Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said Ukraine will support freezing the situation along the current front line.

Former Bank of Japan official Eiji Maeda said he expects the next rate hike in December, with a further hike in March or April, and that the current pace—about one increase every three months—is appropriate.

China's Premier Li arrived in St. Petersburg on the evening of Oct. 20 at the invitation of Russian Prime Minister Mishustin to attend the 31st regular China‑Russia premiers' meeting. State Councilor and State Council Secretary‑General Wu Zhenglong accompanied him. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui met the delegation at Pulkovo Airport.