'You're Russian now': Ukrainians raised in Crimea share how Russia trained them to become future soldiers

On day 1690 of the Russo-Ukrainian war, the United States has taken steps to ease sanctions on Russian diesel, while the European Union (EU) gears up to impose its largest package of sanctions against Russia's defense industry. Ukrainian lawyer Kateryna Rashevska has detailed the forced conscription of Ukrainian children into Russian military camps, describing the process from orphanages to re-education camps and military service.

Ukrainian drones have attacked Russian supply trucks 770 times in September, marking the highest number of attacks in a single month this year. The US decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel has drawn criticism in Ukraine, with analysts suggesting Putin is seeking sanctions relief without the demand to cease hostilities. Meanwhile, Ukraine has shared its fortification know-how with Estonia's new defense minister, following a scandal involving the procurement of 70 million euros' worth of shells that led to the resignation of his predecessor.

Germany has recognized its special responsibility to Ukraine, acknowledging the need for support against Russia's war and marking a rare moment of alignment between the governing coalition and opposition. In a recent development, five Russian bombs killed 17 people in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, just days after the US eased sanctions on Russian diesel.

Following the attack, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy connected the incident to the US move to ease sanctions on Russian diesel. On the international front, the US Treasury has granted a license for the sale and import of Russian diesel, effectively lifting the sanctions. In response, the EU is set to implement its most extensive sanctions package against Russia's defense industry, targeting their electronic components.

Additionally, Russian military logistics have expanded, with one shell firm in the Marshall Islands purchasing two gas tankers from Chinese and Greek owners. Ukraine has also identified 20 ships that transport Russian oil and gas.