Global News Roundup: International Diplomacy, Conflicts, and Developments

FBI refrains from commenting on US national Gilman’s release

The press service of the US Department of State, the White House, and the Department of Justice have not yet responded to TASS’ inquiry

Japan expresses protest to North Korea over launch of ballistic missile

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has said that Japan, together with the US and the Republic of Korea, is currently continuing to analyze information related to North Korea's missile launch

CENTCOM reports disabling ship that attempted to breach blockade on Iran

According to the US military, the vessel has ignored repeated warnings while en route to an Iranian port via the Gulf of Oman

Moscow to respond in kind if West seizes Russian commercial vessels — Putin

The Russian president emphasized that it wasn’t just about the areas where Russian vessels could be seized but wherever Moscow founds it necessary and reasonable

Russia warns Ukraine against any provocations against Belarus — Russian diplomat

Mikhail Galuzin reiterated that the Agreement on Security Guarantees between Russia and Belarus implies "an obvious mechanism for joint response" to actions considered threats to a member of the Union State

Gagauzia head transferred to prison with conditions degrading to human dignity — lawyer

Sergiu Moraru says that in this prison there is often no water for two or three days

Serbian politician questions necessity of Zelensky's visit to Belgrade

In Milos Jovanovic's words, the people of Serbia "feel sad for casualties inflicted by the conflict on the two Slavic peoples," and Belgrade should "maintain the best possible relationship with all countries, including Ukraine

EU wary of 'Trojan horse' as it considers faster enlargement — media

According to the sources, the European Commission was drawing up revised rules for new members, which will be presented to EU leaders at a European Council meeting on October 15

Trump says he would like to run for third term, but US laws very strict

According to the US president, "everybody wants" him to do so

Russian strikes paralyze Ukraine’s southern power grid — official

Yevgeny Poddubny said the damage to the energy infrastructure in the southern regions of Ukraine is of particular importance

Tokyo changes position despite prior constructive relations with Russia — Putin

As the Russian leader recalled, the Soviet Union and Japan signed a declaration in the mid-1950s that opened the way to a peace treaty and, consequently, a solution to the issue of the Kuril islands

Cuba to embark on path of major change before end of Trump's presidential term — Rubio

The head of the US foreign policy department did not disclose details of the changes he expects

Ukrainians in Poland paying price for Kiev’s glorification of Nazism — Russian senator

Alexander Voloshin highlighted that the Ukrainian leadership had fostered the most radical forms of nationalism in Eastern Europe for many years

Iran to join BRICS New Development Bank soon, says Central Bank Governor

Abdolnasser Hemmati said the most important outcome of cooperation among BRICS member states is the creation of the New Development Bank

IN BRIEF: Putin’s statements on Western 'piracy, robbery', groundless Japan’s claims

The Russian president said the Pacific Fleet’s marines carry out missions in the Pacific Operational Area "boldly, professionally, and heroically"

EU can supply Ukraine with weapons purchased from US — Trump

The US president reiterated that he does not give weapons to Ukraine

UK seeks to ‘reboot’ high-level military contacts with Russia — The Times

According to the report, UK military chiefs fear an "unintended escalation" caused by the lack of dialogue with Moscow

Moscow’s relations with Beijing are stable, protected from int’l fluctuations — ambassador

According to Igor Morgulov, the stability of Russian-Chinese relations is ensured by principles of equality, non-interference into domestic affairs, mutual respect and due account of each other’s interests

Italian PM faces growing pressure over support for Ukraine — media

According to the report, Giorgia Meloni is also "hardening her tone" on migration

Moldova's return to cooperation with EAEU would be in its best interests — ex-president

Igor Dodon recalled that during his presidency, Moldova had become the first country to be granted EAEU observer status in May 2018

US citizen Gilman released by Russia heads to hospital in Texas — activists

According to Global Reach, his family has flown to the state as well

Romania's MFA provides no evidence of Russia's involvement in UAV incidents — embassy

The Russian diplomatic mission stated that the officials "were shown pieces of styrofoam" during the meeting with ministry representatives

Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass

Battlegroup North units took control of the settlement of Shcherbakovka in the Kharkov Region and Battlegroup East units liberated the settlement of Novoye Pole in the Zaporozhye Region

Implementation of US peace plan for Gaza de-facto stalled — Russia’s UN envoy

Vasily Nebenzya stated that the ceasefire was still being consistently violated, first of all by the Israeli side

German lawmaker calls on government to rein in financial aid to Ukraine

Markus Frohnmaier recalled that since February 2022, Germany has allocated more than 100 billion euro in assistance to Ukraine

Tensions mount both in Asia-Pacific region, Arctic zone — Putin

The head of state stresses that Russia has always advocated, and continues to confirm its readiness to cooperate in the Arctic and the use of the Northern Sea Route

IN BRIEF: What we know about release of American Robert Gilman, convicted in Russia

Robert Gilman was detained in 2022 at the Voronezh railway station after being involved in a drunken brawl on the Sukhum-Moscow train

US could face 'bloodbath' if it launches ground operation against Iran — expert

Mikhail Margelov said there can be a lot of scenarios

EU uncertain who to pay for Kiev’s 90 bln euro loan — German MEP

Fabio De Masi accused the German government of irresponsibility for approving the loan to Ukraine without properly assessing the risks and consequences while "nothing has functioned in Germany for a long time."

Siding with West in conflict with Russia unacceptable for Serbs — politician

Milos Jovanovic explained that the reason was that the West positioned itself as an enemy of Serbia and the people of Serbia

Rubio says Trump nominated him for Secretary of State without prior discussion

The US president called him and said he was going to be the secretary of state, the politician said

Special op is most serious test Russia facing over past 30 years — Kalashnikov CEO

According to Alan Lushnikov, it is still too early to assess the results of the company’s work during the special military operation

Russia to resort to measures in response to growing NATO presence in Finland — embassy

According to a source in the embassy, Russia has repeatedly drawn attention to the detrimental consequences of this policy, and the diplomats are sure that Helsinki are aware of these signals

Russian Air Force Commander calls Su-57 fighter key element in achieving air superiority

Speaking about the Air Force’s fleet, Sergey Kobylash noted that the "4++" generation multi-role fighters Su-35S and Su-30SM, as well as the Su-34M bombers perform ground support missions

US controls Strait of Hormuz, would strike Iran if it attempted to change that — Trump

The US president clarified that the strait was under complete control

Ukrainian troops burn corpses of Colombian mercenaries with acid — war prisoner

The captured Ukrainian soldier added that he was guided to the position by a drone and was not provided with water or food, so he decided to surrender

All US bases will be seized if Washington uses nuclear weapons against Iran — IRGC

Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi did not clarify whether the Iranian military would occupy the US bases on its own or with the help of other forces