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Senator Shaheen challenges Trump's Russian diesel deal
Democratic senator says Trump's plan to lift sanctions on Russian energy violates law and extends the war in Ukraine.
NPR · 2m

Republicans join Democrats to block Trump's Russian diesel deal
Trump defends importing Russian diesel as lawmakers from both parties demand he reverse the controversial agreement, citing a 2022 law banning Russian energy imports.
TIME · 2m

Zelensky: Ukraine elections possible with 60-day ceasefire
Zelensky says Ukraine can hold elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire.
Malay Mail · 1m

Putin will drag Europe into war, warns ex-Ukrainian FM
Dmytro Kuleba says Russia is preparing a broader confrontation with Europe through hybrid attacks and sees Putin as committed to endless conflict.
POLITICO · 1m

Russia's attacks on Kyiv test civilian resilience
Kyiv's winter resilience tested by escalating Russian strikes.
Nikkei Asia · 1m

Trump's diesel deal with Putin contradicts Russia sanctions law
President Trump announced a Russian diesel supply agreement just weeks after signing a law empowering him to impose tariffs on Russian energy buyers, drawing criticism from both parties.
CNBC · 2m

Global Diesel Crisis Explained
Diesel prices nearly doubled in two years as wars and policy shifts disrupt supply chains.
Foreign Policy · 2m
Trump says Russia to supply diesel to US and global market
Trump announces Russia will supply 300,000+ tonnes of diesel to US before November elections.
The Straits Times · 1m
US and Russia discuss gas sales to Europe
US and Russia explore gas deals for Europe amid Ukraine war.
The Straits Times · 1m

Green MEPs Push EU to Tax Iran Oil Profits
EU Green MEPs demand tax on oil super profits from Iran amid Ukraine war precedent.
EUobserver · 1m
Burnham faces demands to come clean with Brits about Russian 'shadow war'
Burnham pressured to explain Russian 'shadow war' threats and boost defense spending as allies warn.
Dailymail · 4m

G7 releases 100 million barrels to ease fuel crisis
Seven nations coordinate emergency oil release to combat record-high prices driven by wars in Iran and Ukraine, but experts warn real relief depends on timing and market confidence.
TIME · 3m

AI drone maker Tekever valued at $6.4 billion
Portuguese-British defense tech company raises $580 million as Europe ramps up military spending amid Ukraine war.
CNBC · 1m
Ex-PM: Putin refuses to admit Ukraine war mistake
Former Russian PM warns Putin won't admit Ukraine invasion mistake.
The Straits Times · 1m

Latvian PM Kulbergs wins election amid Ukraine war fears
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' party wins election with 36.6% support as Russia's threat looms.
The Japan Times · 1m

Russia's Kaliningrad Grip Weakens
Russia's grip on Kaliningrad is fraying as its nuclear threats and authoritarian system falter.
EUobserver · 1m

Putin's party wins landslide as war veterans enter parliament
United Russia secures record 355 Duma seats in elections widely criticised as undemocratic, with 49 Ukraine war veterans elected.
the Guardian · 1m
GM starts making Patriot missile parts
General Motors has delivered housing components for advanced Patriot interceptors, marking its expansion into munitions production as US stockpiles strain under global demand.
Business Insider · 1m

Lake View store celebrates 80 years of military surplus
Chicago's Army Navy Sales, a family-run military surplus store, marks 80 years in business with vintage gear and a legacy of resilience.
Chicago Sun-Times · 2m

Russia votes as Ukraine war looms over election
Putin's party faces a tightly controlled ballot stripped of real opposition, while Russians fear what comes next.
the Guardian · 2m

Democrats hand Trump tariff victory in Russia sanctions bill
House passes sweeping sanctions on Russia, but Democrats reluctantly accept Trump's expanded tariff authority to make it happen.
Fox News · 2m

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill with tariff threat
A bipartisan package targeting Putin's war machine includes authority to impose up to 100% tariffs on top importers of Russian energy.
Fortune · 1m

Putin seizes Nestle's Russian business in asset grab
Russia places Swiss food giant's local operations under state control as Kremlin tightens grip on Western companies.
CNBC · 1m

Putin's party wins landslide in contested Russian election
United Russia secured a record supermajority in parliamentary elections widely dismissed as undemocratic, giving the Kremlin a mandate to escalate war efforts.
TIME · 2m

Record diesel prices ripple through the entire economy
Diesel fuel is the economy's most universal input. When it hits record highs, truckers suffer first, but consumers pay last.
CNBC · 4m

Ovechkin defends Putin party ad appearance
The Capitals star says he's 'for peace and love' after appearing in a campaign video for a Russian political party aligned with Vladimir Putin.
The Banner · 1m · 5 views

Putin faces economic reckoning in wartime election
Russia's parliamentary vote tests public patience with war costs as economy stalls and discontent grows.
CNBC · 2m

Russia's elections are theater, not democracy
As Russia holds parliamentary elections, the Kremlin prioritizes the appearance of popular support for its war over actual democratic choice.
Foreign Policy · 3m

India's Russian oil gamble faces 100% tariff threat
A lucrative energy deal is becoming a geopolitical liability as the US threatens massive tariffs on countries buying Russian crude.
BBC News · 2m

Trump and Putin fight wars the same way
The U.S. war on Iran mirrors Russia's tactics in Ukraine, helping Moscow while weakening America.
Foreign Policy · 4m

House passes Russia sanctions bill to Trump
Congress sends tough new sanctions targeting Russia's war machine to the president's desk.
NPR · 1m

AI drones learn to hunt targets on their own
NATO-backed startup deploys lean AI models that let drones identify and attack enemies without relying on distant servers.
Ars Technica · 2m

Russia's managed election sends a message
Russia holds parliamentary elections this weekend with predetermined outcomes, but the Kremlin uses them to signal support for Putin and the war in Ukraine.
BBC News · 2m

Putin's new warrior class is coming for Russia's elections, and maybe him
Putin is fast-tracking Ukraine war veterans into parliament to sustain endless war, but risks creating a powerful military elite that could turn against him.
Newsweek · 3m

How the Kremlin guarantees Russia's election results
Russia's parliamentary elections are designed to ensure United Russia keeps its supermajority, no matter what voters actually want.
TIME · 2m

Russia purges its last anti-war politicians
Ahead of the first State Duma elections since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, few are left to speak for peace.
Foreign Policy · 3m

Russia's rigged election reveals cracks in Putin's grip
United Russia will win, but turnout and vote margins will show how Russians really feel about the war.
The Conversation · 2m

Poland's mini B-2 drone has a purpose
WB Group's Gladius 2 copies stealth bomber geometry to make a faster, harder-to-spot loitering munition.
TechRadar · 1m

Deadly Drone Strikes Flare Near Moldova as Peace Push Stalls
Cross-border attacks between Russia and Ukraine kill civilians and threaten neighboring countries despite new diplomatic efforts.
BBC News · 1m

US Envoys Meet Putin in High-Stakes Peace Push
Trump negotiators visit Moscow and Kyiv as Russia and Ukraine pause capital strikes for talks.
BBC News · 1m · 5 views