Oct 13, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC

US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to refrain from targeting energy infrastructure, as fighting entered its 1,663rd day. The reported understanding comes despite ongoing military action, including artillery shelling in Kherson that left two dead and drone attacks causing injuries in Belgorod and Sochi.

Concurrently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree dismissing the country's prosecutor general. In Brussels, European Union officials voted to prolong existing sanctions against Moscow. Commenting on a separate Russian strike near the Ukrainian border with Poland, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned that the attack was intended to intimidate and divide European nations.

Sources: CDM.

Russian forces launched fresh overnight drone strikes against Kyiv, injuring at least one person and intensifying aerial bombardments following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address at the UN General Assembly. Russia's defence ministry confirmed a campaign targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of winter.

In response, Ukrainian forces conducted long-range drone strikes on Russian fuel depots and oil refineries, damaging domestic petroleum production and forcing Moscow to import fuel.

Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that the European Union "will not tolerate attacks on EU soil" and stated the bloc is "ready to respond." Her remarks followed German investigators identifying two suspects with ties to Moscow linked to an explosive drone plot in Leipzig.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework recently endorsed by US President Donald Trump. Speaking during televised cabinet remarks, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed the rejection of the document, which Hamas had previously agreed to in late July.

The public refusal highlights a growing strain between Washington and Jerusalem, even as Israeli forces have recently scaled back military operations in the enclave following American pressure. Netanyahu's decision comes as he prepares for an upcoming national election on October 27, attempting to balance demands from far-right coalition partners against crucial diplomatic and military backing from the United States.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald

Former Slovenian national team captain Aleš Čeh and forward Jan Mlakar have provided insights into their footballing careers and the state of the domestic game. Čeh, a central figure during Srečko Katanec’s tenure as head coach of the national team, transitioned to coaching following his playing retirement, serving as Katanec’s assistant for over a decade, including seven years spent working in Asia. Despite his close association with Olimpija Ljubljana and Grazer AK, Čeh emphasized his enduring respect for rival club Maribor.

Concurrently, 27-year-old Ljubljana native Jan Mlakar has returned to Maribor for a third spell at Ljudski vrt. Addressing past transfer speculation, Mlakar stated he was "never close to signing" with Olimpija. He noted that while Olimpija is currently experiencing a period of instability, the team remains competitive ahead of upcoming derby fixtures.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net