Ukraine-Russia News
LAST UPDATE: October 9, 2025
Zelenskiy says Russia likely facing 20% gasoline shortage after Ukrainian attacks
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said that recent strikes on Russian energy infrastructure may reduce Russia’s gasoline supply by up to 20%. (Reuters)
Insight
If accurate, this could exacerbate internal energy stress in Russia and affect its war logistics and domestic stability.
Top Ukraine Officials to Discuss Russian Assets in US Next Week
A delegation of senior Ukrainian officials will travel to the U.S. next week to discuss Russian frozen assets, sanctions, and air defense cooperation. (ブルームバーグ)
Insight
The focus on asset recovery signals that Ukraine is turning diplomacy towards financial leverage as a complement to military strategy.
Trump keeps allies guessing on more Russia sanctions, says EU sanctions envoy
The EU’s sanctions envoy says Trump has not clarified whether he will support additional sanctions on Russia, leaving allies uncertain about U.S. commitment. (Reuters)
Insight
The ambiguity underlines the fragility of transatlantic coordination and may slow new sanctions initiatives.
