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POLITICS22h agoFive things to watch after Trump's Russian diesel dealPresident Trump is turning to Vladimir Putin to help ease a global diesel crunch, setting up a clash between Washington's energy priorities and its efforts to pressure Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.Why it matters: The fuel shortage is among the most severe effects of the Iran war and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries.Average U.S. diesel prices remain far above $6 per gallon, adding to GOP headwinds in the midterm elections. Trump says his deal will help bring costs down.Catch up quick: Trump on Friday claimed an agreement to bring escalating Russian exports, and the Treasury DepartAxios
CONFLICT22h agoRussia condemns France's seizure of alleged sanctions-busting oil tankerA day after French naval forces in the Indian Ocean boarded the vessel, which Paris alleges was part of the Russian 'shadow fleet' to evade Western sanctions over the Ukraine conflict, Moscow's embassy in the French capital accused France of breaching international law.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS23h agoCritics warn of espionage risks, loss of trust within NATO as Slovakia restores military-diplomatic representation with RussiaSlovakia is restoring military-diplomatic representation with Russia for the first time since 2022. The government has defended the move; critics warn of espionage risks and further damage to trust within NATO.DW News [en]
MILITARY23h agoCritics warn of espionage risks as Slovakia restores military-diplomatic representation with RussiaSlovakia is restoring military-diplomatic relations with Russia for the first time since 2022. The government has defended the move but critics warn of espionage risks and further damage to trust within NATO.DW News [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING23h agoRussia Pounds Ukraine In Overnight Missile And Drone AttacksRFE/RL
BUSINESS1d agoEurope paid Russia $209bn for energy since 2022, far below Moscow’s $320bn claimThe European Commission pushed back against what appear to be inflated claims by Russia — and the United States — regarding the bloc’s spending on Russian energy since 2022.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoIndia to gain? Trump’s Russian diesel deal offers New Delhi leverageUS President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports and allow fresh supplies to reach global markets could give India greater leverage in its own dispute with Washington over discounted crude purchases, analysts said. Beyond the energy dispute, they said the move could also open up diplomatic opportunities for New Delhi, from pressing for more consistent treatment by Washington to building on its efforts to help negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Under the...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTBREAKING1d agoBulgaria points to Russia as drones hit more cargo shipsIrish Times World
CONFLICT1d agoBulgaria condemns Black Sea drone attacks as Russia's war in Ukraine spills over into Eastern EuropeDW News [en]
CONFLICT1d agoKyiv declares 2-day halt in Russian refinery strikes, Kremlin mumdailysabah · turkey
POLITICS1d agoUK PM Burnham levels sweeping accusations at Iran and RussiaAndy Burnham told Parliament that it was highly likely Iran was behind threats to an RAF military base in England and said Russia interfered during the 2016 Brexit referendum.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING1d agoRussia pounds Kharkiv and Lviv region with missiles and drones, killing three civiliansAfricanews [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING1d agoRussia pounds Kharkiv and Lviv region with missiles and drones, killing three civiliansEuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoTrump says does not believe China, Russia helping IranTrump said in July that he did not believe China and Russia were selling weapons to Iran, warning that "it would be very bad for them" if they did. The post Trump says does not believe China, Russia helping Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTBREAKING1d agoShip sinks in new drone attack off Bulgaria, PM summons Russian ambassadorBBC World
POLITICS1d agoTrump's plan to import Russian diesel at Ukraine's expense sparks controversy in WashingtonLawmakers in Washington, including Republicans, criticized the president's approach to Russian oil imports, with midterms fast approaching.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS1d agoChina, Russia deepen maritime and Arctic logistics ties to secure energy supplyBeijing and Moscow vowed deeper maritime and logistical cooperation to protect shipping lanes and energy supplies, as China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Nikolai Patrushev, chairman of the Russian Maritime Board in the Chinese capital on Monday. “China stands ready to work with Russia to align maritime strategies and leverage their complementary strengths to protect each other’s legitimate maritime interests,” Wang said, according to a foreign ministry statement released late on Monday. The two...South China Morning Post
MILITARY1d agoEurope Today: NATO warns Russia amid escalating hybrid attacks from MoscowEuroNews [en]
CONFLICT1d ago'People survive on one meal a day': Oleshky official warns against giving Russia more territoryEuroNews [en]
CONFLICT1d agoRussia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBCIn his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.BBC World
BUSINESS1d agoRent spikes in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee fearing mobilisationMonthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS1d agoOil prices fall as traders assess Russian diesel supply prospects and Saudi-Houthi conflictOil prices fell as investors assess potential supply disruptions against prospects of more Russian diesel entering global markets.CNBC
CONFLICT1d agoTrump insists energy ceasefire holds as Ukraine reports new Russian strikesAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT1d agoTrump insists Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire is in place, drone strike kills woman in KyivEuroNews [en]