16 October 2026
Why is Putin pushing Trump to stop Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries? Historian and journalist Anne Applebaum argues that these attacks are putting real pressure on Moscow — and that Trump’s approach risks giving Russia more time to continue its war against Ukraine. The Kyiv Independent’s Tim Zadorozhnyy speaks with Applebaum about Trump’s diesel deal with Russia, U.S. pressure on Kyiv to concede territory, and why the administration’s peace envoys misunderstand the motivations behind Russia’s invasion. Comment with your take and subscribe for more. 00:00 Ukraine is now Europe’s most important source of security 00:20 Trump’s new deal with Russia: “a panicky move” 02:40 Why won’t Trump confront Putin while Russia helps Iran? 03:30 Trump’s psychology and his long ties to Russian money 04:20 Declaring a ceasefire doesn’t make it real 5:50 Support our independent journalism 06:00 Could the US cut intelligence sharing with Ukraine? 07:20 Would the US defend the Baltics, and why Europe should learn from Ukraine’s army 09:20 Putin’s real goal: dividing and frightening Europe 12:20 Why real-estate-style diplomacy fails with Russia 14:20 How the war ends, and what Ukraine should do next 16:05 Support our independent journalism
ТАСС. В Санкт-Петербурге вылетел из окна начальник ПВО Ленинградского военного округа.
— leonid.reynis (@leoriogy) October 18, 2026
