On October 11, Valeriy Kluchok presented a summary of the day's key events. Donald Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on all Chinese goods in addition to existing duties. He also thanked Putin for his support and commented that he would not mind receiving the Nobel Peace Prize from a Venezuelan opposition leader.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s energy infrastructure faced fresh attacks by Russian drones. Over 80 drones were launched overnight, with more than 50 shot down, but Odessa was heavily targeted, causing power outages in parts of the city. Two energy workers died in Chernihiv region. In Kyiv, power has been restored to over 800,000 customers, but repairs continue in affected areas.
The Feodosia marine oil terminal was still burning after a Ukrainian drone strike, leading to the evacuation of 250 residents and the spread of heavy black smoke. Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry announced readiness for a truce with Russia during the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
In the US, a powerful explosion destroyed a military plant in Tennessee, resulting in casualties and missing persons. Trump confirmed his strong stance on China and said he would participate in the upcoming APEC summit. He also credited Melania with establishing communication with Putin.
The Middle East remains tense: Hamas rejected foreign control over Gaza and expressed readiness to work with Arab and international forces for reconstruction, but Israel will not be present at the planned summit. European countries said they are ready to use Russia's frozen assets to support Ukraine, while some have increased energy imports from Russia.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban accused Ukrainian intelligence of infiltrating local politics and is intensifying anti-Ukraine rhetoric ahead of elections. Meanwhile, Russian regions have reduced signing bonuses for army contract recruits, reflecting possible financial strains for the Kremlin.
This was a brief overview of the main geopolitical, energy, and military events as of October 11.
