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.

Senior Iranian diplomat Hamid Ghanbari stated that Russia may help Iran reduce its dependence on southern ports. He added that Russia could become a supplier of essential goods to Iran.

Janis Jurkans, a former Latvian foreign minister, has proposed that Riga serve as an EU negotiator in the Ukrainian conflict. He stated that Latvia understands the Russian people and is familiar with the Russian language.