EU expands sanctions on Russia
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The European Union approved its largest expansion of Russia sanctions since the invasion began, adding more than 1,600 Russian individuals and companies to its blacklist. EU officials urged continued pressure on Moscow, highlighting a growing divide with Washington over how to respond to the war in Ukraine.
by Scott Lucas
#Ukraine Foreign Minister Sybiha pushes back v. claims that the Trump Admin has halted intelligence sharing w #Kyiv
Lack of early warning of recent Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv was because of a “special type of weaponry” used by #Russia
#UkraineWar #TrumpRussia
Lack of early warning of recent Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv was because of a “special type of weaponry” used by #Russia
#UkraineWar #TrumpRussia
#UkraineWar, Day 1,692: #Russia --- After #Trump Deal, We Can Return Diesel Exports to Pre-Invasion Level
#Ukraine #TrumpRussia
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#Ukraine #TrumpRussia
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Ukraine War, Day 1,692: Russia - After Trump Deal, We Can Return Diesel Exports to Pre-Invasion Level - EA WorldView
Russia: After Donald Trump's agreement to purchase diesel fuel, exports will return to levels before our invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
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October 13, 2026 at 9:46 AM
#Ukraine Foreign Minister Sybiha pushes back v. claims that the Trump Admin has halted intelligence sharing w #Kyiv
Lack of early warning of recent Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv was because of a “special type of weaponry” used by #Russia
#UkraineWar #TrumpRussia
Lack of early warning of recent Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv was because of a “special type of weaponry” used by #Russia
#UkraineWar #TrumpRussia
by Scott Lucas
#Zelensky comments on #Russia latest strikes, noting how they rebuff #Trump declaration of "energy ceasefire" even as #Ukraine complies w it
"Since last evening and up to now, Russians have attacked Ukraine w 100+ different weapons – jet-powered drones, loitering munitions, and ballistic missiles"
"Since last evening and up to now, Russians have attacked Ukraine w 100+ different weapons – jet-powered drones, loitering munitions, and ballistic missiles"
#UkraineWar, Day 1,692: #Russia --- After #Trump Deal, We Can Return Diesel Exports to Pre-Invasion Level
#Ukraine #TrumpRussia
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#Ukraine #TrumpRussia
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Ukraine War, Day 1,692: Russia - After Trump Deal, We Can Return Diesel Exports to Pre-Invasion Level - EA WorldView
Russia: After Donald Trump's agreement to purchase diesel fuel, exports will return to levels before our invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
eaworldview.com
October 13, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Reposted by Steve Peers
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2 good points from @dansabbagh.bsky.social on Russian interference in Brexit - one querying whether inference could have had a decisive influence, and another (often overlooked) that the motive for interference would be that Brexit would weaken the UK and the EU.
2 good points from @dansabbagh.bsky.social on Russian interference in Brexit - one querying whether inference could have had a decisive influence, and another (often overlooked) that the motive for interference would be that Brexit would weaken the UK and the EU.
How significant are Burnham’s remarks on Kremlin interference in Brexit vote?
Prime minister has reopened the debate over whether Russia sought to influence the 2016 referendum
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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2 good points from @dansabbagh.bsky.social on Russian interference in Brexit - one querying whether inference could have had a decisive influence, and another (often overlooked) that the motive for interference would be that Brexit would weaken the UK and the EU.
2 good points from @dansabbagh.bsky.social on Russian interference in Brexit - one querying whether inference could have had a decisive influence, and another (often overlooked) that the motive for interference would be that Brexit would weaken the UK and the EU.
Reposted by Anne Applebaum
"The Trump-Russia relationship remains intense, important, and very weird. In the end, Trump always adopts Russia’s perspective, whoever the leader."-- @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu
In 1987 Trump visited Moscow. Since then, "He has changed his mind about abortion and crypto, he has supported different political parties, but his dislike of America’s democratic allies and his preference for Russia have remained remarkably consistent."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
Trump’s Message to Ukraine Is Now Crystal Clear
The president’s actions over the past 72 hours look like an effort to force Kyiv to surrender.
www.theatlantic.com
October 13, 2026 at 9:31 AM
"The Trump-Russia relationship remains intense, important, and very weird. In the end, Trump always adopts Russia’s perspective, whoever the leader."-- @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu
Lithuania strongly condemns Russia’s latest attacks on Ukraine, including the strike in Zaporizhzhia. Deliberate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are war crimes. We firmly #StandWithUkraine and support its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. 🇺🇦
October 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lithuania strongly condemns Russia’s latest attacks on Ukraine, including the strike in Zaporizhzhia. Deliberate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are war crimes. We firmly #StandWithUkraine and support its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. 🇺🇦
Small children and uncontacted tribes in the Amazon would pause and think better of shaking hands on any sort of deal with Vladimir Putin. Yet Trump falls for Putin’s lies again and again, whenever they suit his agenda or his self-image.
