U.S. House Speaker McCarthy: Questions will be raised about Ukrainian President Zelensky.

U.S. House Speaker McCarthy: I don’t think anyone will benefit from a government shutdown.

Brazilian President Lula: The representatives of the International Monetary Fund are distorted and unacceptable.

Brazilian President Lula: The expansion of BRICS has adapted to geographical diversity; the United Nations Security Council should be reformed.

US House of Representatives Speaker McCarthy: Wants to ensure curbs on uncontrolled spending.

According to Interfax: Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with French President Macron.

U.S. natural gas futures increased by 3.00% during the day and are currently trading at $2.810/million British thermal units.

Nagorno-Karabakh separatist forces: The intensity of firepower along the contact line has been significantly reduced.

According to Interfax: Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan discussed the situation in Karabakh with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and expressed the need to de-escalate tensions, the Armenian government said.

Deutsche Bank Asset Management CEO: Economic performance is “ok, but not great”; sustainability issues have become politicized.

US Defense Secretary Austin: Air defense will continue to be an urgent need for Ukraine.

Kremlin: Any negotiations should take into account Armenia’s recognition of Azerbaijan’s borders in 1991.

Kremlin: I cannot confirm that we were notified in advance.

Kremlin: The most important thing for us is ensuring the safety of civilians and convincing both sides to negotiate.

Kremlin: Armenia and Azerbaijan must give up force and negotiate.

Kremlin: We remain in contact with Azerbaijan and Armenia during military operations in Azerbaijan.

Kremlin: We are concerned about the escalation and the start of military operations in Nagorno-Karabakh.

UN Secretary-General: I will appoint a high-level artificial intelligence advisory body this month, which will provide advice by the end of next year. Member states will decide how to advance the new peace agenda and global digital compact reform.

Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan urged Russia and the United Nations to "take measures" on the escalation in Karabakh.