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In Oslo, Zelenskyy met with Steve Witkoff. The next day, the U.S. envoy will travel to Russia.
The U. S. takes energy prices, supply, and relations with other countries into account when making sanctions decisions. Russia’s war against Ukraine remains one of the factors.
Trump said that he is studying the impact of sanctions against Russia and countries that purchase its energy resources. Zelenskyy believes that easing the restrictions is a mistake.
Seventeen people died and another 25 were injured during a religious festival in Kolkata. The families of those killed and the injured will receive assistance payments.
Trump suspended sanctions and tariffs against Russia but has not made a final decision. Rubio said the review would take up to 60 days.
Protests against electoral reform continue in New Delhi, with thousands of people detained. The Supreme Court ordered the restoration of internet access and transportation.
Elon Musk plans to make Starlink available in India to compete with Reliance Jio. Jio Platforms expects a valuation of $106 billion ahead of its IPO.
The World Bank is discussing crisis financing with 30–40 countries amid energy shocks and rising prices. The bank is ready to mobilize up to $100 billion.
More than 200 protesters and the leader of the “Cockroaches” movement were detained in New Delhi. The demonstrators accuse the authorities of manipulating voter lists.
Greenpeace detected a 25-square-kilometer oil slick in the Black Sea after the attack on the tanker. russia initially denied the pollution.
Britain has expanded sanctions against 38 companies and individuals linked to Russia’s war. The restrictions target oil companies, crypto exchanges, and 12 “shadow fleet” tankers.
Indian refineries reduced their purchases of Russian oil due to the rising price of Urals and competition with China. Supplies from the Middle East increased.
Ukraine ranked fourth among the least peaceful countries in the 2026 Global Peace Index. Russia topped the list.
Kyiv is considering five ceasefire formats: Ukrainian, Indian, Turkish, Egyptian, and American. Steps by Russia are needed to launch them.
An Indian court has suspended the regulator's order banning PepsiCo and Monster Beverage from using the "energy drink" label. Red Bull previously filed a similar lawsuit.
A plant employee who had worked there since 2009 was killed in the attack. The company promises to ensure uninterrupted supplies of medicines.
Russian drones attacked a Turkish civilian vessel carrying corn in international waters. The captain was killed and one other person was injured.
India is holding talks with Russia and Ukraine on shipping, energy, and ending the attacks. New Delhi seeks to strengthen its diplomatic role.
Trump will assess the consequences of sanctions against buyers of Russian energy resources. He may postpone the decision regarding China and India until the last moment.
The Taliban have signed a military-technical cooperation agreement with Belarus with Russia's assistance. India may finance the purchases amid tensions with Pakistan.
According to media reports, the co-pilot wanted to crash into the terminal during landing. He was detained after attacking the captain of flight FZ1073.
India proposed the broadest ceasefire format. Kyiv is ready for simultaneous energy and Black Sea ceasefires, as well as a ceasefire along the front.
Russian oil supplies to India could fall to 1. 1 million tonnes, while exports to China will double to 1 million tonnes.
On October 2, international and national holidays are observed around the world, including the International Day of Non-Violence and Mahatma Gandhi's birthday. Believers commemorate Saints Cyprian, Justina, and Theoctistus.
The talks involving Turkey, the UN and mediators are scheduled for early October. The initiative is intended to protect grain shipments and ports.
Over four weeks, Russian oil exports rose to 3. 71 million barrels per day. The value of shipments reached nearly its highest level since the start of the invasion.
Red Bull filed a lawsuit with the Delhi High Court over the ban on using the name «energy drink» without a warning. The company said there were risks to its investments.
At least 70 people have died in India and Nepal due to floods and landslides. Dozens were injured or remain missing, and rivers have burst their banks.
Ukraine is planning a meeting with the United States and Russia in October. They will discuss ending the war, strikes on energy infrastructure, and shipping security.
Russia used more than 2,200 drones, 1,650 aerial bombs and 38 missiles over the past week. Four people were killed in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Kyiv.