Russian-owned oil company in Serbia loses U.S. sanctions exemption
Serbia's largest Russian-owned oil company, Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), announced on Oct. 9 that it had not received an extension of its U.S. sanctions waiver, Reuters reported.
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News EditorKateryna Hodunova is a News Editor at the Kyiv Independent. She previously worked as a sports journalist in several Ukrainian outlets and was the deputy chief editor at Suspilne Sport. Kateryna covered the 2022 Olympics in Beijing and was included in the Special Mentions list at the AIPS Sport Media Awards. She holds a bachelor's degree in political journalism from Taras Shevchenko University and a master's degree in political science from the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.
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Drones attack Russia's Rostov Oblast, allegedly targeting an oil depot, media reports
Rostov Governor Yury Slyusar said three drones were shot down in the Matveyev-Kurgan district by air defense systems.
EU parliament calls for readiness to down of Russian aircraft, drones over member states' territory
The resolution passed with 469 votes in favor, 97 against, and 38 abstentions, according to an official statement on the parliament's website.
Tajikistan lets Putin enter despite ICC arrest warrant
The Tajik government has not publicly explained why it did not comply with the ICC warrant and arrest Vladimir Putin on its territory.
Ex-military chief Zaluzhnyi again denies running political campaign, supporting elections during war
"I do not support holding elections during wartime. Anyone who receives an offer — allegedly on my behalf — to join any initiative through any organization should report it to law enforcement," Valerii Zaluzhnyi said.
EU ambassadors approve plan to phase out Russian gas, oil by 2028, Reuters reports
The plan to phase out Russian oil and gas by January 2028 has received broad backing from most member states, though Hungary and Slovakia continue to oppose it, a source told Reuters.
Ukraine, EBRD discuss funding additional gas imports amid rising Russian strikes on energy sector
"We discussed with the EBRD the possibility of securing additional financing for gas purchases to ensure the stable passage of the 2025–2026 heating season," Ukraine's Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said.
'Logistical terrorism' — Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian railways
Russia has escalated its strikes on the country’s critical railway infrastructure, targeting Ukrainian Railways, also known as Ukrzaliznytsia, in what appears to be a bid to disrupt military logistics amid new arms delivery announcements.
According to the national rail operator’s reports, Russia launched twice as many strikes on Ukraine’s railway infrastructure in September compared to August — a critical development, since the full-scale invasion forced Ukraine to rely on rail as its primary m
Ex-parliament speaker Parubii posthumously awarded Ukraine’s highest honor
Andrii Parubii, a 54-year-old veteran politician and key figure in the EuroMaidan Revolution, was fatally shot in Lviv on Aug. 30 by an assailant arrested a few days later. Ukrainian authorities have said they have identified a "Russian trace" in the murder.
Russia to import gasoline from Asia as nearly 40% of refining capacity shuts down, media reports
Russia is considering importing fuel from China, South Korea, and Singapore to stabilize its domestic market, according to Kommersant.
Russian territorial gains in Ukraine drop sharply in September, monitoring group says
The pace of Russia’s territorial advances in Ukraine slowed significantly in September, with Russian forces seizing 44% less land compared to August, the Ukrainian monitoring group DeepState reported on Oct. 1.
Unidentified drones may have spied on critical infrastructure in Germany, media reports
The drones flew over power plants, a university hospital, military installations, and the official residence of Schleswig-Holstein’s state government.
Ukrainian drone kills member of Russian occupation administration in Kherson Oblast, Kremlin proxy claims
Leontiev, 61, previously served as the head of the Russian-installed administration in the town of Nova Kakhovka.
Floods and heavy rainfall hit Odesa, killing 9, including child
The bodies of nine people were found during the search and rescue operations: six women, two men, and an 8-year-old child.
Fire erupts at major Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl
A fire broke out early on Oct. 1 at a Russian oil refinery in northwestern Yaroslavl Oblast, local authorities reported, calling it a "man-made" incident not connected to any attacks.
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