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Ukraine war briefing: Trump accuses Zelenskyy of not wanting to end war as feud rumbles on

Trump defends decision to waive some sanctions on Russia; Lithuania foils attack on Starlink site; Kyiv hits another oil terminal. What we know on day 1,699

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18

Zelensky holds US talks as Trump accuses him of not wanting peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Sunday amid tensions after US President Donald Trump accused Kyiv of resisting peace with Russia. The talks came as both sides exchanged attacks on energy infrastructure, while Washington's easing of Russian sanctions raised concerns among European…

France 24 · Oct 18

Zelensky Calls EU Leaders "Real" As Patriot Missiles Run Out And Trump's Ceasefire Collapses

Zelensky praised EU leaders as "real" in Brussels as a broken ceasefire, depleted Patriot missiles, and Trump's diesel deal with Putin deepened the Kyiv-Washington rift.

Latin Times · Oct 18

Trump waives sweeping Russia sanctions just weeks before the midterms. Then he doubles down: ‘It’s a very good decision’

Lawmakers have criticized the move.

We Got This Covered · Oct 18

Scotland's leaders urged to oppose Rosebank amid Israeli settlement concerns

MAJOR human rights, climate and faith organisations have urged leaders to oppose Rosebank following news that the expansion could be affected by the UK's new sanctions on Israeli settlements

The National (Scotland) · Oct 18

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days if US accepts conditions

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi reiterated that the proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains in place. Tehran is analyzing the US response regarding its conditions for ending the conflict. These conditions include lifting sanctions and ending aggression in the region. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about…

The Times of India · Oct 18

Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz reopening offer on table, says path depends on US

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed that an offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is still valid. This proposal involves several conditions, including the lifting of US sanctions on Iran's oil exports. Araqchi emphasized that negotiations have stalled due to Washington's focus on Iran's nuclear program. US officials have…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as Minister of Defence

Iran's parliament has approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as the new defence minister after months of interim leadership. He replaces Majid Ebn al-Reza, who took on interim duties following the death of Aziz Nasirzadeh. Akhlaqi has extensive experience in Iran's defence industry, especially in aerospace and missile sectors, and is under…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

UK takes ‘different view’ to Trump on Russia sanctions, says minister

Her comments follow a week in which relations between the US and Ukraine have deteriorated sharply.

Evening Standard · Oct 18

Trump Defends Russia Waiver: Order exempts sanctions, tariffs on oil buyers; bipartisan critics push back

US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to exempt Russia from sweeping sanctions under a new law, calling it a “very good decision” amid criticism from lawmakers across party lines.

The Times of India · Oct 18