# Will Ukraine survive the winter?

https://mins.news/en/item/96675

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-12 15:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/10/12/will-ukraine-survive-the-winter?traffic_source=rss

> Washington’s stance on Ukraine remains ambivalent as losses mount and the energy crisis worsens. A US-Russia agreement for Russian diesel exports, backed by a US sanctions waiver, raises questions about whether Washington is willing to sacrifice Ukraine for domestic interests. Meanwhile, air attacks continue, Ukraine’s economy is taking heavy damage, and Kyiv faces a perilous winter.

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