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Trump’s Diesel Deal Has No Winners
Trump’s diesel deal won’t lower prices, help Ukraine, or boost Moscow’s war budget.
Foreign Policy · 2m
Russia Targets More European Firms Before Zelenskiy EU Meeting
Russia places assets of French, German, Swedish and Dutch firms under temporary management ahead of Zelenskiy's EU summit appearance.
The Straits Times · 1m
F1 to Race in Rwanda by 2030s
Formula 1 plans first African Grand Prix in Rwanda starting 2030s.
Road & Track · 1m
Trump's Ukraine Deal with Russia
Trump's sudden Russian diesel deal sparks Ukraine crisis.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Global diesel shortage expected to last into 2027
Global diesel shortage may persist through 2027 due to Middle East war disruptions and reduced refinery output.
Financialexpress · 2m
Ukraine Defies Trump on Energy Strikes
Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries after Trump demands cease-fire.
Foreign Policy · 1m
Slovakia's Fico Aligns with Putin in EU
Slovak PM Robert Fico becomes Russia's EU ally as ties deepen with Moscow.
EUobserver · 1m
US extends Lukoil sanctions waiver until 2027
US grants Lukoil oil operations extension through April 2027.
euronews · 1m
Archbishop Gallagher: Dialogue essential for peace
Archbishop Gallagher says dialogue with conflict leaders keeps peace dreams alive.
Vaticannews · 1m
Russian drones attack NATO waters for first time
Suspected Russian drone strikes on ships near Bulgaria and Romania mark an escalation into NATO territorial waters, prompting the alliance to boost counter-drone defences.
Ars Technica · 2m
Starlink's role in Ukraine's war against Russia
Ukraine reports speed restrictions on Starlink, the satellite internet crucial to its drone operations and defence against Russia.
BBC News · 1m
Streeting urges US to back Ukraine after Starlink row
UK defence secretary seeks to cool tensions and argues supporting Kyiv is in America's economic interests.
the Guardian · 1m
Seven sailors missing after drone strikes on tankers
Drones strike two tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast, setting them ablaze and raising security concerns on a vital shipping route used by Ukraine.
the Guardian · 1m
Hal's Big Move In The Diplomat Changes Everything
Hal Wyler publicly walks out of the G7 summit, ending President Penn's political control.
ScreenRant · 1m
Zelensky Calls for EU Unity and More Aid
Zelensky demands EU unity, increased military funding, and stronger sanctions on Russia before critical summit.
EUobserver · 1m
Russia Arrests Swedish National Alleged Ukraine Fighter
Russia detains Swedish man accused of acting as Ukraine's drone operator in Russia.
Dw · 1m
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Russia arrests Swedish man over alleged Ukraine drone plot
The FSB detains a 35-year-old Swede it says trained with Ukraine's Aidar Battalion to carry out sabotage using FPV drones inside Russia.
Daily Maverick · 1m
Russia detains Swedish citizen for alleged espionage
The FSB says a 35-year-old Swede crossed the border illegally and signed up with a Ukrainian military unit to carry out sabotage in Russia.
POLITICO · 1m
The internet isn't dead. It's even worse
Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian data centers reveal internet's growing bot traffic and disinformation crisis.
Salon · 1m
Ukraine loses US satellite support as Trump pressures Zelenskyy
US-owned satellite systems used by Ukraine's military went offline Wednesday as tensions escalate between Trump and Zelenskyy over energy strikes and diesel exports.
ABC News · 2m
NATO weighs drone defenses as Black Sea attacks mount
Suspected Russian drone strikes have sunk ships in NATO waters, prompting the alliance to consider repositioning counter-drone systems to the region.
Ars Technica · 1m
America unprepared for AI-powered propaganda
As foreign adversaries integrate AI into coordinated influence campaigns, the U.S. government dismantles the agencies designed to track them.
Foreign Affairs · 4m
Musk says US may have slowed Ukraine's Starlink
Elon Musk suggests the US government restricted Starlink speeds affecting Ukraine's drone operations, as tensions rise between Kyiv and Washington.
BBC News · 1m
Starlink speed limits cripple Ukraine's drone warfare
SpaceX's sudden 100mph throttle on Starlink drones disrupts Ukrainian battlefield operations and raises questions about US pressure on the network.
BBC News · 1m
Trump's chaos leaves Ukraine peace deal distant
Donald Trump's erratic diplomacy and apparent tilt toward Russia are making a ceasefire or peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine increasingly unlikely, diplomats say.
the Guardian · 3m
Ukraine downs rare Russian ring-wing drone
Ukrainian forces destroy an unusually shaped Russian KVS attack drone with a circular wing that initially drew UFO comparisons.
TechRadar · 1m
Starlink Cuts Blindside Kyiv
Ukraine’s military internet service abruptly limited by SpaceX amid winter threats.
Foreign Policy · 1m
Baba Vanga's 2026 Predictions
Baba Vanga's 2026 prophecies warn of Russian leadership change, WWIII, and alien arrivals.
LADbible · 1m
When Does Hybrid Attack Become NATO Attack?
Two ships hit by drones in Black Sea raise NATO's hybrid attack dilemma.
EUobserver · 1m
Russia's Internet Shutdowns Push State Firms to Landlines
Russia's mobile internet outages force state firms to triple landline purchases.
euronews · 1m
Japanese Journalist Arrested in Russia
Japan rebukes Russia after journalist detained on espionage charges.
Dw · 1m
Trump's Russian Diesel Deal Sparks Ukraine Concerns
Trump's deal to import Russian diesel risks Ukraine's security and fuel prices.
