Ukraine advances in occupied Donetsk as Trump hands Putin diesel deal

aljazeera.com·John T Psaropoulos·2026-10-16T17:28:41.000Z
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The article describes how Ukraine continued to defend itself and launch attacks despite losing access to key U.S. satellite and intelligence support under President Trump, who eased oil sanctions on Russia and reportedly restricted Ukraine’s use of high-speed navigation systems needed to stop fast-moving drones. It highlights Ukrainian resilience, including successful strikes on Russian targets, while emphasizing the risks of power outages and degraded air defenses after a major Russian drone and missile barrage. The tone underscores the strain on Ukraine’s military capabilities but frames Ukraine as still capable and fighting back.

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