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POLITICSSep 10FSB Arrests Former British Embassy Guard Accused of Gathering Intel for UkraineRussia's FSB has arrested a former British Embassy guard on suspicion of collecting intelligence for Ukraine. This incident highlights ongoing espionage activities between nations.themoscowtimes.com · Russia
POLITICSSep 10How Ukraine’s anti-graft bureau became a ‘Sword of Damocles’An upstart anti-corruption agency has ruthlessly taken down figures close to wartime President Volodymyr ZelenskyyFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 9Trump says Putin wants to make a deal to end Ukraine warUS President Donald Trump says Russian President Putin wants a deal to end the war in Ukraine.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 9EU court dismisses Hungarian bid to block frozen Russian asset aid for UkraineThe EU's General Court ruled it lacks jurisdiction over decisions relating to the bloc's Common Foreign and Security Policy. The case comes after Budapest's new government, unlike its predecessor, moved this week to expel 10 Russian diplomats.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 9Another Hungarian veto slows Ukraine's EU accession processHungary once again blocked progress on Ukraine’s EU accession at a Council working group, linking further movement to guarantees protecting the rights of Hungary’s minority community in Ukraine. Budapest did not block Moldova’s parallel accession track, although other member states oppose separatingEuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 9Trump told Putin U.S.-Russia ties could be 'fully restored' with swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin saysThe leaders were said to have discussed recent U.S. envoy visits to Moscow and Kyiv as peace talks remain stalled.CNBC
POLITICSSep 9Despite Trump denials, US still sending Ukraine billions in aidTrying to pin the blame for the depletion of U.S. military stockpiles on something other than the war in Iran, President Donald Trump fell back on a usual scapegoat last week: Ukraine. “The Biden administration gave far more munitions away to Ukraine, at no cost to them whatsoever, than we have used in Iran,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.This is a familiar refrain. Trump loves to remind his audience that because of him, Americans are “not spending on Ukraine anymore” and instead, Europe is footing the bill. In truth, most people in the United States don’t think about Ukraine much these days. BuResponsible Statecraft
POLITICSSep 9Is Ukraine Turning on Zelensky ? The article questions whether there is growing opposition to President Zelensky within Ukraine. This suggests potential political challenges to his leadership during the ongoing conflict.foreignpolicy.com · United States
POLITICSSep 8Berezhna discusses sanctions on Russian content , support for Ukraine with Netflix co - CEOBerezhna has engaged in discussions with Netflix's co-CEO regarding sanctions on Russian content and support for Ukraine. This highlights ongoing efforts to use cultural and economic pressure in international relations.en.interfax.com.ua · Ukraine
POLITICSSep 8The Two Questions Ukraine Asks Before Every DecisionWelcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum, only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen it, revealing the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war. The perspectives gathered here are varied, candid, and often surprising, together formingWar on the Rocks
POLITICSSep 8At Angelus , Pope Leo renews appeal for peace in UkrainePope Leo has reiterated his call for peace in Ukraine during the Angelus address. This signifies continued diplomatic and spiritual engagement regarding the ongoing conflict.angelusnews.com · United States
POLITICSSep 8Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine in ‘extremely frank’ callRussian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump on Tuesday discussed the Ukraine conflict in an “extremely frank” and constructive hour-long phone call, the Kremlin said. It came after US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend in an attempt to kick-start long-stalled US efforts to end the fighting. Washington has been pushing for fresh face-to-face talks between Moscow and Kyiv. Kyiv says the talks could happen as early as this...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Trump, Putin hold ‘frank’ phone call as US restarts Ukraine deal effortsThe phone call comes after US special envoys travelled to Russia and Ukraine to discuss 'a proposal to end the war'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 8Missiles or mediation? Trump envoys shuttle between Russia and UkraineExactly two months ago, Ukraine’s momentum was all the talk at a Nato summit in Turkey. What with its long-range drones and Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that the US would allow Kyiv to produce Patriot anti-ballistic missiles on home soil. That was then. This is now: Trump's deal's yet to materialize, Russia’s ramped up cruise missile launches and Ukraine’s run out of air defenses to stop them. Moscow's also failing to stop incoming missiles. What happens in war when for both sides, offense proves better than defense?France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 8French far right wants to cut aid to Ukraine. It represents a drop in the ocean of public financesSeveral senior members of the far-right Rassemblement National have cited budgetary discipline to try and justify their proposal to cut financial aid to Ukraine, should Marine Le Pen win next year's presidential election.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 8Ukraine's prosecutor general resigns amid major corruption investigationRuslan Kravchenko stepped down after investigators uncovered an alleged criminal organisation, whose members allegedly received bribes from fraudulent call centres and laundered millions.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 8Europe Today: AfD's win piles pressure on Merz as Ukraine scrambles to fund the warChancellor Merz faces growing pressure a day after the AfD's historic win in Saxony-Anhalt. Ukraine, meanwhile, faces a mounting economic challenge to keep funding its war against Russia, and in Serbia, thousands attended Ratko Mladić's pompous funeral yesterdayEuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 8Ukraine prosecutor general submits resignation citing political conflictUkraine's prosecutor general has resigned, citing a political conflict as the reason.moneycontrol.com · India
POLITICSSep 8Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandalIn his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to be used as a tool in political confrontation".BBC World
POLITICSSep 8 Usually countries visit one , not both : Luxembourg FM Xavier Bettel lauds India diplomacy on Russia - Ukraine warLuxembourg's Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel lauded India's diplomacy regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, noting its unique engagement with both countries. This highlights India's significant role in international relations concerning the conflict.europesun.com · Russia
POLITICSSep 7Susan Kokinda Reviews U . S . Emissary Missions to Russia and UkraineSusan Kokinda has reviewed U.S. emissary missions to Russia and Ukraine. This article provides analysis of significant diplomatic engagements in a geopolitically important region.theconservativetreehouse.com · United States
POLITICSSep 7Burnham and Trump agree need to continue working towards ceasefire in UkraineBurnham and Trump have reportedly concurred on the necessity of continued efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine. This highlights ongoing international diplomatic engagement regarding the conflict.royston-crow.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 7Burnham and Trump agree need to continue working towards ceasefire in UkrainePolitical figures Burnham and Trump have expressed agreement on the necessity of continuing efforts towards a ceasefire in Ukraine. This highlights ongoing international diplomatic engagement regarding the conflict.bridportnews.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 7Burnham and Trump agree need to continue working towards ceasefire in UkrainePolitical figures Burnham and Trump have expressed agreement on the necessity of continuing efforts towards a ceasefire in Ukraine. This highlights ongoing international diplomatic engagement regarding the conflict.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk · United Kingdom