The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Zelenskyy Calls Trump's Russian Diesel Deal 'An Investment in a War That Must Be Ended' Amid US Objections

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised Donald Trump's reported plan to allow Russian diesel sales, warning it could fund Moscow's war as US lawmakers question its legality and impact.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Inside the Trump Administration's War on The Hague

In the name of national sovereignty, the U.S. government is trying to ban foreign governments—and American citizens—from voluntarily working with a war crimes tribunal.

Reason · Oct 12

Trump Announced a Diesel Deal With Russia. Four GOP Senators Sent a Letter Decrying It.

"Congress explicitly banned Russian energy imports in 2022 to prevent American dollars from financing Putin's brutal war against Ukraine," Senators said in a letter.

International Business Times · Oct 12

Trump Declared an Energy Ceasefire Between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv Says Moscow is Not Abiding By It.

"There were ​Russian violations of the energy ceasefire announced by President Trump," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

International Business Times · Oct 12

First Thing: Zelenskyy blindsided after Trump announces ‘energy ceasefire’ in Ukraine war

Ukrainian president says the deal is ‘news to me’ and that Moscow is still attacking energy infrastructure

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

Russia hits energy sites: Zelenskyy accuses Moscow after Trump ceasefire; warns of winter escalation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday accused Russia of continuing to attack Ukraine’s energy facilities despite US President Donald Trump’s announcement about energy infrastructure ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. Zelenskyy said Russian strikes had hit a power plant in Kharkiv, a gas production facility and a civilian gas station.

The Times of India · Oct 12

Russia's Yandex Bot Traffic Plunges to 0.4% of Recent Peak After Ukraine Drone Strikes

Russian bot traffic from Yandex's network plunged to 0.4% of its recent peak after Ukrainian drone strikes hit three data centres, raising questions about Russia's digital defences.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Putin 'Does Not Read Truth Social': Zelenskyy Jabs Trump After Russia Hits Kharkiv Despite Ceasefire Claim

Volodymyr Zelenskyy mocked Donald Trump's announced Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire after Russian forces struck a Kharkiv power plant and other Ukrainian energy targets within hours.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Europe Grapples With 'Hybrid Warfare' While Rebuilding Its Defense Capabilities

Russia is targeting western nations with arson, bombings, assassination plots, and cyber-attacks.

Reason · Oct 12

Vladimir Putin Humiliated After Russia Loses 50,000 Troops in a Month Amid 'Energy Ceasefire'

A NATO official estimated Russia suffered more than 50,000 personnel losses in September, including up to 28,000 killed, as an announced energy ceasefire came under strain.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12