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POLITICSSep 25Ukraine transfers two North Korean POWs to South Korea , Zelensky confirms at UN – NaturalNews . comUkraine has reportedly transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, confirmed by President Zelensky at the UN. This action has significant international and diplomatic implications regarding the conflict and POW treatment.naturalnews.com · United States
POLITICSSep 25Lithuania Parliament Backs Amendment to Lift Nuclear Weapons Ban , Russian Officials Warn of Consequences – NaturalNews . comLithuania's Parliament has backed an amendment to lift its nuclear weapons ban, leading to warnings from Russian officials about potential consequences. This development indicates a significant shift in Lithuania's defense policy and heightened geopolitical tensions.naturalnews.com · United States
POLITICSSep 25Poland hopes its asylum suspension at Belarus border could become model for EuropePoland hopes its suspension of asylum procedures at the Belarus border could become a model for Europe. This reflects a regional approach to migration policy.wsbradio.com · United States
POLITICSSep 25Democracy Digest: Czechia Restricts Rules for Russian Diplomats TravellingElsewhere, Polish foreign minister confronts Russian counterpart at UN as tensions with Kremlin rise; Hungary allowed to re-enter EU’s Erasmus+ program; Slovakia succeeds in getting Russian billionaires removed from EU sanctions list.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 25Bringing the Balkans into Schengen: a Win-Win Scenario for EuropeInviting Western Balkan countries into Europe’s borderless travel area would ease their frontier disputes and revive EU credibility at the same time.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 25Mr Who? Professor in Race Against Time to Convince Serbia’s Undecided VotersA medical professor from northern Serbia, Ilija Srdanovic suddenly finds himself at the head of a movement to end 14 years of rule by the Serbian Progressive Party and President Aleksandar Vucic. They have a month to win over the undecided.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 25Misri talks in NYC focus on critical minerals , Pax Silica with Helberg , Russia Sanctions Bill , Energy Security with HookerDiscussions in New York City focused on critical minerals, Pax Silica, the Russia Sanctions Bill, and energy security with key individuals. These talks address important global economic and geopolitical issues.newyorkstatesman.com · United States
POLITICSSep 25Virginia tech CEO, Russian national charged with hiding firm's Russian ties from U.S. governmentCNBC
POLITICSSep 25Brussels dials up pressure on Kyiv to speed up reforms amid budget crunchThe European Commission in sounding the alarm over Ukraine's slow pace of reforms, which is complicating access to critical financial assistance.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 25Trump and Xi discuss Russia’s war against UkraineChinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Russia’s war against Ukraine, as well as the situation in the Middle East and on the Korean Peninsula, during a meeting at the White House.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 25Switzerland’s neutrality vote puts Russia sanctions on the lineVoters will decide in a referendum on Sunday on whether to make Switzerland's historic neutrality even more legally binding.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 25Finnish government supports creation of special tribunal for RussiaThe Finnish government has supported the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and an International Claims Commission for Ukraine. The relevant proposals have been submitted to the Finnish Parliament.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 25Estonia imposes its own sanctions on two Russian oligarchs removed from EU sanctions listEstonia is imposing national sanctions on two Russian oligarchs — Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman — who were removed from the European Union's sanctions list this week.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 24Proof that Russia’s 2026 State Duma elections were the dirtiest parliamentary elections of the Putin eraThe final results of the State Duma election are not in yet. Russia’s Central Election Commission still has not published returns from every precinct: as of the evening of September 23, data for the Leningrad region and the occupied regions were missing. Even so, the available figures show how this election differs from previous ones. It was the least fair Duma election of the Putin era, yet it looks more “normal” than the 2024 presidential election. And, surprisingly, United Russia’s support appears to have barely changed since 2021. Here is a closer look.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 24Russia’s mobilization law theoretically allows harsher sentences for nearly any crime. In practice, courts rarely invoke it.Exactly four years ago, an amendment to Russia’s Criminal Code, directly tied to mobilization, took effect. Under the amendment, courts could, in theory, treat almost any crime committed since September 24, 2022, as having at least one aggravating circumstance: it was committed “during mobilization” — a period that has yet to end.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 24France launches a plan against Russia's 'hybrid war'El Ministerio del Interior galo imparte órdenes para proteger las infraestructuras críticas, mientras crece la preocupación por las "injerencias extranjeras" en la campaña presidencial LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 24Kurti : The fall of Africa Bulnjak fired him as a figure of upholding sovereignty and rule of lawA political figure named Bulnjak was dismissed, reportedly by Kurti, from a role associated with upholding sovereignty and the rule of law. This event highlights internal political dynamics and governance issues.kosovarja-ks.com · Kosovo
POLITICSSep 24French President Emmanuel Macron denies claims the CIA informed France of a possible Russian drone operationFrench President Emmanuel Macron denied claims which emerged in an article published by El Mundo on Thursday.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 24Russian military marketplace Roy.Market, launched amid strikes on Wildberries and Ozon warehouses, is tied to former President Dmitry Medvedev and his son’s circle, investigation findsRoy.Market, a Russian marketplace for military personnel whose launch was announced in mid-August, has ties to people close to Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president and prime minister who is now deputy chair of the Security Council, the outlet Vot Tak reports.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 24EU sanctions former RT France chief Xenia Fedorova over pro-Russian propagandaThe Council of the European Union confirmed the Russian commentator had been added to its sanctions list on Thursday. In France, she had already faced an expulsion order and an asset freeze, both of which she challenged.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 24Belarus releases 15 more prisoners following talks with US envoyThe banned human rights group Viasna reports that 883 political prisoners remain in BelarusThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 24Russia’s new AI committee could be led by a lawmaker who helped write the country’s original ‘foreign agents’ lawUnited Russia leader Dmitry Medvedev said the next State Duma would have a committee on digital development and artificial intelligence.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 24Politico: Ukraine’s sanctions adviser urges EU sanctions on Russian billionaires Vladimir Potanin and Vladimir Lisin after Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov are delistedThe EU created a “dangerous precedent” by lifting sanctions on Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov, but could regain credibility by imposing sanctions on two other Russian billionaires, Vladimir Potanin and Vladimir Lisin, according to Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Ukrainian president’s commissioner for sanctions policy.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 24Finland had planned to deport a Russian mother and son who helped Ukrainian refugees. Instead, it’s granting them asylum.Finland has granted asylum to Russian nationals Olga and Nikita Belov, former St. Petersburg municipal councilor Svetlana Utkina told TV Rain. Finnish authorities had planned to deport the mother and son to Russia this spring.Meduza [en]