1956 joint declaration. Bilateral relations deteriorated after Russia launched its war with Ukraine in February 2022 and Japan imposed sanctions. The key obstacle remains the territorial dispute over the islands near Hokkaido, which has prevented the countries from signing a peace treaty since the end of World War II.
Aziz KarimovDonald Trump said that lifting part of the sanctions on Russia is needed to avoid derailing peace talks, and accused Zelensky of not wanting to end the war. Zelensky warned that Ukraine will not hold out if the US sides with Moscow, and discussed Patriot deliveries with Witkoff and Kushner. The sides continue exchanging strikes on energy infrastructure.
Otabek YusupovDonald 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 KarimovAccording to Kun.uz, Donald Trump, after Kyiv refused to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries, took a sharply anti-Ukrainian stance: the US stopped sharing intelligence, softened Graham's sanctions bill, and agreed to purchase 'diesel fuel' from Russia. The speed of Starlink terminals used by the Ukrainian armed forces was reduced; Putin commented for the first time on strikes against WB warehouses and Yandex data centers, promising a response.
Otabek YusupovUS 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 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 KarimovIranian exports to Pakistan have been 'temporarily' halted due to sanctions against Iran's banking system, said Peyman Sanandaji, head of the transport commission of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce. Imports from Pakistan continue, and the land border remains open.
Dilnoza RahimovaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia carried out one of the largest strikes on the energy sector since the start of the full-scale invasion, hitting more than 15 power generation and transmission facilities. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed attacks on infrastructure. Zelensky also criticized Trump's decision to cancel a sanctions package against Moscow.
Aziz KarimovFormer Haitian President Joseph Michel Martelly registered online on Friday as a candidate in the upcoming presidential election, becoming the 16th registered contender. The registration is preliminary and requires approval by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP).
Otabek YusupovThe EU adopted one of the largest sanctions packages since the start of the war, covering 1,569 entities — 826 companies and 743 individuals. According to political scientists Jahongir Akramov and Anvar Yoʻldoshev, the total number of sanctioned entities grew from roughly 3,000 to 4,600. The restrictions affected GAZ, nickel enterprises, railway organizations, and suppliers of components for missile production.
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