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US President Donald Trump stated that Washington has repeatedly demanded Ukraine stop strikes on Russian oil refineries, citing a global diesel shortage caused by insufficient refining capacity.
The claim was echoed by Elon Musk, who said Zelensky has gone too far.
Additional developments include Cuba seeking to increase Russian oil purchases, Toyota's St.

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Why It Matters

The article compiles multiple developments from Russian press coverage on October 9th, focusing on the Ukraine conflict, energy markets, diplomatic tensions, and international responses. It includes statements from US, Russian, Ukrainian, and EU officials regarding military actions, sanctions, and arms control.

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Trump says US demanded Zelensky halt strikes on Russian oil refineries

He can't do that because we have a world problem, and the problem is caused by the lack of refineries for diesel fuel, US President said

Musk says Zelensky has gone too far

The entrepreneur commented on US President Donald Trump’s statements that Washington has repeatedly demanded that Kiev stop strikes on Russian oil refineries

Cuba wants to increase purchases of Russian oil and oil products — Russian energy minister

"The question is in financial sources," Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said

Resettlement from DPR areas under Ukrainian control to help people return to peaceful life

Authorities of the Donetsk People’s Republic intend to assess each person’s circumstances individually in order to provide the necessary assistance and help them return to peaceful life

Toyota plant in St. Petersburg transferred to Russian state — ministry

In September 2022, Toyota Motor Corporation announced its decision to close its assembly plant in St. Petersburg. In mid-November, the plant began laying off employees, who had numbered over 1,900 at that point

No response from US to Russia’s proposal to extend New START — senior Russian MP

Konstantin Kosachev emphasized that Russia has once again demonstrated its special responsibility as a nuclear power and a permanent member of the UN Security Council in matters of strategic stability and global security

Israel can’t stop operations in Syria even though Damascus now has S-300s

The Israeli stance is transparent and clear, Avigdor Lieberman pointed out

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

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

Iran is urging IAEA to resist manipulations of outside actors - Iran’s envoy

According to him, Iran views this situation as a trap set by the US and Israel who were very active in trying to demolish the nuclear deal with Iran and also used all means possible to pressure the agency

No concrete result yet on prisoner swap between Russia and US — Russian diplomat

Earlier, it was reported that the US president had supported the plan to swap Russian national Viktor Bout for American nationals Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

Zelensky had numerous chances to end conflict but chose not to do so — Trump

US President thinks it's time for Ukraine to get a new president

Hostilities pose threat to civilians in DPR cities under Ukrainian control — republic head

On October 7, the DPR Defense Headquarters called on residents of cities under Ukrainian control to evacuate to the republic, pledging to help them find housing

Russian-Arab Summit in Moscow postponed until later date — Kremlin

This is related to the beginning of the active phase of implementation of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan

EU unhappy with US decision to allow Russian diesel imports — top diplomat

This is not the time to ease pressure on Russia, and Europe won’t, Kaja Kallas said

Lavrov says talk about Normandy-format meeting during UNGA is not serious

Russian Foreign Minister also noted that Ukraine’s foreign ministry speaks about the plans of convening a Normandy-format summit to settle the problems of the implementation of the Minsk agreements, on the one hand, while the Ukrainian president’s office, on the contrary, claims that the agreements have exhausted themselves, on the other hand

NATO ‘Theory of Victory’ plan not directed against Russia — chairman of military committee

The word ‘victory’ in this context means, first and foremost, just one thing: war will never begin because those who threaten us are convinced not to start it, Giuseppe Cavo Dragone said

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

Russia ‘takes gloves off’ as Kiev tries to intimidate Russians with drone attacks — Ritter

According to him, Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure facilities were provoked by Ukraine itself, whose leadership was the first to decide to launch strikes against Russia in an attempt to intimidate the civilian population

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

The US will continue to pressure Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure
Likely · Within weeks
Russia will seek to expand energy partnerships with countries like Cuba amid Western sanctions
Likely · Within months
The US and Russia will not reach an agreement to extend the New START treaty in the near term
Likely · Within months

Open Questions

What specific evidence does the US have that Ukraine is striking Russian oil refineries?
Has Ukraine officially confirmed or denied conducting such strikes?
What is the current status of the New START treaty negotiations between the US and Russia?
How has the transfer of Toyota's St. Petersburg plant to Russian state control affected operations and employment?