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POLITICS7h agoBurnham sends fresh message to Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit after Trump's diesel deal with RussiaBurnham will hold talks with Zelensky on Wednesday at Downing StreetThe Independent World
POLITICS7h agoTrump’s diesel deal with Putin, a rebuke from Brussels, and a squabble over Europe’s enormous Russian energy billMeduza [en]
POLITICS8h agoBipartisan group of senators call on Trump to rescind Russian diesel dealSix Democratic and six Republican senators wrote a letter calling on President Trump to withdraw from his recent deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.NPR News
POLITICS9h agoUkraine and the US: What's next after Trump’s diesel deal with Russia?Donald Trump plans to allow the purchase of Russian diesel, drawing criticism at home and abroad. What is behind the US president’s decision and what should Ukraine do next? DW spoke with experts.DW News [en]
POLITICS10h agoTrump says Putin and Zelenskyy both want to end Russia’s war on UkraineTrump says Putin and Zelenskyy both want to end Russia’s war on UkraineAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS10h agoRussian Communist Party lawmaker says all citizens should bear the burden of the war against Ukraine equallyRussians should share equally in the burden of the war against Ukraine, Anatoly Lokot, a lawmaker from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF), said in a speech to the State Duma.Meduza [en]
POLITICS11h agoTrump on Russia, Ukraine attacks: ‘They’re both a little off’President Trump on Tuesday appeared to defend Russia’s continued strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure a day after he announced an “energy ceasefire” that he claimed Moscow had agreed to. “Ukraine hit many sites the day before,” Trump told reporters when asked about Russia’s continued missile and drone attacks on Monday. “They’re both a little bit…The Hill
POLITICS12h agoMI5 Chief Warns of Escalating Hybrid Threats From Iran and Russia on British SoilNYT World
POLITICS12h agoRussian gymnastics federation angry about visa refusal for World Championship participants: 'Discrimination'The Russian gymnastics federation is furious about the decision by the Dutch authorities to deny a visa to, among others, reigning all-around world champion Angelina Melnikova to participate in the World Championships in Rotterdam. Melnikova is considered one of the best, if not the best, Russian gymnast.NOS Buitenland
POLITICS15h agoTrump’s use of Russian diesel fuel, at Ukraine’s expense, sparks controversy in the USDonald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has sparked fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the upcoming midterm elections put pressure on his administration. His approach to the Ukraine war has also drawn controversy, with calls for Kyiv to hold elections and claims of an energy ceasefire announced without clear agreement from the parties involved. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis.France 24 [en]
POLITICS15h agoFrance intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in operation off Réunion IslandFrance’s navy has boarded an oil tanker suspected of helping Russia evade Western sanctions in an operation hundreds of kilometres south of the French Indian Ocean territory of Réunion Island.RFI [en]
POLITICS16h agoCritics warn of espionage risks, loss of trust within NATO as Slovakia restores military-diplomatic representation with RussiaSlovakia is restoring military-diplomatic representation with Russia for the first time since 2022. The government has defended the move; critics warn of espionage risks and further damage to trust within NATO.DW News [en]
POLITICS19h agoUK PM Burnham levels sweeping accusations at Iran and RussiaAndy Burnham told Parliament that it was highly likely Iran was behind threats to an RAF military base in England and said Russia interfered during the 2016 Brexit referendum.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS20h agoTrump's plan to import Russian diesel at Ukraine's expense sparks controversy in WashingtonLawmakers in Washington, including Republicans, criticized the president's approach to Russian oil imports, with midterms fast approaching.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS1d 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
POLITICS1d 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]
POLITICS1d 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]
POLITICS1d 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
POLITICS1d 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
POLITICS1d 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
POLITICS1d 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]
POLITICS1d 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
POLITICS1d agoRussia ‘Clearly’ Meddled In Brexit Vote, Says UK PM BurnhamBurnham said he inquired about Russian involvement in the divisive ballot, in which Britons voted by a narrow margin to leave the European Union, when he became prime minister in July. The post Russia ‘Clearly’ Meddled In Brexit Vote, Says UK PM Burnham appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS1d agoEU approves largest expansion of sanctions list against RussiaEuropean Union foreign ministers approved a 22nd package of sanctions against Russia, adding about 1,600 legal entities and individuals to the sanctions list.Meduza [en]