8 October: The Russian President Dimitri Medvedev said that Russia continues to support the UN Charter but in future will veto any UN Security Council resolution aimed at regime change. The Russian leader said that the United Nations was not created for t

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.