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POLITICS1d agoLeaders urge EU to boost Arctic role to tackle Russia 'threat'Twelve European countries meeting in Finland on Monday urged the European Union to beef up its presence in the Arctic, a geopolitical battleground caught between Russia and US President Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's Eliza Herbert reports.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoNavalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation and exiled opposition politician Maxim Katz spent years feuding. Now they’ve joined forces to coordinate efforts to vote against Russia’s ruling party.Politicians Yulia Navalnaya and Maxim Katz issued simultaneous statements outlining a joint voting strategy for Russia’s State Duma elections, scheduled for September 18–20.Meduza [en]
POLITICS1d agoRumors of another mobilization have pushed some Russians from contingency plans to packed bags. Readers tell Meduza where they’ve fled.Meduza recently asked readers who had decided to leave Russia in recent months to tell us how they found the courage to take such a difficult step. We wanted to know more than why people were leaving the country in 2026. The reasons clearly include the economic crisis, Internet restrictions, Ukrainian drone attacks, and rumors of possible mobilization. Above all, we wanted to know whether Russia was experiencing a genuine new wave of emigration. Judging by the number of letters our newsroom received, the answer is yes. Here are some of the most compelling stories you sent us.Meduza [en]
POLITICS1d agoTrump Jnr’s wife says Russian oligarch paid for nuptial parties but not the actual weddingUS President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law said a Russian oligarch paid for “two incredible nights of celebration” in the Bahamas after her wedding to Donald Trump Jnr but was not involved in the actual nuptials, amid fresh ethics questions involving the first family. The couple had a private marriage ceremony on a Friday in May, Bettina Trump wrote in an Instagram post, and then a celebration the following weekend in the Bahamas. That second event, which had been planned before the wedding...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoDonald Trump Jr.’s wife defends wedding gift from Russian oligarchInfluencer and model Bettina Trump, the wife of Donald Trump Jr., defended the couple’s wedding gift given to them by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev. “Apparently our wedding is making headlines again, so a little clarity seems in order,” Bettina Trump wrote on Instagram. “Don and I got married privately … surrounded ONLY by our family.…The Hill
POLITICS1d agoTwelve countries ask the European Union to strengthen its presence in the Arctic due to the threat from RussiaThey ask the European Commission that the next Arctic strategy take into account maritime and space surveillance, intelligence sharing, the protection of critical infrastructures, and the capacity to respond to hybrid threats. The United States, Russia, and China have been moving their p[resence there for some time].Clarín
POLITICS1d agoVladimir Putin, a president sealed off in a Russia under lockdown'The Putin System' (1/3). The many 'siloviki,' officers drawn from Russia's security services, have seized power and are now omnipresent among the country's elites. Within society, they have spread an atmosphere of fear and suspicion that prohibits any questioning of the Kremlin or its war in Ukraine.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS1d agoFM Sybiha on recruitment of Russian agents in Germany: I urge European governments to take this threat seriouslyForeign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the investigation by the German broadcaster RTL into the recruitment of agents of influence and described it not as an isolated incident but as part of a broader system.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoLeaders urge EU to expand Arctic presence amid Russia 'threat'Twelve European countries on Monday called for the European Union to step up its presence in the Arctic, as melting ice opens new maritime routes while growing tensions with Russia and the United States increasingly put the region in the geopolitical spotlight.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoTrump Says Russia, Ukraine Agree To Halt Strikes On Energy TargetsRFE/RL
POLITICS1d agoGerman intelligence report warns of rising Chinese, Russian spy threatGermany’s military counter-intelligence agency, known as MAD, has warned of a growing threat from hybrid attacks and the use of recruited contract agents, or low-level agents, saying Germany is a “prioritised target of Russian espionage activities”. According to the agency’s annual report released on Monday, it cited Germany’s geostrategic position in Europe and Nato the expansion of the Bundeswehr and the introduction of new weapons systems as reasons for the heightened targeting. “The hybrid...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoTrump says Ukraine and Russia agree to halt strikes on energy targetsTrump's announcement comes after he called on Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure during a trip to Ireland over the weekend.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoFrench-Slovak veto deepens EU deadlock on Russia sanctions renewalParis seeks to remove Usmanov from the sanctions list in an apparent quid-pro-quo move to secure the release of detained French nationals.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoTrump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to cease attacks on energy infrastructureTrump claims that Ukraine and Russia agreed not to attack energy infrastructure, although there is no confirmation from Kyiv or Moscow. The war with Iran and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict are raising oil prices, affecting inflation in the US before key elections.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoFrance in ‘astonishing’ push to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarchParis replicates Viktor Orbán’s tactics in bid to free French nationals from AzerbaijanFinancial Times
POLITICS1d agoTrump says Ukraine and Russia agreed not to hit energy targets"The World's Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran," Trump said in a social media post.CNBC
POLITICS1d agoDonald Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to curb attacks against energy infrastructureThe president of the United States maintains that he achieved a commitment from the governments of Zelensky and Putin. He also affirmed that the increase in diesel prices is mainly linked to the war between the two.Clarín
POLITICS2d ago'We were right': EU finally listening to Baltic warnings on Russia, Latvian PM saysThe Latvian PM noted that the Baltics' sense of foreboding over Russian attacks on the EU come from their occupation. "We know the tricks; we knew the bully would show its muscles."EuroNews [en]
POLITICS2d agoDon Jr’s Bahamas wedding that Trump skipped was bankrolled by Putin-tied Russian oligarch: reportKremlin-connected International Boxing Association chief Umar Kremlev funneled money into renting a private islandThe Independent World
POLITICS2d agoEuropean leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fearsEuropean leaders are highlighting growing competition in the Arctic as global warming opens new shipping routes. On Monday, leaders from Nordic and Baltic countries focused on environmental challenges, economic opportunities, and military vulnerabilities. They expressed concerns about Russia's military buildup...wdtimes · united states of america
POLITICS2d agoWhy is Trump warning Zelenskyy not to hit Russian diesel refineries?Trump blames Ukraine’s attacks for global diesel shortage, linking the crisis to Russia's war rather than US actions.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS2d agoBerlin businesswoman charged with spying for RussiaDW News [en]
POLITICS2d agoProsecutors charge German-Ukrainian woman with aiding Russian intelligence - AP NewsAP News
POLITICS2d agoBerlin businesswoman charged over alleged spying for RussiaProsecutors say the Berlin marketing executive used her political and military contacts to help a Russian intelligence officer gain access to influential circles and seek information on German defense policy.DW News [en]