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POLITICSSep 23GOP Sen . John Curtis calls for probe of Trump Jr . after wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarch – WTOP NewsGOP Senator John Curtis has called for an investigation into Trump Jr. following reports that his wedding party was financed by a Russian oligarch. This raises concerns about potential foreign influence and financial dealings involving a politically connected individual.wtop.com · United States
POLITICSSep 22Ottawa says it taking a cautiou approach to possible emerging Russian threatOttawa has stated it is adopting a cautious approach in response to a possible emerging threat from Russia. This indicates a heightened awareness and strategic consideration of international relations and national security.panow.com · Canada
POLITICSSep 22FM Sybiha calls for increased pressure on Russia at G7 meeting in New YorkUkrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated at the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in New York that any easing of anti-Russian sanctions is unacceptable.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 22A GOP senator wants Trump Jr. subpoenaed after Russian oligarch-funded weddingSen. John Curtis (R-Utah) is urging Senate Judiciary leaders to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden to investigate whether presidential family ties have been used for private family gain.Why it matters: The Republican Curtis is pressing a Republican-led Senate committee to scrutinize President Trump's eldest son, arguing the same congressional oversight applied to Hunter Biden should apply to presidential families of both parties.Driving the news: The Monday letter to Senate Judiciary chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and ranking member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) asks for an investigation into "pAxios
BUSINESSSep 21U.S. grains rally ahead of 'positive' Trump-Xi summit, continued Russia-Ukraine fightingU.S. grain prices are rallying in anticipation of a 'positive' summit between Trump and Xi, and amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. These geopolitical factors are influencing agricultural commodity markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 21Putin puts U.S.-based packaging company AptarGroup’s Russian factory under temporary management by Danone’s former Russian armRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree placing a 100% stake in Aptar Vladimir, a company owned by France’s Aptar Europe Holding, under temporary management. Aptar Vladimir owns a plant in Russia that makes plastic packaging.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 21Senate Republican on Trump Jr. wedding gift from Russian oligarch: ‘Really bad’Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) says Donald Trump Jr.’s acceptance of lavish gifts from a Russian oligarch with ties to the Kremlin looks “really bad” and warned it would be “wrong” for anyone with “proximity to power” to accept items of great value from an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Anytime someone gives you a…The Hill
POLITICSSep 21Axios: Trump and Zelensky agree to meet in New York as U.S. president again asks Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian refineriesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on the evening of September 20.Meduza [en]
CYBERSep 21Prison : Kansas man admits illegally selling advanced technolgy to RussiaA Kansas man has reportedly admitted to illegally selling advanced technology to Russia, leading to his imprisonment. This case involves illicit technology trafficking with national security implications.jcpost.com · United States
POLITICSSep 20Russia announces upcoming meeting with United States to address differencesRussia and the US are planning meetings to discuss differences, although progress is scarce, according to the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister. US sanctions against Russia, signed by Trump, complicate dialogue and affect buyers of Russian energy like China and India.Clarín
POLITICSSep 20Double whammy as Trump extends H - 1B fee , signs Russia sanctions ActPresident Trump has extended H-1B visa fees and signed an act imposing sanctions on Russia. These actions represent significant policy decisions with international and domestic implications.newindianexpress.com · India
POLITICSSep 20Trump signs Washington’s long-awaited ‘sanctions from hell’ law against Russia. It gives him 30 days to act and broad authority to suspend the restrictions.U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law a new package of sanctions against Russia, often called the “sanctions from hell.” A White House statement said the law “authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions against Russia.”Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 19Trump Says His Son Would Pay Back Russian Businessman for Wedding PartyThe president said his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., had decided to return the money, but defended the gift worth hundreds of thousands of dollars as “totally allowed.”NYT US
POLITICSSep 19Cuba rejects links with a Russian criminal network in the US after Washington's accusationLa Habana niega estar involucrada en un complot criminal ruso, rechazando acusaciones de EE.UU. sobre un supuesto plan de asesinato en su suelo.La Administración Trump acusa a Cuba de ser una amenaza, mientras la isla denuncia un intento de justificar medidas hostiles contra su gobierno.Clarín
POLITICSSep 19China opposes tighter US measures on Russia in advance of high-stakes Washington meetingIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 19Trump says son repaid Russian oligarch who funded wedding festivitiesUS President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son had repaid a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who funded two days of lavish wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, after the gift raised questions over foreign influence and ethics.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 19Russia Warns New U.S. Sanctions Law Would Harm Trump’s Peace EffortsPresident Trump signed the legislation, named for Senator Lindsey Graham, at the White House, but he has broad leeway to waive its requirements.NYT World
POLITICSSep 19Trump signs into law sweeping Russia sanctions package aiming to choke off revenues funding the war in UkraineThe bill received widespread opposition from Democrat lawmakers, who favoured tougher sanctions on Russia, but opposed provisions in the draft which would enable Trump to impose tariffs freely on nations that continue to buy large amounts of Russian energy.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 19Trump signs 'Graham sanctioning Russia act'U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law sanctions legislation against Russia initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 19Trump claims Don Jr. is paying back Putin-tied Russian oligarch for lavish weddingUmar Kremlev reportedly spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the multi-day event filled with fireworks and dancers in sailor capsThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 18Trump says Donald Trump Jr. repaid Russian oligarch for wedding partyThe president and the Trump Organization haven't provided evidence that he did.ABC News
CONFLICTSep 18Trump officially signs Russia sanctions bill into lawPresident Trump officially signed the Russia sanctions bill into law Friday, which authorizes further sanctions and tariffs against Russia amid the Kremlin’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The bill — championed and named after late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) — calls for the president to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on the top five…The Hill
MILITARYSep 18Trump's agreement with Greenland: permanent US presence and veto to China and RussiaThe United States and Greenland are advancing a pact that strengthens the US military presence on the island, excluding China and Russia. The agreement, considered historic by Trump, will be signed next week, consolidating security in the Arctic region.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18GOP senator: Russian oligarch funding Trump Jr.’s party is ‘corruption’Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) on Friday ripped President Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. for letting a Russian oligarch with ties to the Kremlin pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to finance his wedding after-party in the Bahamas this year. Curtis called the generous gift “corruption” and pledged to say more about it in coming days.…The Hill