万斯称，在特朗普政府推动结束俄乌冲突之际，对乌克兰的安全保障不包括美国"地面部队"。万斯称， 美国不会派遣地面部队前往乌克兰，但美国将继续发挥积极作用，努力确保乌克兰人获得必要的安全保 障和信心，从而停止这场冲突。 当地时间8月24日，美国副总统万斯表示，对俄罗斯实施新制裁以向俄方施压，使其结束俄乌冲突并非 不可能，美国有多种选择来对俄罗斯施压。 （文章来源：央视新闻） ...

【环球网报道 记者 赵建东】美国国务卿鲁比奥8月17日接受美国全国广播公司（NBC）采访时披露美 俄元首阿拉斯加会晤的细节称，由于美国对俄罗斯的制裁措施，俄罗斯代表团飞机在阿拉斯加加油时被 迫用现金支付。据塔斯社最新报道，俄罗斯外长拉夫罗夫19日就鲁比奥上述言论作出回应。 "燃料费用总归需要支付的，无论是用现金还是其他支付方式，都无关紧要"，拉夫罗夫在俄罗斯24电视 台节目中说。 鲁比奥17日曾在NBC访谈中称，尽管美国总统特朗普一再表示如果俄罗斯拒绝同意停火就会对俄实施 制裁，但美国现阶段不打算实施新限制措施。鲁比奥举例称："他们已经受到非常严厉的制裁。俄方代 表团在阿拉斯加连飞机加油都无法使用我们的银行系统，只能用现金交易。"乌克兰媒体称，鲁比奥认 为华盛顿追加制裁反而会使和谈陷入停顿。 当地时间8月15日，俄罗斯总统普京与美国总统特朗普在美国阿拉斯加州安克雷奇市举行会晤。双方对 会晤评价积极，但未就俄乌停火等问题达成协议。俄罗斯总统普京16日表示，俄方尊重美方关于尽快结 束俄乌冲突的立场，俄方也希望以和平方式解决乌克兰危机。 ...

中新网8月18日电据外媒报道，美国国务卿鲁比奥17日披露称，由于美国对俄罗斯的制裁措施，俄罗斯 代表团飞机在阿拉斯加加油时被迫用现金支付。 报道称，鲁比奥认为，进一步的制裁无法迫使俄罗斯同意停火，因为"他们已经受到了非常严厉的制 裁"。 （文章来源：中国新闻网） "每一项制裁都依然有效，所有这些制裁的影响依然存在。你知道，当俄罗斯人降落在阿拉斯加时，他 们在那里加油。由于无法使用我们的银行系统，他们不得不支付现金来为飞机加油。"鲁比奥补充道。 鲁比奥表示，华盛顿宣布的任何新制裁都将导致和平谈判陷入停顿。 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that President Trump has warned Russia of "very serious consequences" if President Putin does not agree to a ceasefire proposal during their upcoming meeting in Alaska [1] - Trump expressed hope for a trilateral meeting with both Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky if the discussions with Putin go well [2] - The meeting between Trump and Putin is described as a "test meeting," with outcomes that could be either positive or negative [2]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - High-sulfur fuel oil: Sideways with a downward bias [3] - Low-sulfur fuel oil: Sideways with a downward bias [3] - Cross-variety: None [3] - Cross-period: None [3] - Spot-futures: None [3] - Options: None [3] Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The main contract of SHFE fuel oil futures closed down 1.39% at 2,760 yuan/ton, and the main contract of INE low-sulfur fuel oil futures closed down 0.92% at 3,463 yuan/ton [1] - After the correction, crude oil prices have shown a weak oscillatory trend recently. The FU and LU futures prices have declined following the cost side, and the expectation of a looser medium-term balance sheet in the oil market potentially suppresses the energy sector [1] - In the high-sulfur fuel oil market, after continuous adjustments to the market structure, short-term contradictions are relatively limited. Currently, spot supply remains abundant, while demand lacks growth momentum. Although power generation demand is boosted by the peak season, it lacks drivers beyond seasonality [1] - In the long term, given the trends of lighter crude oil and refinery upgrades, structural support remains. If the crack spread adjusts sufficiently to attract a significant rebound in refinery demand, the market structure may strengthen again. However, in the short term, the previously accumulated inventory still needs to be digested [1] - Attention should be paid to the progress of the meeting between Russian and US leaders this week. If the negotiation is successful and the US relaxes sanctions on Russia, there is room for an increase in fuel oil supply, and the fundamentals may further loosen [1] - In the low-sulfur fuel oil market, pressure is limited, but there is no overall shortage expectation. Currently, domestic production remains low, and bonded area supply is relatively tight. However, after the tension in overseas diesel eases, the supply of blending components is expected to recover [2] - From a medium-term perspective, as the remaining production capacity of low-sulfur fuel oil is relatively abundant, supply will be released once crack spreads are appropriate. Moreover, the carbon neutrality trend in the shipping industry will gradually replace the market share of low-sulfur fuel oil, and there is still significant resistance above the market [2] Group 3: Graphical Information - The report includes multiple graphs showing various fuel oil prices, spreads, and trading volumes, such as Singapore high-sulfur 380 fuel oil spot price, Singapore low-sulfur fuel oil spot price, and fuel oil futures prices and trading volumes [4]

