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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
POLITICSSep 14Trump says Ukraine and Russia agree to halt strikes on energy targetsTrump's announcement comes after he called on Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure during a trip to Ireland over the weekend.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14French-Slovak veto deepens EU deadlock on Russia sanctions renewalParis seeks to remove Usmanov from the sanctions list in an apparent quid-pro-quo move to secure the release of detained French nationals.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to cease attacks on energy infrastructureTrump claims that Ukraine and Russia agreed not to attack energy infrastructure, although there is no confirmation from Kyiv or Moscow. The war with Iran and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict are raising oil prices, affecting inflation in the US before key elections.Clarín
POLITICSSep 14France in ‘astonishing’ push to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarchParis replicates Viktor Orbán’s tactics in bid to free French nationals from AzerbaijanFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 14Ukraine’s prosecutor general suspended after leaving country amid corruption scandalEuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed not to hit energy targets"The World's Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran," Trump said in a social media post.CNBC
POLITICSSep 14Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to curb attacks against energy infrastructureThe president of the United States maintains that he achieved a commitment from the governments of Zelensky and Putin. He also affirmed that the increase in diesel prices is mainly linked to the war between the two.Clarín
POLITICSSep 14'We were right': EU finally listening to Baltic warnings on Russia, Latvian PM saysThe Latvian PM noted that the Baltics' sense of foreboding over Russian attacks on the EU come from their occupation. "We know the tricks; we knew the bully would show its muscles."EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14Don Jr’s Bahamas wedding that Trump skipped was bankrolled by Putin-tied Russian oligarch: reportKremlin-connected International Boxing Association chief Umar Kremlev funneled money into renting a private islandThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 14Drama At The Border: How Belarusian Dissident Statkevich Refused ExileAt the Lithuanian border, Belarusian opposition veteran Mikalay Statkevich faced a stark choice: freedom in exile or remaining in the country he had spent decades fighting for. He chose Belarus -- and was taken straight back to prison.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 14European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fearsEuropean leaders are highlighting growing competition in the Arctic as global warming opens new shipping routes. On Monday, leaders from Nordic and Baltic countries focused on environmental challenges, economic opportunities, and military vulnerabilities. They expressed concerns about Russia's military buildup...wdtimes · united states of america
POLITICSSep 14Why is Trump warning Zelenskyy not to hit Russian diesel refineries?Trump blames Ukraine’s attacks for global diesel shortage, linking the crisis to Russia's war rather than US actions.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 14Hungary moves to amend controversial child protection law after EU court rulingHungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced amendments to the country’s child protection law, which the EU’s top court ruled discriminatory in April. The changes could end discrimination against sexual minorities and help unlock further EU funding for Hungary.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14Ukraine: AfD questions German aid, Berlin remains committedEmboldened by its win in Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right Alternative for Germany wants the government to change its Ukraine and Russia policies. Berlin is staying the course, but support is fading — especially in the east.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 14BIRN Launches ‘Trial Stories’ Page for Hashim Thaci VerdictBIRN’s reporting on the high-profile trial of four wartime Kosovo Liberation Army leaders and in-depth analysis articles about the implications of the case have been compiled on a new focus page ahead of the trial judgment this week.Balkan Insight
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