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POLITICS21h agoTrump’s use of Russian diesel fuel, at Ukraine’s expense, sparks controversy in the USDonald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has sparked fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the upcoming midterm elections put pressure on his administration. His approach to the Ukraine war has also drawn controversy, with calls for Kyiv to hold elections and claims of an energy ceasefire announced without clear agreement from the parties involved. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis.France 24 [en]
POLITICS21h agoFrance intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in operation off Réunion IslandFrance’s navy has boarded an oil tanker suspected of helping Russia evade Western sanctions in an operation hundreds of kilometres south of the French Indian Ocean territory of Réunion Island.RFI [en]
POLITICS21h agoHungarian MPs scrap Orbán's anti-LGBTQ measuresLGBTQ and human rights activists warmly welcomed the move, but call for changes to other Orbán-era laws.BBC World
POLITICS21h agoHungary's parliament votes to reverse anti-LGBTQ legislation from Orban eraHungary's parliament passed a bill amending the 2021 "child protection law." The move is considered the first significant reversal of Orban's curbs targeting the LGBTQ+ community.DW News [en]
CONFLICT21h agoA Father’s Mission Is to Show the World ‘What Russia Did to My Family’After a glide bomb killed his wife and younger daughter, Yevhen Ovcharov was determined to prevent other Ukrainians from dying the same way.NYT World
CONFLICT21h agoZelenskyy: Ukraine received no intelligence from partners on incoming missile strike on Kyivmor_tv · united states of america
CONFLICT21h agoZelenskyy: Ukraine received no intelligence from partners on incoming missile strike on Kyivkcra · united states of america
POLITICS21h agoTrump’s diesel deal opens a new rift with Europe over UkraineTrump calls for Zelenskyy to be replaced, while Europe devotes summit to funding Ukraine.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT21h agoA Russian film aims to rewrite the history of the deadly bombing of a cinema in UkraineUn documental afirma que fue Ucrania, y no Rusia, quien atacó el teatro de Mariúpol, donde murieron cientos de civiles.Clarín
CONFLICT21h agoZelenskyy says Ukraine received no intelligence from partners about missiles headed to Kyivoneidadispatch · united states of america
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]
CONFLICT22h agoCould the US cut Ukraine off from vital military intelligence again?The United States already showed it could suspend intelligence-sharing with Ukraine when it briefly cut off cooperation in March 2025 during a diplomatic confrontation.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS22h 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]
MILITARY22h 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]
CONFLICT22h agoUkraine: Residents killed and dozens injured in attacks on Kharkiv and KyivUN News
CONFLICTBREAKING23h agoRussia Pounds Ukraine In Overnight Missile And Drone AttacksRFE/RL
BUSINESS23h 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]
POLITICS23h 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
CONFLICTBREAKING23h 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 agoMoscow, Kyiv hold fire as Trump's energy cease-fire finally unfoldsDonald Trump's "energy cease-fire" finally unfolded Tuesday when Moscow did not hit any Ukrainian energy targets and Kyiv revealed it had not hit Russian refineries for two days. R...dailysabah · turkey
CONFLICT1d agoKyiv declares 2-day halt in Russian refinery strikes, Kremlin mumdailysabah · turkey
CONFLICT1d agoSofia calls Moscow envoy over 11 missing in drone attack on shipdailysabah · turkey