Day 1,676.
Today, amid yet more deadly strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding oblast – and as parts of airspace above Poland are once again shut down – we bring you developments causing deep concern across Europe. President Trump, frustrated by the lack of progress and eager to unlock a path to business, is reportedly considering a deal with the Kremlin that would see the US ease sanctions on Russia in exchange for the release of political prisoners. Then, Francis is joined by journalists from the Kyiv Independent to talk about why Ukrainians feel “betrayed” by Europe.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Francis Farrell, Toma Istomina, and Dominic Culverwell of the Kyiv Independent.
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Exclusive: Trump's push for a Ukraine energy truce runs into a Putin problem (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/trumps-push-for-a-ukraine-energy-truce-runs-into-a-putin-problem/
Putin envoy, US officials discussed Ukraine war and energy initiatives, US official says (Reuters)
Trump’s Latest Appeal to Russia Could Outrage Even His Allies (Simon Shuster for The Atlantic)
https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/09/trump-russia-putin-ukraine-sanctions/688808/
Frontline Club Event with the Kyiv Independent on 1st October (Francis Dearnley moderating):
The Kyiv Independent Live in London on 2 October:
https://tickets.kyivindependent.com/events/thekyivindependentlive/2281999/r/frontline
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