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POLITICS1d agoTrump's Russia deal leaves GOP candidates with a Putin problemRepublicans already saddled with Trump's unpopular policies in the midterms now face another awkward choice: whether to back his diesel deal with a dictator many of them despise.Why it matters: The agreement President Trump struck with Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday is designed to ease the cost of living for U.S. consumers. But Republicans who pleaded for help with fuel prices now face a fresh dispute over Russia, with energy analysts questioning whether the deal will deliver the relief Trump is promising.The big picture: With three weeks until Election Day, Republicans are trying to Axios
BUSINESS1d agoTrump’s oil deal with Russia may not lower diesel prices as much as president hopes, analysis warnsDiesel prices are up about $2.55 per gallon from a year ago, as the Iran war continues into its eighth monthThe Independent World
POLITICS1d agoRussian lawmakers propose tougher penalties for inciting ‘terrorism’ and riots. Online comments advocating mass unrest could mean up to six years in prison.State Duma members Vasily Piskarev and Eduard Valeyev of United Russia have drafted a bill to toughen penalties for public calls for terrorism and mass unrest. The government has backed the bill, TASS reported, citing an official cabinet assessment the news agency obtained.Meduza [en]
MILITARY1d agoNATO Details Plan to Shield Ukraine’s European Allies from RussiaNYT World
CONFLICT1d agoNATO Details Plan to Shield Ukraine’s European Allies from Russianytimes · united states of america
POLITICS1d agoU.K. prime minister accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit voteOfficials scrambled to clarify that Andy Burnham’s remarks did not mean the government rejected the outcome of the controversial 2016 referendum.Washington Post World
CONFLICT1d agoRussian forces attack Roshen confectionery factory's production complex in VinnytsiaUkrinform [en]
WORLD1d ago‘Ford v Ferrari’ gets a tsarist makeover in ‘Battle of Motors,’ a lavish Russian drama about a race from St. Petersburg to Monte Carlo“Bitva motorov” (“Battle of the Engines”), an adventure film directed by Ilya Malanin and inspired by real events, is now in Russian theaters. Andrey Nagel (played by Ivan Yankovsky), an automobile enthusiast in the early 20th century, decides to test the first Russian car, the Russo-Balt, in the Monte Carlo Rally. He and engineer Dmitry Bondarev (Yura Borisov) set out from St. Petersburg. Film critic Eduard Zhuravlev reviews this entertaining film, which can’t quite avoid patriotic undertones.Meduza [en]
CONFLICT1d agoRussian attack on Hlukhiv leaves two people injuredTwo people were injured in a Russian attack on the city of Hlukhiv in Sumy region.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICT2d agoZelensky: Ukraine attacks no energy facilities last night, while Russia struck petrol stations and energy infrastructureUkrinform [en]
CONFLICT2d agoTrump Gives Putin a Hand in Russia’s Economic War With UkraineNYT World
CONFLICT2d agoSix Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky saysBBC World
BUSINESS2d agoInvestigations implicate Deloitte, one of the world’s largest accounting firms, in alleged tax-evasion schemes involving Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s Cyprus companiesDeloitte, one of the world’s largest consulting and auditing firms, helped falsify documents to conceal Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s wealth and enable him to evade taxes, according to a joint investigation by the BBC and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ). The Guardian published a separate report on the same case.Meduza [en]
CONFLICT2d agoUkraine says Russia needs American pressure, not relief or concessions, after stunning Trump claimsCBS News
MILITARY2d agoNATO’s top general lays out plan to fight Russia — with or without AmericaGen. Alexus Grynkewich aims to send a clear signal to the Kremlin that the alliance will resist any attack.Politico Europe
MILITARY2d agoHow would NATO defeat a Russian invasion? Its top commander envisions a wall of drones, a counteroffensive, and missile strikes deep behind Russian lines.General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, said NATO forces would destroy “anything and everything” involved in any Russian attack on the alliance’s territory. He presented his “theory of victory” at a security conference in Warsaw.Meduza [en]
POLITICS2d agoGermany news: Merz says Trump's Russia diesel deal 'out of question' for EuropeChancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia would be "out of the question" for Germany and the EU. Meanwhile, the ruling coalition has been rocked by a major resignation.DW News [en]
POLITICS2d agoEurope expands sanctions on Russia's military industry: a forceful rejection of Trump's pact with PutinEuropean bloc foreign ministers added 1,569 companies and individuals linked to Russian arms manufacturing to their blacklist. The measure seeks to hit the medium-sized industry supplying Moscow's army and responds to the understanding between Washington and the Kremlin.Clarín
MILITARY2d agoHow Europe is shifting its approach to Russia's hybrid threatsThe term 'hybrid war' has gradually taken hold to describe the surge in security incidents attributed to Moscow. And European countries are taking action in response to these threats.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICT2d agoRussian drone attacks destroy lubricant manufacturing plant in Kyiv regionUkrinform [en]
POLITICS2d agoTrump defends Russia diesel deal after bipartisan pushback: 'I made the right choice'Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the U.S. easing sanctions on Moscow "plays into Russia's hands."CNBC
DISASTER2d agoAfter a storm stranded an enormous cargo ship off Russia’s Baltic coast, locals turn it into a tourist attractionA powerful storm swept through Russia’s Kaliningrad region on October 9. In Kaliningrad, gusty winds toppled trees and brought down power lines. Authorities put the city on heightened alert. Residents were advised to avoid going out unless necessary, and attendance at schools and kindergartens was made optional. The Kaliningrad Zoo closed, and flights were delayed at Khrabrovo Airport.Meduza [en]
POLITICS2d agoHarris: Trump’s Russian fuel plan ‘reeks of weakness’Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday criticized President Trump’s diesel deal with Russia, saying it “reeks of weakness.” “Donald Trump and his war in Iran are to blame for our nation’s sky-high diesel and gas prices. His latest ploy—buying fuel from his friend Vladimir Putin—reeks of weakness and will help pay for Russia’s war…The Hill
MILITARY2d agoNATO warns Russia that any attack will be "totally in vain"The military leader of the Atlantic alliance warned that any aggression would be fruitless, ensuring total defense against external threats. The organization emphasizes its defensive role, without seeking conflicts, while Europe strengthens its security against possible changes in US support.Clarín