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POLITICS8h agoRussian Businessman Paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s Lavish Wedding After-PartyThe payments, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, represented an extraordinary flouting of ethical norms for an American president’s family member.NYT US
POLITICS8h agoTrump adds extra sanctions to Russian bank for ties to IranThe Trump administration on Monday added extra sanctions on one of Russia’s largest financial institutions, VTB, over its ties to Iran, layering on penalties first imposed because of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Treasury Department is redesignating VTB as part of the administration’s “Operation Economic Outcast.” The sanctions campaign was launched in August to…The Hill
CONFLICT9h agoZelensky says Ukraine will take "de-escalation measures" if Russia does the sameKiev se muestra dispuesto a reducir tensiones si Moscú hace lo mismo, en medio de la presión estadounidense para detener ataques a infraestructuras.Zelenski destaca la propuesta de Washington para suspender acciones mutuas, aunque critica la falta de intención rusa de poner fin al conflicto.Clarín
MILITARY9h agoFinland shelters under French nuclear umbrella amid Russian, US uncertaintyFinland becomes 10th European state to sign up to military cooperation and nuclear deterrence initiative.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS9h agoThey affirm that the wedding of Donald Trump's son was financed by a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir PutinSe trata de Umar Kremlev, quien pagó cientos de miles de dólares en gastos relacionados con el casamiento entre Donald Trump Jr. y la modelo Bettina Anderson, celebrado el pasado 24 de mayo.Lo reveló el portal ProPublica según documentos revisados por el medio de investigación y entrevistas con tres personas familiarizadas con los hechos.Clarín
CONFLICT9h agoRussia readies new 500-mile missile as weapon expert warns of 'terminal end game surprises'Fox News World
POLITICS9h agoRussian oligarch paid for parts of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration: ReportBettina Anderson characterized it as an "extremely generous wedding gift from a friend."ABC News
POLITICS9h agoRussia will allow unrestricted sales of civilian gas masks for the first time in over 30 yearsStarting March 1, 2027, Russia will allow certified civilian gas masks, including models for children, to be sold without restrictions, the Emergency Situations Ministry said.Meduza [en]
POLITICS9h 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]
CONFLICT9h agoRussian missile strike on Izium injures four, including childrenUkrinform [en]
CONFLICT9h agoThe online marketplace Wildberries seeks enough steel mesh to cover 67 soccer fields. It could be intended to shield warehouses in Russia from Ukrainian drone attacks, The Bell reports.In early August, the Wildberries online marketplace invited bids to supply galvanized steel mesh for its logistics centers in eight Russian regions, The Bell reported.Meduza [en]
POLITICS9h agoRussia-Iran Sanctions Bill Could Reach Trump’s Desk Within Days, Says CongressmanThe US House of Representatives could take up a sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions bill as soon as September 15, Republican Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina told RFE/RL.RFE/RL
POLITICS10h agoTrump's son's wedding was financed by a Russian oligarch, according to ProPublicaA Russian magnate paid for part of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas, including island rental and fireworks. President Trump seeks to get closer to Russia, while his son maintains personal ties with Kremlin figures.Clarín
CONFLICT10h agoTrump announces end of energy attacks between Russia and Ukraine, Zelensky skepticalRusland en Oekraïne gaan volgens de Amerikaanse president Trump elkaars energievoorzieningen niet meer aanvallen. Dat zei Trump op zijn platform Truth Social, zonder verdere details te geven. De Oekraïense president Zelensky heeft in een reactie gezegd dat Oekraïne "niet overtuigd is dat Rusland bereid is zich aan enig akkoord te houden". "Als onze partners klaar zijn om te garanderen dat Rusland zich daadwerkelijk onthoudt van aanvallen op ons elektriciteitssysteem, andere energievoorzieningen, kritieke infrastructuur en voedseltoevoerroutes, dan zijn wij uiteraard klaar om een overeenkomstigNOS Buitenland
WORLD10h agoMuseum experts warned that moving Andrei Rublev’s fragile Trinity icon to a Russian monastery could destroy it. Three years later, its condition is reportedly critical.On September 12, Ekho reported that Andrei Rublev’s Trinity, housed for the past three years at the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius rather than in a museum, was in critical condition after its climate-controlled display case broke down. The next day, the Moscow Patriarchate said Tretyakov Gallery staff would examine the icon. Journalist Ksenia Luchenko writes that the Culture Ministry “came down on” the Lavra for concealing the problems with the Trinity. Here is what is happening with the icon.Meduza [en]
POLITICS10h 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]
POLITICS10h 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]
POLITICS10h 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]
CONFLICT10h agoNATO pledges increased Ukraine support as Russia strikes near borderAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT11h agoDestroying Ukraine has ‘totemic’ role for Russia, British expert saysUkrinform [en]
POLITICS11h 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
POLITICS11h 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
POLITICS11h 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
POLITICS11h 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]