Israeli troops continue their military operation in Gaza and Lebanon despite a two-day truce offered by Egypt. The strikes killed civilians, and the head of Israeli intelligence arrived in Qatar to negotiate the release of hostages.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday at the request of Iran over the Israeli strikes. Iran accuses Israel of violating international law, while Israel insists on the right of self-defense.
China's Ministry of Commerce protested against US sanctions against Chinese companies that supply UAVs to russia. China claimed to protect its interests and called the sanctions unlawful.
The President of South Korea announced the possibility of considering the provision of weapons to Ukraine in response to the sending of DPRK troops to Russia. The decision will depend on the extent of military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia.
The participants of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, adopted a declaration condemning “illegal sanctions. ” The war in Ukraine was mentioned in only one paragraph with vague wording, without unequivocal condemnation or support for Russia's actions.
Iran appeals to the UN to condemn Biden's “tacit approval” and “explicit support” of Israeli military aggression. of Israeli military aggression by Biden. The Iranian mission to the UN said that the United States would be held responsible for any aggressive actions by Israel.
A spokesperson for the European Commission expressed concern about the possible deployment of North Korean soldiers to Russia. This violates UN resolutions and indicates an escalation of Russia's illegal actions against Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the involvement of the DPRK military in Russia's war against Ukraine would mean a significant escalation. He discussed this issue with the President of South Korea during a telephone conversation.
40 North Korean soldiers have been moved to the Lga district of the Kursk region. Earlier, 18 of them tried to escape but were detained by Russians.
South Korea's Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador because of the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia for the war in Ukraine. Seoul condemned this as a violation of UN resolutions and promised to take international action.
The UN Security Council will meet to discuss the situation in Ukraine and military support for Russia. It is expected to condemn attacks on civilian infrastructure and discuss Zelenskyy's Victory Plan.
The conference in Helsinki discussed the environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine. Yermak called for united efforts to overcome environmental challenges and develop mechanisms of responsibility for the damage caused.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry denied information about plans to develop weapons of mass destruction. Ukraine remains a committed party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and calls for increased pressure on Russia.
The Israeli military discovered “sophisticated” Russian weapons at Hezbollah bases in southern Lebanon. Netanyahu said this violates a UN resolution, but Israel does not intend to interfere in Lebanon's internal affairs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed concern over Israeli shelling of UNIFIL positions in southern Lebanon. Ukraine calls on the parties to the conflict to guarantee the safety and respect the immunity of UN agencies and their representatives.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the shelling by Israeli forces of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon as a violation of international law. Ukraine called on all parties to the conflict to ensure the safety of UN agencies and their representatives.
Shigeru Ishiba, the new prime minister of Japan, announced the extension of sanctions against Russia and continuation of support for Ukraine. He also noted strengthening Japan's defense potential and expanding cooperation with its allies.
On October 3, several Russian Shahed drones flew into Belarus during the attack on Ukraine. At the same time, a helicopter carrying Lukashenka was spotted flying south over Belarus.
The United States and Israel are considering options for responding to Iran's attacks, including strikes on Iranian facilities in Syria and Yemen. The Biden administration calls on Israel to avoid direct strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Israel's ambassador to the UN called for an urgent session of the Security Council after Iran's missile attack. He warned of a “painful response” and emphasized the scale of the attack, which forced 10 million Israelis to hide in bomb shelters.
Belarus has launched a new stage of inspection of the armed forces' formations and units. The main attention is paid to the readiness of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service reported that the border with Belarus was controlled by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Iran has called on the UN Security Council to meet over “Israel's actions in Lebanon” after the liquidation of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah. Iran's ambassador to the UN warned against attacks on diplomatic missions and promised to defend the country's interests.
Switzerland supported China and Brazil's “peace initiative” on Ukraine, despite the absence of a reference to the UN Charter. The country considers the initiative an important alternative to bellicose speeches at the UN.
South Korea's foreign minister accused russia of illegal arms trade with North Korea. According to him, the DPRK supplies missiles to Russia in exchange for economic and military support.
European Commission spokesman Stano condemned Putin's latest nuclear threats, calling them irresponsible. The EU is trying to convey its position to international partners by pointing out Russia's reckless behavior.
The President of Ukraine prepares to present the Victory Plan in the United States. Russia intensifies nuclear threats and attacks on Ukrainian cities, and Western allies call for Ukraine to be allowed to strike at Russian territory.
Najib Mikati welcomes the call for a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Iran's Foreign Minister warned that Tehran would not stand aside in the event of a war in Lebanon. He called on the UN Security Council to intervene to restore peace, saying that the region is on the brink of disaster.
France and the United States proposed a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon to allow for negotiations. The initiative was supported by several Arab countries and the EU, calling for de-escalation of the conflict and a diplomatic settlement.