Sanctions
Russia is creating a new shadow fleet of tankers to circumvent sanctions and preserve gas revenues. Britain has imposed sanctions on the vessels and individuals involved.
The Trump administration, over Democrats’ objections, redirected $52 million approved for four countries in Europe and the Middle East. Panama, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia will receive the funds.
Kyiv has prepared a list of more than 20 Russian oligarchs for EU sanctions. Ukraine is also seeking the reinstatement of restrictions against Usmanov and Fridman.
Zelenskyy met with ambassadors of EU countries and discussed support for Ukraine, air defense, finances, accession to the EU, and sanctions against Russia. New coordination meetings are planned soon.
Washington blocked the assets of the A7 system, through which Russia conducted international payments. The network claimed a total transaction volume of more than $90 billion.
The EU has refused to provide Ukraine with part of the loan ahead of schedule due to doubts about the deficit assessment and demands for reforms.
The talks involving Turkey, the UN and mediators are scheduled for early October. The initiative is intended to protect grain shipments and ports.
A Russian drone attacked the Institute for Nuclear Research in Kyiv, 100 meters from the reactor. The Foreign Ministry called it nuclear terrorism.
Putin called the proposal to stop attacks on vessels in the Black Sea in exchange for Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries pointless. There is no agreed ceasefire.
Kyiv is asking Washington to impose sanctions against participants in Russia's "Rassvet" satellite network. Ukraine also needs 300 Patriot missiles by winter.
London has added 23 individuals and organizations and 8 vessels to the sanctions list. The restrictions target the financing of aggression, disinformation, and repression.
In September, Ukraine expanded the geography of its long-range strikes against Russia, hitting oil refineries, defense-industry enterprises, air-defense systems, and logistics facilities.
Zelenskyy reported strikes on a target in the Black Sea and facilities in Russia’s Oryol, Samara, and Bryansk regions.
Estonia has imposed a ban on the transportation of Russian and Belarusian grain through its territory in response to Russia's blockade of grain exports from Ukraine.
PACE adopted a resolution by 59 votes stating that the so-called “elections” to Russia’s State Duma did not meet the fundamental conditions for a free and fair expression of the will of the people. The Assembly called for Russia’s authorities to be isolated.
Ukraine has stated that it needs additional billions of euros in 2026–2027. The EU may return to discussions of frozen\r\nRussian assets.
PACE supported the call to restore the security of the Black Sea and Odesa’s ports. About 80% of Ukraine’s agricultural exports pass through them.
A bipartisan group of congressmen urged Trump to abandon plans to ease sanctions against Russia. They insist on invoking the "Graham Act."
Russia has downgraded its forecast for gas production and exports for 2026–2029. The Kremlin plans to offset the losses by raising taxes and tariffs.
Russia is losing more than a million military personnel for the sake of insignificant advances and is intensifying acts of sabotage against the West. Its economy is approaching a crisis.
The European Commission proposes gradually integrating candidate countries into the EU single market. Access will depend on reforms and support for the bloc's goals.
Beijing warned of a firm response to restrictions on Chinese businesses or goods. The EU is demanding results in the negotiations by October.
Qatar's initiative has not brought the US and Iran any closer to a compromise. The sides are increasingly contemplating a resumption of the military conflict.
Serhii Marchenko called on the EU to use Russia's frozen assets to cover Ukraine's military and financial shortfall in 2027.
Putin's decree restricted the publication of data on oil refining, sales, and the parties to transactions. The decision was made amid a gasoline shortage and strikes on oil refineries.
The United States has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies from China, Hong Kong, and Pakistan for assisting Iran in procuring weapons.
Sybiha condemned the arson attack on Milrem Robotics, which Estonia links to Russia, and called on Europe to strengthen sanctions and expose sabotage networks.
Trump said he had not offered Iran sanctions relief. Tehran is ready for dialogue without intimidation, while it links the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to certain conditions.
Trump supported the idea of easing sanctions against Russia in exchange for the release of political prisoners. The initiative is at an early stage.
The EU will call on Ukraine to accelerate anti-corruption and tax reforms in order to receive financial support for 2026. So far, €14.9 billion has been allocated.