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POLITICS1d agoWho is Umar Kremlev? The Russian oligarch who helped bankroll Donald Trump Jr’s weddingThe married couple have said that the payments funded an ‘extraordinarily generous wedding gift’The Independent World
POLITICS1d agoHouse Democrats face divisions on Russian sanctions billHouse Democratic leadership is vocally opposing a Russia sanctions bill set to come to a vote this week, but not all of their members are comfortable taking that stance just yet.Why it matters: Republicans will reportedly need some Democratic votes to make up for defections from their isolationist wing and pass the measure.At issue for many Democrats is that the bill, named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), would allow the Trump administration to impose up to 100% tariffs on the five top importers of Russian oil.That has forced Democrats to choose between two issues that have Axios
POLITICS1d agoBoxing at the Olympics, ultranationalist biker gang: Umar Kremlev, the intriguing Russian oligarch who financed Donald Trump Jr.'s weddingPORTRAIT - Ce proche de Vladimir Poutine âgé de 43 ans a financé une partie des festivités du mariage civil de Donald Trump Jr., qui se sont déroulées aux Bahamas.Le Figaro International
POLITICSBREAKING1d agoChechen activist Mansur Movlayev attempts suicide in Kazakhstan jail. He faces extradition to Russia.Chechen activist Mansur Movlayev attempted to take his own life after a year and a half in a pretrial detention center in Almaty, his lawyer, Vadim Drozdov, told the independent Russian news outlet Novaya Gazeta Europe.Meduza [en]
POLITICS1d ago'Putin Is Watching:' US House Panel Advances Russia-Iran Sanctions BillThe US House Rules Committee has advanced legislation imposing tougher sanctions on Russia and Iran, clearing a key procedural hurdle for a possible House vote later this week but exposing deep Democratic concerns over the measure’s expansion of presidential tariff authority.RFE/RL
POLITICS1d agoRussian ambassador hails Salvini meeting with entrepreneurs active in RussiaSignals a return to realism says ParamonovANSA [en]
POLITICS1d agoNo, the EU isn't demanding that Ukraine mobilise women against Russia's invasionUkraine's counter-disinformation agency says that the claims originated with Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoRussia sanctions bill passes House Rules CommitteeThe House Rules Committee on Monday approved bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing sanctions on Russia amid its war in Ukraine. The bill, which the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) championed, would allow President Trump to impose penalties on individuals working on behalf of the Russian government to stall peace negotiations with Ukraine, violate a negotiated…The Hill
POLITICS1d agoDonald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas sponsored by Russian businessmanThe generous contributor, Umar Kremlev, a figure close to the ruling circles in Moscow, heads the controversial International Boxing Association and is also involved in the lucrative online sports betting industry.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS1d agoU.S. lawmaker submits amendment naming India in Russia sanctions actThe Hindu
POLITICS1d agoRussian businessman bankrolls Donald Trump Jr’s Bahamas wedding after-partyPresident’s son and his wife confirm Umar Kremlev, who is reportedly close to Vladimir Putin, paid for part of celebrationFinancial Times
POLITICS1d agoHow a Russian oligarch close to Putin paid for Donald Trump's son's weddingRÉCIT - Le site d’investigation américain ProPublica a révélé ce lundi que Umar Kremlev, un proche du président russe, était non seulement sur la liste des invités de ce luxueux mariage aux Bahamas mais qu’il en avait aussi financé une partie.Le Figaro International
POLITICS1d agoDon Jr.'s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a "gift"Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., said their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of festivities after their wedding in the Bahamas.CBS News
POLITICS1d agoKremlin-linked Russian oligarch helped fund Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrationTrump's son and his wife confirmed reports that Umar Kremlev paid for parts of the festivities. Kremlev was awarded the "Order of Friendship" by Putin earlier this year.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoTrump's son confirms Russian businessman paid for his wedding celebrationsUn empresario ruso costeó las celebraciones post-boda del hijo mayor del presidente estadounidense en las Bahamas, reveló la pareja en redes sociales.El organizador, vinculado con el Kremlin y líder de la Asociación Internacional de Boxeo, fue reconocido por Putin, generando controversia política.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoTrump blames rise in diesel prices on Ukrainian strikes against Russian oil refineriesPresident Trump is demanding that Ukraine stop targeting Russian oil refineries, claiming the strikes are raising the price of diesel. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Aaron MacLean have more.CBS News
POLITICS1d agoTrump’s son confirms Russian businessman paid for post-wedding festivitiesA Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin paid for celebrations after the wedding of President Donald Trump's eldest son and his new bride, the couple confirmed on Monday. The post Trump’s son confirms Russian businessman paid for post-wedding festivities appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoDonald Trump Jr's wedding celebration partially funded by Russian oligarch, the couple confirmsDonald Trump Jr's new wife, Bettina, is confirming that her May wedding weekend celebration was partially funded by a man with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.…Japan Today
POLITICS1d agoWashington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin appears in a campaign video for Russia’s ruling United Russia party alongside Foreign Minister Sergei LavrovWashington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin joined a campaign video for United Russia ahead of the country’s September parliamentary elections. He appeared in a video centered on Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.Meduza [en]
POLITICS1d agoThe EU extends its Russia sanctions list for just one week, keeping Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov designated until ambassadors meet againEuropean Union ambassadors agreed to extend one of the bloc’s sanctions regimes against Russia for just one week, according to EUobserver and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Rikard Jozwiak, who cited sources.Meduza [en]
POLITICS1d agoRussian Businessman Paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s Lavish Wedding After-PartyThe payments, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, represented an extraordinary flouting of ethical norms for an American president’s family member.NYT US
POLITICS1d agoTrump adds extra sanctions to Russian bank for ties to IranThe Trump administration on Monday added extra sanctions on one of Russia’s largest financial institutions, VTB, over its ties to Iran, layering on penalties first imposed because of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Treasury Department is redesignating VTB as part of the administration’s “Operation Economic Outcast.” The sanctions campaign was launched in August to…The Hill
POLITICS1d agoThey affirm that the wedding of Donald Trump's son was financed by a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir PutinSe trata de Umar Kremlev, quien pagó cientos de miles de dólares en gastos relacionados con el casamiento entre Donald Trump Jr. y la modelo Bettina Anderson, celebrado el pasado 24 de mayo.Lo reveló el portal ProPublica según documentos revisados por el medio de investigación y entrevistas con tres personas familiarizadas con los hechos.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoRussian oligarch paid for parts of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration: ReportBettina Anderson characterized it as an "extremely generous wedding gift from a friend."ABC News
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