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Zelensky
Zelensky Enacts Sanctions Targeting Russian Ballistics and Drones Makers
President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted sanctions on 83 individuals and 79 firms supplying Russiaâs ballistic missile, drone, and defense sectors.
1h ago
Ukraine
âWrong and Unacceptableâ: Zelensky Accuses Trump of Shifting Iran Blame to Kyiv
Zelensky rejects Trumpâs claims about Ukraine and diesel prices, pointing to the Iran war and demanding pressure on Putin and air defense missiles.
1d ago
Ukraine
âHumanitarianâ: Trump Weighs In on Putin Praise Amid Backlash
Trump links Witkoffâs praise of Putin to an American prisonerâs release as Republicans condemn the envoy and challenge Washingtonâs Russia policy.
Oct. 22, 2026
Russia
ANALYSIS: Buyer and Supplier: How China Sustains Russiaâs War
Chinaâs part in sustaining Russiaâs wartime economy goes well beyond that of a major trading partner.
Oct. 22, 2026
War in Ukraine
Putin Delays Trumpâs Controversial Diesel Deal Delivery 1 or 2 Days
Russiaâs first cargo is 40,000 metric tons â or less than 2 hours of diesel fuel consumed in the US â and 13 percent of Trumpâs controversial deal. Putin revised an earlier announcement that it would sail on Oct. 22.
Oct. 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
Europe Weighs More Ukraine Support as Trump Waives Sanctions
European governments are preparing further sanctions and military assistance as Washington eases pressure on Moscow and Kyiv reports delays in paid-for Patriot deliveries.
Oct. 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Trump is Giving Putin What He Wants. Europe Is Watching | Bohdan Nahaylo
The question is: Can Ukraine prevail, and how can its allies help it make it through the winter?
Oct. 19, 2026
US
Trump Using 60-Day Pause to Review Russia Sanctions, Rubio Says
Marco Rubio has said Donald Trump is using a 60-day pause to analyze the global impact of Graham Act Russia sanctions and tariffs.
Oct. 18, 2026
US
White House Defends Russia Sanctions Waiver to Aid Peace Talks
The White House has defended waiving Graham Act Russia sanctions, stating immediate enforcement would impede ongoing peace negotiations.
Oct. 18, 2026
US
US Congress Stalled on Response to Trump Russia Waiver â AP
The US Congress is unlikely to mount a swift response to Donald Trumpâs Russia sanctions waiver, as both chambers remain in recess until after the midterms.
Oct. 18, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Calls Trumpâs Sanctions Waiver a Mistake
President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned Donald Trumpâs suspension of Graham Act sanctions is a mistake that only encourages Vladimir Putin.
Oct. 17, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky: âPutinâs Real Enemy Is the Rules-Based Orderâ â Key Takeaways From Brussels
Zelensky has urged EU leaders to boost Ukraineâs defense, provide more air defense and keep Kyivâs path to membership open.
Oct. 17, 2026
Energy
Turkey and Morocco Lead Fuel Supplies to Russia as Seaborne Imports Fall 44%
Turkey and Morocco became Russiaâs largest seaborne fuel suppliers in September, while Indian shipments stopped and South Korean deliveries fell sharply.
Oct. 16, 2026
Ukraine
22 US Lawmakers Press Trump to Enforce Russia Sanctions Ahead of Oct. 18 Deadline
A bipartisan group demands tougher measures against Moscowâs energy revenues and warns that Trumpâs Russian diesel deal could undermine pressure on Putin.
Oct. 16, 2026
Russia
Trump Weighs Easing Shadow Fleet Sanctions to Lower Oil Shipping Costs
The move follows Trumpâs decision to lift restrictions on Russian diesel, which drew criticism from President Volodymyr Zelensky, who warned it would help finance Russiaâs war against Ukraine.
Oct. 15, 2026
Putin
US-Russia Diesel Deal: Whatâs The Big Idea?
European commentators question Washingtonâs reliability as allies debate whether the deal undermines sanctions and strengthens the Kremlinâs war effort.
Oct. 14, 2026
