Russian Press Review, October 29:

The upcoming Putin-Xi-Trump summit in China is expected to focus on arms control, regional conflicts, and the future of international security; Slovakia is pushing for a greater EU role in Ukraine peace talks, including appointing an envoy for dialogue with Russia; and Republicans face possible defeat in the US midterms, raising concerns that Trump may refuse to accept the results. These stories topped Thursday’s newspaper headlines across Russia.

▪Kommersant: Russia, China, US summit could help shape new world order, establish rules of engagement

▪Izvestia: Slovakia urges greater EU role in Ukraine peace talks

▪Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Trump’s potential refusal to accept Republican defeat emerges as key uncertainty in US midterms

▪Izvestia: Ukraine-South Korea diplomatic dispute may threaten arms supplies

▪Rossiyskaya Gazeta: Africa’s surging energy demand opens new opportunities for Russian oil, gas companies