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Trump's Russia sanctions 'a shock' to Moscow, may deal 'serious blow' to oil giants, experts say
Experts described the move as "quite a shock" and a "serious blow" to Russia's top oil exporters.
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Tuesday, October 14
Trump says he'll focus on Ukraine war after brokering Israel-Hamas deal
Speaking about past negotiations with Moscow, Trump said U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff "had no idea about Russia, had no idea about Putin too much" at the time.
Monday, October 13
Russia ready for 'hot confrontation' with Europe at any moment, German intelligence head warns
"We can’t simply wait and assume that a potential Russian attack won't come before 2029," German intelligence chief Martin Jaeger said. "We’re already under fire today."
Over 300 Belarusian nationals killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
The "I Want to Live" project estimated that roughly one in four Belarusian citizens fighting for Russia has died.
NATO starts annual nuclear drills amid heightened tensions with Moscow
The alliance said that the "routine" drills are "not linked to any current world events" and are designed to "maintain readiness and ensure transparency" regarding NATO's nuclear posture.
Russia likely helping North Korea with submarine development, Seoul says
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Pyongyang has received "various technologies," but it remains unclear whether it was able to test launch a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM).
Time no longer on Russia's side, EU diplomacy chief says during Kyiv visit
Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, arrived in Kyiv on Oct. 13 for discussions with the Ukrainian officials on financial and military support.
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Explosions took place at the Petrotel-Lukoil refinery in Ploiești, southern Romania, as well as at Hungary’s largest oil refinery in Szazhalombatta.
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