Al Jazeera analysis indicates Ukraine faces a severe winter, with its economy suffering extensive damage, Black Sea ports unable to handle wheat exports, and steel production halted. Kyiv is under continuous drone and missile attacks, prompting local authorities to call on residents to evacuate. The analysis highlights Washington's ambivalent stance, exemplified by a US-Russia deal for diesel exports, which saw the US Treasury issue sanctions waivers on Russian fuel. This agreement, negotiated by Presidents Trump and Putin, was announced weeks before US midterm elections, raising questions about US priorities and Europe's continued support for Ukraine.