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The United States signaled rejection of ICC jurisdiction despite sanctions, while developments included Russian influencer expulsion from Montenegro, Ukraine's missile production limitations, Kremlin comments on diplomatic prospects, and various global economic and military updates.

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The US has long opposed ICC jurisdiction over its citizens, citing sovereignty concerns. Recent sanctions target entities cooperating with the ICC. Meanwhile, Russia faces increasing isolation in Europe following security incidents involving its nationals, while the Ukraine conflict continues with ongoing military and diplomatic developments.

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US ready for diplomatic solution around ICC, despite sanctions — State Secretary

The American signal is clear: the United States and its people are not subject to the jurisdiction of the ICC, Marco Rubio said

Russian influencer, his associates called security threat, to be expelled from Montenegro

Equipment seized from the Russian nationals, including a drone, a camera and mobile phones, has been sent for examination to "establish the purposes and objectives of its use on the territory of Montenegro"

Ukraine far from producing Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles on its own — UK defense official

According to Louise Sandher-Jones, Kiev’s needs are not limited to Storm Shadow and SCALP missiles

India’s proposals address only part of Ukraine settlement — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov also added that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was right to say that there are currently no prospects for a diplomatic settlement

Kremlin calls Russians’ trips to Europe risky business

Dmitry Peskov was commenting on the latest recommendation to Russians in the wake of the detention in Montenegro of Mikhail Zvinchuk, administrator of the Rybar Telegram channel, and four of his associates as a threat to national security

Russia seeks to break down barriers for its food exports — MFA

Sergey Vershinin recalled that Russia suspended its participation in the Black Sea initiative for the export of grain and food due to the fact that it could not be implemented in the original volume

Iran to hold nothing back in responding to new US, Israeli attacks — source

Iran will demonstrate the latest and most unexpected military equipment in the event of new strikes against the country

GFCN chief proposes expert cooperation between CIS states to sniff out transborder fakes

Since news pegs can affect the course of hot conflicts, the international community needs clear rules for regulating media similar to international conventions on the prohibition of cluster munitions of chemical weapons, Vladimir Tabak said

Fresh sanctions give US companies 180 days to wind down their business with ICC

The 180-day maintenance GL is intended to "provide time for states parties to demonstrate meaningful progress on diplomatic and legal resolutions that address fundamental US concerns regarding the ICC," the Department of State explained

World rejecting US dollar, no going back — senior Russian official

A number of countries are realizing that the US dollar is no longer a safe global reserve currency, Alexey Overchuk said

IN BRIEF: Kremlin takes on future Putin-Trump call, timeline for Witkoff, Kushner’s visit

Dmitry Peskov said the phone call between Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Donald Trump of the United States can be expected "soon"

Russian new car market hit 396,000 units in Q3 2026 — ministry

The trend toward a gradual recovery of the auto market was managed to be strengthened in particular through the implementation of programs stimulating demand for Russia-made vehicles, the ministry noted

Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 84.9 rubles for October 10-12

The official euro rate was lowered by 49.64 kopecks to 94.9745 rubles

Schroder could be Europe's key that opens Putin door — SPD lawmaker

"If Schroder's visit contributed to peace by even a millimeter, then it was a success," Ralf Stegner stressed

Kiev faces critical situation as its power generation destroyed, says expert

Emergency blackouts were earlier imposed in the part of the city on the right bank of the Dnieper

EU to face worst winter gas shortage in 15 years — Politico

The shortage is projected to reach up to 14 billion cubic meters of natural gas, representing roughly 7% of the bloc's total demand

WHO reports thousands of suspected plague cases worldwide each year

According to the Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention Department Director Maria Van Kerkhove, between 2019 and 2025, ten countries reported nearly 4,000 suspected human plague cases and 423 related deaths to the organization

What is known about Russian influencer being detained in Montenegro

According to Vijesti news outlet, the security services had received information about Mikhail Zvinchuk and his associates’ arrival and had been monitoring their movements for several days

IN BRIEF: What is known about incident with Russian warship, Danish Air Force helicopter

TASS has compiled the main information available so far

Russian fertilizer association expects record supplies to China, India in 2025

The share of Russian fertilizers on the Indian market of import supplies is about 33%, while in China, according to some estimates, it is about 40%, mainly of potassium chloride, head of the Russian Association of Fertilizer Producers Andrey Guryev noted

Press review: Kiev may step up Russia strikes as Rubio urges EU to put its interests first

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, October 9th

Russia ready to supply oil to US, global markets — Putin after call with Trump

The Russian and US presidents have discussed energy problems by phone

Putin-Trump call on Friday was their 6th this year — calculations by TASS

The conversation was their 16th since the US leader returned to office in early 2025

AI-equipped drones capable of autonomously seeking, engaging targets — top brass

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov noted that "everything on the battlefield appears quite suddenly," and at the start of the special military operation, it was necessary to constantly adopt countermeasures and determine which means to employ

Russian troops liberate five communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass

The Russian forces liberated the settlements of Annopolye in the Kharkov Region, Novaya Kazachya in the Kharkov Region, Kiyanitsa in the Sumy Region and Samoilovka and Golubkovo in the Zaporozhye Region

Flydubai co-pilot planned terrorist attack at Tel Aviv airport

He intended to take control of the aircraft and use it to carry out a suicide attack on the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, with the aim of causing the greatest possible number of casualties

Putin could speak on Ukraine at news conference after Belarus talks on Thursday — Kremlin

The Russian president is scheduled to take questions jointly with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko

Europe sponsors continuation of Ukraine conflict, not peace — Russian envoy

According to Vasily Nebenzya, people in Europe "are beginning to understand that their leaders are preparing them for a full-scale war with Russia, as early as 2030"

Witkoff, Kushner always welcome in Moscow — Kremlin spokesman

Russian President Vladimir Putin is always glad to meet with them, Dmitry Peskov emphasized

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

US companies will wind down ICC-related business within 180 days following fresh sanctions
Very likely · Within months
Russia will continue to frame European trips as risky for its citizens
Likely · Within weeks
Ukraine will remain dependent on foreign suppliers for Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles
Very likely · Within months

Open Questions

What specific diplomatic solutions are being considered for the ICC issue?
How will Montenegro's expulsion of Russian nationals affect bilateral relations?
What are the prospects for renewed Ukraine peace talks given Kremlin statements?
How will fresh US sanctions impact companies with ICC ties during the 180-day wind-down period?