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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

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by Yevgeniya DoludaOctober 5, 2026

'It was humiliating' — Ex-US Army Secretary says Washington lags behind Ukraine in war innovations

by Yevgeniya DoludaOctober 5, 2026

US proposes trilateral talks with Russia, Ukraine by end of October, Zelensky says

by Abbey FenbertOctober 4, 2026

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

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Russia's military spending masks a longer-term strategy for a prolonged war

The Russian government began the month by submitting a three-year budget plan to parliament, proposing yet another increase in funding for its war against Ukraine. On the surface, the planned increase looks substantial. Russia's overall military budget is set to rise to around 17 trillion rubles (approximately $200 billion) in 2027, up from 12 trillion rubles in 2026 — a 27% increase in nominal spending. When combined with spending on law enforcement, another heavy budget line, expenditures on

06:05 PM

Russian drones strike cargo ship in Black Sea, kill captain, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky confirmed that a civilian ship was attacked by two Russian drones, adding that it was a Turkish-owned ship transporting corn.

05:57 PM

NATO drafts strategy on repelling Russian attack against eastern flank

The plan is intended to clarify how NATO would respond to a potential incursion into its territory and reassure the public of the alliance's readiness, according to Bloomberg.

12:20 PM

Update: Zelensky's ex-chief of staff Yermak to represent Ukrainian athlete in IOC case, lawyer says

Heraskevych, who is expected to be represented by Yermak, said on Feb. 10 that he had been barred from using a custom helmet at the 2026 Winter Olympics that honors Ukrainian athletes killed in Russia’s war.

04:59 PM

Children among dozens injured as Russian glide bombs hit Kharkiv, 3 dead

People are reportedly trapped under the rubble of a residential building in the city.

03:54 PM

Zelensky could celebrate fresh EU accession breakthrough in Brussels next week, source says

President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend a summit of the EU's 27 national leaders on Oct. 15 if Kyiv is able to unlock the next step in its EU accession process, a Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.

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

More than half of Ukrainians say Zelensky should not run for president again, poll says

'It was humiliating' — Ex-US Army Secretary says Washington lags behind Ukraine in war innovations

US proposes trilateral talks with Russia, Ukraine by end of October, Zelensky says

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

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