The Washington Inquisitor
Ukraine
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Melania Trump secures localized Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky for aid and evacuations
The White House says both nations agreed to stop military action in the occupied city so aid can enter and residents can leave. The White House gives Oct. 29 as the start;…
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House bills would revoke Treasury license allowing Russian diesel imports
Bills from Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Rep. Gregory Meeks would nullify General License 135, which the administration issued Oct. 9 to add Russian diesel to a market where prices have set records.
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Rubio says there has been no political directive against Ukraine and that an allied-funded interceptor shipment may be under review
Asked in Mumbai about a European-funded batch of interceptors that Zelenskyy says awaits Hegseth’s signature, Rubio said it “could be the case” and pointed to global demand, not politics.
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The Graham Act’s tariffs drew lobbying from importers and nuclear-fuel firms before Trump waived them
At least 33 companies and groups, from the Chamber of Commerce to shoe importers, Home Depot and uranium suppliers, named the Russia sanctions law on lobbying reports this year. The tariffs they…
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Bacon says Trump’s Russia waiver could cost the president votes on his lame-duck agenda; White House cites peace talks
The White House says enforcing the Graham Act’s sanctions now would impede Ukraine peace talks. Rep. Don Bacon, one of five Republicans among 22 House members who asked Trump not to waive…