My @theipaper.com column: inews.co.uk/opinion/trum...
My @theipaper.com column: inews.co.uk/opinion/trum...
Trump's ultimate humiliation - being ignored by Putin
Mark Wallace: The US President loves a deal. Russia's leader knows how to exploit that
inews.co.uk
October 13, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Small children and uncontacted tribes in the Amazon would pause and think better of shaking hands on any sort of deal with Vladimir Putin. Yet Trump falls for Putin’s lies again and again, whenever they suit his agenda or his self-image.
My @theipaper.com column: inews.co.uk/opinion/trum...
My @theipaper.com column: inews.co.uk/opinion/trum...
by Scott Lucas
#Trump envoys #SteveWitkoff and #JaredKushner have put their planned trip to Moscow on hold, calling for "clarity" on whether #Ukraine and Europeans are ready to agree to the US proposal
#UkraineWar
#UkraineWar
#UkraineWar, Day 1,692: #Russia --- After #Trump Deal, We Can Return Diesel Exports to Pre-Invasion Level
#Ukraine #TrumpRussia
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#Ukraine #TrumpRussia
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Ukraine War, Day 1,692: Russia - After Trump Deal, We Can Return Diesel Exports to Pre-Invasion Level - EA WorldView
Russia: After Donald Trump's agreement to purchase diesel fuel, exports will return to levels before our invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
eaworldview.com
October 13, 2026 at 8:33 AM
#Trump envoys #SteveWitkoff and #JaredKushner have put their planned trip to Moscow on hold, calling for "clarity" on whether #Ukraine and Europeans are ready to agree to the US proposal
#UkraineWar
#UkraineWar
by Scott Lucas
#Ukraine officials: #Trump Admin proposal of "energy ceasefire" lopsided in favor of #Russia
Under "refinery for refinery" proposal. Russia would only be required to halt attacks on single Ukrainian refinery - #Ukraine would have to cease strikes on Russia's vast network of refineries
#UkrianeWar
Under "refinery for refinery" proposal. Russia would only be required to halt attacks on single Ukrainian refinery - #Ukraine would have to cease strikes on Russia's vast network of refineries
#UkrianeWar
#UkraineWar, Day 1,692: #Russia --- After #Trump Deal, We Can Return Diesel Exports to Pre-Invasion Level
#Ukraine #TrumpRussia
eaworldview.com/2026/10/ukra...
#Ukraine #TrumpRussia
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Ukraine War, Day 1,692: Russia - After Trump Deal, We Can Return Diesel Exports to Pre-Invasion Level - EA WorldView
Russia: After Donald Trump's agreement to purchase diesel fuel, exports will return to levels before our invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
eaworldview.com
October 13, 2026 at 8:21 AM
#Ukraine officials: #Trump Admin proposal of "energy ceasefire" lopsided in favor of #Russia
Under "refinery for refinery" proposal. Russia would only be required to halt attacks on single Ukrainian refinery - #Ukraine would have to cease strikes on Russia's vast network of refineries
#UkrianeWar
Under "refinery for refinery" proposal. Russia would only be required to halt attacks on single Ukrainian refinery - #Ukraine would have to cease strikes on Russia's vast network of refineries
#UkrianeWar
by Scott Lucas
UK sanctions Dutch national Alexander Tattersall and the Turkish company Redwing Metal over funnelling of #EU -made industrial machinery to #Russia metallurgical plants that supply the country's missile and fighter jet manufacturers
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
#UkraineWar, Day 1,692: #Russia --- After #Trump Deal, We Can Return Diesel Exports to Pre-Invasion Level
#Ukraine #TrumpRussia
eaworldview.com/2026/10/ukra...
#Ukraine #TrumpRussia
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Ukraine War, Day 1,692: Russia - After Trump Deal, We Can Return Diesel Exports to Pre-Invasion Level - EA WorldView
Russia: After Donald Trump's agreement to purchase diesel fuel, exports will return to levels before our invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
eaworldview.com
October 13, 2026 at 8:01 AM
UK sanctions Dutch national Alexander Tattersall and the Turkish company Redwing Metal over funnelling of #EU -made industrial machinery to #Russia metallurgical plants that supply the country's missile and fighter jet manufacturers
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
by Scott Lucas
#Kremlin refuses to comment on #Trump declaration of "energy ceasefire"
Trump: “They agreed. Do you know why? Because I said they agreed. That’s why. They agreed because I said they agreed. And that thing has to get settled"
#Ukraine #UkraineWar #TrumpRussia
Trump: “They agreed. Do you know why? Because I said they agreed. That’s why. They agreed because I said they agreed. And that thing has to get settled"
#Ukraine #UkraineWar #TrumpRussia
#UkraineWar, Day 1,692: #Russia --- After #Trump Deal, We Can Return Diesel Exports to Pre-Invasion Level
#Ukraine #TrumpRussia
eaworldview.com/2026/10/ukra...
