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POLITICS18h agoUS charges five people linked to Russian ‘assassination network’Financial Times
POLITICS18h 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
WORLD20h 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
POLITICS20h 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
POLITICS20h 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
BUSINESS20h 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]
POLITICS20h 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]
CONFLICT21h 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]
POLITICS21h 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
POLITICS21h agoFrance stalls EU Russia sanctions renewal over oligarch de-listingEuropean Union envoys have pushed back the expiry of EU Russia sanctions listings by ​seven days until September 22, a spokesperson for the EU's Irish presidency said on Monday, after failing to agree on a six-month renewal. At issue is whether to de-list Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov. France has joined ​Slovakia in ‌a call to remove him, citing national security concerns, EU diplomats ⁠said. FRANCE 24's August Hakansson reports.France 24 [en]
POLITICS21h agoCapitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summerAfter NHL career goal-scoring leader Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad for Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party that came to light this week, the Washington Capitals said their…Japan Today
POLITICS21h agoTwo Democrats cross aisle to help tee up final vote on Russia sanctions billThe House advanced legislation on Tuesday that grants President Trump tariff authorities on countries purchasing Russian energy and extends existing sanctions on Iran, clearing a major procedural hurdle for the Russia Sanctions Act.The Hill
POLITICS22h agoThe dilemma of Russians in wartime: to vote or boycott legislative elections tailored to Vladimir PutinThe legislative elections will be held between September 18 and 20, to allocate the 450 seats of the State Duma, the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia, the legislative power. United Russia, Vladimir Putin's party, currently holds 324 seats and it is estimated that without opposition participation,Clarín
POLITICS22h agoNew York prosecutors charge suspected Russian intelligence agents who allegedly plotted to kill a ‘Russian dissident’ they believed was in WashingtonU.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said New York prosecutors had charged several Russian nationals who worked for Russian intelligence. Blanche disclosed the charges at a White House briefing, according to ABC News.Meduza [en]
POLITICS22h agoDemocrats want to investigate Russian influence in Donald Trump Jr.’s weddingA Democratic senator is pressing the Trump administration to look into reports that a Russian oligarch paid for wedding celebrations for Donald Trump Jr., the son of President Donald Trump.  Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), who has traveled frequently to Ukraine amid its war with Russia, brought up the issue during a hearing Tuesday while questioning…The Hill
POLITICS22h 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
CONFLICTBREAKING22h agoNATO jets down drone over Lithuania as Russian ship fires flares at Danish helicopterFrance 24 [en]
CONFLICT23h agoZelensky says Russia launched drones into Moldova twice while his presidential plane was there. A source in his office called a reported near-collision ‘an exaggeration.’Meduza [en]
MILITARYBREAKING23h agoNATO jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over LithuaniaAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT23h agoZelensky claims Russia tried twice to attack his plane with dronesUkrinform [en]
CONFLICT23h agoAt least five killed and more than a dozen injured in Russian attacks on UkraineEuroNews [en]
CONFLICT23h agoRussia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national electionAfricanews [en]
CONFLICT23h agoRussia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national electionEuroNews [en]
POLITICS23h agoAttorney general dismisses investigation into Russian oligarch's payment for Trump's son's weddingEl fiscal de EE.UU. desestimó investigar pagos de un empresario ruso para la boda del hijo del líder estadounidense, considerándolo un regalo amistoso.El oligarca ruso, vinculado al líder de su país, cubrió costos de la boda en Bahamas, mientras la oposición inicia pesquisas en el Congreso.Clarín