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Trump-Putin Diesel Deal Explained: What We Know and What It Means for Global Oil Markets
US President Donald Trump is taking steps to reduce diesel prices by lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports and declaring a ceasefire on energy...
Diesel Diplomacy: A Weekend Peace Discount Meets a Gulf War Premium — and the Bond Market Prices the Fed Instead
Today's Numbers
~$103 (Brent on Monday morning, off a weekend spike above $105) · 5.24% (US 10-year Treasury yield at Friday's close) · 74.5% (Polymarket...
As America puts its alliances at risk, Europe is learning to stand on its own
The US is seeking greater freedom of action and fewer international constraints, demanding more immediate returns from its alliances. But in doing so, it...
Ukraine’s Refinery Strikes Have Become a US Election Issue
"Don't Hit Refineries"
On 10 October, standing outside the White House, Donald Trump gave Ukraine a targeting instruction. "Don't hit refineries. There's plenty of targets,"...
US Threatens to Cut Ukraine Arms Supplies Over Russian Refinery Attacks
The US is threatening to halt the procurement system that supplies Ukraine with weapons to pressure the country into stopping its attacks on Russian...
Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire, Leaving Zelenskiy Caught by Surprise
US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, effective immediately, on Sunday. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated he was...
Greece’s $4bn Bet: How Washington Is Rebuilding Its Eastern Mediterranean Around Athens
The Visit That Skipped Ankara
On 7 October, Marco Rubio and Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis closed the sixth US–Greece Strategic Dialogue in Athens with...
North Korea’s New Missile Threat: What It Means for China, Taiwan and US Defenses
The intelligence and data centers, the Academy of Military Sciences, the Rocket Force, and the intelligence, military, and security apparatus of the People's Liberation...
Germany Defies Trump, Backs Zelenskiy Amid Calls for Ukraine’s Leader to Step Down
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed Germany's support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy after US President Donald Trump's suggestion for his removal. Wadephul emphasized...
Trump Calls for Zelenskiy’s Removal as Russia Diesel Deal Fuels New US-Ukraine Tensions
US President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to change its leader, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and criticized Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil infrastructure following a controversial...