Russian Press Review, October 30:

Moscow suspects EU and NATO leaders are obstructing efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict; Russia and African nations called for closer economic and political cooperation at a major summit in Moscow; and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov travels to G20 talks in Atlanta against a backdrop of tensions with Western countries. These stories topped Friday’s newspaper headlines across Russia.

▪Izvestia: Russia says EU, NATO leadership is hindering efforts to resolve Ukraine conflict

▪Vedomosti: Russia, African nations discuss boosting cooperation at Moscow summit attended by 48 countries

▪Kommersant: Russia seeks constructive G20 dialogue as Lavrov gets ready for talks in Atlanta

▪Izvestia: EU plans to request €20-25 bln from UK, Canada for Ukraine amid rising funding needs

▪Vedomosti: Gold prices forecast to stay above $4,000 through 2030 amid worldwide uncertainty