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'Will only lead to more slaughter' — bipartisan backlash erupts in US over Trump-Russia diesel deal
Lawmakers from both major parties argued the move would undermine recently enacted sanctions against Russia, potentially provide Moscow with billions of dollars in revenue, and contradict Congress's efforts to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
News from occupied Ukraine: Russia prepares Oleshky disinformation campaign, budgets for occupation for next three years
This weekly update from the Kyiv Independent aims to shed light on the situation facing Ukrainians living under Russian occupation and the ever-tightening control of information imposed by the Kremlin. Key news as of Oct. 10: * Russia prepared series of Oleshky disinformation operations, SBU says * Russia's new three-year federal budget maintains funding for occupied Ukraine * Ukrainian troops struck Russian drone sites, command posts in occupied territories * Residents in occupied Luhansk
Russia partially lifts ban on diesel exports after Trump-Putin deal
Effective Oct. 10, the Russian government will permit the sale of 500,000 tons of diesel to foreign markets. Moscow previously banned diesel exports in July in response to Ukrainian strikes.
US Democrats call on FBI Director Kash Patel to cancel upcoming trip to Russia
In the letter, Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Jim Himes urged the FBI director to cancel the visit, citing “urgent national security concerns,” including the FSB's history of conducting espionage operations against American officials.
'He better damn well stop' — Trump slams Zelensky for attacking Russian refineries, says Ukraine should get 'new president'
"I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president," U.S. President Donald Trump said when questioned about his deal to ease sanctions against Russia in exchange for diesel.
Russian guided bombs hit Zaporizhzhia residential neighborhood, killing at least 20, injuring 18
Three children were among those killed by a Russian airstrike in the early hours of Oct. 10. Some victims were trapped for hours beneath the rubble as rescuers searched for survivors.
About Shahed drones
Shahed drones are Iranian-designed unmanned combat aerial vehicles and loitering munitions developed by Shahed Aviation Industries. Manufactured both in Iran and at Russian production facilities, the drones have become one of Russia’s primary weapons in its full-scale war against Ukraine. Russia first deployed Shahed drones against Ukraine in the fall of 2022, and their use has since escalated, with Moscow launching more than 54,500 Shahed-type UAVs against Ukrainian targets in 2025 alone.
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"Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter," U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.
