EU member states have agreed to eliminate all remaining gas imports from Russia by the end of 2027, representing a significant move towards energy independence. The plan, endorsed by energy ministers, encompasses both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, with the European Commission aiming for an earlier phase-out of LNG by January 2027. While most nations supported the initiative, Hungary and Slovakia expressed concerns due to their reliance on Russian gas. This regulation, expected to gain approval from the European Parliament, will ban new Russian gas import contracts from January 1, 2026, and allow existing contracts a transitional period.
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A Ukrainian man, identified as Volodymyr Z, is suspected by German prosecutors of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline attack. The man was seen leaving a courtroom in Warsaw, Poland. The photo suggests a legal proceeding related to the ongoing investigation. Further details about the charges or the specifics of Volodymyr Z’s alleged role have yet to be released publicly.
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Satellite imagery analysis has revealed extensive damage to the Sea Oil Terminal oil depot in Feodosia following Ukrainian drone strikes. The attacks, occurring on October 6 and 13, resulted in the complete destruction of 11 tanks, with additional severe damage to others. Out of a total of 43 tanks, only 7 remain undamaged. These strikes, including a previous 2024 attack, targeted the largest oil transshipment facility in Crimea, a crucial supply point for the Russian occupation army.
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During a White House meeting, former US President Donald Trump reportedly urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accept Russia’s terms for ending the war, even warning that Vladimir Putin threatened to destroy Ukraine if it refused. This tense encounter included Trump echoing Putin’s talking points, pushing aside battlefield maps, and repeatedly lecturing Zelenskyy, disappointing European allies hoping for stronger support. Trump allegedly relayed Putin’s offer involving the surrender of Donbas regions in exchange for small areas elsewhere. Zelenskyy, however, reportedly rejected the possibility of transferring any additional non-occupied territories to Russia.
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Following his US trip, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged allies not to appease Russia, despite failing to secure long-range Tomahawk missiles. He called for decisive action from European and American partners amidst escalated Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure, leaving many without essential services. While Trump expressed optimism about a deal after a call with Putin, Moscow continued its offensive, intensifying strikes and claiming to have captured villages. Meanwhile, a drone strike on a Gazprom plant in Russia disrupted supplies from a Kazakh oil and gas field.
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President Trump recently urged both Kyiv and Moscow to halt the war where they are and suggested that they allow each side to claim victory. Following a White House meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Trump signaled a change in his stance on the war, leaning against providing Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, which Zelenskyy sought to gain an advantage in the conflict. This shift in rhetoric came after a phone call with Russian President Putin, during which the leader warned that providing Ukraine with Tomahawks would damage the relationship between the countries. These actions represent a divergence from Trump’s prior openness to helping Ukraine win and highlight his ongoing efforts to broker a peace deal.
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In a recent joint operation, the Ukrainian Navy and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) destroyed a Russian ammunition depot in the Kinburn Spit area. This resulted in a powerful explosion and secondary detonations. The Kinburn Spit is a strategically important peninsula, and controlling it is crucial for Ukrainian logistics. The Ukrainian Navy stated these types of coordinated operations aim to disrupt Russian supply chains.
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During a phone call, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly demanded Ukraine cede full control of the strategically important Donetsk region to end the ongoing war. This condition was relayed to President Donald Trump by Putin, according to sources familiar with their conversation. The demand underscores Russia’s continued focus on territorial gains in eastern Ukraine. The call highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics at play and the potential obstacles to peace negotiations.
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Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) reported over 25,000 Russian soldiers and officers deserted from the Central Military District between late 2024 and July 2025. These desertions occurred in various forms, including abandoning positions on the battlefield and failing to return from leave. HUR attributed this to poor service conditions, supply shortages, and brutal tactics. Furthermore, HUR documented over 30 incidents involving weapons or equipment being taken during the desertions, and noted a pattern of executions of soldiers who refused to fight.
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A Russian drone strike targeted a United Nations humanitarian convoy in the Kherson region of Ukraine on Tuesday. The attack, which involved both a drone and artillery, damaged vehicles carrying aid to civilians and prompted international condemnation. An Italian official was reportedly accompanying the convoy at the time of the strike and was unharmed. European officials have called for increased pressure on Russia and full accountability for the incident, which underscores the ongoing conflict and the targeting of civilian infrastructure.
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