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POLITICS2d 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
POLITICS2d agoUkraine budget revenue shortfall reaches UAH 50 bln — MarchenkoUkraine’s state budget fell short of UAH 50 billion in planned revenue over the first nine months of 2026, with UAH 32 billion of that gap recorded in August–September.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS2d 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
POLITICS2d ago'It's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington', analyst saysPresident Donald Trump's envoys told ​Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meeting told Reuters. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Grégoire Roos, director of the Europe and Russia and Eurasia Programmes at Chatham House. He says that "it's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington because Vladimir Putin knows that Donald Trump lives on borrowed time".France 24 [en]
POLITICS2d ago'It's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington', analyst saysPresident Donald Trump's envoys told ​Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meeting told Reuters. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Grégoire Roos, director of the Europe and Russia and Eurasia Programmes at Chatham House. He says that "it's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington because Vladimir Putin knows that Donald Trump lives on borrowed time".France 24 [en]
POLITICS2d agoZelensky, worn out but irreplaceable: "Nobody here is going to support Trump and his idea of changing the president"Los ucranianos no aceptan que les elijan presidente ni en Moscú ni en Washington. Cada ataque exterior le devuelve popularidad en un país en el que sus propios ciudadanos descartan las elecciones bajo las bombas rusas LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS2d 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]
POLITICS2d 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
POLITICS2d 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
POLITICS2d 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]
POLITICS2d 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]
POLITICS2d 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]
POLITICS2d agoUkraine’s EU accession bid advances after Kyiv passes minority rights lawThe European Union will on Tuesday open new negotiation chapters with Ukraine, an essential step in Kyiv’s long path to join the bloc. Ukrainian lawmakers on Monday passed legislation protecting the rights of national minorities, which removes a major hurdle in Kyiv’s bid for membership. The status of the Hungarian-speaking minority in western Ukraine had long caused tensions with Budapest and Hungary had blocked Ukraine’s EU membership bid, officially submitted days after Russia’s full-scale...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoUkraine's EU accession bid advances with new chapterUkrainian lawmakers on Monday passed legislation protecting the rights of national minorities, which removes a major hurdle in Kyiv's bid for membership.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS2d 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
POLITICS2d 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
POLITICS2d 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]
POLITICS2d 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
POLITICS2d 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]
POLITICS2d 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
POLITICS2d agoBlindsided again by Trump, Europe puts on a brave face and rallies behind UkraineEuropean leaders closed ranks and rallied behind Ukraine as news of the diesel deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin continued to send shockwaves across the alliance.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS2d ago'The image is deplorable for our partners': Volodymyr Zelensky under pressure from Europe over blockage of anti-corruption reformsDÉCRYPTAGE - Kiev réclame en urgence des fonds pour combler son déficit budgétaire, mais 5,5 milliards d’euros d’aide européenne restent bloqués au Parlement, où la majorité présidentielle fait obstruction à des réformes clés exigées par Bruxelles.Le Figaro International
POLITICS2d agoGermany news: Merz says Trump's Russia diesel deal 'out of question' for EuropeChancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia would be "out of the question" for Germany and the EU. Meanwhile, the ruling coalition has been rocked by a major resignation.DW News [en]
POLITICS2d agoEurope expands sanctions on Russia's military industry: a forceful rejection of Trump's pact with PutinEuropean bloc foreign ministers added 1,569 companies and individuals linked to Russian arms manufacturing to their blacklist. The measure seeks to hit the medium-sized industry supplying Moscow's army and responds to the understanding between Washington and the Kremlin.Clarín