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CONFLICT11h agoUS charges five people over alleged Russian plotsAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT11h agoGermans who opted for alternative civilian service once went to help vulnerable people in countries devastated by the Nazis, including Russia and Belarus. Then Moscow started a new war in Europe.From 1990 through the 2000s, Germans traveled to Russia and several other countries to perform alternative civilian service. German women came too, but as volunteers. They worked in hospitals, residential facilities for people with mental and neurological disabilities, and other care homes, and helped older people in their homes. One motivation was to atone for their ancestors’ guilt during World War II, seek reconciliation with the peoples who had suffered under Nazi Germany, and do something useful for them. Meduza spoke with volunteers from those years and the organizers behind the initiatiMeduza [en]
POLITICS12h agoRussian Despatch: Moscow Plays Old Cards in Balkan ElectionsAs elections loom in Serbia and Bosnia, Russia is stoking anti-Western nationalism. It’s a tried and tested strategy.Balkan Insight
POLITICS12h agoRussian Despatch: Moscow Plays Old Cards in Balkan ElectionsAs elections loom in Serbia and Bosnia, Russia is stoking anti-Western nationalism. It’s a tried and tested strategy.Balkan Insight
CONFLICT12h agoADF neutralizes 63 Russian drones used to attack Ukraine overnightUkrinform [en]
CONFLICT12h agoRussian army loses snother 1,530 troops, four air defense systems in war against UkraineUkrinform [en]
CONFLICT13h agoRussian strikes in Sumy region leave four injured over past dayRussian forces struck 19 settlements in four districts of the Sumy region on September 15, injuring four people.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICT13h agoUkraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky celebrates major ‘hit’ against Moscow after anti-drone weapon test successThe Independent World
POLITICS14h agoEU should strengthen intelligence sharing to counter Russian hybrid attacks — KallasEuropean Union member states should step up intelligence cooperation, strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure, and make maximum use of the EU Intelligence and Situation Centre (INTCEN) to counter hybrid threats from Russia.Ukrinform [en]
MILITARY14h agoPoland reports details on Russian UAV found on Baltic coastThe unmanned aerial vehicle found off the Polish Baltic coast is preliminarily believed to be a new model of Russian Gerbera-type drone that Polish services had not previously analyzed.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING14h agoUS charges several Russian spies linked to terrorism and planned killingsUkrinform [en]
MILITARY15h agoIndia and Russia push to expand defence ties with more joint productionIndia and Russia are seeking to push one of Asia’s oldest defence relationships beyond arms sales and into a more technology-driven industrial partnership, analysts have said, with missile exports and fighter-jet offers emerging as early tests. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shook hands and embraced on Friday ahead of last weekend’s Brics summit in New Delhi, prompting Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to post on social media: “A bond that keeps...South China Morning Post
POLITICS15h agoHow Russia became the 'FSB state': 'They were given the country''The Putin System' (2/3). Russia's next elections, from September 18 to 20, are set to have no real stakes in a country silenced by the Federal Security Service, whose powers have continued to grow unchecked since the invasion of Ukraine.Le Monde [en]
WORLD16h agoDOJ accuses Russian intelligence agents of plotting to murder U.S. dissidentCBS News
CONFLICT16h ago77% of Ukrainians support continuing armed resistance despite possible Russian attacks on energy infrastructure in winterIn Ukraine, 77% of citizens believe that armed resistance should continue even if Russia attempts to attack energy infrastructure in winter in order to leave people without electricity, heating, and sewage services.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS17h agoUS charges five people linked to Russian ‘assassination network’Financial Times
POLITICS17h agoRussia sanctions bill co-authored by late Sen. Lindsay Graham advancesA bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, championed by the late Sen. Graham and designed to pressure the country into ending its war with Ukraine, has been approved by the House Rules Committee. CBS News contributor Masih Alinejad joins to discuss her support for the bill.CBS News
WORLD19h agoBenin, the unexpected guest at Lionel Messi's farewell: a coach who troubled him in Russia 2018 and the dream of playing in a World CupLos Guepardos ocupan el puesto 93 del ranking FIFA y estarán el 6 de octubre en el Monumental.Nunca estuvieron en una Copa del Mundo, aunque en 2026 quedaron muy cerca.Clarín
POLITICS19h agoHow a MAGA influencer with ties to Russia became Trump’s Arctic adviserAs Thomas Dans holds forth in the U.S. and abroad, it’s not always clear where the administration’s agenda ends and his own begins.Defense One
POLITICS19h agoBlanche says investigation unlikely into Russian oligarch's wedding gift to Trump Jr.Trump's family members say have no connection to Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev.ABC News
BUSINESS19h agoAndrei Yakovlev, Russian economist in exile: 'In many areas, gasoline is either unavailable or sold at prices two to three times higher than in major cities'Now a researcher in Berlin, this former professor at Moscow's renowned Higher School of Economics discusses the effects of inflation and shortages that impacted the Russian population just days before the elections, scheduled for September 18-20.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS19h agoEU considers tougher visa restrictions for Russians — KallasThe European Union is preparing new measures against the Russian economy, including its shadow fleet, while also discussing new restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats, visa bans for former combatants, and a review of the policy on tourist visas for Russian citizens.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICT19h agoRussian war, African recruitsIn tonight's programme, thousands of Africans end up amidst the war in Ukraine fighting or working on behalf of the Kremlin. We speak to a journalist who just got back from Ukraine. Also, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the C64 opposition coalition held a demonstration in the capital Kinshasa. And finally, Kenya's celebrating a stellar athletics victory as the country beats London in the race to host the 2029 World Championships.France 24 [en]
POLITICS19h agoWicker, Shaheen to propose resolution urging U.S. cooperation with Russian pro-democracy movementA pair of influential bipartisan Senators plan to introduce a resolution Wednesday calling on the State Department to bolster cooperation with Russia’s pro-democracy movement inside and outside the country, according to a draft obtained exclusively by The Hill.  Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the non-binding resolution to coincide with a major…The Hill