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POLITICS1d agoTrump slams Ukraine’s decision to resume energy strikes as a ‘disgrace’Ukraine had paused strikes on Russian energy infrastructure after Trump’s ceasefire announcement.Politico Europe
POLITICS1d agoSanctions working: FM Sybiha urges allies to maintain pressure on RussiaUkraine is urging its partners to maintain sanctions pressure on Russia without interruption and continually introduce new restrictions to increase the strain on the Russian economy and force Moscow to negotiate.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoRubio Heads To Central Asia As US Seeks Bigger Role In Region Dominated By Russia, ChinaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Uzbekistan this weekend for talks with five Central Asian countries as the Trump administration seeks to strengthen commercial ties and expand Washington's strategic presence in the region.RFE/RL
POLITICS1d agoEU vows to maintain Russia sanctions after US pivotEuropean leaders close ranks around Volodymyr Zelenskyy following Donald Trump’s fuel deal with MoscowFinancial Times
POLITICS1d agoZelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slumpUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to rally European allies at a Brussels summit on Friday after saying Kyiv would no longer abide by US President Donald Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries. Relations between Kyiv and Washington have soured since last week, when Trump eased sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing large amounts of diesel onto global markets.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoEU leaders face budget divisions, discuss Ukraine at Brussels summitEuropean Union leaders gathered in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit to discuss the bloc’s next long-term budget, continued support for Ukraine and measures to strengthen Europe’s economic competitiveness amid rising energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty. They voiced strong opposition to a new proposal for the bloc’s long-term budget, raising serious doubt about whether the key spending package will be agreed by the end of year. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating reports from Brussels.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoMarine Le Pen ready to 'debate' Zelenskyy after vow to end French aid to UkraineVolodymyr Zelenskyy accused the National Rally's presidential candidate of ignoring key details of military cooperation between Paris and Kyiv.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoAlbania PM Defiant as Protests Spread to Provincial CitiesAfter the capital endured a third night of violent clashes between student-led protesters and police, Edi Rama vowed not to bow to the demands for him to quit.Balkan Insight
POLITICS1d agoZelensky to discuss energy, air defense and financial support in BrusselsPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that key topics of his talks in Brussels today, where the European Council meeting is taking place, will include support for Ukraine’s energy sector and air defense, as well as EU financial assistance for this and next year.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoLawmakers are ‘watching with popcorn’ as a turf war erupts in Russia’s parliament. Leonid Slutsky lost his committee chairmanship — but refuses to vacate his office.Russia’s new State Duma is facing its first internal power struggle, a standoff between LDPR leader Leonid Slutsky and United Russia’s Pyotr Tolstoy. Meduza learned of the standoff from a source close to the Duma administration’s leadership and from an LDPR member. A political strategist who works with the Presidential Administration’s political bloc and with Russia’s systemic parties confirmed the account.Meduza [en]
POLITICS1d agoZelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'EU leaders rally around Ukraine's president after new criticism from Donald Trump, who says Zelensky is "more difficult to work with than Putin".BBC World
POLITICS1d agoSerbia’s ‘Captured’ TV Screens All Tell the Same StoryThe dominance of pro-government TV channels, while commercial pressures squeeze critical media outlets, shows how uneven the media landscape has become ahead of the October 25 elections.Balkan Insight
POLITICS1d agoNo, this oil tanker didn’t carry Russian diesel to the United StatesFollowing US President Donald Trump's October 9 announcement of an agreement signed with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel into the United States, a number of pro-Russian social media accounts began claiming that a Russian oil tanker was already carrying thousands of barrels of diesel to the United States. The ship was actually carrying fertiliser.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoTrump calls renewed Ukraine attacks on Russian refineries ‘a disgrace’US President Donald Trump called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a "disgrace," in an interview published Thursday The post Trump calls renewed Ukraine attacks on Russian refineries ‘a disgrace’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoTrump says US to get diesel from Russia , relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midtermsFormer President Trump stated that the US would import diesel from Russia, aiming to reduce pressure on Moscow and lower prices before midterms. This suggests a potential policy shift impacting international relations and energy markets.paradisepost.com · United States
POLITICS1d agoRussians can't sip margaritas in the EU while Putin bombs Ukraine, says EPP MEPEPP MEP Dirk Gotink believes the European Union should stop issuing the “full range of visas” to Russian citizens while Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoOrder to restrict Starlink’s operations in Ukraine came from White House, Reuters reportsMeduza [en]
POLITICS1d agoUkraine's Zelenskyy turns to Brussels as US support faltersEuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoDemocracy Digest: Polish Man Charged With Plotting to Kill PM, Suspected Saboteurs ArrestedBalkan Insight
POLITICS1d agoEurope Today: Zelenskyy in Brussels as Kyiv looks to Europe amid tension with USVolodymyr Zelenskyy is in Brussels for the EU summit with Washington’s support in doubt. He is set to hold his first formal bilateral talks with Hungary’s new prime minister, Péter Magyar. Also: EU leaders failed to agree on the EU budget, and we hear from Irish EU affairs minister Thomas Byrne.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoRelationship between Trump and Zelensky at a new low, Ukrainians pay the priceDe relatie tussen de Oekraïense president Volodymyr Zelensky en de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump heeft een nieuw dieptepunt bereikt. Zelensky voelt zich verraden door Trumps dieseldeal met Rusland. Trump stelt dat het tijd wordt voor een nieuwe Oekraïense president. "Het is het diepste punt sinds die rampzalige ontmoeting in het Witte Huis, anderhalf jaar geleden", zegt Bob Deen, Oekraïnedeskundige en directeur van instituut Clingendael. Hoe kon de bom weer barsten? Sinds Trumps herverkiezing balanceert Zelensky volgens Deen op een dun koord tussen het verdedigen van de Oekraïense belangeNOS Buitenland
POLITICS1d agoTrump rebukes Zelensky, calls Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries a ‘disgrace’Ukraine’s resumption of strikes on Russian refineries is ⁠a “disgrace” that keeps ⁠global energy prices elevated, US President ⁠Donald Trump told the Newsmax news outlet in an interview aired on Thursday. Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery after President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that Kyiv was abandoning a ceasefire covering energy sites that Trump had announced, ‌and criticised his willingness to strike deals with Moscow. “All he’s doing is making the world oil price higher. Well, I think...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoTrump launches blistering attack on Zelensky after Russia fuel deal | Politics | NewsThis article reports that Trump launched a severe critique against Zelensky following a fuel deal involving Russia. This event signifies notable political tension and could affect international diplomatic relations.express.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICS1d agoTrump calls renewed Ukraine attacks on Russian refineries 'a disgrace'In an interview with Newsmax on Thursday, Donald Trump discussed the war in Ukraine and weighed in on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. 'I think they actually both would like to see it end,' Trump said. 'But I think I find Zelensky to be more difficult to deal with than Putin.'Le Monde [en]