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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

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

by Polina MoroziukOctober 4, 2026

Exit polls show pro-Ukraine United List party leading Latvian parliamentary elections as counting begins

by Rebecka PiederOctober 4, 2026

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

by Chris PowersOctober 2, 2026

Belarusian President Lukashenko in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Dec. 21, 2025.

Belarus tests a new path back to the West

by Maria YeryomaOctober 2, 2026

People take shelter during a Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 4, 2025.

Kyiv's bomb shelters are in a dire state. Mayor Klitschko is passing on the blame

by Polina MoroziukOctober 1, 2026

Half of Ukrainians say government isn't doing enough to secure EU membership, poll shows

by Kateryna DenisovaOctober 1, 2026

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Ukraine's deep strikes have wrecked over half of Russia's oil refining capacity, Defense Ministry says

"Fifty-one percent of the damaged oil refining capacity is a significant blow to the enemy's economy, to its ability to wage aggression, and to supply its military formations," Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara said Oct. 4.

09:42 PM

Plague death triggers quarantine, mask mandates in Russia's Irkutsk region in Siberia

The measures come after Darya Shipilova, a lab technician at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, died after reportedly contracting plague on Oct. 2.

08:24 PM

Ukraine war latest: Germany supplies Kyiv with interceptors, air defense missiles in $1.5 billion aid package

Key developments on Oct. 3-4: * Germany announces $1.46 billion in aid for Ukraine, including interceptor drones, air defense missiles * Russian Su-35, Su-34 fighter jets hit by drones at airfield in Adygea, SBU says * Russia targets Kyiv bridges for fourth consecutive day, hits Northern Bridge * U.S. peace negotiations with Russia could now involve multi-billion dollar Lukoil deal, NYT reports * Moscow unveils 'new doctrine' targeting Ukrainian civilians, Zelensky vows to respond with mor

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

The package was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference in Kyiv.

07:36 PM

'Very dangerous moment' — Russia sharing jet-powered drone tech with North Korea, Zelensky says

The president's comments come a week after he warned that Moscow is preparing to recruit another 10,000 North Korean military personnel to fight alongside Russian troops against Ukraine.

06:57 PM

Latvia's pro-Ukraine party wins parliamentary election by wide margin

"I congratulate Andris Kulbergs on his convincing victory in the parliamentary elections in Latvia ... Ukraine deeply appreciates Latvia's unwavering friendship and support," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 4.

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Belarus tests a new path back to the West

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko has worked his way out of Western isolation before. Now, he seems to be launching yet another attempt. U.S. President Donald Trump on Sept. 21 announced a "massive" potash deal with Belarus, and only days later, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski held talks with his Belarusian counterpart in the first ministerial meeting in seven years. Belarus has faced international isolation since the heavily disputed 2020 presidential elections, which Lukashe

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

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

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

Exit polls show pro-Ukraine United List party leading Latvian parliamentary elections as counting begins

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

Belarus tests a new path back to the West

Kyiv's bomb shelters are in a dire state. Mayor Klitschko is passing on the blame

Half of Ukrainians say government isn't doing enough to secure EU membership, poll shows

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