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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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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.
October 10, 2026
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.
October 9, 2026
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.
October 8, 2026
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.
October 4, 2026
Friedrich Merz arrives in Kyiv with €1bn military aid and German-Ukraine drone deal
Friedrich Merz has arrived in Kyiv as Germany prepares €1 billion in military support, €350 million for energy repairs and deeper joint drone production.
October 4, 2026
South Korea demands Ukraine apology after secret North Korean POW transfer is disclosed
South Korea has demanded an apology after Ukraine disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war despite what Seoul says was a confidentiality agreement.
September 28, 2026
Ukraine offers reciprocal Black Sea and energy truce as Zelenskyy puts decision on Russia
Ukraine says it is prepared for reciprocal Black Sea and energy ceasefires, including suspending strikes on Russian export infrastructure if Moscow does the same.
September 24, 2026
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.
September 11, 2026
Moscow hits fifth Ukrainian border checkpoint as Starokozache strike kills two civilians
Russian drones have killed two civilians and wounded three at the Starokozache border crossing near Moldova, the fifth Ukrainian border checkpoint hit in recent weeks as Kyiv becomes increasingly dependent on land trade routes.
September 9, 2026
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.
September 7, 2026