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POLITICSSep 22Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions listAlisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman both have close ties to President Putin, and Kyiv said the move sent Moscow the wrong signals.BBC World
MILITARYSep 22Von der Leyen promises to step up defense support for UkraineVon der Leyen promises to step up defense support for Ukraine European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in New York that Europe is working to help Ukraine strengthen its defense capabilities, including through a joint program to counter ballistic threats.Ukrinform [en]
WORLDSep 22Ancient Roman Pula transformed by contemporary light artA 2,000-year-old Roman city transformed by contemporary light art.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 22European country declares state of emergency over energy and water shortage fearsThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 22Anti-Corruption Foundation’s Leonid Volkov criticizes lifting sanctions on billionaire Mikhail Fridman. A few years ago, he proposed lifting them himself.In a Telegram post, Leonid Volkov, head of political projects at the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), called the European Union’s decision to lift sanctions on billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman “shameful” and said it “sets a terrible precedent.”Meduza [en]
CONFLICTSep 22SOF conduct raid on enemy position on eastern axisOperators of the 6th Rangers Regiment within the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of Ukraine’s Armed Forces conducted a covert raid on a Russian military position on the eastern operational axis. After the enemy refused to surrender, they cleared the dugout.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 22'Cherry-picking sanctions' risks 'normalising' Russia, Latvian PM says amid Usmanov rowLatvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs spoke exclusively to Euronews about his last-minute change in tune over a sanctions saga that has gripped Brussels, while also warning of remaining dangers.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 22Can Belarus Replace Canada As US Potash Provider ? The article questions whether Belarus could potentially replace Canada as a supplier of potash to the United States. This explores potential shifts in international commodity markets and supply chain dynamics.rferl.org · Russia
DISASTERSep 22Moldova to impose 60 - day energy and water emergency due to drought and rising costs – Winnipeg Free Presswinnipegfreepress.com · Canada
BUSINESSSep 22Can Belarus Replace Canada As US Potash ProviderThe article discusses the possibility of Belarus replacing Canada as a primary potash supplier for the United States. This indicates potential shifts in global commodity trade and supply chain dynamics.kenyastar.com · Kenya
POLITICSSep 22Nawrocki still sees Ukraine through lens of former IPN role, Kwasniewski saysFormer Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski believes that incumbent President Karol Nawrocki has yet to move beyond his former role as head of Poland’s Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) on issues related to Ukraine, and that his passivity in this area is not in Poland’s interest.Ukrinform [en]
BUSINESSSep 22Romania Antitrust Body Looks Into Two Transactions In Refrigeration Systems SectorRomania's antitrust authority is investigating two transactions within the refrigeration systems sector. This indicates regulatory oversight of market competition and mergers.zfenglish.com · Romania
POLITICSSep 22Rubio says Ukraine targeted US-linked ships, infrastructureThe Hill
WORLDSep 22Can all Russians be held responsible for the war in Ukraine? A heated online debate runs up against international law’s principle of individual responsibility.An episode of “The Breakfast Show” featuring sociologist Konstantin Gaaze has prompted fierce debate on social media — particularly over his claim that Russians bear collective responsibility for Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSSep 22Can Belarus Replace Canada As US Potash Provider?US President Donald Trump has said a “massive deal” is being discussed with Belarus, under which it would provide cheaper potash supplies than Canada. But questions since the announcement have swirled over whether Belarus can replace the world's largest potash producer to meet US needs.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 22EU to lift sanctions on two Russian oligarchsMikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov removed from bloc’s list under deal to extend curbs for three yearsFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 22Trump says at UNGA that peace between Ukraine and Russia to be reached soonThe United States hopes to achieve peace between Ukraine and Russia “sooner than expected.”Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTSep 22Trump begs Ukraine and Russia to stop the war, save dieselPresident Trump is to be commended for everything he has done to try and bring about peace. But the reality is that there’s only one person who can truly end this pointless, destructive war. That person is Vladimir Putin.The Hill
POLITICSSep 22Diving into Russia's hybrid warfareLa menace russe s’intensifie en Europe, alertent Emmanuel Macron et plusieurs de ses homologues sur le continent. Comment ont été planifiées les opérations d’ingérence ayant récemment touché la France ? Des camps d’entraînements secrets dans les Balkans aux navires de la flotte fantôme, quelle organisation à grande échelle a été mise en place le Kremlin […]Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 22Kwasniewski criticizes Witkoff for having ‘full trust’ in PutinFormer Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski criticized U.S. President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff over his statement that he has “full trust” in Vladimir Putin.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 22Czech police order Russians who filmed in Europe for the pro-war Telegram channel Rybar to leave the countryAccording to Seznam Zprávy, Czech police detained and questioned Russian nationals Vitaly Chashchukhin and Igor Dolmatov, whom the outlet’s journalists identified as working for Rybar, a Telegram channel with ties to the Russian Defense Ministry. The two were ordered to leave the country within three days.Meduza [en]
WORLDSep 22Russian Orthodox cleric caught up in Czech cocaine case sues independent broadcaster TV RainMetropolitan Hilarion (Grigory Alfeyev) has filed a lawsuit against TV Rain in Moscow alleging harm to his honor, dignity, and reputation. RBC found the lawsuit in court records.Meduza [en]
CONFLICTSep 22Ukraine’s Defense Forces confirm gains on right bank of OskilUkrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 22EU agrees to lift sanctions on Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail FridmanEU member states’ permanent representatives have agreed to remove two Russian billionaires — USM Holdings founder Alisher Usmanov and Alfa Group co-founder Mikhail Fridman — from the sanctions list, according to Reuters and Euronews.Meduza [en]