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Russia's methodical use of starvation in Oleshky

The town of Oleshky and the surrounding district in southern Kherson Oblast in Ukraine are under a total blockade imposed by Russian occupation forces. Since May 26, 2026, no humanitarian aid has reached Oleshky. Residents are hanging signs on their fences reading "no food, we're starving too," emaciated animals have disappeared from the streets, and a three-liter jar of preserved bread crusts…

Russia's methodical use of starvation in Oleshky

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Wie Trumps Energieminister die EU zur Freigabe von Dieselreserven drängt

Mehrere EU-Staaten – darunter Deutschland – wurden von Chris Wright mit dem Angebot kontaktiert, entweder ihre Dieselreserven anzuzapfen, oder ein Exportverbot von US-Diesel zu riskieren.

  • US Energy Minister Chris Wright urges EU to release 120 million barrels of diesel reserves
  • Proposal aims to lower fuel costs and avoid diesel export ban
  • Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland among EU countries with largest diesel stocks

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