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POLITICSSep 15'Putin Is Watching:' US House Panel Advances Russia-Iran Sanctions BillThe US House Rules Committee has advanced legislation imposing tougher sanctions on Russia and Iran, clearing a key procedural hurdle for a possible House vote later this week but exposing deep Democratic concerns over the measure’s expansion of presidential tariff authority.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 15Russian ambassador hails Salvini meeting with entrepreneurs active in RussiaSignals a return to realism says ParamonovANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 15No, the EU isn't demanding that Ukraine mobilise women against Russia's invasionUkraine's counter-disinformation agency says that the claims originated with Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 15Hungary to amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standardsA new bill will remove references to banning the 'promotion' of homosexuality.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 15Russia sanctions bill passes House Rules CommitteeThe House Rules Committee on Monday approved bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing sanctions on Russia amid its war in Ukraine. The bill, which the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) championed, would allow President Trump to impose penalties on individuals working on behalf of the Russian government to stall peace negotiations with Ukraine, violate a negotiated…The Hill
POLITICSSep 15Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas sponsored by Russian businessmanThe generous contributor, Umar Kremlev, a figure close to the ruling circles in Moscow, heads the controversial International Boxing Association and is also involved in the lucrative online sports betting industry.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 15U.S. lawmaker submits amendment naming India in Russia sanctions actThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 15Russian businessman bankrolls Donald Trump Jr’s Bahamas wedding after-partyPresident’s son and his wife confirm Umar Kremlev, who is reportedly close to Vladimir Putin, paid for part of celebrationFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 15How a Russian oligarch close to Putin paid for Donald Trump's son's weddingRÉCIT - Le site d’investigation américain ProPublica a révélé ce lundi que Umar Kremlev, un proche du président russe, était non seulement sur la liste des invités de ce luxueux mariage aux Bahamas mais qu’il en avait aussi financé une partie.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 14Don Jr.'s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a "gift"Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., said their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of festivities after their wedding in the Bahamas.CBS News
POLITICSSep 14Kremlin-linked Russian oligarch helped fund Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrationTrump's son and his wife confirmed reports that Umar Kremlev paid for parts of the festivities. Kremlev was awarded the "Order of Friendship" by Putin earlier this year.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 14Trump's son confirms Russian businessman paid for his wedding celebrationsUn empresario ruso costeó las celebraciones post-boda del hijo mayor del presidente estadounidense en las Bahamas, reveló la pareja en redes sociales.El organizador, vinculado con el Kremlin y líder de la Asociación Internacional de Boxeo, fue reconocido por Putin, generando controversia política.Clarín
POLITICSSep 14Trump blames rise in diesel prices on Ukrainian strikes against Russian oil refineriesPresident Trump is demanding that Ukraine stop targeting Russian oil refineries, claiming the strikes are raising the price of diesel. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Aaron MacLean have more.CBS News
POLITICSSep 14Trump’s son confirms Russian businessman paid for post-wedding festivitiesA Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin paid for celebrations after the wedding of President Donald Trump's eldest son and his new bride, the couple confirmed on Monday. The post Trump’s son confirms Russian businessman paid for post-wedding festivities appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14Donald Trump Jr's wedding celebration partially funded by Russian oligarch, the couple confirmsDonald Trump Jr's new wife, Bettina, is confirming that her May wedding weekend celebration was partially funded by a man with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 14Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin appears in a campaign video for Russia’s ruling United Russia party alongside Foreign Minister Sergei LavrovWashington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin joined a campaign video for United Russia ahead of the country’s September parliamentary elections. He appeared in a video centered on Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 14Zelensky calls for crackdown on fraud call centersPresident Volodymyr Zelensky called on lawmakers to vote on a bill introducing criminal liability for fraudulent call centers.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 14The EU extends its Russia sanctions list for just one week, keeping Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov designated until ambassadors meet againEuropean Union ambassadors agreed to extend one of the bloc’s sanctions regimes against Russia for just one week, according to EUobserver and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Rikard Jozwiak, who cited sources.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 14Russian Businessman Paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s Lavish Wedding After-PartyThe payments, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, represented an extraordinary flouting of ethical norms for an American president’s family member.NYT US
POLITICSSep 14Trump adds extra sanctions to Russian bank for ties to IranThe Trump administration on Monday added extra sanctions on one of Russia’s largest financial institutions, VTB, over its ties to Iran, layering on penalties first imposed because of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Treasury Department is redesignating VTB as part of the administration’s “Operation Economic Outcast.” The sanctions campaign was launched in August to…The Hill
POLITICSSep 14They affirm that the wedding of Donald Trump's son was financed by a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir PutinSe trata de Umar Kremlev, quien pagó cientos de miles de dólares en gastos relacionados con el casamiento entre Donald Trump Jr. y la modelo Bettina Anderson, celebrado el pasado 24 de mayo.Lo reveló el portal ProPublica según documentos revisados por el medio de investigación y entrevistas con tres personas familiarizadas con los hechos.Clarín
POLITICSSep 14Zelensky urges Parliament to act on laws needed to cover budget gapPresident Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the need to adopt legislation to cover the state budget deficit.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 14Russian oligarch paid for parts of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration: ReportBettina Anderson characterized it as an "extremely generous wedding gift from a friend."ABC News
POLITICSSep 14Russia will allow unrestricted sales of civilian gas masks for the first time in over 30 yearsStarting March 1, 2027, Russia will allow certified civilian gas masks, including models for children, to be sold without restrictions, the Emergency Situations Ministry said.Meduza [en]