Date: 16 October 2026 Tags: World Politics, Ukraine War, US-Russia Relations, Energy Summary: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky defended his country's interests following renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump. Trump described Zelensky as more difficult to negotiate with than Vladimir Putin and condemned Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. Tensions escalated after Washington agreed to import Russian diesel to reduce rising American fuel prices. Zelensky cr

Date: 1 September 2026 Tags: Ukraine War, Russia, World Politics, Conflict Summary: At least 12 people were killed and 20 injured in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas. Two children were among those injured during the attacks. Six railway workers were killed after a depot belonging to Ukraine's state railway was struck. Eight people were killed in Kyiv, where fires were reported across three districts. Four others died after a residential building was str