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Fire Hits St. Petersburg Oil Terminal in Massive Drone Attack on Russia
Drones hit St. Petersburg on Oct. 18, sparking a fire at the Petersburg Oil Terminal. Officials say 126 were downed nearby and 127 near…
Trump Waives Graham Act Russia Sanctions Before Deadline
Trump's Oct. 16 order paused the Graham Act's tariffs and most sanctions on Russia and its oil buyers. Here is what changed and who…
Russia Diesel Deal Equals About 10 Days of U.S. Demand, Analysts Say
The Russia diesel deal adds 4.8M tons, about 10 days of U.S. demand. Goldman sees $1-$2/bbl relief; New England diesel sits at $6.44.
Russian Attack on Ukraine Energy Leaves 600,000 Without Power
Russian attack on Ukraine energy sites cut power to 600,000 days after Trump's energy ceasefire; Starlink limits and Rutte's air defense plea explained.
Kellogg: Ukraine Should Decide Strikes on Russian Refineries
Kellogg Russian refineries remarks in Warsaw: the former Trump Ukraine envoy says Kyiv should choose targets and fuel sites should not be sanctuaries.
Trump Russia Diesel Deal Opens a New Rift With Europe Over Ukraine
Trump's diesel deal with Putin schedules 300k–1M tonnes through December under a sanctions pause to April 2027, deepening a U.S.–Europe rift as Zelenskyy calls…
NATO ‘Block, Blunt, Break’ Plan: Grynkewich on Russia Deterrence
NATO SACEUR Gen. Alexus Grynkewich outlined a block, blunt, break theory of victory in Warsaw as Europe warns of Russian hybrid warfare and the…
Russia Energy Ceasefire Test: Grid Spared, Kyiv and Kharkiv Hit
Russia energy ceasefire update: no Ukrainian power sites hit overnight Oct. 13, but ballistic missiles struck Kyiv and four died in Kharkiv. What changed.
Ukraine Strikes Yandex Data Centers, Fueling Debate Over Russian Bot Farms
Ukraine hit three Yandex data centers Oct. 7-11. Zelenskyy says pro-Kremlin bots fell; researchers say the data shows crawlers, not bot farms.
US-Russia Diesel Deal: 4.8M Tons, 180-Day License and Reactions
US-Russia diesel deal: up to 4.8M tons under a 180-day Treasury license to April 7, 2027. Size, dates, price impact and reactions.
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