Dw · 1m
Britain pledges £17m to repair Chernobyl after Russian strike
The UK funds essential repairs to the nuclear site's shelter and ventilation systems damaged in a drone attack, as Andy Burnham hosts Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street.
The Independent · 1m
Why 6 Senate Republicans Turn Against Trump’s Diesel Deal
Six Senate Republicans demand Trump cancel Russia diesel deal.
Straight Arrow · 2m
European Rearmament Paradox
European military buildup risks deeper conflict with Russia.
Foreign Policy · 1m
Ukraine hit by Starlink throttling and intelligence gaps
Ukrainian forces report surprise restrictions on Starlink terminals disrupting drone operations as Kyiv faces Russian attacks with no US warning.
Ars Technica · 2m
Putin's hybrid war is escalating fast
Russia's deniable attacks on NATO territory have grown bolder and more frequent, but the alliance has failed to mount a collective response that might deter further escalation.
Foreign Affairs · 4m
Ukraine's winter gambit: energy ceasefire as leverage
As Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, a limited ceasefire on energy strikes could give Kyiv breathing room and create diplomatic pressure on Putin.
Foreign Affairs · 3m
Ukrainian officer on trial for Nord Stream pipeline blasts
A former Ukrainian military officer becomes the first person to face court over the 2022 explosions that damaged Russian gas pipelines beneath the Baltic Sea.
RFI · 2m
Black Sea Grain War
Ukraine's grain exports face drone attacks as Black Sea becomes new front in Russia-Ukraine trade conflict.
EUobserver · 1m
Kyiv Hit by Russian Attacks
One person dead, 20 injured in Kyiv as Russia targets energy infrastructure.
euronews · 1m
Trump's Russia Diesel Deal Won't Lower Prices
Trump's Russia diesel deal unlikely to significantly lower global fuel prices despite expectations.
Dw · 1m
Starlink speed limits disrupt Ukraine's drone operations
SpaceX has imposed overnight restrictions on Starlink that Ukraine says are hampering its ability to guide weapons and defend against Russian attacks.
BBC News · 1m
Merz defends Ukraine aid as Germany eyes EU trade fight
German chancellor Friedrich Merz tells parliament that no money for Ukraine diverts from domestic spending, and warns of Russian escalation as the EU prepares to tackle unfair trade practices.
the Guardian · 1m
Ukraine accuses SpaceX of crippling military as Trump tensions rise
Starlink speed limits disrupt drone operations as Ukraine loses intelligence warnings on Russian missile strikes.
NBC News · 2m
Zelenskyy says allies stopped warning of missile strikes
Ukraine's president says partner nations have halted early warnings of Russian ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, even as the US insists it still shares intelligence.
Abc · 2m
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on espionage charge
A Japanese journalist has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for Japanese intelligence amid tensions over the Kuril Islands.
Al Jazeera · 1m
Ansarallah threatens Aramco; Musk funds midterms; Zelenskyy accuses Russia
Ansarallah vows Aramco retaliation; Musk pumps $276m into midterms; Zelenskyy claims Russia broke Trump’s energy ceasefire.
Drop Site News · 2m
Senators demand Trump rescind Russian diesel deal
A bipartisan group of lawmakers says Trump's agreement with Putin to supply diesel betrays Ukraine and violates sanctions Congress passed this summer.
NPR · 1m
Trump's Russian diesel deal sparks legal showdown
President Trump's plan to import Russian diesel faces fierce pushback from lawmakers who say it violates a 2022 law banning such imports.
TIME · 3m
France seizes Russian oil tanker in Indian Ocean
French navy boards the DF Peak, a Benin-flagged vessel on the EU sanctions list, in a major operation against Russia's shadow fleet hundreds of kilometres south of Réunion Island.
RFI · 2m
EU doubts Trump's energy ceasefire as Russia keeps striking
The European Union welcomes a proposed halt to attacks on Ukrainian power plants, but Russia continues strikes as winter approaches and the US eases sanctions.
RFI · 2m
Trump's Diesel Deal Sparks Ukraine Crisis
Trump's diesel deal with Russia threatens Ukraine's security ties as US election looms.
Dw · 1m
Ukraine Allies in Poland After Starlink Fire
German and Polish leaders warn of Russian threats as Starlink sabotage and Trump's diesel deal spark tensions.
Dw · 1m
Bulgarian PM summons Russian envoy after Black Sea drone attacks
Two merchant ships struck by drones off Bulgaria's coast; one sinks with 11 crew missing. Prime Minister Radev says the outcome benefits Russia, though no conclusive blame assigned.
BBC News · 1m
Did Ukraine's data centre strikes stop Russian bots?
Zelensky claimed Ukrainian strikes on Russian data centres reduced Kremlin bot networks, but experts say there is no evidence the attacks significantly affected disinformation operations.
BBC News · 1m
Zelenskyy says allies gave no warning of Russian missile strike
Ukrainian president criticises lack of early warning after five ballistic missiles hit Kyiv, as tensions with Trump administration over intelligence sharing escalate.
the Guardian · 1m
Trump's diesel deal opens rift with Europe over Ukraine
Russia claims it can supply 3.5 million tonnes of diesel monthly under a new agreement with President Trump, potentially dividing Western allies over Ukraine policy.
Al Jazeera · 1m
Ukraine caught off guard by Russian missile strike
President Zelenskyy says Kyiv received no warning of a Russian attack with over 100 drones and five ballistic missiles, raising questions about U.S. intelligence sharing.
POLITICO · 1m
Trump weakening Europe, says French presidential candidate
Raphaël Glucksmann attacks Trump's Russia policy and warns of far-right threat to European security.
POLITICO · 1m