#Ukraine #TrumpRussia
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Ukraine War, Day 1,692: Russia - After Trump Deal, We Can Return Diesel Exports to Pre-Invasion Level - EA WorldView
Russia: After Donald Trump's agreement to purchase diesel fuel, exports will return to levels before our invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
eaworldview.com
October 13, 2026 at 7:56 AM
#Kremlin refuses to comment on #Trump declaration of "energy ceasefire"
Trump: “They agreed. Do you know why? Because I said they agreed. That’s why. They agreed because I said they agreed. And that thing has to get settled"
#Ukraine #UkraineWar #TrumpRussia
Trump: “They agreed. Do you know why? Because I said they agreed. That’s why. They agreed because I said they agreed. And that thing has to get settled"
#Ukraine #UkraineWar #TrumpRussia
Reposted by François Heisbourg
Today's two Russian attacks on vessels just outside Bulgarian territorial waters and following last week's attack near Romanian TTW mark a dangerous Russian escalation track that may lead to direct involvement of the two countries & NATO. This may well be the Russian game plan to test this.
October 13, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Today's two Russian attacks on vessels just outside Bulgarian territorial waters and following last week's attack near Romanian TTW mark a dangerous Russian escalation track that may lead to direct involvement of the two countries & NATO. This may well be the Russian game plan to test this.
by Scott Lucas
#Russia Deputy Prime Minister: “We will see how the situation develops further, but Russia has the capacity to increase diesel fuel exports. By the end of the year, exports could reach 3-3.5m metric tons per month"
#Trump envoy #Witkoff insists deal could help “soften” Moscow’s position
#Ukraine
#Trump envoy #Witkoff insists deal could help “soften” Moscow’s position
#Ukraine
#UkraineWar, Day 1,692: #Russia --- After #Trump Deal, We Can Return Diesel Exports to Pre-Invasion Level
#Ukraine #TrumpRussia
eaworldview.com/2026/10/ukra...
#Ukraine #TrumpRussia
eaworldview.com/2026/10/ukra...
Ukraine War, Day 1,692: Russia - After Trump Deal, We Can Return Diesel Exports to Pre-Invasion Level - EA WorldView
Russia: After Donald Trump's agreement to purchase diesel fuel, exports will return to levels before our invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
eaworldview.com
October 13, 2026 at 7:40 AM
by Anne Applebaum Reposted by Scott L. Greer, David R. Miller
In 1987 Trump visited Moscow. Since then, "He has changed his mind about abortion and crypto, he has supported different political parties, but his dislike of America’s democratic allies and his preference for Russia have remained remarkably consistent."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
Trump’s Message to Ukraine Is Now Crystal Clear
The president’s actions over the past 72 hours look like an effort to force Kyiv to surrender.
www.theatlantic.com
October 13, 2026 at 7:25 AM
In 1987 Trump visited Moscow. Since then, "He has changed his mind about abortion and crypto, he has supported different political parties, but his dislike of America’s democratic allies and his preference for Russia have remained remarkably consistent."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
Reposted by James M. Bullock
Putin has not funded disruption and chaos across Europe and the UK solely to weaken his enemies. He also knows that disruption and chaos favour the far right. And the far right loves Putin. It will abandon Ukraine and build him a highway into Europe.
October 13, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Putin has not funded disruption and chaos across Europe and the UK solely to weaken his enemies. He also knows that disruption and chaos favour the far right. And the far right loves Putin. It will abandon Ukraine and build him a highway into Europe.
Reposted by Steve Peers, Albert Weale, Kori Schake , and 2 more Steve Peers, Albert Weale, Kori Schake, Markus Jäntti, Andrew Scott
“Another US president would be pressuring Russia to stop slaughtering innocents. Trump is instead giving them the means to kill more.” Me on Trump’s darkest turn yet against Ukraine.
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Why Trump is going for Zelenskyy’s jugular
No matter how much America’s allies urge the president to back Ukraine, he cannot forgive its leader for showing up his dealmaking impotence
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October 13, 2026 at 4:13 AM
“Another US president would be pressuring Russia to stop slaughtering innocents. Trump is instead giving them the means to kill more.” Me on Trump’s darkest turn yet against Ukraine.
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