Zelenskyy: Trump holds key to stopping Putin’s war machine—and Russia’s Iran gamble
A stark warning from Kyiv’s leader—hesitation risks a regional explosion and prolongs the bloodshed in Ukraine.
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Russia’s warm conversations with US are ploy to dodge sanctions, not end the war, says Zelenskyy
America must show strength, the Ukrainian leader urges, warning that any pause in pressure only encourages further Russian aggression.
NYT: Trump says Ukraine and Russia have to find solution to war themselves — instead prioritizes trade with Moscow
Six officials familiar with the discussions told the New York Times that Trump had retreated from threats of joining European sanctions against Moscow, instead emphasizing future trade opportunities with Russia.
ISW: Details of ceasefire agreements on Black Sea, energy strikes remain unclear
Russia and Ukraine exchanged accusations of ceasefire violations, while Moscow rejected Trump’s suggestion of US control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Trump extends sanctions against Russia for a year
In doing so, Trump has continued to keep up the sanctions on Russia put in place by his predecessors.
ISW: Kremlin policies signal Putin’s growing concern over long-term economic stability
Kremlin policies, including 21% interest rates and long-term population growth plans, underscore concerns over Russia's defense industry and workforce.
Bloomberg: Indian pharma company channels sanctioned AI servers used by military to Russia
Indian Shreya Life Sciences, traditionally a pharmaceutical distributor, has emerged as a significant supplier of restricted AI technology to Russia, shipping 1,111 American high-end Dell servers containing restricted Nvidia chips between April and August 2024.
Politico: Marine life at risk worldwide as Russia’s shadow fleet spills oil, bypassing sanctions
Despite Western efforts to curb Moscow's oil revenues through sanctions, Russia continues transporting oil worldwide using "shadow fleet," aging tankers operating outside international regulations, which were detected spilling oil in waters and threatening the environment.
Bloomberg: India emerges as second-largest supplier of critical tech to Russia amid sanctions
India has become a key node in Russia's efforts to bypass Western tech sanctions, exporting sensitive technologies to Russia, including microchips, circuits, and machine tools.