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Thursday, October 15
The EU loophole Russia is using to force Euroclear and Raiffeisen to get its oligarchs freed from sanctions
Russia has exploited an EU sanctions loophole to unfreeze $3 billion worth of assets held by Belgium's Euroclear, according to a Flemish media report, and Austria's Raiffeisen Bank could be about to execute the same maneuver. Belgian media outlet Apache reported on Oct. 15 that in April 2025, Euroclear compensated $3 billion from its holdings of Russian investors' assets, which were frozen in place by Western sanctions. Russian leader Vladimir Putin has responded to EU sanctions being imposed
The Russian commentators living in Europe who justify Moscow's war against Ukraine
Latvia's decision last week to declare Russian-born journalist and blogger Leonid Ragozin persona non grata has drawn attention to a broader trend: Russians who once presented themselves as opponents of Vladimir Putin are now accused of echoing Kremlin narratives. Some now live in Europe, taking advantage of the freedom and security that their adopted countries provide to broadcast their views. Ironically, some of them blame the European Union for Russia’s war against Ukraine and most of the w
Russia builds massive new launch base for jet-powered attack drones in six weeks, satellite images show
Ukrainian open-source intelligence (OSINT) group Absolutely Reliable Source reported the construction on Oct. 13, citing satellite imagery. The analysts identified eight launch positions and 32 areas for preparing drones for takeoff.
Open letter to Trump from ex-Ukrainian President Yushchenko: Ukraine's desire for peace is not willingness to surrender
Mr. President, I write these words without diplomatic formulas or ceremonial language. I write simply, from one human being to another, and from one president to another — two men who understand that there are moments in history when decisions determine not only the fate of nations, but the fate of freedom itself. For Ukrainians, freedom is not an abstraction. It is not a slogan written into a political declaration. Freedom is in our blood. It comes to us through generations — from our Cossack
Ukrainian parliament passes key bill on international parcel taxes
The bill's passage is a condition for unlocking an approximately $700 million IMF tranche and 3.7 billion euros ($4.1 billion) in EU macro-financial assistance.
Russian drone strikes Kyiv, injures 7, sets car ablaze
The Russian drone crashed near a 5-story residential building, damaging the facades of nearby buildings, as well as setting a car on fire.
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Ukraine relies on Starlink to operate its mid-strike drones in Russian-occupied Ukraine. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said that only the U.S. president has the right to determine speed and usage restrictions for Starlink military systems.
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