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POLITICSSep 19Trump says son repaid Russian oligarch who funded wedding festivitiesUS President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son had repaid a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who funded two days of lavish wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, after the gift raised questions over foreign influence and ethics.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTSep 19Ukraine war: US approves potential US$2.7 billion sale of air defence equipmentThe United States has approved a potential US$2.68 billion sale of air defence equipment to Ukraine, after Kyiv made repeated pleas for support to fend off Russian attacks. The State Department said in a congressional notification on Friday that it made “a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine” for buying air defence development upgrades and related equipment and services. If the proposed purchase is concluded, Ukraine would finance it using a...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 19IT Coalition allocates over €1.8B to support Ukraine’s Defense ForcesOver the three years of its operation, the IT Coalition has allocated €1.85 billion to strengthen the technological capabilities of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 19Trump signs Graham Bill, imposing new sanctions against RussiaThe law introduces an unprecedented range of measures against Moscow and its partners, including India and China. However, many Democratic officials voiced concern that it gives Donald Trump the power to impose 100% tariffs on any country without oversight.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYSep 19State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to UkraineThe proposed sale is subject to congressional review.CBS News
CONFLICTSep 19Ukraine’s Defense Forces destroy over 50,000 Russian artillery systemsUkrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 19France’s Macron warns of Russian ‘hybrid’ attacks, seeks to step up energy defenceJust months before France's presidential election, rising fuel costs due to the wars in Iran and Ukraine have pushed the nation to the verge of crisis. In an attempt to address public anger and energy threats, French President Emmanuel Macron gathered the nation's major party presidential candidates at the presidential palace. But the main takeaway from this meeting was perhaps Macron's warning about Russian "hybrid attacks"... what exactly does he mean and how serious is the threat? Details and analysis by Richard Werly, France and Europe correspondent for Blick.France 24 [en]
MILITARYSep 19US Approves Potential $2.7bn Air Defense Sale To UkraineKyiv has requested to buy equipment including multiple types of missiles, launchers, counter-drone radars and trailers, according to the State Department. The post US Approves Potential $2.7bn Air Defense Sale To Ukraine appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 19France calls on Moscow to reverse takeover of European assetsFrance has called on Moscow to "reverse" its decision to take control of assets belonging to European companies still operating in Russia, including Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups. The Kremlin defends the takeover as a justified measure against firms representing "unfriendly countries" that back Ukraine.RFI [en]
POLITICSSep 19Russia Warns New U.S. Sanctions Law Would Harm Trump’s Peace EffortsPresident Trump signed the legislation, named for Senator Lindsey Graham, at the White House, but he has broad leeway to waive its requirements.NYT World
CONFLICTSep 19Five killed, 15 injured in Russian attacks in Kharkiv region over past dayUkrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 19The Kremlin Has Put Lots of Veterans on the Ballot. Could It Backfire?President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has said veterans are the “new elite,” but selecting them as candidates is a risk.NYT World
POLITICSSep 19Zelenskyy thanks Trump for signing 'critically important' Russia sanctions billUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday thanked President Donald Trump for signing into law a bill allowing for the expansion of sanctions on Russia.ABC News
WORLDSep 19Reporter’s notebook: Kazakhstan trip highlights promise and limits of Central Asia tiesWhen I began planning a work trip to Astana this month, the first challenge was simply finding a flight. With no direct service from Hong Kong to the Kazakh capital, I could transfer in Guangzhou, Beijing, Urumqi or Seoul. I chose Guangzhou, which offered a direct flight lasting about seven and a half hours, but the limited schedule meant there was no flight on Saturday, forcing me to leave earlier than planned and spend five days in Astana. The journey offered an early glimpse of both the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 19Putin sends message to Europe amid Ukraine conflict: 'No aggressive intentions'thenews · pakistan
MILITARYSep 19Landsbergis: Ukraine needs its own long-range deterrence to stay secureUkraine’s strongest security guarantee is the development of its own long-range capabilities, including drones, military equipment and ballistic missiles, which would help deter Russia from launching further aggression.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 19Russian forces launch massive overnight attack on Odesa regionUkrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 19Trump Signs Bill Authorising Sweeping Russia SanctionsChannels TV
CONFLICTSep 19Russian forces launch over 10 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, injuring twoRussian forces launched more than 10 attacks across four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region since Friday evening, injuring two people.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 19Trump signs bill authorising sweeping Russia sanctionsUS President Donald Trump signed a bill on Friday authorizing new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, after Congress gave its approval after months of delay. The post Trump signs bill authorising sweeping Russia sanctions appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 19Trump signs sanctions law against Russia, tariffs threaten China and IndiaPresident Trump heeft zijn handtekening gezet onder een wet die omvangrijke Amerikaanse sancties tegen Rusland mogelijk maakt. Zo kan Trump landen die veel Russische brandstoffen inkopen importheffingen opleggen tot 100 procent. Ook krijgen hoge Russische functionarissen te maken met nog meer beperkingen en moet de Russische schaduwvloot het lastiger krijgen. Doel is om landen als China en India zover te krijgen dat zij hun olie en gas elders gaan inkopen en er minder geld naar de Russische schatkist vloeit voor de oorlog in Oekraïne. De sancties zijn ook gericht tegen Russische tankers die enNOS Buitenland
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 19More than 178,000 consumers without power in Odesa region due to Russian attackUkrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 19Russian attacks damage civilian facilities in four districts of Kyiv regionUkrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 19Russia’s elections are more than political theatreFor the Kremlin, parliamentary elections remain a mechanism for political participation, feedback and legitimacy.Al Jazeera [en]