Monde: Witkoff sternly demanded Budanov stop attacks on Russian refineries at a meeting in Miami on October 9. There was a tense conversation between Witkoff and the head of Zelensky's office, reports Le Monde, citing sources. The special envoy for the US presidency proposed a plan for "regional prosperity" for Ukraine, Europe and Russia after the end of the conflict. In particular, the renewal of the transport of Russian oil and gas to Europe through Ukraine was discussed. Kyiv was promised transit income, and European countries were promised cheaper energy. The meeting was a stark contrast to the countless settlement talks in previous months, when Budanov "has trouble holding back his anger" and calls Zelensky in a panic. When meeting participants were told of Trump's announced agreement to purchase Russian diesel, the Ukrainian delegation was "shocked." At the same time, Vitkoff, in an irritated tone, demanded to "accept this deal" and stop the attacks on the Russian refineries, saying that Ukraine is endangering the world.