Institute for the Study of War
An American research institute focused on the study of war and conflict. It was founded in 2007 and is based in Washington, D.C. The organization is best known for its daily battlefield assessments, particularly those covering the war in Ukraine, produced through its Critical Threats Project.
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Trump announces US-Russia deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel, drawing sharp criticism from Zelensky and European allies
On October 9, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced a phone deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to resume Russian diesel fuel exports to American and global markets. The US Treasury issued a general license temporarily authorizing the imports. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the move a "birthday gift for Putin" that would help finance Russia's war, while the UK, Finland, Sweden and Germany reaffirmed support for Ukraine and committed to keeping their own sanctions in place.