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POLITICSSep 17Brnabic: US stands as most significant partner in all areas key to Serbia's futureA statement from Brnabic indicates that the United States is considered Serbia's most significant partner across all crucial areas for the country's future. This highlights the importance of the bilateral relationship between the two nations.tanjug_rs · serbia
POLITICSSep 17Protests Continue in Pristina After Conviction of Kosovo Liberation Army LeadersDemonstrations continue against guilty verdicts handed down to former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and three other former KLA leaders – with war veterans hoping to widen the protest movement.Balkan Insight
CONFLICTSep 17Greenpeace exposes Russian disinformation over strikes on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plantpravda_uk · ukraine
CYBERSep 17Russia upgraded the system that tabulates its election results. Experts found vulnerabilities that could be exploited to manipulate the vote.Hackers have breached Tsifrotek, the company behind GAS Vybory 2.0, Russia’s upgraded vote-tabulation system, which is being used in a federal election for the first time this year. The hackers gave the files to the investigative outlet iStories, which analyzed them with the help of technical and election experts. Meduza summarizes iStories’ investigation into how GAS Vybory 2.0 works and what vulnerabilities it has.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 17Moscow turns to Africa as "Russian Houses" close in EuropeCette annonce intervient une semaine après que l'Allemagne a annoncé la fermeture de la Maison russe de Berlin, reprochant à Moscou un incident impliquant un drone à l'aéroport de Leipzig/Halle.BBC Afrique
BUSINESSSep 17Moldova, Greece and Ireland: Where tourist arrivals are on the rise in Europe this yearIn the first half of 2026, Europe as a whole saw a 3% increase in tourists – but arrivals were down in Western Europe, partially due to heatwaves.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 17New Russia sanctions amid war risk even higher gas pricesThe House voted Thursday to pass legislation that would place a new set of sanctions on Russia, drawing significant Democratic support despite opposition from party leadership.The bill, first introduced by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in 2025, was previously approved by the Senate in an overwhelming vote, meaning that the legislation now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature. The bill also extends sanctions against Iran. Democratic leaders raised concerns about the bill, specifically the provision that would allow Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on any country that is among Responsible Statecraft
POLITICSSep 17Slovakia Seeks to Overturn Conviction of Fugitive Who Claimed Asylum in BosniaKalavsky was one of three high-ranking Slovak security or law enforcement figures that fled to Bosnia after being indicted for criminal activities committed during Fico’s time in office between 2012-2018.Balkan Insight
CONFLICTSep 17Russia is escalating its hybrid attacks on the West. Moscow will make Europe’s life ‘hell’ for supporting Ukraine, Kremlin insider tells Bloomberg.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 17‘I’m really afraid’: Russia election candidate runs risky campaign opposing Ukraine warPolina Lermant is one of some dozen candidates in Moscow from liberal party Yabloko contesting the election to the State DumaIrish Times World
CONFLICTSep 17Part of Polish airspace closed for hours due to Russian attacks on UkraineNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 17New voices, old friends: How Russia targets its messaging in the Global SouthThe latest report in the Atlantic Council's Russia Tomorrow series examines the themes and methods that Russia uses to target audiences in the Global South. The post New voices, old friends: How Russia targets its messaging in the Global South appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
BUSINESSSep 17US tariffs against Russian oil buyers pass: What it means for China, IndiaUS sanctions aim to weaken Russian oil exports, heavily targeting China and India as Moscow's largest energy buyers.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 17Ukraine expands war risk insurance program for businesses, raises compensation capThe Cabinet of Ministers has expanded the existing war risk insurance program for businesses and simplified the process for obtaining compensation for damaged or destroyed property.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 17Russian Military Airfield, Major Oil Refinery Targeted In Massive Ukrainian Drone AttackRFE/RL
POLITICSSep 17Kosovo Verdict Reflects West’s Strategic Priorities, Not Pursuit of JusticeThe harsh sentences handed down to former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders are the result of a Western attempt to appease Serbia by setting up a war crimes court that prosecuted Kosovo Albanians, not Serbs.Balkan Insight
CONFLICTSep 17EU Ambassador: Russia turns Kyiv into frontline cityUkrinform [en]
WORLDSep 17Russian biathlete and two-time Olympic champion Sergei Tchepikov diesSergei Tchepikov, a Russian biathlete, has died at 59, according to Sergei Averyanov, a representative of the Russian Biathlon Union.Meduza [en]
CONFLICTSep 17Ukraine Receives 252 Bodies In Swap With RussiaThe exchange of prisoners of war and fallen soldiers is one of the few areas of cooperation between the warring sides. The post Ukraine Receives 252 Bodies In Swap With Russia appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARYSep 17Ukrainian forces test four interceptor drone models to counter jet-powered UAVsThe Armed Forces of Ukraine are already testing four promising models of interceptor drones on the front lines to counter Russian forces’ jet-powered UAVs, while about ten other manufacturers are testing their own designs.Ukrinform [en]
HEALTHSep 17Russia's top-selling dog vaccine linked to spate of pet deaths across the countryState veterinary regulator confirmed batch 20 of Multican-8 contained a live Aujeszky's disease virus — typically fatal in dogs — after owners across at least 10 Russian regions reported hundreds of deaths since August.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYSep 17Russian aggression has effectively forced EU to form defense alliance, says MEPRussia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine has brought the issue of security back to the top of the European Union’s agenda and forced it to create joint defense instruments in a very short time.Ukrinform [en]
BUSINESSSep 17NBU raises key policy rate to 16%The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has decided to raise its key policy rate to 16%.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTSep 17U.S. sentences ISIS-K member who aided Moscow concert hall attackers to 20 years in prisonA U.S. court sentenced Afghan citizen Mohammad Sharifullah to 20 years in prison, the U.S. Department of Justice reported. Sharifullah belongs to the Islamic State-Khorasan (also known as ISIS-K), a branch of the Islamic State operating in Afghanistan.Meduza [en]