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POLITICSOct 17Trump's Russia diesel deal may offer Putin more than money — and spell trouble for UkraineTrump's diesel deal may do little for Russia's finances, but it raises bigger questions about Ukraine's leverage, U.S. support and Putin's next moves.CNBC
POLITICSOct 17Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with UkraineMove comes after Trump publicly criticised Volodymyr Zelenskiy and said the US had agreed to purchase diesel from RussiaIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 17New setback for Ukraine: Trump puts sanctions against Russia on holdDe Amerikaanse president Trump zet een sanctiepakket tegen Rusland voorlopig in de ijskast. Die sancties waren een maand geleden al aangenomen en door hemzelf ondertekend, maar volgens Trump is het in het belang van de Verenigde Staten om daar nu van af te zien. Het gaat om de zogenoemde Graham-wet, naar de onlangs overleden senator Lindsey Graham. Hij maakte zich jarenlang hard voor sancties tegen Rusland. In het sanctiepakket stond onder meer dat er importheffingen tot 100 procent opgelegd konden worden aan de vijf grootste importeurs van Russische olie of aardgas, zoals China, India en TurkNOS Buitenland
HEALTHOct 17Ukraine opens first asbestos testing lab to analyze debris from Russian shellingA national laboratory equipped for transmission electron microscopy has opened in Kyiv, enabling the highly accurate detection of asbestos in materials and debris from demolition sites.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 17Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Trump , Zelenskyytheshillongtimes.com · India
POLITICSOct 16From Russian oil to Starlink : How the US is redrawing its Ukraine playbookThe United States is reportedly revising its strategy regarding Ukraine, encompassing issues from Russian oil to Starlink. This indicates evolving US foreign policy and military support in the ongoing conflict.europesun.com · Russia
CONFLICTOct 16Recovering from lung surgery, Pope Leo urges Putin to agree to ceasefire in Russian-held Ukraine cityFox News World
CONFLICTOct 16Russia building security zone on Ukraine borderexaminer.com.au · Australia
POLITICSOct 16Zelenskyy blasts U.S.-Russian diesel deal; welcomes bigger European role in peace processUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia, called Moscow's stance a "parody" of peace negotiations and welcomed the prospect of…Japan Today
CONFLICTOct 16Brent oil touches $110 as Iran escalates Hormuz attacks, Ukraine vows to hit Russian refineriesCNBC
POLITICSOct 16'US tilting toward Russia: Europeans are standing more and more solidly with Zelensky'As transatlantic relations confront renewed geopolitical uncertainty, former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves delivers a pointed assessment of Washington's shifting approach to Russia's war on Ukraine and the profound implications for European security. At the heart of his analysis lies a fundamental question: can Europe develop the political unity, strategic independence and military capabilities necessary to defend its interests in an increasingly unpredictable international order? Ilves response: "If there's any time for Europe to begin to act as Europe and not as being strictly selfFrance 24 [en]
CONFLICTOct 16Ukraine’s air defenses down 253 Russian drones, nine Banderols during dayUkrainian air defenses neutralized 253 drones and nine S-8000 Banderol/Dan-T missiles used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine during the day on October 16.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTOct 16Russia plans winter strikes to cut off electricity, heat, and water in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa to force Ukraine’s surrender, NYT reportsMeduza [en]
CONFLICTOct 16Pope Leo XIV urges Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, Ukraine, to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuationsPope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin and the Vatican said.Meduza [en]
CONFLICTOct 16Russia strikes nine Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelensky and Trumpthecomet.net · United Kingdom
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 16Russia strikes nine Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelensky and Trumptheboltonnews.co.uk · United Kingdom
CONFLICTOct 16Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key roleA Ukrainian offensive is reportedly pushing back Russia, with Starlink identified as playing a crucial role. This indicates significant developments in the ongoing conflict, leveraging advanced technology.bbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
CONFLICTOct 16Ukraine repels Russian forces as US support wavers, energy strikes escalateAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 16Trump Russian Diesel Deal Faces Republican Rebellion And European ResistanceA proposed deal involving Trump and Russian diesel is encountering significant opposition from Republican lawmakers and European entities. This highlights political divisions and international concerns regarding potential energy agreements.foreignpolicyjournal.com · Israel
POLITICSOct 16Trump calls Ukraine new attacks on Russian refineries a disgrace and blames them for pushing up global energy prices - after Zelensky condemned US president betrayal freerepublic.com · United States
CONFLICTOct 16Ukraine pushes Russia back on front line where Starlink has played key roleBBC World
CONFLICTOct 16‘Physically we live here, but mentally we live in Ukraine’: Envoy on Russia’s attack on hometownIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 16Zelensky hails "real leaders" in Europe, blasts Trump's diesel deal with RussiaUkrainian ​President Volodymyr Zelensky took aim on Friday at US President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia and welcomed the prospect of European allies stepping up their role in talks, calling Moscow's stance a "parody" of peace negotiations. At a European Union summit in Brussels, Zelenskiy said Russia did not want peace. He added that Ukraine was still experiencing disruptions to the SpaceX Starshield satellite system. FRANCE 24's Europe Editor Armen Georgian reports from Brussels.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTOct 16Media reports: Drones strike one of Russia's largest chemical plants in Siberia, 3,000 km from Ukrainian borderOn Friday, October 16, drones attacked an industrial facility in the Surgut District of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (KhMAO) in Russia.Ukrinform [en]