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On Russian oil, the US has already blinked — Europe must not do the same
Vladimir Putin is feeling generous. With tankers stalled in the Strait of Hormuz and European energy prices spiking, the Russian president has offered to resume long-term gas supplies to the continent his missiles are helping to destabilize. Before anyone in Brussels or Berlin reaches for the phone, they might pause to recall what energy dependence on Russia actually costs. While Ukrainian cities are shelled and soldiers die, Western governments are looking nervously at the price of oil, wonder
Government to hand out $34 per person to 13 million Ukrainians, Zelensky says
Zelensky also said that the economy and energy ministries are expected to draft a program to provide financial assistance to Ukrainians due to increases in fuel prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
Ukraine, Romania sign strategic partnership declaration
Presidents Zelensky and Dan agreed to expand cooperation in the energy and defense sectors, signaling closer ties between the neighboring countries.
Ukraine waiting for US to sign proposed drone production deal, Zelensky says
Zelensky also said that the duration of Russia's war against Ukraine will depend on the strength of Western pressure on Moscow.
Hungary's unrecognized Druzhba delegation arrives in Kyiv amid 'absurd' standoff
"We must try politely to establish contact with (the Ukrainian side)," Viktor Orban told the delegation. "If that doesn't work, we should request permission to go there ourselves and conduct an on-site inspection" of the Druzhba pipeline.
'Fuel tanks are burning' — Major Russian oil hub hit in Ukrainian drone strike in Krasnodar Krai, SBU source says
Videos circulating online appear to show multiple fires at the site, likely involving fuel storage tanks.
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A Saudi Arabian arms company has signed a deal to buy Ukrainian-made interceptor missiles, the Kyiv Independent has learned, with one source within Ukraine's defense industry saying that Riyadh and Kyiv are negotiating a separate "huge deal" for arms that could be finalized this week. Iran’s recent air attacks across neighboring Gulf States amid the U.S. and Israel-led war against Tehran have kicked off a scramble for military equipment to combat ballistic missiles and Shahed attack drones. Wh
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