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POLITICSSep 18Russia’s State Duma elections begin with record online turnout, a million votes in occupied Donetsk, and attempts to bribe observers.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 18Macron to call emergency G7 meeting as energy prices spike and Russian hybrid attacks mountPolitico Europe
POLITICSSep 18Russian man swims from Kaliningrad to Lithuania in failed asylum attemptA 68-year-old Russian man swam down the Nemunas River from Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave to neighbouring Lithuania to seek asylum, only to be returned to Russia.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18Macron to convene G7 on energy, warning of 'Russian aggression'Emmanuel Macron is calling for a "protection plan" against "Russian hybrid attacks". According to the French president, "the nature of Russian aggression and threats in Europe is changing".EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18Russian election officials in one region forgot to put two candidates on the ballot. Now the vote is postponed until 2027.Officials in Russia’s Kirov region have postponed a legislative election in single-mandate district No. 25 until 2027 after two registered candidates were left off the ballot.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 18Kremlin orders Russia businesses of Nestle, Auchan seized - AP NewsKremlin orders Russia businesses of Nestle, Auchan seized AP NewsAP News
POLITICSSep 18Russia, China veto UN resolution to monitor Iran sanctionsThe resolution that would have authorised UN experts to continue monitoring sanctions reimposed on Iran last year over its nuclear program was shut down on Thursday, according to Reuters. The post Russia, China veto UN resolution to monitor Iran sanctions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 18Russia, China veto UN resolution to monitor Iran sanctionsPremium Times
POLITICSSep 18Trump wants Putin to end the war. He may first offer Russia trade dealsA new sanctions bill aims to pressure Putin to end the war in Ukraine. However, Trump is betting even harder on offering incentives to Russia.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18Russian elections: 'Even the facade of opposition has gone'Russians on Friday began three days of voting in the country’s first wartime parliamentary election, which features virtually no opposition and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin’s political dominance. France 24's Douglas Herbert takes a closer look.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 18Macron orders to reinforce the protection of critical infrastructures against Russian attacksThe French president warns that Moscow's hybrid aggressions have been increasing in the country and in Europe. And he assures that "they will not go unanswered."El País
POLITICSSep 18As Congress passes Russia sanctions, Trump weighs business deals with Moscow before the war endsThe Trump administration is weighing business deals with Russia even before the war in Ukraine ends, two sources close to the negotiations told The New York Times. One of the sources said such deals could show that the United States is serious about a “reset” in relations with Russia.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 18EXCLUSIVE: Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say - ReutersReuters World
POLITICSSep 18The view from Russia: ‘No party can be antiwar’ in parliamentary electionFirst vote since Russia invaded Ukraine seen as a sham by some and an opportunity to strengthen nationalism by others.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 18🔴 Macron orders plan to protect France critical infrastructure against 'Russian hybrid attacks'President Macron has ordered a plan to protect France's critical infrastructure from potential "Russian hybrid attacks." This action signifies an elevated concern for national security against foreign threats.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 18Vlasiuk names countries that could face tariffs after Russia sanctions bill is signedAfter U.S. President Donald Trump a Russia sanctions bill into law, the key issue will be its practical implementation, including the possibility of imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imports from countries that are major buyers of Russian energy.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 18Putin will have Trump to thank for election victory in Russia’s rubber-stamp parliamentSam Kiley, world affairs editor, explains the significance of the insignificant Russian Duma electionsThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 18Russians vote in elections with no party opposing Putin or war in UkraineThe three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18Russians vote for new parliament after campaign marked by near silenceRussians began voting on Friday in three days of parliamentary elections to choose the 450 members of the State Duma, after a campaign with little public debate or television coverage. More than four years into the war in Ukraine, candidates have also had few opportunities to challenge Kremlin policies.RFI [en]
POLITICSSep 18Russian officials trying to move assets abroad and open foreign bank accounts amid mobilization rumors, Bloomberg reportsAmid rumors of a new mobilization, senior Russian officials have spent recent months trying to open accounts at foreign banks and move their assets abroad, Bloomberg reported, citing documents it had obtained.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 18Russian man swims from Kaliningrad to Lithuania seeking asylum, gets sent back to RussiaLithuania’s border service detained a Russian citizen who swam across the Neman River seeking political asylum and sent him back to Russia, according to a report by the Lithuanian news outlet Lrytas.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 18Russia seizes control over assets of Nestle, French firmsRussia has placed the local businesses of Nestlé, Auchan and other Western-linked companies under temporary administration. Nestlé is weighing its options, while Auchan and Lemana Pro say their Russian operations continue as normal.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18Russian elections a ‘veneer of democracy’ with opposition barred from runningPRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 18: Russia holds its first parliamentary elections since the Ukraine war. Since only parties loyal to Vladimir Putin are running, the elections are seen as nothing but a veneer of democracy. In sports: Zinedine Zidane will unveil his first selection as coach of the French football team. Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic organisers approve a croc-infested river to hold canoe and rowing events. Finally, the first new feline species in a century has been discovered.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 18Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes voteRussia’s parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma.Africanews [en]
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