Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said a Japanese journalist has been detained in Moscow on suspicion of espionage.

US President Trump said Zelensky and Putin must meet to end the war and said he believes both support an energy ceasefire.

Oct 12 — MOFCOM minister Raimondo met Danone CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique to discuss Danone’s China operations and China‑EU/China‑France trade ties. Raimondo reiterated China’s commitment to high‑level opening, an expanding and upgrading consumer market, and welcomed Danone to increase investment and R&D in China to supply more high‑quality products; he said the second China‑EU trade and investment consultations produced consensus outcomes that have stabilised market expectations and urged Danone to play a constructive role in bilateral economic ties.