Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal: A Turning Point in US Policy Towards Moscow?
The US says its Russian diesel deal is about bringing down fuel prices. But for Ukraine and America’s European allies, the move raises a bigger concern: whether Washington
Yermak’s Resignation Sends Shockwaves Through Kyiv and Europe
Mace | 29th November 2025 | Brussels, International, Kyiv, Moves, Uncategorised
The resignation of Andriy Yermak after anti-corruption raids disrupts Ukraine’s leadership and triggers uncertainty across Europe during a critical phase of the war.
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