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POLITICS2h agoRussia’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine begins tomorrow, with its only anti-war party barred and genuine competition all but eliminatedVoting for a new Russian parliament begins tomorrow. The State Duma elections will run for three days, from September 18 to 20. This will be the first Duma election since Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine. But the candidates are largely the same: More than 70% of current lawmakers are seeking another term. Voters will elect 450 State Duma members: 225 through party-list voting and 225 from single-member districts, where they choose a specific candidate. As Meduza reported several months ago, the authorities intend to ensure there is no genuine competition in these elections.Meduza [en]
POLITICS10h agoVladimir Putin calls on Russians to vote to "contribute to victory" in UkraineLe chef du Kremlin a adressé mercredi un message solennel avant les élections législatives qui se dérouleront du 18 au 20 septembre, sans la participation du seul parti d’opposition antiguerre, Iabloko, qui a été exclu du scrutin.Le Figaro International
POLITICS12h agoPutin urges Russians to vote in parliamentary election as show of support for Ukraine warRussian President Vladimir ⁠Putin on Wednesday described voter turnout in the upcoming parliamentary election as a barometer of public support for Russia’s war against Ukraine and urged voters to go to the polls. It will be Russia's first parliamentary election since the Kremlin launched its offensive in February 2022.France 24 [en]
POLITICS14h agoEU chief proposes a European Security Council with partners including Ukraine, Canada, and the U.K. — plus a threat-alert system independent of NATOEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed creating a European Security Council that would bring together EU leaders and their counterparts from partner countries such as Canada, Norway, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. She unveiled the proposal during her annual address to the European Parliament.Meduza [en]
POLITICS15h agoEuropean Parliament allows defense testing in Ukraine to be funded from special fundThe European Parliament has approved changes under the Omnibus V package that will allow expenses for testing defense projects in Ukraine to be financed from the European Defence Fund, while also accelerating defense investment and procurement in the EU.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS16h agoUkraine, US teams working on Zelensky-Trump meeting in New York — MFAThe Ukrainian and US teams are working to arrange a meeting between Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump in New York and to make it as substantive as possible.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS18h agoUkraine to Add 12-Year Prison Term for Scam Call CentersParliament voted on Wednesday to add a new article to Ukraine’s Criminal Code to prosecute those involved in operating scam call centers, with a maximum prison term of 12 years. The decision came after an anti-corruption raid uncovered an alleged protection scheme operated by officials in the Prosecutor General’s Office and eventually led to the prosecutor general’s own ouster.kyivpost · ukraine
POLITICS20h agoUkraine ready to create conditions for joint reconstruction projects with Japan – KoretskyiUkrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi discussed further cooperation on Ukraine's reconstruction with Eisuke Mori, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Japanese parliament.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS20h agoPoland reiterates Ukraine support after Russia drone attacksAfter the recent Russian drone attacks on targets close to the Ukraine-Poland border, Warsaw has doubled down on its support for Kyiv and pledged a "non-provocative but serious response" to Moscow.DW News [en]
POLITICS22h agoEU to launch new cooperation programs with Ukraine's defense industry – von der LeyenEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined details of assistance to Ukraine ahead of winter and announced plans for defense-industrial cooperation, including the launch of new cooperation programs.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS23h agoWhat Putin’s war in Ukraine means for Russian elections this weekRussia has been facing mounting casualties and ‘net-zero’ territorial gains since March this year as the public votes this week, Maira Butt reportsThe Independent World
POLITICS1d agoWith Putin overextended in Ukraine, Armenia is turning away from RussiaEvery day Ukraine keeps fighting, Russian influence grows weaker in the countries of the ex-USSR that Moscow refers to as the “near abroad.” Nowhere is this Russian retreat clearer than in Armenia, writes Joseph Epstein. The post With Putin overextended in Ukraine, Armenia is turning away from Russia appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICS1d agoUkraine and Russia Deny Trump’s Claims of an Energy TruceThe Kremlin said that an agreement would be “a very good idea” but that any deal would not have much effect on fuel markets, as President Trump had suggested.NYT World
POLITICS1d ago54% of those polled in eastern Germany call arms deliveries to Ukraine excessiveIn western Germany, 39% of those polled called arms deliveries to Kyiv excessive, compared with 54% of respondents in the east, according to an ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll, whose results were published by the German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle.Meduza [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]
POLITICS2d agoTrump announced an ‘energy ceasefire’ between Russia and Ukraine, but the Financial Times reports that Moscow has not agreed to any dealU.S. President Donald Trump appears to have jumped the gun in announcing that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure, the Financial Times (FT) reported, citing sources.Meduza [en]
POLITICS2d agoUkraine’s prosecutor general resigned, accused the country’s top anti-corruption official of crimes, and left the country. What happens now?Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree suspending Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko from office.Meduza [en]
POLITICS2d agoUkraine Action Summit opens in WashingtonThe ninth Ukraine Action Summit has begun in Washington, bringing together activists and supporters of Ukraine from across the United States to discuss continued support for Kyiv and meet with members of Congress.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS2d agoUkraine sets urgent voting deadlines to safeguard international financial aidThe Cabinet of Ministers will officially send all members of parliament and relevant parliamentary committees a schedule with clear deadlines for voting on bills that are critical to securing international financial assistance.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS2d agoTrump Says Russia, Ukraine Agree To Halt Strikes On Energy TargetsRFE/RL
POLITICS2d 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]
POLITICS2d 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
POLITICS2d agoUkraine’s prosecutor general suspended after leaving country amid corruption scandalEuroNews [en]
POLITICS2d 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
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