Group 1 - The meeting between US President Trump and Russian President Putin is scheduled for August 15 in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine crisis, marking the first face-to-face meeting since June 2021 and the second since the G20 summit in 2019 [1][2] - Analysts believe that both leaders have political and strategic considerations behind their agreement to meet, despite significant differences remaining among the US, Russia, and Ukraine [3][4] - The meeting is expected to focus on long-term peace solutions for the Ukraine crisis, but it is anticipated to be a challenging process [2][6] Group 2 - From the US perspective, the Trump administration aims to achieve diplomatic success through this meeting to boost domestic political support, especially since there has been little progress on the Ukraine issue since he took office [4][5] - For Russia, the meeting may serve as a means to alleviate economic pressure from US sanctions, particularly as the Trump administration has warned of further sanctions if the Ukraine conflict is not resolved by August 8 [5][6] - Despite the upcoming meeting, experts express skepticism about the potential for a quick resolution to the ongoing differences, as both sides have firmly held positions on key issues, including territorial disputes [6][7]

Group 1 - Russian President Putin expressed interest in a summit with US President Trump, suggesting the UAE as a suitable location for the meeting [1][3] - Putin indicated he is open to meeting Ukrainian President Zelensky but stated that conditions for such a meeting are not yet met [1][3] - US officials, including Trump, have indicated a potential meeting could occur soon, with discussions about a possible trilateral meeting involving Ukraine [1][4] Group 2 - Trump's recent discussions with European leaders and Zelensky suggest he is optimistic about the possibility of a ceasefire agreement [4][5] - US Secretary of State Rubio mentioned that Russia has provided some specific examples of conditions for a ceasefire, which are now being compared with actions from Ukraine and European allies [4][6] - There are concerns that a meeting between Trump and Putin may not yield substantial results, as experts believe it could serve as a political tool for Putin [6][9] Group 3 - The potential for continued US sanctions against Russia remains uncertain, with Trump previously issuing an ultimatum for Russia to end hostilities by August 8 [8] - Analysts suggest that any sanctions imposed by Trump may be symbolic, as the effectiveness of previous sanctions has diminished [8][9] - There is speculation that Putin may use the summit to negotiate terms that would solidify Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine [9]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles revolves around the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with U.S. President Trump preparing to impose new sanctions on Russia while expressing uncertainty about their effectiveness [1][4][6] - Trump's special envoy, Wittekov, is expected to visit Russia shortly before the sanctions are implemented, indicating a potential diplomatic effort to gauge Russia's stance [1][2] - The U.S. has set a deadline of August 8 for Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace agreement, with Trump emphasizing the need for negotiations to ensure peace [1][4][6] Group 2 - Reports indicate that Russia is maintaining its military advantage on the battlefield, with recent drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, which has led to increased anxiety in the U.S. [2][3] - Russian President Putin has expressed a willingness to wait for Ukraine's leadership to reconsider the timing of negotiations, suggesting that dialogue remains essential for peace [3][4][6] - The Russian military claims to have gained control over strategic areas in eastern Ukraine, which could represent a significant military victory for Russia [3][4]

Group 1 - Russian President Putin expressed hope for continued peace talks with Ukraine but cautioned against having "high expectations" for the outcomes [1][3] - Putin stated that if anyone is disappointed with the current results of the peace negotiations, it is due to "overly high expectations" and emphasized that talks should occur in a calm atmosphere without media presence [3] - The Russian military's objectives in Ukraine remain unchanged, with ongoing advancements along the entire front line [3] Group 2 - U.S. President Trump has intensified pressure on Russia, threatening severe tariffs if a peace agreement is not reached within a specified timeframe [1][3] - Trump initially set a 50-day deadline for Russia to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine, which he later considered shortening to 10 to 12 days [1][3] - On July 31, Trump indicated that the U.S. is preparing new sanctions against Russia, although he expressed uncertainty about their effectiveness in influencing Putin's decisions [1][3] Group 3 - The third round of direct negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegations took place in Istanbul on July 23, resulting in no breakthroughs on key issues such as a meeting between the two countries' leaders or a ceasefire, but progress was made on humanitarian issues, including the exchange of prisoners [4]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. President Trump has set a 10-day deadline for Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace agreement, starting from July 29, 2023, with potential new sanctions on Russia if no progress is made [1] Group 1: Deadline and Sanctions - Trump indicated that if Russia does not respond positively within the 10-day timeframe, the U.S. will impose new sanctions [1] - Previously, Trump had threatened "very severe" tariffs on Russia if a peace agreement was not reached within 50 days [1] Group 2: Diplomatic Relations - Trump expressed disappointment in Russian President Putin and mentioned that he has not yet received a response from Russia regarding the set deadline [1] - The comments were made during a flight back to the U.S. after a meeting with UK Prime Minister Starmer, highlighting ongoing diplomatic discussions [1]