Politics · October 10, 2026
Russian strikes kill 20 in Ukraine after Trump gets diesel deal with Moscow
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On October 10, 2026, Russian glide bombs struck residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, resulting in numerous civilian casualties, including children. These attacks occurred one day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal to purchase significant quantities of Russian diesel by temporarily waiving energy sanctions. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterized the strikes as Russia's 'thanks' for the deal, arguing that the lifting of sanctions provides Moscow with funds to prolong the war. Meanwhile, European leaders expressed regret over the U.S. decision, reaffirming their commitment to sanctions, while President Trump defended the deal as a necessary measure to lower domestic fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
On October 10, 2026, Russian glide bombs struck residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, resulting in numerous civilian casualties, including children. These attacks occurred one day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal to purchase significant quantities of Russian diesel by temporarily waiving energy sanctions. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterized the strikes as Russia's 'thanks' for the deal, arguing that the lifting of sanctions provides Moscow with funds to prolong the war. Meanwhile, European leaders expressed regret over the U.S. decision, reaffirming their commitment to sanctions, while President Trump defended the deal as a necessary measure to lower domestic fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.