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Germany will maintain sanctions against Russia despite the US lifting the ban on diesel
Germany will maintain sanctions against Russia and prepare new restrictions in coordination with Europe, despite the US authorising trade in Russian diesel.
Another attack in Warsaw: three people injured, the attacker has been arrested
In Warsaw, a 21-year-old student attacked three women at an educational institution. One of the victims is in hospital; the police are investigating the motives.
The EU will not ease sanctions on Russian diesel — Kallas
The EU will maintain sanctions against Russian diesel. On 12 October, ministers will consider a list of 827 companies and 744 individuals from the Russian Federation.
Trump and Putin spoke for 90 minutes: Ushakov revealed the details
Putin did not announce an immediate return to negotiations on Ukraine during his conversation with Trump. The US has eased restrictions on Russian diesel.
Rostov «is preparing to export diesel»: following Trump’s deal with Putin, a fire broke out at the oil terminal
In Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on 10 October, the aftermath of a night-time drone attack on an oil loading terminal linked to the Novoshakhtinsk Oil Products Plant (NZNP) continues to be assessed. Above the industrial part of the city...
The death of an 18-year-old Ukrainian student has been reported in Bratislava
Andriy Kurt, who went missing on 28 September near the Danube in Bratislava, has been found dead. The Slovak police have not yet disclosed the cause of death.
Easing sanctions against Russia poses a threat to Europe — Zaluzhny
Valeriy Zaluzhny stated that easing sanctions against Russia would encourage aggression and could lead to an escalation beyond Ukraine’s borders.
Trump criticised Norway following the awarding of the Nobel Prize to Navi Pillay
On 9 October, Trump criticised Norway following the announcement that Navi Pillay had been awarded the Peace Prize. The decision was taken by an independent committee.
Finland is set to supply Ukraine with ammunition for the F-16 in the coming days
Zelenskyy has announced that Finland will supply ammunition for the F-16s. This refers to ammunition, not the transfer of new aircraft.
Trump thanked Russia for the diesel fuel, whilst its missiles were attacking Kyiv
US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Russia for the agreement to supply millions of barrels of diesel fuel, which is needed to bring down prices on the US market. His statement...
NATO is strengthening its defences in the Baltic states: a new air defence model, Canadian forces and a «drone wall»
From August 2026, NATO will be deploying a more comprehensive air defence model in the Baltic states. This will be supplemented by Canadian forces in Latvia and a «drone wall» along the eastern border.
A Chinese sex toy manufacturer supplied microchips to Russia
The Chinese company Shenzhen NuanQin Technology, which markets itself as a manufacturer of «smart» sex toys, has been supplying Russia with integrated circuits and electric motors that could be used in military...
Taiwan will not give up its freedom nor accept «subordination»
On 10 October, Lai Ching-te stated that Taiwan would not accept «subjugation», and that strengthening its defences was intended to deter war, not to provoke it.
Rostov ablaze: drones strike oil terminal
On the night of 10 October 2026, Ukrainian drones attacked Rostov-on-Don, causing a major fire at the oil terminal. The facility came under attack,...
Greece and Spain are not supplying Ukraine with Patriot missiles
Greece and Spain still hold significant stocks of Patriot interceptor missiles, some of which are nearing the end of their service life, but have not yet agreed to transfer any further supplies to Ukraine....
Yandex services will suffer widespread disruption in Russia following attacks on its data centres
On 9 October, widespread disruptions to Yandex services were reported in Russia following two drone attacks on the company’s data centres. Users are complaining of problems with the search function,...