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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]
POLITICSSep 14Trump announced an ‘energy ceasefire’ between Russia and Ukraine, but the Financial Times reports that Moscow has not agreed to any dealU.S. President Donald Trump appears to have jumped the gun in announcing that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure, the Financial Times (FT) reported, citing sources.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 14A Moscow court blocked three piracy websites for carrying the gay hockey romance ‘Heated Rivalry,’ citing ‘images promoting nontraditional sexual relations,’ but the only image was the book’s coverMoscow’s Cheryomushkinsky District Court has prohibited access to three pages on pirate websites that made American author Rachel Reid’s novel Heated Rivalry available online. The news outlet Verstka found the ruling in the court’s online case database.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 14Ukraine’s prosecutor general resigned, accused the country’s top anti-corruption official of crimes, and left the country. What happens now?Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree suspending Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko from office.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 14Ukraine Action Summit opens in WashingtonThe ninth Ukraine Action Summit has begun in Washington, bringing together activists and supporters of Ukraine from across the United States to discuss continued support for Kyiv and meet with members of Congress.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 14Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Could Reach Trump’s Desk Within Days, Says CongressmanThe US House of Representatives could take up a sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions bill as soon as September 15, Republican Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina told RFE/RL.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 14Trump's son's wedding was financed by a Russian oligarch, according to ProPublicaA Russian magnate paid for part of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas, including island rental and fireworks. President Trump seeks to get closer to Russia, while his son maintains personal ties with Kremlin figures.Clarín
POLITICSSep 14Leaders urge EU to boost Arctic role to tackle Russia 'threat'Twelve European countries meeting in Finland on Monday urged the European Union to beef up its presence in the Arctic, a geopolitical battleground caught between Russia and US President Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's Eliza Herbert reports.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 14Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation and exiled opposition politician Maxim Katz spent years feuding. Now they’ve joined forces to coordinate efforts to vote against Russia’s ruling party.Politicians Yulia Navalnaya and Maxim Katz issued simultaneous statements outlining a joint voting strategy for Russia’s State Duma elections, scheduled for September 18–20.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 14Ukraine sets urgent voting deadlines to safeguard international financial aidThe Cabinet of Ministers will officially send all members of parliament and relevant parliamentary committees a schedule with clear deadlines for voting on bills that are critical to securing international financial assistance.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 14Rumors of another mobilization have pushed some Russians from contingency plans to packed bags. Readers tell Meduza where they’ve fled.Meduza recently asked readers who had decided to leave Russia in recent months to tell us how they found the courage to take such a difficult step. We wanted to know more than why people were leaving the country in 2026. The reasons clearly include the economic crisis, Internet restrictions, Ukrainian drone attacks, and rumors of possible mobilization. Above all, we wanted to know whether Russia was experiencing a genuine new wave of emigration. Judging by the number of letters our newsroom received, the answer is yes. Here are some of the most compelling stories you sent us.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 14Reading the Kremlin’s Mind: Ukrainian Writers Attempt to Understand PutinWelcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum, only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen it, revealing the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war. The perspectives gathered here are varied, candid, and often surprising, together formingWar on the Rocks
POLITICSSep 14Trump Jnr’s wife says Russian oligarch paid for nuptial parties but not the actual weddingUS President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law said a Russian oligarch paid for “two incredible nights of celebration” in the Bahamas after her wedding to Donald Trump Jnr but was not involved in the actual nuptials, amid fresh ethics questions involving the first family. The couple had a private marriage ceremony on a Friday in May, Bettina Trump wrote in an Instagram post, and then a celebration the following weekend in the Bahamas. That second event, which had been planned before the wedding...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 14Donald Trump Jr.’s wife defends wedding gift from Russian oligarchInfluencer and model Bettina Trump, the wife of Donald Trump Jr., defended the couple’s wedding gift given to them by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev. “Apparently our wedding is making headlines again, so a little clarity seems in order,” Bettina Trump wrote on Instagram. “Don and I got married privately … surrounded ONLY by our family.…The Hill
POLITICSSep 14Twelve countries ask the European Union to strengthen its presence in the Arctic due to the threat from RussiaThey ask the European Commission that the next Arctic strategy take into account maritime and space surveillance, intelligence sharing, the protection of critical infrastructures, and the capacity to respond to hybrid threats. The United States, Russia, and China have been moving their p[resence there for some time].Clarín
POLITICSSep 14Vladimir Putin, a president sealed off in a Russia under lockdown'The Putin System' (1/3). The many 'siloviki,' officers drawn from Russia's security services, have seized power and are now omnipresent among the country's elites. Within society, they have spread an atmosphere of fear and suspicion that prohibits any questioning of the Kremlin or its war in Ukraine.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 14FM Sybiha on recruitment of Russian agents in Germany: I urge European governments to take this threat seriouslyForeign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the investigation by the German broadcaster RTL into the recruitment of agents of influence and described it not as an isolated incident but as part of a broader system.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 14Leaders urge EU to expand Arctic presence amid Russia 'threat'Twelve European countries on Monday called for the European Union to step up its presence in the Arctic, as melting ice opens new maritime routes while growing tensions with Russia and the United States increasingly put the region in the geopolitical spotlight.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 14Trump Says Russia, Ukraine Agree To Halt Strikes On Energy TargetsRFE/RL
POLITICSSep 14German intelligence report warns of rising Chinese, Russian spy threatGermany’s military counter-intelligence agency, known as MAD, has warned of a growing threat from hybrid attacks and the use of recruited contract agents, or low-level agents, saying Germany is a “prioritised target of Russian espionage activities”. According to the agency’s annual report released on Monday, it cited Germany’s geostrategic position in Europe and Nato the expansion of the Bundeswehr and the introduction of new weapons systems as reasons for the heightened targeting. “The hybrid...South China Morning Post
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