US, Europe and Ukraine hold 'constructive discussions' on joint plan to end war US, Ukrainian and European negotiators held talks in Miami on Friday to seek a common proposal to end the war in Ukraine, as President Donald Trump's decision to ease restrictions on Russian fuel drew criticism from lawmakers and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. France 24 · Oct 10
Russian attacks kill 7 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin Russian aerial bombs hit residential buildings in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, killing seven people, including three children, and wounding at least 10, officials said Saturday The Independent UK · Oct 10
'War will end either through battle' or through deal: Trump says Iran conflict to end very soon Donald Trump announced that the ongoing conflict with Iran could conclude soon through military action or agreement. He stated that the United States has significant control over the situation and claimed that Iran's military capabilities have been severely weakened. Trump emphasized the importance of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons… The Economic Times · Oct 10
Trump turns to Putin for diesel after lecturing India on Russian energy TOI Correspondent from Washington : In a head-spinning, jaw-dropping pivot that could come as a relief to New Delhi as much as a shock to Kyiv, America’s mercurial President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States would buy diesel from Moscow after months of hectoring India to curb purchases… The Times of India · Oct 10
Kremlin says Putin in phone call with Trump downplays immediate Ukraine talks resumption Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed to US President Donald Trump that Ukraine's attacks disrupted peace negotiations. These attacks were synchronized with Russia's parliamentary elections, causing tensions to escalate. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the stalemate in the ongoing conflict and the need for a solution. During their call,… The Economic Times · Oct 10
Zelenskiy says letting Russia sell diesel to US is 'investment in war' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has criticized the recent US-Russia diesel agreement. He described it as an investment that prolongs the ongoing war with Russia. Zelenskiy emphasized that allowing Russia to sell diesel will provide funds for further aggression. He remarked that Ukraine is being unfairly used as a front in… The Economic Times · Oct 10
Australia does not ‘need or want Russian fuel’, Chris Bowen says, after Trump deal to buy diesel from Putin Energy and climate change minister says Russia should not be rewarded for ‘illegal and immoral invasion of Ukraine’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 10
Boosting US oil supplies with Russian diesel unlikely to have much impact on prices: Experts A new agreement aims to increase diesel supplies from Russia to the U.S., while experts doubt it will lower prices. The current high diesel prices have significantly impacted inflation and consumer goods, which have raised concerns before upcoming elections. Analysts indicate that the deal may shuffle existing supplies instead of… The Economic Times · Oct 10
Drone Strikes Delay Talks: Putin tells Trump Kyiv disrupted peace push; next steps undecided Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump on Friday that Ukraine had jeopardised the immediate resumption of trilateral peace talks by carrying out drone attacks on Moscow during last month’s parliamentary elections, the Kremlin said. The Times of India · Oct 10
Boosting US oil supplies with Russian diesel unlikely to have much impact on prices, experts say A new pact that calls for Russia to boost the U.S. supply of diesel over the next few months is unlikely to make a dent in painfully high prices at the pump or elsewhere, energy policy experts say The Independent UK · Oct 10
Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel US president says agreement needed to lower fuel prices, but move likely to create fresh crisis with Ukraine and Nato allies The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Why is Donald Trump buying diesel from Vladimir Putin's Russia despite heavy sanctions? What will be impact on Oil prices? Donald Trump’s shocking announcement comes after he signed a sweeping Russia sanctions law last month that aimed at clamping down on the Russian oil and gas revenues that fuel its war against Ukraine. The Economic Times · Oct 9
UK pledges to ‘maintain pressure on Russia’ after Trump diesel deal with Moscow Responding to the announcement, a UK Government spokesperson said Britain’s position ‘could not be clearer’. Evening Standard · Oct 9
France 24 · Oct 9 Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin, reversing years of pressure on Russia over Ukraine war US President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia had agreed to immediately supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to US and global markets in an effort to cut fuel prices before November's midterm elections. The move marks a stunning change of policy after the US and its allies hit…
The Times of India · Oct 9 Trump says Putin agrees to supply Russian diesel to US and global markets US President Donald Trump on Friday said Russia would immediately supply diesel to the United States following his discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Euronews · Oct 9 Zelenskyy hits out at 'gifts to Putin' after Trump announces deal for Russian diesel US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had agreed to release diesel into US and global markets.
The Independent UK · Oct 9 Trump announces deal with Putin to bring Russian diesel to US to lower costs Americans have seen their fuel costs rocket following Trump’s war in Iran
The Economic Times · Oct 9 Trump strikes deal with Putin to get diesel in sharp reversal of US policy weeks before midterms US President Donald Trump revealed a new deal with Russia for diesel imports expected to alleviate high fuel prices. This announcement diverges from recent sanctions aimed at reducing Russian oil revenues due to escalating conflict in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the agreement, viewing it as detrimental to both…
Euronews · Oct 9 Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi foils Russia’s plan to encircle the Donbas, ISW analysis shows Ukraine’s counter-offensive on the Lyman axis collapsed the northern arm of a Russian pincer movement aimed at surrounding Ukrainian-held Donetsk, liberating up to 176 square kilometres and forcing Russian units onto the defensive, the Washington-based think tank said.
The Independent UK · Oct 9 Filmmaker captures journalists’ terrifying escape from Russia in new six-hour documentary Julia Loktev has released a new film, ‘My Undesirable Friends: Part II — Exile,’ capturing the lives of Russian journalists who fled the country after the invasion of Ukraine
Latin Times · Oct 9 What France's M51.3 Nuclear Missile Test Signals to Moscow — and to Europe's Nervous Capitals France fired the M51.3 five days after Putin's Kaliningrad nuclear threat. Here's what it means for Europe's new deterrence reality.
Euronews · Oct 9 Putin offers help to end Iran war while Russia continues its own in Ukraine The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do “everything in our power” to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators.
The Economic Times · Oct 9 What is the International Criminal Court? South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, who was awarded the Nobel peace prize has been a judge on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC was established in 2002 to prosecute individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and the crime of aggression when member states are unwilling or…