EU leaders delayed a deal on the bloc’s next seven-year budget as governments clashed over spending cuts, strategic funding and new common levies.
A bipartisan Senate group says Trump’s Russian diesel deal would aid Moscow while doing little to lower U.S. fuel costs.
EU states agreed to open accession clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine and Moldova, adding a policy catalyst for regional market watchers.
US lawmakers are preparing a bill to ban Russian oil purchases, challenging Trump’s reported diesel supply agreement with Putin.
Zelenskyy criticized a U.S.-Russia diesel arrangement, warning that any sanctions easing without de-escalation could prolong the war.
The EU will add €710 million in humanitarian aid, with major allocations for sub-Saharan Africa, Ukraine, Palestinian territories and Lebanon.
Lavrov said Russia will not pause operations for Ukraine talks, while Rubio signaled U.S. readiness to support a ceasefire effort.
Kyiv officials said two people were killed and six injured after Russian strikes damaged districts across the capital, including near a maternity hospital.
Zelensky expects late-September U.S. talks on grain exports and energy security as markets track Black Sea disruption and infrastructure risks.
The Belgorod Reservoir has dried up to depths of 10-40 cm following Ukrainian strikes and uncontrolled water discharge, impacting regional water infrastructure.
Russian forces struck Izyum with guided bombs and Shahed drones, causing civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure in the Kharkiv region.
Russia has indefinitely closed the Azov-Don Canal after Ukrainian drone strikes on vessels, disrupting key grain export routes and triggering a spike in wheat prices.
Bulgaria intends to veto the EU's latest sanctions package against Russia, citing threats to its economy and energy sector, notably concerns over Lukoil's operations.
Hungary swiftly reinstates ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports and reverses ICC withdrawal, affecting regional trade flows and market dynamics.
Following talks in Beijing, Trump reveals China’s interest in U.S. oil and soybean purchases and potential influence on Iran amid shifting trade dynamics.
The EU and Mercosur launched a provisional free trade zone impacting automotive, machinery, and pharmaceuticals, with key regulatory hurdles and environmental concerns pending resolution.