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Exclusive: Trump's push for a Ukraine energy truce runs into a Putin problem

by Tim ZadorozhnyySeptember 29, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump privately doubts that Russian President Vladimir Putin will agree to an energy ceasefire with Ukraine before winter, people familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent. The doubts come as Washington presses both Kyiv and Moscow to halt attacks on each other's energy infrastructure, one of the key issues in recent peace talks. Trump has publicly pushed Ukraine to stop striking Russian energy facilities, while Moscow has yet to signal that it is ready to accept

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Germany announces $1.46 billion in aid for Ukraine, including interceptor drones, air defense missiles

by Polina MoroziukOctober 4, 2026

German Chancellor Merz arrives in Kyiv, pledges further support for Ukraine

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Germany announces $1.46 billion in aid for Ukraine, including interceptor drones, air defense missiles

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'It was humiliating' — Ex-US Army Secretary says Washington lags behind Ukraine in war innovations

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Exclusive: Trump's push for a Ukraine energy truce runs into a Putin problem

'It was humiliating' — Ex-US Army Secretary says Washington lags behind Ukraine in war innovations

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South Korean president warns of 'additional measures' if Ukraine doesn't apologize for POW dispute

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