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Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars
Ukraine shrugs off Iranian retaliation threats after targeting cargo vessels and oil infrastructure in the Caspian Sea, marking the first direct link between the two conflicts.

Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Washington for high-stakes talks with Donald Trump to secure anti-missile defense commitments.

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Miliband says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'essential' as he meets Rubio
UK Foreign Secretary travels to Washington for his first official one-on-one meeting with US counterpart Marco Rubio, focusing on security and living costs.

Ukraine Warns Interceptor Shortage Costing Lives After Deadly Kyiv Strike
A massive Russian aerial barrage comprising drones and ballistic missiles has left 21 dead in Kyiv, exposing critical gaps in Ukraine's air defenses.

Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russia and vessels in Black Sea
Strikes target energy facilities hundreds of kilometers inside Russia to curb war revenues, while retaliatory attacks leave at least 11 dead across Ukraine.

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Trump says Ukraine needs new president after diesel deal row
Donald Trump says it is time for Ukraine to get a new president after Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a US-Russia diesel sanctions deal.

Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 20
Russia launched five glide bombs at Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing at least 20 people and injuring 32 others in residential areas on Saturday.

UK does not support Trump's Russia diesel deal, says Streeting
British government opposes the US-Russia oil agreement, while planning to boost defense spending to counter potential threats by 2030.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026
Trump announces immediate energy ceasefire as Zelensky calls diesel deal a gift
US President Trump declared an immediate energy ceasefire tied to a Russian diesel deal, drawing skepticism from Zelensky who reported fresh strikes on Kyiv.

Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
Donald Trump faces criticism from Republican and Democratic lawmakers after striking a deal to import Russian diesel amid energy crises.
