UK will ‘make case’ for Trump to continue backing Ukraine after Russian fuel deal row Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow had failed to observe Donald Trump’s demand for an ‘energy ceasefire’ The Independent UK · Oct 15
Kallas: Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries constitute self-defence EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries are legitimate, as Kyiv vows to resume them despite Trump’s energy ceasefire. Euronews · Oct 15
Thursday briefing: Thanks to an erratic Trump, peace in Ukraine is still far away In today’s newsletter: As Russia resists a ceasefire and Trump’s shifting priorities unsettle allies, an end to the conflict isn’t getting any closer The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
Ukraine-Russia war live: Zelensky defies Trump with fresh refinery strikes as ‘energy ceasefire’ collapses Kyiv had refrained from attacking Russian refineries but resumed strikes on Thursday after the US made a deal with Putin The Independent UK · Oct 15
Houthis hit Aramco headquarters as Iran war widens across Saudi Arabia Houthi rebels reportedly targeted the headquarters of Saudi Aramco in Dhahran, inflicting damage on upper floors. Civil defense reports indicate that debris from intercepted strikes caused injuries near Riyadh. The Houthis assert these attacks are retaliation against Saudi aggression in Yemen. Efforts for a ceasefire have gained traction with regional… The Economic Times · Oct 15
Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access Ukrainian president accused US president of picking the other side after four years of war The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ after deadly Kyiv strike A ballistic missile hit a power plant that supplies the Ukrainian capital with heat and electricity, as Moscow said it had downed 900 drones overnight. Euronews · Oct 14
Zelenskyy accuses Putin of disrespecting Trump by breaching ‘energy ceasefire’ with renewed strikes on Ukraine US-Ukrainian relations continue to deteriorate as Trump offers a lifeline to the Russian economy The Independent UK · Oct 14
'Starlink restricted': Ukraine says military ops disrupted as ties with US worsen The developments come amid worsening relations between Kyiv and Washington after Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel last week and criticised Zelenskyy. Trump, seeking to bring down fuel prices that have risen since the US launched a war against Iran, has urged Ukraine to stop attacking Russian oil refineries and… The Times of India · Oct 14
Zelenskyy says Russia keeps striking Ukraine's energy sites despite Trump ceasefire push Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed outrage over Russia's attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine. Russian forces targeted key power plants in Kyiv and other regions, leaving many without power. Zelenskyy's government has raised concerns about dwindling U.S. military support amidst ongoing conflict dynamics. The situation highlights ongoing tensions as Ukraine… The Economic Times · Oct 14
Ukraine accuses SpaceX of crippling drone missions as ties with US worsen Ukraine has accused Elon Musk's SpaceX of restricting Starlink services, affecting military operations amid Russian missile strikes. The situation intensified after President Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel and criticised Ukraine's leadership. Ukraine's officials reported significant difficulties with drone operations due to unannounced limitations on Starlink. Recent Russian attacks caused… The Economic Times · Oct 14
Zelenskyy says Russia keeps striking Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump ceasefire push Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is voicing outrage over Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure The Independent UK · Oct 14
Russian missile and drone barrage kills three in Kyiv, leaves 600,000 without power amid truce claims Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy and critical infrastructure, killing at least three people in Kyiv. The attack left at least 600,000 people without electricity, Ukrainian authorities said on Wednesday. The Times of India · Oct 14
Did Ashwatthama Hate Arjuna? The Mahabharata Truth A dramatic film scene can make a story feel so real that we forget to question it. But did Karna really save Ashwatthama’s life, as some viewers may believe after watching a cinematic portrayal? The Mahabharata presents a more complicated picture of these warriors. Ashwatthama was not simply Arjuna’s enemy,… MyLifeXP · Oct 14
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14 EU says ‘no indication’ intelligence sharing with Ukraine has stopped as Russian attacks leave 600,000 without power – as it happened European Commission declined to comment on reported disruption to Starlink’s services in Ukraine
The Times of India · Oct 14 'Putin doesn't consider Trump's statements strong': Zelenskyy slams Russia over strikes on Kyiv railways, oil infrastructure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday accused Russia of violating a ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump after overnight Russian strikes targeted energy and critical infrastructure across Ukraine, leaving at least 600,000 people without power.
France 24 · Oct 14 US government behind any slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system, Musk says SpaceX boss Elon Musk said Wednesday that any disruptions in the Starshield satellite communications system would be the responsibility of the US government, not his company. Earlier, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Musk to “switch on” the system which Kyiv relies on for communications and logistics. Read our blog…
Latin Times · Oct 14 Why the Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Collapse Is Pushing Brent Crude Back Toward $108 Trump's energy ceasefire collapsed within hours as Russia struck a Kharkiv power plant. Here's what it means for oil prices, the diesel deal, and November's elections.
Euronews · Oct 14 Ukraine received no intelligence from partners about missiles headed to Kyiv, Zelenskyy says Overnight from Monday to Tuesday, Kyiv residents heard explosions from Russian strikes before air raid sirens sounded, something that has occurred only rarely in the past.
The Economic Times · Oct 14 We are sharing intel with Ukraine: Trump says US helping Kyiv, Moscow to end war US President Donald Trump stated that intelligence sharing with Ukraine about the ongoing war with Russia continues. He believes both nations desire to conclude the conflict, yet lack a clear path to achieve this. Trump characterized President Putin's interest in negotiations as strong while critiquing Zelenskyy's responses. Additionally, concerns were…
France 24 · Oct 14 Kyiv power plant hit by Russian missile without warning from allies Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that a Russian ballistic missile struck a Kyiv power plant without advance warning from Western allies, killing at least two people and wounding around 20. The attack came days after US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv, raising questions…
The Times of India · Oct 13 Trump denies US halted sharing intel with Ukraine US President Donald Trump on Tuesday denied that Washington had stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine and said he was working with both Kyiv and Moscow to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
International Business Times · Oct 13 Russia Didn't Hit Any Ukrainian Energy Targets on Tuesday. Oil Prices Retreated. President Donald Trump declared an energy ceasefire between the countries on Sunday, but Kyiv said Moscow was not abiding by it.
France 24 · Oct 13 Russia pounds Ukrainian cities, spares energy targets for first time since Trump 'ceasefire' Russia hammered Ukrainian cities and transport links overnight into Tuesday, killing at least four people in the city of Kharkiv, while appearing to spare energy facilities for the first time since US President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" at the weekend. It was not clear whether Moscow had deliberately…
International Business Times UK · Oct 13 Trump 'Scarily Drunk on Power' as He Makes 'Deranged' Comment on Russia and Ukraine, Critics Claim Donald Trump faced criticism after claiming Vladimir Putin was more eager for a Ukraine peace deal than Volodymyr Zelenskyy, despite conflicting accounts over an alleged ceasefire.