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POLITICSOct 1Almost three - quarters of Ukrainians favor peace talks with Russia , but even larger majority opposes concessions on Armed Forces – pollA poll indicates that almost three-quarters of Ukrainians support peace talks with Russia, but an even larger majority opposes concessions regarding their armed forces. This reveals complex public sentiment about the ongoing conflict and potential peace negotiations.en.interfax.com.ua · Ukraine
POLITICSOct 1PACE calls for compensation to Ukraine under ECHR judgments to be paid from Russian assetsThe Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has called for states to develop legal mechanisms allowing Russian state assets to be used to pay Ukraine compensation awarded under judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), and for a mechanism under the auspices of the Council of Europe through which these funds could be transferred to Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 1Russia's jury reform draws fire for handing verdicts back to the stateThe Supreme Court proposals would allow presiding judges to "clarify" questions during deliberations and reduce jury panels from six or eight members to four, changes lawyers say undermine the independence of a system that acquits at 60 times the national average in non-jury trials.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 1Russian opposition leader Kasparov received warning that his life is in dangerClarín
POLITICSOct 1Frictions between the European Union and NATO on the response to Russian hybrid attacksUrsula von der Leyen a proposé un «protocole d’urgence» pour répondre aux menaces russes non conventionnelles. L’Otan met en garde contre une concurrence avec ses propres systèmes.Le Figaro International
POLITICSOct 1Europe Today: Rutte tells Russia to stop nuclear threats at Euronews defence summitEuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 30Panic, anger, and tears: Evan Gershkovich's difficult return after passing through a Russian prisonThe American reporter, after almost 500 days in a Russian cell, narrates his experience of detention and release in a prisoner exchange. In his memoirs, he describes the emotional impact of his imprisonment and his adaptation to freedom, highlighting his personal struggle.Clarín
POLITICSSep 30The West tried to rein in Russian oil . What went wrongThe article questions why Western efforts to control Russian oil have not been successful. This highlights issues in international economic and political strategy concerning Russia.arabherald.com · Syria
POLITICSSep 30Stefanchuk discusses return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia with Costa Rican parliament speakerRuslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, and Yara Jiménez, President of the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica, discussed the return of illegally abducted Ukrainian children and the intensification of sanctions against Russia during a meeting in Madrid.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 30Ukraine to present wish list for new Russia sanctions under Graham lawUkraine plans to submit a list of desired new sanctions against Russia, to be considered under the Graham law. This signifies ongoing diplomatic efforts to pressure Russia and the potential for further international economic measures.wsls.com · United States
POLITICSSep 30Russia plans to run budget deficits for the next three years with a combined shortfall of nearly 16 trillion rublesThe Russian government has submitted a draft federal budget for 2027–2029 to the State Duma. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the order, TASS reported.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 30‘It was the first election where I could vote — and didn’t know the result in advance.’ Meet Russian-born Berlin politician Elizaveta Kapinos.Voting in elections for Berlin’s House of Representatives (the city parliament) and district councils ended on September 20. The vote decided who will govern Germany’s capital for the next five years. Among the winners was Elizaveta Kapinos, a Russian woman who moved to Germany in 2020. She was ninth on the Greens’ party list in Tempelhof-Schöneberg, where the party won 14 district council seats. Meduza spoke with Kapinos about her childhood in Kamchatka, her political career in Berlin, and working with Alternative for Germany (AfD).Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 30Modi, Trump review bilateral ties amid concerns over Russia sanctions‘We agreed to maintain close engagement to take our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward’, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on XThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 30Russia will reportedly stop funding films that depict serial killers or law enforcement officials taking bribesFilms and television series depicting officials from Russia’s Interior Ministry, Federal Security Service (FSB), Investigative Committee, or prosecutors’ offices taking bribes or taking part in criminal schemes will no longer receive state funding, two sources at major film studios told Kommersant.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 30 We dont need handout : Key takeaways from Putin first address to Russia new parliamentKey takeaways from Putin's first address to Russia's new parliament indicate a focus on self-reliance with the statement "We don't need handouts." This speech offers insights into Russia's current political direction and foreign policy stance.heraldglobe.com · United States
POLITICSSep 30The Kremlin says it can’t discuss sanctions relief for freeing ‘political prisoners’ because Russia has none. The human rights group Memorial lists 1,368.The Kremlin is not in talks with U.S. officials about a proposal to ease sanctions on Russia in exchange for the release of political prisoners, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 30Russia agrees to share data on ‘extremists’ and ‘terrorists’ with five former Soviet states. Its own terrorism and extremism registry now tops 23,000 names.The prosecutors general of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan have signed an agreement to cooperate in combating terrorism and extremism, RBC reported.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 30El Mundo reports Russian authorities plotted to kill former Russian lawmaker Ilya Ponomarev and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov in the U.S.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 30Russian opposition party Yabloko’s leader urges Interior Ministry to investigate alleged torture of political scientist Alexander KynevMeduza [en]
POLITICSSep 30Kubilius: Europe's response to Russian hybrid attacks should be 'as painful' for MoscowThe European Commissioner for Defence tells Euronews that the EU must sharpen its response to a growing spate of hybrid attacks attributed to Moscow, while rejecting those who say it's time to engage the Kremlin in diplomacy.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 30Former US Diplomat Fried Warns Mixed Signals Could Undercut Russia SanctionsThe United States has new powers to increase economic pressure on Russia, but their impact will depend on whether the Trump administration uses them consistently and makes clear what it wants Moscow and other governments to do, former US diplomat Daniel Fried told RFE/RL.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 30Former US Diplomat: 'Right Moment Is Now' To Implement New Russia Sanctions LawIn an interview with RFE/RL, Daniel Fried, a former US ambassador and assistant secretary of state, said that the new sanctions law gives Washington leverage by exerting pressure on buyers of Russian oil and gas -- if the Trump administration is serious about implementing it.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 30No, Macron isn't planning to trigger a war with Russia to stay in powerAllegations are circulating online that Macron will put France at war with Russia to postpone elections and stay in power as his second consecutive term comes to an end. However, the country's constitution makes this unfeasible in many ways.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 30Russia is ‘testing how far it can go' before the EU reacts, says TsikhanouskayaBelarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya believes change in Russia could begin with change in Belarus, arguing that her country’s opposition movement is “more consolidated” than its Russian counterpart.EuroNews [en]