Russian Press Review, October 13:

Europe seeks to derail the Russia-US diesel deal; Moscow is ready to halt strikes on Ukraine on its election day; and the US and Iran can't seem to agree on de-escalation at sea. These stories topped Tuesday’s newspaper headlines across Russia.

▪Media: Europe seeks to derail Russia-US diesel deal

▪Izvestia: Moscow says no to extended ceasefire, but yes to short one on Ukrainian election day

▪Vedomosti: US-Iran de-escalation hopes take hit amid renewed strikes in Hormuz

▪Media: Houthi attacks expose weaknesses in Saudi air defenses

▪Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Russia searches for alternative routes to bring grain to Asia