Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that cooperation with Russia helps bolster energy security. He identified potential Russian investments in Iran’s oil and gas fields and technology transfer as key areas of cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.

Iranian top diplomat Abbas Araghchi stated that protests in Europe stem from instability on energy markets. He noted that military action against Iran has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the disruption of global natural gas supplies.

Serbian former president Vucic stated that the Student List, which he reported won the election, will impose anti-Russian sanctions by spring. He characterized the election result as a "revolution carried out with the direct support from a number of European countries and the US deep state."

The Treasury Department issued a six-month waiver on October 9, hours after a phone call between President Trump and President Putin, allowing Russian diesel to be sold on the global market. The stated aim is to lower fuel prices before the November 3 midterms.

Robert Berke, writing for OilPrice, argues the move fits a larger strategy to control global energy supply while denying it to China.