3 October: The Turkish energy company BOTAS has formally informed Gazprom that it was cancelling its agreement to buy Russian Gas through the "Western Pipeline" after a dispute on the price of Russian gas to Turkey (agencies)

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.