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US officials ask 'What does Putin have on Trump?' over downplayed Russian intel to Iran
Politics

US officials ask 'What does Putin have on Trump?' over downplayed Russian intel to Iran

by Tim Zadorozhnyy

U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration have downplayed reports that Russia has been providing intelligence to Iran used to target American forces, drawing frustration from U.S. officials who spoke with the Kyiv Independent. The reaction comes amid reports that Moscow has shared with Tehran information on the location of U.S. military facilities — including ships and aircraft — since the escalation between the United States, Israel, and Iran began on Feb. 28. The controversy also co

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Trump's latest move hands Putin 'jackpot' as US eases Russian oil sanctions

The United States issued a temporary license on March 12 allowing countries to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea in an effort to stabilize global energy prices, the U.S. Treasury Department announced. The decision marks a major shift in Washington's sanctions enforcement strategy. Washington had previously framed potential sanctions relief as leverage to push Russia toward concessions in negotiations to end its full-scale war against Ukraine. Now, however, the geopolitical shock

News from occupied Ukraine: Russia confiscating homes in Mariupol, continuing forced passportization, restriction of reproductive rights

This weekly update from the Kyiv Independent aims to shed light on the situation facing Ukrainians living under Russian occupation and the tight control of information imposed by the Kremlin. Key news as of March 14: * Utility shutoffs in occupied Mariupol used to facilitate property confiscation, Ukraine says * Russia tightens abortion restrictions in Ukraine's occupied territories * Russia makes obtaining Russian citizenship in occupied territories indefinite, signaling consolidation * P

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