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The attacks killed one person and wounded five in Russia, as Kyiv accused Moscow of striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure 76 times in a week.

Trump paused the sanctions package two days before its implementation deadline as Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter.

Russia said its forces struck port infrastructure and a supply vessel in Ukraine’s Odesa region, while Ukraine reported damage to energy infrastructure.

Trump's move is a relief for India as US sanctions included provisions for tariffs of up to 100% on goods imported from major buyers of Russian energy.

Zelenskyy meets EU chiefs in Brussels to discuss financial support as Ukraine faces a wartime budget crisis and uncertainty over US intelligence sharing.

Trump called Zelenskyy difficult to negotiate with as Kyiv withdrew support for a proposed energy ceasefire, citing continued Russian attacks.

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula at a depth of 152 km, with no tsunami warning or threat reported by NOAA.

PM Takaichi said Japan was unaware of the details of the allegations after Russia detained a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage in the Sakhalin region.

Zelenskyy criticises US fuel agreement with Moscow and accuses Russia of violating Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire as attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure continue.

Prosecutors allege Serhii K led a team of Ukrainian agents in the 2022 pipeline sabotage, which severed western Europe from a major source of Russian natural gas.

Moscow alleges the reporter collected information on Russian defence capabilities as a territorial dispute and sanctions continue to strain ties with Tokyo.

Trump says Russian diesel shipments are intended to ease global fuel prices, while bipartisan senators warn the deal could boost Moscow’s war effort.

The attack marks a second consecutive attack on Ukraine from Russia in 24 hours with no prior warnings.