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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaking at a lectern in front of an EU flag

EU Blacklists 826 Russian Firms as Washington Eases Diesel Curbs

European firms and banks were barred Monday from dealing with 826 Russian companies and 743 executives, the EU's largest sanctions listing yet. It lands days after Washington eased Russian diesel curbs, leaving

October 12, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Sen. Thom Tillis speaking on NBC's Meet the Press about the Trump administration's Russian diesel license

Senators Say Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal May Break the Law

Sen. Thom Tillis said Sunday there is a legitimate case that President Trump is not following the law by letting Russian diesel into the United States. Treasury says it has the authority;

October 12, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a file photograph

Trump Announces Energy Ceasefire, Zelenskyy Says Russian Strikes Continue

President Donald Trump announced an immediate Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, but Zelenskyy reported further attacks and offered only reciprocal restraint. Washington’s diesel authorization is documented; Russian acceptance and ceasefire terms remain unconfirmed.

October 12, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Lead photograph accompanying Al Jazeera's report on the Russian diesel agreement

Easing Diesel Export Ban Will Not Affect Russian Consumers, Novak Says

Russia's partial lifting of its diesel export ban will not affect domestic consumers, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said, as exports resume under the Putin-Trump deal.

October 10, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Photo illustrating Trump's remarks on Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries

Trump Tells Zelenskyy to Stop Hitting Refineries, Urges New Leader

Trump said Zelenskyy "better damn well stop" striking Russian oil refineries and that Ukraine should get a new president, a day after Washington eased sanctions on Russian diesel.

October 10, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Trump Eases Russian Diesel Sanctions to Tackle High US Prices

Trump announced staged Russian diesel supplies to US and global markets as Washington temporarily eased restrictions on the trade. Ukraine’s president condemned the decision ahead of November’s midterm elections.

October 10, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Patriot air defense missile systems supplied to Ukraine

Washington Empties Ukraine’s Aid Fund Before the Deadline, Minus the Patriots Kyiv Wants Most

The Trump administration is obligating the last of a $400 million Ukraine aid package before it expires September 30, but Patriot interceptors, the weapon Kyiv has pleaded for as Russian strikes intensify,

September 25, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

UN General Assembly session with delegates during the 2026 joint ceasefire declaration

51 Nations at the UN Demanded Russia Stop. Lavrov Said No.

Denmark delivered a joint statement from 51 UN member states demanding Russia accept an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine. Lavrov told the Security Council Moscow will not pause the war for negotiations

September 25, 2026

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Mikhail Fridman removed from EU Russia sanctions list

EU Removes Usmanov and Fridman From Russia Sanctions List in Three-Year Renewal Deal

The European Union removed Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its Russia sanctions list on September 22 as part of a three-year renewal deal. Euronews and RFE/RL reported lobbying by France, Slovakia

September 25, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

EU decision to remove Usmanov and Fridman from Russia sanctions list, September 2026

EU Removes Two Russian Billionaires From Sanctions List as Unity Frays

The EU removed Usmanov and Fridman from its Russia sanctions list on September 22 as part of a three-year renewal deal. Euronews and RFE/RL reported lobbying by France, Slovakia and Luxembourg. Estonia

September 25, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

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EU Blacklists 826 Russian Firms as Washington Eases Diesel Curbs

Senators Say Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal May Break the Law

Easing Diesel Export Ban Will Not Affect Russian Consumers, Novak Says

Trump Tells Zelenskyy to Stop Hitting Refineries, Urges New Leader

Trump Eases Russian Diesel Sanctions to Tackle High US Prices

Washington Empties Ukraine’s Aid Fund Before the Deadline, Minus the Patriots Kyiv Wants Most

51 Nations at the UN Demanded Russia Stop. Lavrov Said No.

EU Removes Usmanov and Fridman From Russia Sanctions List in Three-Year Renewal Deal

EU Removes Two Russian Billionaires From Sanctions List as Unity Frays

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