Geopolitics & Global Affairs — 2026-10-13
The Strait of Hormuz reached its most dangerous phase since the conflict began, with six vessels struck on October 11, triggering immediate energy and market fallout. Simultaneously, the Ukraine war saw a critical escalation: Russia halted all energy strikes on Ukraine for the first time since a US-brokered truce, while President Zelensky accused Western allies of failing to warn Kyiv of an impending missile attack. Diplomatic friction intensified as the White House removed its Ambassador to Greece, and France seized another Russian-linked "shadow fleet" tanker, drawing accusations of piracy from Moscow. <!-- /headline -->
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