Trump waives specified Russia sanctions and duties under Graham Act
An Oct. 16 order waives designated sanctions, restrictions and duties under a new law, but leaves the law and specified separate Russia measures in place.
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U.S. License Authorizes Russian Diesel Imports Through April 2027
A U.S. license permits covered transactions involving Russian-origin diesel, including imports, through April 7, 2027. Separately, Trump announced a supply pledge whose deliveries and market effects remain unconfirmed.
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Zelenskyy Offers Conditional Infrastructure Strike Pause
Ukraine says it could halt strikes on Russian territory if partners secure a genuine Russian pledge to spare Ukraine’s critical infrastructure.
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Trump Presses Ukraine to Halt Strikes on Russian Fuel Sites
Trump’s September 13 appeal to Ukraine adds pressure to U.S.-Kyiv ties as Russian fuel controls, refinery disruptions and Middle East shocks tighten diesel markets.
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Army Says Drone Unit Shift Is Temporary as Lawmakers Seek Answers
The Army says a Europe-based battalion is returning to infantry duties after a temporary drone experiment, while lawmakers seek the evidence behind the move.
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Canada and Ukraine Announce Long-Term Drone and Air-Defense Partnership
Canada and Ukraine announced up to C$50 million in drone contracts, about C$350 million for air-defense interceptors and a plan for joint production.
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Russian Drone Hits Train Near Ukraine-Poland Border
A reported Russian drone strike damaged a passenger-train locomotive near Yahodyn after a diplomatic train departed. No injuries were reported.
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Poland warns of possible Russian provocations at Ukraine crossings
Poland’s prime minister warned of possible Russian provocations after a deadly attack shut a Ukraine-Moldova crossing and a fire broke out near Poland.
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Norway Restores Digital Services After Major DDoS Attack
Norway largely restored shared government digital services after a multi-day DDoS attack, but residual foreign-traffic problems and unclear attribution remain.
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Moldova, Romania and Ukraine tighten coordination after drone alert
A Chișinău summit linked airspace security with transport, energy and Danube-port planning, but produced no new defense pact or joint command.
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Croatia Detains Nord Stream Suspect as Extradition Review Begins
A Croatian court ordered a Ukrainian suspect held after Germany sought his surrender over alleged Nord Stream sabotage. The merits remain unproven.
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Russia’s Second Day of Drone Attacks Damages Kyiv Homes and Warehouses
A second day of Russian drone attacks damaged homes, warehouses and courier facilities around Kyiv, killing one person and disrupting deliveries.
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Latvia identifies drone shot down by NATO jets as Ukrainian
Latvia says the Ukrainian drone entered from Belarus and was likely diverted by Russian electronic warfare before NATO jets shot it down.
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Putin Gives Russia New Power to Control Critical Infrastructure
A Russian decree creates temporary state management for critical infrastructure after inadequate drone protection or delayed repairs, unsettling private operators.
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Ukraine allies speed air-defense support ahead of winter
More than 30 countries backed faster air-defense and energy support for Ukraine after a Kyiv meeting, while Zelenskyy requested 300 Patriot interceptors.
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Russian barrage hits Ukrainian ports, grain sites and cities
A Russian overnight barrage damaged homes, ports, warehouses and energy sites across Ukraine, leaving preliminary deaths and injuries as air defenses faced pressure.
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Ukraine’s Novorossiysk strike raises pressure on Russia’s Black Sea base
The August 12 attack damaged port infrastructure and grain terminals, sharpening risks for Russia’s navy, commercial shipping and Black Sea trade.
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Ukraine’s Patriot shortage raises civilian risks after new Russian strikes
Reported deaths in Sumy follow attacks across Ukraine as a UN monitoring report documents rising civilian casualties and a widening air-defense challenge.
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Russia’s Fuel Squeeze Deepens After New Refinery Strike
A reported fourth refinery attack in three days has added pressure to Russia’s uneven fuel supply as queues, sales limits and harvest costs mount.
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EU Agrees to Extend Ukrainian Protection Through March 2028
EU countries agreed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians through March 4, 2028, while adding a future-applicant check tied to Ukrainian military obligations.
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Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Reaches Deeper Into Russia’s Oil Industry
A reported Ukrainian drone strike hit the Salavat industrial zone, highlighting Kyiv’s campaign against Russian fuel infrastructure and its limits.
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NATO Allies Commit €70 Billion for Ukraine at July 8 Ankara Summit in Turkey
NATO leaders reaffirmed Article 5 and committed €70 billion in 2026 support for Ukraine, while promising at least equivalent assistance in 2027.