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POLITICSSep 19Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest by police, opposition party saysRussia’s liberal opposition Yabloko party said that one of its election observers lost consciousness while being arrested by police at a St. Petersburg polling station on Saturday, the…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 19German-Russian relations at freezing pointRussia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine destroyed the once-close relationship between Moscow and Berlin. Yet the far-right AfD is calling for a normalization of relations.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 19Trump Says His Son Would Pay Back Russian Businessman for Wedding PartyThe president said his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., had decided to return the money, but defended the gift worth hundreds of thousands of dollars as “totally allowed.”NYT US
POLITICSSep 19France’s National Rally criticizes Russia in rare rebukeThe far-right party has been divided over its stance toward Russia.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 19Cuba rejects links with a Russian criminal network in the US after Washington's accusationLa Habana niega estar involucrada en un complot criminal ruso, rechazando acusaciones de EE.UU. sobre un supuesto plan de asesinato en su suelo.La Administración Trump acusa a Cuba de ser una amenaza, mientras la isla denuncia un intento de justificar medidas hostiles contra su gobierno.Clarín
POLITICSSep 19China opposes tighter US measures on Russia in advance of high-stakes Washington meetingIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 19In Russia, the election result is easy to guess. Much else there is uncertain.Russians are voting in parliamentary elections this weekend but, in contrast to the many uncertainties of life in today’s Russia, the outcome — in favoring the governing party, United Russia — is assured.Washington Post World
POLITICSSep 19Trump says son repaid Russian oligarch who funded wedding festivitiesUS President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son had repaid a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who funded two days of lavish wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, after the gift raised questions over foreign influence and ethics.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 19Trump signs Graham Bill, imposing new sanctions against RussiaThe law introduces an unprecedented range of measures against Moscow and its partners, including India and China. However, many Democratic officials voiced concern that it gives Donald Trump the power to impose 100% tariffs on any country without oversight.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 19France’s Macron warns of Russian ‘hybrid’ attacks, seeks to step up energy defenceJust months before France's presidential election, rising fuel costs due to the wars in Iran and Ukraine have pushed the nation to the verge of crisis. In an attempt to address public anger and energy threats, French President Emmanuel Macron gathered the nation's major party presidential candidates at the presidential palace. But the main takeaway from this meeting was perhaps Macron's warning about Russian "hybrid attacks"... what exactly does he mean and how serious is the threat? Details and analysis by Richard Werly, France and Europe correspondent for Blick.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 19Russia Warns New U.S. Sanctions Law Would Harm Trump’s Peace EffortsPresident Trump signed the legislation, named for Senator Lindsey Graham, at the White House, but he has broad leeway to waive its requirements.NYT World
POLITICSSep 19Zelenskyy thanks Trump for signing 'critically important' Russia sanctions billUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday thanked President Donald Trump for signing into law a bill allowing for the expansion of sanctions on Russia.ABC News
POLITICSSep 19Trump Signs Bill Authorising Sweeping Russia SanctionsChannels TV
POLITICSSep 19Trump signs bill authorising sweeping Russia sanctionsUS President Donald Trump signed a bill on Friday authorizing new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, after Congress gave its approval after months of delay. The post Trump signs bill authorising sweeping Russia sanctions appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 19Trump signs sanctions law against Russia, tariffs threaten China and IndiaPresident Trump heeft zijn handtekening gezet onder een wet die omvangrijke Amerikaanse sancties tegen Rusland mogelijk maakt. Zo kan Trump landen die veel Russische brandstoffen inkopen importheffingen opleggen tot 100 procent. Ook krijgen hoge Russische functionarissen te maken met nog meer beperkingen en moet de Russische schaduwvloot het lastiger krijgen. Doel is om landen als China en India zover te krijgen dat zij hun olie en gas elders gaan inkopen en er minder geld naar de Russische schatkist vloeit voor de oorlog in Oekraïne. De sancties zijn ook gericht tegen Russische tankers die enNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 19Russia’s elections are more than political theatreFor the Kremlin, parliamentary elections remain a mechanism for political participation, feedback and legitimacy.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 19Sybiha on Trump signing Graham Sanctioning Russia Act: Truly historic dayUkrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha commented on U.S. President Donald Trump signing the sanctions law against Russia and Iran, initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, calling it a "historic day."Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 19Trump signs into law sweeping Russia sanctions package aiming to choke off revenues funding the war in UkraineThe bill received widespread opposition from Democrat lawmakers, who favoured tougher sanctions on Russia, but opposed provisions in the draft which would enable Trump to impose tariffs freely on nations that continue to buy large amounts of Russian energy.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 19Trump Signs Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill, Putting New Pressure Tools At His DisposalUS President Donald Trump signed into law legislation aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia over its war on Ukraine, including by targeting Moscow's energy revenues as well as countries that continue to buy Russian oil and gas.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 19Russians leave before election ends, fearing mobilisation to followRequests for emergency emigration assistance from Russia have surged eightfold since July, with searches for "how to leave" and "mobilisation" at their highest since early 2023. An electronic summons register now automatically triggers an exit ban, documented cases show.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 19Zelensky thanks Trump and America for implementing 'Graham Sanctioning Russia act'Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his gratitude to the U.S. president, senators, members of the House of Representatives, and everyone who contributed to the adoption of the law strengthening sanctions against Russia.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 19Trump signs 'Graham sanctioning Russia act'U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law sanctions legislation against Russia initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 19Russia has been attacking Ukraine's European allies for about five years, Trump saysThe President of the United States said that Russia has been attacking Ukraine’s allies in Europe for about five years.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 19Trump claims Don Jr. is paying back Putin-tied Russian oligarch for lavish weddingUmar Kremlev reportedly spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the multi-day event filled with fireworks and dancers in sailor capsThe Independent World