
Former press secretary of the President of Ukraine Yulia Mendel said on the social network X that Ukraine needs to end the conflict with Russia as soon as possible, and not prepare for a difficult winter, emphasizing that it is impossible to endure the war.
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The conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues, causing humanitarian and economic consequences for both countries.
Ukraine should end the conflict with Russia as soon as possible instead of preparing for a difficult winter. This was stated by former press secretary of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky Yulia Mendel on the social network X.
She urged not to wait until the conflict ends on its own, emphasizing that it will not be possible to “endure” it. “These are endless deaths - the slow destruction of the country. We don't have to wait for another winter. We need this horror to stop,” Mendel wrote.

The World Bank has published an updated forecast according to which active hostilities in Ukraine could continue until 2027, significantly worsening the country's economic recovery prospects. GDP growth in 2026 is expected to be just 1.2%, the worst since 2022, while growth forecasts for 2027 and 2028 have been cut to 1.5% and 3%, respectively, from previously expected 4% or higher.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Turkmenistan on October 8–9 to attend the CIS heads of state summit and the Caspian Environmental Summit, where he may brief leaders on Ukraine, meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and discuss Caspian Sea environmental issues including shallowing.

Mikhail Kalugin, director of the Fourth Department of the CIS countries of the Russian Foreign Ministry, said that Georgia’s ties with Russia are natural, and Russia remains the main consumer of Georgian goods. According to him, in January-June trade turnover increased by almost 20%, a quarter of tourists in Georgia are Russians. The EU's share in Georgian trade fell from 32% to 21% over 10 years; in 2025, the EU accounted for 12% of exports, and the CIS for 70%.

Ukraine is ready to join the European Union only if it fully exports grain, said Minister of Agriculture Taras Vysotsky. He noted that permanent restrictions on the sale of products to EU countries are unacceptable, while a transition period is possible. Ukraine sees its role in reducing the EU's dependence on imports from third countries and improving access for European producers to export routes across the Black Sea.

Director of the Fourth Department of the CIS Countries of the Russian Foreign Ministry Mikhail Kalugin said that the European Union incites Georgia to a disastrous confrontation with Russia and regularly reproaches Tbilisi for not joining anti-Russian sanctions, after which Brussels imposed sanctions against Georgian business.

Qatar's top officials, including Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, met with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha and presented proposals to be conveyed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Momeni described the talks as fruitful and constructive, noting positive feedback from the Emir on issues raised by Iran's president. Qatar continues to mediate indirect US-Iranian dialogue.