Overview
- Ukraine announced Thursday that it has lifted a self‑imposed ban on strikes and resumed attacks on Russian refineries to target Moscow’s diesel revenue and disrupt logistics.
- President Trump publicly condemned the strikes as "a shame" and has moved to allow Russian diesel onto world markets, a policy shift that has alarmed Kyiv and some European partners.
- Ukrainian officials say U.S. intelligence sharing has been reduced and that Starlink satellite services were temporarily limited, and Kyiv says it is in constant contact with American negotiators about those restrictions.
- Volodymyr Zelensky pressed EU leaders in Brussels for a further €70 billion for 2027 to sustain Ukraine’s defence and recovery, and top EU officials publicly reassured him of continued sanctions on Russia and military support.
- French election rhetoric from Marine Le Pen, who pledges to cut financial aid after six months if elected, highlights growing European political strains that could affect winter readiness, fuel prices and Ukraine’s operational resilience.