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"The amount of fuel Russia could export is too small, the impact on pricing too slight, the narrative too late to shape electoral outcomes: This looks, instead, like something very different: an abrupt, Hail Mary attempt to force Ukraine to surrender" www.theatlantic.com/idea/2026/10...

Trump’s Message to Ukraine Is Now Crystal Clear

The president’s actions over the past 72 hours look like an effort to force Kyiv to surrender.

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KARL: JD Vance called your views 'left wing radicalism dressed in the skin suit of our religion' and said they 'aren't Christianity.' ADAM HAMILTON: I thought it was a sad statement that the VP would come here and attack the faith of the pastor of the largest church in the state of Kansas

Note: Russian-origin diesel will not automatically destroy a modern engine, but the temporary rollback in Russian domestic fuel production quality means that the fuel available now is primarily low-grade batches could cause SEVERE, IRREVERSABLE DAMAGE if used. www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/06/r...

Russia Rolls Back Fuel Quality Standards to Quell Domestic Shortages - The Moscow Times

The Russian government has authorized the temporary production, import and sale of low-grade gasoline that was banned more than a decade ago, the Energy Ministry said Thursday, framing the move as an ...

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Zelensky criticized the US decision allowing Russian diesel sales, saying sanctions relief without clear, lasting de-escalation would strengthen Moscow. “Permission for Russia to sell petroleum products is an investment in the war that must be ended, not prolonged,” he said. #Ukraine

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