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POLITICS15h agoFrance intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in operation off Réunion IslandFrance’s navy has boarded an oil tanker suspected of helping Russia evade Western sanctions in an operation hundreds of kilometres south of the French Indian Ocean territory of Réunion Island.RFI [en]
POLITICS16h agoFive things to watch after Trump's Russian diesel dealPresident Trump is turning to Vladimir Putin to help ease a global diesel crunch, setting up a clash between Washington's energy priorities and its efforts to pressure Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.Why it matters: The fuel shortage is among the most severe effects of the Iran war and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries.Average U.S. diesel prices remain far above $6 per gallon, adding to GOP headwinds in the midterm elections. Trump says his deal will help bring costs down.Catch up quick: Trump on Friday claimed an agreement to bring escalating Russian exports, and the Treasury DepartAxios
POLITICS16h agoCritics warn of espionage risks, loss of trust within NATO as Slovakia restores military-diplomatic representation with RussiaSlovakia is restoring military-diplomatic representation with Russia for the first time since 2022. The government has defended the move; critics warn of espionage risks and further damage to trust within NATO.DW News [en]
POLITICS17h agoIndia to gain? Trump’s Russian diesel deal offers New Delhi leverageUS President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports and allow fresh supplies to reach global markets could give India greater leverage in its own dispute with Washington over discounted crude purchases, analysts said. Beyond the energy dispute, they said the move could also open up diplomatic opportunities for New Delhi, from pressing for more consistent treatment by Washington to building on its efforts to help negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Under the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS19h agoUK PM Burnham levels sweeping accusations at Iran and RussiaAndy Burnham told Parliament that it was highly likely Iran was behind threats to an RAF military base in England and said Russia interfered during the 2016 Brexit referendum.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS19h agoTrump says does not believe China, Russia helping IranTrump said in July that he did not believe China and Russia were selling weapons to Iran, warning that "it would be very bad for them" if they did. The post Trump says does not believe China, Russia helping Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS20h agoTrump's plan to import Russian diesel at Ukraine's expense sparks controversy in WashingtonLawmakers in Washington, including Republicans, criticized the president's approach to Russian oil imports, with midterms fast approaching.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS21h agoChina, Russia deepen maritime and Arctic logistics ties to secure energy supplyBeijing and Moscow vowed deeper maritime and logistical cooperation to protect shipping lanes and energy supplies, as China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Nikolai Patrushev, chairman of the Russian Maritime Board in the Chinese capital on Monday. “China stands ready to work with Russia to align maritime strategies and leverage their complementary strengths to protect each other’s legitimate maritime interests,” Wang said, according to a foreign ministry statement released late on Monday. The two...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoHow much will Americans actually save on fuel, and groceries from the US-Russia diesel deal?In a recent announcement, Donald Trump revealed a new agreement with Russia aimed at providing relief for American diesel consumers, particularly benefiting farmers, truck drivers, and diesel vehicle owners facing soaring expenses. Despite this potential aid, experts remain doubtful about the long-term effects on diesel pricing, noting that the expedited supply from Russia would only cover a mere four days of U.S. demands.economictimes_indiatimes · india
POLITICS1d agoTrump defends Russia diesel deal as prices rise: "The right choice for the American people"President Trump on Monday defended his deal with Russia to lift sanctions on its diesel fuel in the hopes of driving prices down. FINTECH TV anchor Kristin Myers joins with analysis.CBS News
POLITICS1d agoBurnham says Russian meddling in Europe shows need for closer UK-EU ties as he seeks Brexit resetRussia’s attempts to meddle in European politics show why Britain must forge a closer relationship with the European Union, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday, arguing that “the…Japan Today
POLITICS1d agoKremlin relishes in U.S.-Russia diesel deal and Trump's criticism of ZelenskyyA deal between Moscow and Washington over exports of Russian diesel and fresh U.S. criticism of Ukraine's leader mark important political victories for the Kremlin, reversing some of…Japan Today
POLITICS1d agoZelensky: US has power and means to compel Russia to agree to real energy trucePresident Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States has the power and means to force Russia to agree to a genuine energy ceasefire.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoBosnia warns US of pro-Russia Serb enclave’s lobbying effortsForeign minister expresses concern about public funds used for ‘political influence in the US’ on behalf of Moscow alliesFinancial Times
POLITICS1d agoTrump stands by Russia diesel plan despite backlash: 'I made the right choice'A group of senators, including some Republicans, have pushed back on the agreement.ABC News
POLITICS1d agoRussian mercenaries have operated in the Central African Republic since 2017. Now Russian lessons are coming to three of its public schools.Russia and the Central African Republic (CAR) have signed a resolution on teaching Russian in the CAR’s schools, the Russian Education Ministry’s press office said.Meduza [en]
POLITICS1d agoGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany and the EU won’t follow Trump’s lead on Russian diesel, calls for tougher sanctions against MoscowGermany and the European Union do not plan to follow the U.S. example and strike a deal with Russia for diesel supplies, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, according to Der Spiegel.Meduza [en]
POLITICS1d ago'A lot of Ukrainians are feeling extremely betrayed' by Trump's Russian diesel dealReporting from central Ukraine, FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg says that "a lot of Ukrainians are feeling extremely betrayed by a country that until recently they saw not only as an ally but as a beacon of freedom and democracy, a country whose values they should aspire to. All of that is falling apart very quickly and Ukrainians' admiration for the United States is disintegrating."France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoDowning Street trying to play down Andy Burnham comments on Russia’s role in BrexitUK prime minister seemed to suggest on politics podcast that Putin influenced outcome of Brexit referendumIrish Times World
POLITICS1d agoFinland Urges EU To Ban Russian Tourist VisasValtonen, in a statement, urged the European Commission to "adopt stricter guidelines on the processing of visa applications by Russian citizens" and "introduce necessary amendments to EU legislation to implement a ban on tourist visas". The post Finland Urges EU To Ban Russian Tourist Visas appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS1d agoWhy the Trump-Putin fuel agreement benefits RussiaAs the sanctions regime on Russian oil crumbles and pressure on Ukraine mounts, the announcement of an energy ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv faces obstacles due to Russian demands.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS1d agoTrump's Russia deal leaves GOP candidates with a Putin problemRepublicans already saddled with Trump's unpopular policies in the midterms now face another awkward choice: whether to back his diesel deal with a dictator many of them despise.Why it matters: The agreement President Trump struck with Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday is designed to ease the cost of living for U.S. consumers. But Republicans who pleaded for help with fuel prices now face a fresh dispute over Russia, with energy analysts questioning whether the deal will deliver the relief Trump is promising.The big picture: With three weeks until Election Day, Republicans are trying to Axios
POLITICS1d agoRussian lawmakers propose tougher penalties for inciting ‘terrorism’ and riots. Online comments advocating mass unrest could mean up to six years in prison.State Duma members Vasily Piskarev and Eduard Valeyev of United Russia have drafted a bill to toughen penalties for public calls for terrorism and mass unrest. The government has backed the bill, TASS reported, citing an official cabinet assessment the news agency obtained.Meduza [en]
POLITICS1d agoU.K. prime minister accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit voteOfficials scrambled to clarify that Andy Burnham’s remarks did not mean the government rejected the outcome of the controversial 2016 referendum.Washington Post World
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