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POLITICS3d agoIn Republika Srpska, Don’t Assume All Serbs Support VucicThe disruption of the opposition student movement’s election campaign trip to Republika Srpska doesn’t mean that everyone in the entity backs Serbian leader Aleksandar Vucic.Balkan Insight
POLITICS3d agoFM Sybiha discusses increasing pressure on Russia with German FMOn Sunday, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discussed with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, the packed agenda for tomorrow’s European talks and key decisions on stepping up pressure on Russia.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS3d agoHow Trump's oil crisis becomes the Ukraine questionDonald Trump verkündet eine „Energie-Waffenruhe“ zwischen der Ukraine und Russland an. Fraglich allerdings ist, was die beiden Länder davon wirklich wissen. Um den heimischen Druck durch steigende Ölpreise abzufedern, lockert Trump zuvor die Sanktionen gegen Russland. Weil er dafür von Wolodymyr Selenskyj kritisiert wird, fordert er, die Ukraine brauche einen neuen Präsidenten. Währenddessen ringen die […]Politico Europe
POLITICS3d agoUK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit voteClaim marks the first time a UK prime minister has publicly acknowledged Russia's interference in the vote to leave EU.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoTrump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from RussiaBoth Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.BBC World
POLITICS3d agoLawmakers in bipartisan statement push back on Trump over Russian oilA bipartisan group of seven lawmakers on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee condemned President Trump’s recent deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which would lift sanctions on Russia and permit the flow of its oil into the global economy. “Congress explicitly banned Russian energy imports in 2022 to prevent American dollars from financing Putin’s brutal…The Hill
POLITICS3d agoTrump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefirePresident Trump claimed Sunday that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to an “energy ceasefire” as part of the ongoing conflict. There was no immediate confirmation from Moscow, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says they are ready to take all necessary steps to end the war. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports.NBC News
POLITICS3d agoUK's Burnham accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit voteThe UK prime minister called for voters in Europe to be made fully aware of Russia's attempts to influence politics.DW News [en]
POLITICS3d agoDemocratic and Republican senators say Trump's diesel deal with Russia is illegalSenadores cuestionan el acuerdo entre Washington y Moscú por el suministro de diésel ruso, desafiando prohibiciones vigentes desde 2022.El presidente Trump enfrenta críticas por retirar sanciones a Moscú sin consultar al Congreso, mientras Ucrania condena el pacto como "indigno".Clarín
POLITICS3d agoUK prime minister say it is 'clear' Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendumBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it is clear that Russia interfered with Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, adding it was important to put Moscow’s tampering…Japan Today
POLITICS3d agoRepublicans, Democrats want Trump to reverse course on Russia dieselRepublican and Democratic senators called on President Donald Trump on Sunday to "reverse course" on his diesel supply deal with Russia, saying it runs counter to U.S. law…Japan Today
POLITICS3d agoTrump faces Republican opposition to his diesel deal with Russia’s PutinLawmakers from both parties say the agreement would finance Putin’s war machine in Ukraine and violate US lawFinancial Times
POLITICS3d agoTillis says Trump’s Russia deal ‘is tarnishing Lindsey Graham’s efforts’ at sanctionsSen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) slammed President Trump’s deal with Russia for diesel Sunday amid the energy struggles the U.S. is experiencing. “The president needs to move forward with the sanctions bill that we sent him. This agreement with pursing Russian oil is essentially, I think, tarnishing [Sen.] Lindsey Graham’s [(R-S.C.)] efforts to try and get…The Hill
POLITICS3d agoZelensky comments on possibility of holding elections in UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine will hold elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS3d agoUK PM Burnham warns French voters of Russian political influence on back of Brexit voteBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Sunday warned French and German voters of potential for Russian influence in upcoming elections, on the back of "clear" interference in Britain's referendum on European Union membership in 2016. Russia has previously denied meddling in the Brexit vote, while former British leader Boris Johnson 2020 also said there was no evidence of interference. Burnham made the comments in an interview with The Rest is Politics podcast, released on Sunday.France 24 [en]
POLITICS3d agoBacklash grows against Russia diesel deal as Trump claims Ukraine energy ceasefirePresident Trump’s deal with Russia to permit the country’s diesel into the U.S. and global marketplace saw growing backlash Sunday, before the president announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. The deal will have Russia “immediately release 300,000 tons of diesel to address concerns over rising energy costs due to the global fuel shortage,”…The Hill
POLITICS3d agoRepublican senator says Trump diesel agreement with Russia may be illegalUS President Trump's bid to bring down diesel prices by easing sanctions on Russia prompts rare Republican criticism.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoMassie backs Trump’s diesel deal with Russia in rare moveRep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Sunday backed President Trump’s deal with Russia for diesel, in spite of past conflict between the two politicians. “In 2022 I voted against Russia sanctions, pointing out that U.S. citizens would suffer from higher prices. Glad to see Trump came around to that reality this week. We should lift sanctions…The Hill
POLITICSBREAKING3d agoPoland holds suspect in alleged assassination plot against PM Tuskhindustantimes · india
POLITICS3d agoZelensky announces meetings with European leaders, new support packagesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced meetings and other engagements with European leaders next week to consolidate support, as well as new aid packages.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSBREAKING3d agoTrump announces immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukrainenews247plus · india
POLITICS3d agoTrump’s Zelensky attack, Russia diesel deal draw criticism in U.S. and abroadSeveral Republicans objected to Trump's stance. “I do believe there’s a legitimate case for saying the president’s not following the law, said Sen. Thom Tillis.Washington Post World
POLITICS3d agoIt is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in Brexit referendum, says UK PM BurnhamBritain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK is “clear” there was Russian interference in the Brexit referendum. He said that when he entered No 10 Downing Street a few months ago, he had asked whether Moscow interfered in the 2016 vote on whether to leave the EU and was given “the clear answer that yes there was”. The prime minister said he believes it is important to put this “clearly on the record” to help voters in Germany and France understand that “some of this politics is...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoSenators ask Trump government to annul agreement with Russia on dieselSeis senadores instan a Trump a revertir un acuerdo con Rusia para comprar diésel, alegando que viola leyes y financia la guerra en Ucrania.Trump anunció un pacto con Putin para adquirir millones de toneladas de diésel ruso, generando críticas por falta de consulta al Congreso.Clarín