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A ship called the Agioi Fanendes, which had just left Russia's Baltic Sea port of Primorsk, was carrying 40,000 metric tons to New York and had been traveling westwards through the Baltic Sea ever since.

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kyivindependent.com | 11 hrs. 13 min. ago

Inside the legal design of America's Russia sanctions U-turn

#Diesel #Putin #Russia #sanctions #Tank #Tanker #United States

The first Russian diesel tanker under the new deal between Russia and the United States is now heading for New York with a 40,000-metric-ton cargo, enough to cover barely two hours of American demand.The deal began with a phone call, in which Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to

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kyivindependent.com | 13 hrs. 14 min. ago

Exclusive: The next Russia deal Trump may be weighing after diesel

#Diesel #Kyiv #Putin #Russia #sanctions #Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump may be considering further sanctions relief for Russia following his recent diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, several Ukrainian and U.S. officials familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent.The potential move would fit an approach in which the Trump administration offers

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kyivpost.com | 14 hrs. 19 min. ago

US Reportedly Proposes Nord Stream Revival in Ukraine Peace Talks

#control #Gas #Nord Stream #peace #peace talks #Russia #sanctions #Ukraine #war

US proposals reportedly include reviving Nord Stream, easing sanctions and expanding business ties with Russia. Ukrainian negotiators fear economic concessions could precede an end to the war, while access to Europe’s gas market remains outside Washington’s control.

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foxnews.com | 17 hrs. 16 min. ago

Trump sidelines sweeping Russia sanctions as GOP allies warn pressure on Putin is slipping

#allies #Graham #Putin #Russia #sanctions #threat #Trump #war

Trump waived most new Russia sanctions from the Graham Act, drawing sharp Republican criticism over whether Vladimir Putin believes the threats.

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kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

‘Starshield Still Limited’ – Zelensky Says Ukraine Cannot Fully Intercept Russian Drones Despite Restoration Claims

#Drone #military #Missile #Patriot #restoration #Russia #sanctions #Ukraine #Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky tells CNN that Ukraine’s Starshield military communications remain restricted despite reports of restored service, limiting its ability to intercept Russian drones. He confirms US missile-warning intelligence has resumed, urges more Patriot interceptors and opposes easing sanctions on Moscow.

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kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

‘More Money Means More Dead Ukrainians’ – Kasparov Warns Against Deals With Moscow

#dead #Drone #Missile #missiles #Putin #Russia #sanctions

Garry Kasparov warns that exchanging Russian political prisoners for sanctions relief would allow Moscow to build more missiles and drones, while sharply criticizing the prospect of striking deals with Putin.

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kyivindependent.com | 1 days ago

EU responds to Trump diesel deal with new Russia energy sanctions

#Diesel #Russia #sanctions #Trump

A key focus of the latest proposed sanctions listings is Russia's oil processing, refining, and exporting capacity, with 31 listings spanning the breadth of Russia, from St. Petersburg to Sakhalin.

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kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

Zelensky on Overnight Strike: ‘Russian ‘Humanists’ Launch 21 Ballistic Missiles at Kyiv in 3 Waves’

#air defense #Ballistic missile #defense #Kyiv #Missile #missile strike #missiles #negotiations #Russia #sanctions #strike #Zelensky

Russia launched 21 ballistic missile strikes in three waves against Kyiv following the latest negotiations, Zelensky said. He called for stronger air defenses, faster missile deliveries and tougher sanctions, arguing that Russia must face real pressure to end the killing.

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kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

Buyer and Supplier: How China Sustains Russia’s War

#China #fuel #Partner #Russia #sanctions #war

China’s part in sustaining Russia’s wartime economy goes well beyond that of a major trading partner. In energy, Chinese demand gives Russia a critical outlet for crude oil and other fossil fuels. But given the geopolitical context, India will be punished more by sanctions.

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