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Sunday, October 11
11-year-old boy killed, five injured by Russian drone attack in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
The latest attacks in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast follow several days of deadly Russian strikes across Ukraine, hitting residential buildings and critical civilian infrastructure, killing civilians, disrupting power and water supplies, and damaging bridges and other infrastructure.
Saturday, October 10
'Will only lead to more slaughter' — bipartisan backlash erupts in US over Trump-Russia diesel deal
Lawmakers from both major parties argued the move would undermine recently enacted sanctions against Russia, potentially provide Moscow with billions of dollars in revenue, and contradict Congress's efforts to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
News from occupied Ukraine: Russia prepares Oleshky disinformation campaign, budgets for occupation for next three years
This weekly update from the Kyiv Independent aims to shed light on the situation facing Ukrainians living under Russian occupation and the ever-tightening control of information imposed by the Kremlin. Key news as of Oct. 10: * Russia prepared series of Oleshky disinformation operations, SBU says * Russia's new three-year federal budget maintains funding for occupied Ukraine * Ukrainian troops struck Russian drone sites, command posts in occupied territories * Residents in occupied Luhansk
Russia partially lifts ban on diesel exports after Trump-Putin deal
Effective Oct. 10, the Russian government will permit the sale of 500,000 tons of diesel to foreign markets. Moscow previously banned diesel exports in July in response to Ukrainian strikes.
US Democrats call on FBI Director Kash Patel to cancel upcoming trip to Russia
In the letter, Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Jim Himes urged the FBI director to cancel the visit, citing “urgent national security concerns,” including the FSB's history of conducting espionage operations against American officials.
'He better damn well stop' — Trump slams Zelensky for attacking Russian refineries, says Ukraine should get 'new president'
"I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president," U.S. President Donald Trump said when questioned about his deal to ease sanctions against Russia in exchange for diesel.
About Dmitry Peskov
Dmitry Peskov has been the press secretary for Russian President Vladimir Putin since 2012, after serving as deputy press secretary from 2008. Born on October 17, 1967, Peskov serves as the Kremlin's primary spokesperson, regularly delivering official statements justifying Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and spreading government narratives to domestic and international media. He has faced Western sanctions since 2022 for his role in promoting Russia's war against Ukraine.
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"Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter," U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.
