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POLITICSOct 13Trump's plan to import Russian diesel at Ukraine's expense sparks controversy in WashingtonLawmakers in Washington, including Republicans, criticized the president's approach to Russian oil imports, with midterms fast approaching.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 13Putin, Zelensky should meet to settle Ukraine conflict — TrumpThe US leader believes that Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky "want to make a deal"tass · russia
POLITICSOct 12Trump threatens Ukraine over high energy prices mainly caused by Iran warOver the weekend, President Trump said Ukraine needs a new president. CBS News has also confirmed Mr. Trump is threatening to withhold from Ukraine intelligence on Russian ballistic missile attacks. He's also threatening to suspend European purchases of U.S.-made weapons the Europeans provide to Ukraine. CBS News' Major Garrett and Nikole Killion have more.CBS News
POLITICSOct 12Ukraine budget revenue shortfall reaches UAH 50 bln — MarchenkoUkraine’s state budget fell short of UAH 50 billion in planned revenue over the first nine months of 2026, with UAH 32 billion of that gap recorded in August–September.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 12Ukraine’s EU accession bid advances after Kyiv passes minority rights lawThe European Union will on Tuesday open new negotiation chapters with Ukraine, an essential step in Kyiv’s long path to join the bloc. Ukrainian lawmakers on Monday passed legislation protecting the rights of national minorities, which removes a major hurdle in Kyiv’s bid for membership. The status of the Hungarian-speaking minority in western Ukraine had long caused tensions with Budapest and Hungary had blocked Ukraine’s EU membership bid, officially submitted days after Russia’s full-scale...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 12Ukraine's EU accession bid advances with new chapterUkrainian lawmakers on Monday passed legislation protecting the rights of national minorities, which removes a major hurdle in Kyiv's bid for membership.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 12Blindsided again by Trump, Europe puts on a brave face and rallies behind UkraineEuropean leaders closed ranks and rallied behind Ukraine as news of the diesel deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin continued to send shockwaves across the alliance.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 12Trump’s squeeze on Ukraine exposes Europe’s strategic weaknessEU leaders are confronted with the limits of their own support for Ukraine as Washington pressures KyivIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 12US threatening to cut off intel, weapons to UkraineThe Hill
POLITICSOct 12Farage would take a ‘keen look’ at UK’s support for ‘corrupt’ UkraineThe leader of Britain’s right-wing Reform UK declined to repeat Donald Trump's verbal assault on Kyiv — but argued Ukraine is “one of the most corrupt countries on earth.”Politico Europe
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 12South Korea Recalls Ambassador, Demands Public Apology From UkraineA diplomatic rift is growing after a North Korean prisoner transfer that Kyiv revealed against Seoul’s wishes.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 12Can South Korea and Ukraine resolve their diplomatic spat over North Korean POWs?Seoul and Kyiv are trading accusations after the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea. The South insists the move was to be kept secret as it seeks to avoid antagonizing Pyongyang.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 12Opponents deem proposed Swiss arms export rules 'immoral', 'anti-Ukraine'Opponents of the proposed amendments to the law on war materiel launched their vote campaign by calling these changes "immoral" and "anti-Ukraine" during a press conference on Monday. Swiss citizens are set to vote on this bill, which aims to facilitate arms exports, on November 29. "With this new law, Switzerland is completely relinquishing control over its arms exports," the coalition opposing the new law told reporters in the capital Bern. The alliance comprises some 28 parties and organisations, including those on the left and the Evangelical People’s Party, as well as NGO Caritas, the Group for a Switzerland without an Army (GSsA), Justitia et Pax, and the Commission of the Swiss Bishops’ Conference. The relaxation of the War Material Act will once again allow direct exports, even to countries embroiled in civil war. “For 36 countries, including the United States and Argentina – both governed by authoritarian leaders who flout democracy and human rights – the criteria for the ...swissinfo · switzerland
POLITICSOct 12Trump claims Russia and Ukraine reached an "energy ceasefire." Zelenskyy says that's news to him.President Trump is claiming that Russia and Ukraine have entered an "energy ceasefire," which he has announced in the past. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Axios the announcement "was news to me." CBS News' Aidan Stretch and Ramy Inocencio have more.CBS News
POLITICSOct 12Use Russian assets to blunt voter backlash over funding Ukraine, Kyiv saysEU should put Moscow’s money to work for Kyiv and show voters that Russia is paying for the war, Ukraine’s foreign minister says.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 12Ukraine passes minority rights law, paving way for breakthrough in EU accession talksUkraine’s parliament passed a minority rights law, easing a years-long dispute with Hungary. Diplomats expect Budapest to approve two more EU accession clusters on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Péter Magyar could meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels on Thursday.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 12European allies publicly back Zelensky after Trump says Ukraine needs a new presidentEurope’s largest countries rallied behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukraine needs a new leader.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 12Trump thinks Ukraine needs a new president. Who could replace Zelenskyy?Popular former general Zaluzhnyi leads potential challengers, alongside intelligence chief Budanov and reformer Fedorov.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 12Ukraine: Zelensky says learned of Trump's 'energy ceasefire' through mediaAn Axios report is citing an unnamed US source who says that Donald Trump's surprise energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine only concerns oil refineries. Elitsa Gadeva explains what this would mean for both sides.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 12DOJ launches antitrust probe of TV networks. And, Trump says Ukraine needs new leaderThe Justice Department is investigating several TV networks for possible antitrust violations. And, President Trump pressures Ukrainians to elect a new leader.NPR News
POLITICSOct 12Russia prefers 'long-term peace' to 'ceasefire,' Kremlin says as Trump had announced 'energy ceasefire' in UkraineRussia's statements come as French President Emmanuel Macron has called into question an 'energy ceasefire' announced by Donald Trump.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 12Zelensky: Ukraine will hold elections if Putin agrees to 60-day ceasefireUkraine will hold elections if Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to a 60-day ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with ABC News journalist Jonathan Karl.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 12Trump calls for Ukraine to choose a new president as relations with Zelensky hit their lowest point since Oval Office clashRelations between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump have fallen to their “lowest point” since the two clashed in the Oval Office in early 2025, The Wall Street Journal reports. The newspaper based its assessment on remarks Trump made to reporters October 10, when he said Ukraine might need a new president:Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 12Ukraine and Europe seek to keep pressure on Putin after Trump deal on Russian dieselLe Monde [en]