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Ukraine, Russia And The Cost Of A Divided Alliance

A diesel agreement and a pause in new sanctions expose tensions in Washington over the economic pressure needed to sustain Ukraine’s defense

Published on October 17, 2026


Ukraine, Russia And The Cost Of A Divided Alliance
UN Photo/Laura Jarriel

The war in Ukraine is exposing a growing divide among the countries shaping its future. As Russian forces continue attacking Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure, Washington is easing some economic restrictions on Moscow, while European leaders seek to reinforce their support for Kyiv. The dispute goes beyond diplomacy: it concerns the money, technology and political commitments that determine how long a country can sustain a war.

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