Global News Roundup: International Conflicts, Diplomacy, and Developments

Russia inflicts serious damage to Ukraine in Slavyansk and Kramatorsk, expert says

According to Andrey Marochko, after the line of combat contact has been stabilized and Nikolayevka, located east of Slavyansk, has been cleared, Russian troops will be able to begin assaulting the eastern borders of the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration

Iran’s plan for resolving conflict with US to take effect once Washington accepts it — MFA

Tehran would be ready to begin talks with US officials on a final deal on the seventh day, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

Hormuz blockade to threaten to least 45 million people with food shortages — UN

Under-Secretary-General and Director of the UN Office for Project Services Jorge Moreira da Silva stressed that a humanitarian crisis can be avoided if at least five or seven ships carrying fertilizers pass through this strait per day

WTO grants Russian request for CBAM dispute panel — official

According to the Russian side, this mechanism, which introduces in particular additional charges on certain goods imported into the EU from third countries, significantly restricts access to the community's market

Ukraine cannot make up for losses in Druzhkovka because of Russian pressure — expert

Andrey Marochko stressed that almost all the routes leading to Druzhkovka are under tight fire control of the Russian military

EU doesn’t want Armenia, seeking accession to worsen ties with Russia — opposition leader

At the same time, Samvel Karapetyan gave no clear answer as to whether the law launching the EU accession process should be repealed

London may become de jure party to Ukraine conflict — MFA

Sergey Ryabkov pointed out that Moscow's position on the matter had been set out in detail in a note recently handed to the British charge d'affaires in Russia

Moldova declares state of energy and hydrology emergency for 60 days

The National Crisis Management Commission can change prices, tariffs, excise duties and other fees, as well as the rules regulating the energy market during this period

Explosion occurres during welding works at Elga deposit in Yakutia causing fatalities

According to preliminary information, an explosion occurred on September 26 during welding operations at the backup pumping station, the press service of the regional prosecutor’s office reported

Euractiv columnist questions need for extra funding for Ukraine

Claims were already made earlier this year that Ukraine would run out of money in April, yet this did not happen, Thomas Moller-Nielsen said

Trump urges Zelensky to visit Moscow for talks with Putin — media

According to the newspaper's sources, the head of Kiev regime rejected the proposal and was upset that the US leader had raised the issue

US must show it is not seeking violent change of power in Iran — Pezeshkian

"The first thing that needs to happen is that the distrust created by this war has to be overcome," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said

Kremlin comments on response to attacks in Black Sea, Russian ambassadors to UK, France

Dmitry Peskov noted that there is no need to rush the appointment of Russian ambassadors to Britain and France

West raised terrorists in Kiev capable of making bombs from children's toys — DPR head

According to Denis Pushilin, the West’s tacit approval of terrorism is accompanied by support for such technical means, against which there is no full-fledged "antidote"

Russia ready to help developing countries strengthen sovereignty — Foreign Ministry

Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin pointed to the current global fundamental transformations, under which a more just and balanced system of international relations is taking shape and the role of the states of the Global Majority is increasing

Trump tells aides strikes against Iran may resume after November midterms — WSJ

The US President is skeptical Iran would meet his demands and has told his staff that he sees a renewed bombing campaign as likely, the newspaper said

Iran may give up its highly enriched uranium if deal with US reached — president

Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News that Tehran would comply with the deal with Washington within the framework of international law

IN BRIEF: Russia's massive strike on defense facilities, logistics centers in Kiev, Odessa

The Defense Ministry specified that the Russian Armed Forces struck an industrial facility in Kiev that manufactured components for long-and medium-range UAVs and prepared ground robotic systems for deployment

Earthquake with magnitude of 6.6 hits off coast of New Caledonia

There is no information about casualties or damage

Typhon systems to be deployed to US Kadena base after drills in Japan — Defense Ministry

The American side has explained that storing this facility at Kadena air base is not a permanent deployment in Japan

Putin relieves Andrey Kelin of his duty as Russian ambassador to UK

Andrey Kelin held this post since November 2019

Four Italian troops injured during NATO drills in Latvia — Italian Defense Ministry

The injured were evacuated from the training ground and taken to a hospital in Riga

Kiev’s 'top brass' continues to trade sovereignty for Western handouts — Russian MFA

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said this will not help strengthen the Kiev regime’s "resilience"

Ukraine's neighbors have no wish to join Kiev's military adventures — Russian MFA

Maria Zakharova highlighted that the leaders of neighboring states had made it clear that they would not rush to build or jointly use energy facilities with Ukraine

Kiev loses over 1,900 troops in Battlegroup East’s area this week — top brass

Russian forces hit five dry cargo ships used by the Ukrainian army in the Black Sea and at the port of Odessa by Geran drones, the Defense Ministry reported

US not to include Patriot system missiles in $400 million aid package for Kiev — Reuters

This military aid is to be sent to Kiev by October 2029 and will consist of weapons, including parts for armored vehicles, the news agency said

Lavrov and Barbados PM discuss cooperation at UN and regional stability

"During the conversation, which took place in a frank and friendly atmosphere, topical issues of bilateral cooperation and the international agenda were discussed," the Russian Foreign Ministry said

China, India, Turkey account for two-thirds of exports via terminals of Port Alliance

China was the absolute leader in terms of trade volume in the thermal coal sector with 10.8 mln tons of cargo, which is equivalent to 37% of the holding’s total exports

Russia hopes Europe has taken notice of warning about 'other, very short war' — Lavrov

Russia’s top diplomat pointed to the fact that it was Europe that was regularly voicing claims about its preparations for a possible war

Hormuz should be open in accordance with US-Iran memorandum — Pezeshkian

Masoud Pezeshkian noted that Iran is still committed to this memorandum of understanding and willing to implement it

Ukraine has no method to counter Geran drones so far — Putin

The Russian leader noted that Russian retaliation against Ukrainian attacks had been so sensitive and devastating that the Kiev regime had requested truce

Israel kills 4,386 Lebanese since start of escalation — Health Ministry

The number of wounded has reached 12,413

Bill Gates says AI could lead to deaths of 1 billion people

The businessman explained that artificial intelligence could be used by people "with bad intentions"

Lavrov, deputy chairman of Yemen’s ruling presidential council mull international issues

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the beginning of the meeting that he would be glad to hear his colleague’s position on international affairs

Russian forces control all Ukrainian logistics routes to Dobropolye in DPR

Units of the Battlegroup Center continue to destroy Ukrainian troop formations blocked in the Dobropolye settlement in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

Top Russian diplomat demands detailed investigation of events in Bucha by UN Secretariat

Sergey Lavrov handed over a report about the falsification of the events to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Lavrov and Iraqi foreign minister discuss Middle East de-escalation

An exchange of views also took place on the pressing issues on the global and regional agenda, with a focus on the situation unfolding in the Persian Gulf region