Specifically, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on October 9 that the fighting in Israel would not affect Russia's special military campaign in Ukraine, according to TASS news agency.
"The military operation is an independent process. This is an independent operation that is being carried out by the Russian Armed Forces in accordance with the instructions of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief and existing plans. Everything is going according to plan. The situation in Israel is quite different," Peskov said.
Mortars deployed by Ukraine at an undisclosed location in Donetsk Oblast
Peskov made the statement after being asked whether the conflict in the Middle East, and the possibility of the US supporting Tel Aviv instead of Kyiv, would affect the course of Russia's military operations.
Quick view: How did the Russian military campaign in Ukraine develop on day 592?
Battlefield developments
On October 9, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the country's army had achieved partial success in the areas west of the village of Verbove (Zaporizhzhia province), as well as in the two villages of Klishchiivka and Andriivka along the city of Bakhmut (Donetsk province).
The Ukrainian Defense Forces maintained a defensive position in the east and south, while stepping up attacks in the cities of Melitopol (Zaporizhzhia province) and Bakhmut to weaken Russia, Ukrinform news agency reported.
Kyiv reported 37 clashes across Ukraine in the past day, with Russia accused of launching six air strikes and 29 missile strikes on both military and civilian targets.
Ukrainian soldiers prepare to load mortar shells
Meanwhile, pro-Russian official Vladimir Rogov told TASS on October 9 that the Ukrainian army had carried out five “useless” attacks near the Rabotino settlement in Zaporizhzhia province and lost about 35 soldiers in the effort.
Meanwhile, Russia called the admission by Kirill Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, that Kyiv had attacked the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant three times, a "wake-up call" to the United Nations.
Russia's "elastic and flexible defense to counter Ukraine's counterattack"
"Mr. Budanov's confession should serve as a wake-up call for the United Nations, whose representatives have been saying for months that they 'cannot determine' [the direction] of the attacks on the plant," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote on Telegram.
The United Nations at its most difficult time in history
The Guardian quoted Mr. Filippo Grandi, head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), admitting that the organization is facing one of the most difficult times in its more than 70-year history.
Accordingly, UNHCR is having to deal with a series of problems, including financial shortages, in the context of about 110 million people being displaced around the world.
Conflicts from Ukraine to Sudan have pushed migration to record levels globally at a time when some governments, including those welcoming refugees like Germany, face growing pressure to control the numbers.
The organization faces a funding shortfall of up to $650 million (VND15,900 billion) this year and the outlook for 2024 is "even more worrying," he added.
Winter is not easy for Ukraine with its wounded energy system
Denmark urges West not to tire of Ukraine
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on October 9 called on the West not to be "tired" of the war in Ukraine.
Speaking at a NATO meeting in Copenhagen, she urged allies to stand by Ukraine until the end. According to Ms. Frederiksen, no one in NATO can claim to be tired of the conflict while Ukraine continues its tireless efforts.
Ms Frederiksen also said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had miscalculated when he assessed that NATO's support for Ukraine would be "just empty words".
Russia discusses comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty
After the Kremlin said last week that Russia might consider cancelling its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), the Russian State Duma is scheduled to meet today to discuss the issue, The Guardian reported.
Last week, Russia signaled that it might reverse its ratification of the treaty, noting that the United States had signed but not ratified it, raising concerns that Moscow could resume nuclear testing.
Ukrainian president believes the West will continue to support him despite 'political storms'
According to the US side, by revoking the approval, Moscow wants to increase pressure on Washington and its allies to stop providing weapons and other aid to Ukraine.
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