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POLITICSSep 22Actual turnout in Russia’s State Duma election was about 40%, experts say. Russia’s Central Election Commission put it at 59%.Turnout in the elections to the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament, held in Russia on September 18–20, was about 40%, according to mathematician Boris Ovchinnikov and election observation expert Roman Udot, the independent Russian broadcaster TV Rain reported. Russia’s Central Election Commission had put turnout at more than 59%.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 22Macron pushes for energy truce between Ukraine and RussiaPolitico Europe
POLITICSSep 22EU fails to reach deal to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchsEU countries failed Monday to finalise a deal that involved lifting sanctions on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, Multiple diplomats said earlier that member states had reached a provisional agreement to take the pair off the EU's blacklist as part of a compromise to extend sanctions on almost 3,000 other individuals and entities over the Ukraine war. France 24's Dave Keating has more from Brussels.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 22Russia demands Europe lifts sanctions against all RussiansRussia said on Tuesday that the European Union should remove all Russians from its sanctions list, as EU nations discuss ending measures against oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman. The post Russia demands Europe lifts sanctions against all Russians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 22Wider Europe Briefing: EU To Sanction Russian Military With New FocusIn this week's Wider Europe, RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak drills down on two issues: sanctioning Russia's military industry and Canada’s "associate membership" of the EU.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 22Trump to press Zelenskyy for energy truce, says Russia has ‘lost control’ of oil due to Ukraine warU.S. President Donald Trump said Russia has “lost control” of its diesel oil industry due to the Ukraine war, as he presses Kyiv to agree to an energy truce.CNBC
POLITICSSep 22Germany wants to restrict Saxony-Anhalt’s access to classified information on Russia after AfD election winGerman authorities are preparing to restrict Saxony-Anhalt’s access to sensitive intelligence data after the AfD’s victory in the state election, fearing that classified information could reach Moscow, according to 17 German and foreign officials who spoke to The New York Times.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 22‘One phone call, and they rewrote the number’: Election analyst says A Just Russia was handed some 60,000 votes as it risked missing State Duma thresholdA Just Russia gained roughly 60,000 votes around midday on September 21, during the count of ballots cast in Russia’s State Duma elections, electoral analyst Stanislav Andreychuk reported on Carnegie Politika.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 22Europe Today: Trump, Zelenskyy to meet at UN as EU fails to agree on Russia sanctionsTrump and Zelenskyy are set to discuss ending the war on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. In Brussels, EU Ambassadors have failed to agree on extending Russia sanctions that are set to expire today. We also break down Macron and Trump's recent meeting in New York.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 22Putin's United Russia party tightens control on parliament, early results showPresident Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party has tightened its grip on parliament, winning a record 355 seats in Russia’s 450-seat Duma in a tightly orchestrated election.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 22Zelenskiy to meet Trump at UN in push for energy truce with RussiaTalks in New York come amid escalating Ukrainian and Russia air warIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 22Russians abroad voted eight to one against Putin's party, defying official resultsTwo independent exit polls covering 27 countries put New People first with around 45% and United Russia as low as 2.8%, the reverse of official results inside Russia, where Putin's party took nearly 58%. Exit poll organisers said the gap "destroys the image of supposed support for the authorities."EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 22Pro - Putin party wins big , sweeps Russian electionsA pro-Putin party achieved a significant victory, sweeping Russian elections, indicating a consolidation of power and specific political direction for the country. This has major implications for Russian domestic and foreign policy.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSSep 22EU fails to agree on lifting sanctions on Russian oligarchsEU countries failed Monday to reach a final deal that would remove Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the bloc's sanctions list, with diplomats set to resume talks Tuesday.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 22Trump to address U.N. amid tensions with allies, war with Iran and Russia-Ukraine warWorld leaders are in New York City this weekend for the United Nations General Assembly. President Trump is set to speak at the event on Tuesday. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.CBS News
POLITICSSep 21Putin - backed United Russia party wins record 355 seats in State Duma electionsThe Putin-backed United Russia party has won a record 355 seats in the State Duma elections. This result signifies a strong consolidation of political power in Russia.newyorktelegraph.com · United States
POLITICSSep 21Putin - backed United Russia party wins record 355 seats in State Duma electionsThe United Russia party, supported by President Putin, secured a record 355 seats in the State Duma elections. This indicates a significant electoral victory and further consolidation of political power in Russia.newyorkstatesman.com · United States
POLITICSSep 21 Nowhere Is Safe : UN Special Rapporteur Exposes Russia Global Transnational Repression Campaignscoop.co.nz · New Zealand
POLITICSSep 21EU ambassadors will continue discussions on extending sanctions against Russia on September 22EU ambassadors are scheduled to continue discussions on September 22 regarding the extension of sanctions against Russia, indicating ongoing diplomatic efforts related to international policy.en.apa.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSSep 21The West should be concerned that Putin United Russia Party remains in powerThis article suggests that Western nations ought to be worried about the continued rule of Putin's United Russia Party. It implies concerns regarding political stability and international relations.jpost.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 21Trump says Russia has lost control of its oil diesel industryFormer President Trump stated that Russia has lost control over its oil diesel industry. This comment addresses the economic stability and industrial management within Russia.wgxa.tv · United States
POLITICSSep 21Trump says Russia has lost control of its oil diesel industryDonald Trump has claimed that Russia has relinquished control over its oil diesel industry.katu.com · United States
POLITICSSep 21Arab News | Trump floats massive fertilizer deal with Russian - allied BelarusDonald Trump is reportedly proposing a substantial fertilizer deal involving Russia-allied Belarus. This potential agreement suggests a notable shift in international trade and political alliances.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
POLITICSSep 21Kremlin claims Russia is 'no threat' in response to warning from France's Le Pen and BardellaKremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Monday that Russia posed “no threat” to France or any other European country, responding to a statement criticising Moscow issued by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella on Saturday.EuroNews [en]