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Trump lifts Russian diesel sanctions as Putin deal targets soaring US fuel prices
President Donald Trump has announced an agreement for Russia to supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel as U.S. fuel prices approach record levels. Washington has temporarily eased sanctions to accommodate Russian imports, prompting criticism from Ukraine and American lawmakers. The central question is whether the supply can materially lower prices without undermining sanctions policy.
Pryluky apartment strike drives civilian toll higher after major Russian attack on Ukraine
Russian missile and drone attacks kill at least 28 across Ukraine, renewing pressure for more air defence as energy infrastructure comes under fire.
Russia says air defences intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones in massive overnight assault
Russia says it intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones during a huge overnight assault, while Kyiv warns Moscow may be preparing a major retaliatory air attack.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will intensify Russian refinery strikes over Moscow’s new air campaign
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries in response to what Kyiv describes as an expanded Russian air campaign.
United Russia leads parliamentary vote with about 58% as wartime election closes
United Russia held roughly 58% of the party-list vote in early results from Russia’s first parliamentary election since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Russia parliamentary election begins as wartime vote fills all 450 State Duma seats
Russians begin three days of voting for all 450 State Duma seats on September 18 in the country’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russian satellites may have helped Iran sharpen attacks on US forces, raising new Moscow-Tehran concerns
Russian satellites may have helped Iran sharpen attacks on US forces. Find out what the intelligence claims mean for Moscow, Tehran and Washington.
BRICS New Delhi Declaration pushes local-currency trade as Iran-UAE divide yields rare consensus
The New Delhi Declaration has pushed BRICS toward payment-system links, local-currency financing, artificial intelligence cooperation and institutional reform while avoiding a common currency.
Russia’s attacks test renewed Ukraine peace push as Trump claims Putin wants a deal
Russia’s continuing attacks are testing Trump’s renewed Ukraine peace push. Find out why hopes for a breakthrough remain uncertain.
New Russia-Ukraine peace talks move closer after Witkoff and Kushner meet Putin and Zelenskyy
Russia has opened the door to renewed Ukraine peace talks after U.S. envoys visited Moscow and Kyiv. See what could shape the next round.