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POLITICSSep 15Zelenskyy says "of course" Putin is lying to Trump officialsPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy sat down for an exclusive interview with CBS News' Aiden Stretch about what he said were recent Russian plots to assassinate him. Zelenskyy also discussed President Trump's new demand that Ukraine stop attacking Russian energy targets to help gas prices in the U.S.CBS News
CONFLICTSep 15Gas stations in Kyiv region to gain access to Defense Forces’ air situation awareness systemIn the Kyiv region, gas stations will gain access to a special digital air situation awareness system used by the Defense Forces.Ukrinform [en]
WORLDSep 15Benin, the unexpected guest at Lionel Messi's farewell: a coach who troubled him in Russia 2018 and the dream of playing in a World CupLos Guepardos ocupan el puesto 93 del ranking FIFA y estarán el 6 de octubre en el Monumental.Nunca estuvieron en una Copa del Mundo, aunque en 2026 quedaron muy cerca.Clarín
POLITICSSep 15How a MAGA influencer with ties to Russia became Trump’s Arctic adviserAs Thomas Dans holds forth in the U.S. and abroad, it’s not always clear where the administration’s agenda ends and his own begins.Defense One
POLITICSSep 15Blanche says investigation unlikely into Russian oligarch's wedding gift to Trump Jr.Trump's family members say have no connection to Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev.ABC News
BUSINESSSep 15Andrei Yakovlev, Russian economist in exile: 'In many areas, gasoline is either unavailable or sold at prices two to three times higher than in major cities'Now a researcher in Berlin, this former professor at Moscow's renowned Higher School of Economics discusses the effects of inflation and shortages that impacted the Russian population just days before the elections, scheduled for September 18-20.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 15EU considers tougher visa restrictions for Russians — KallasThe European Union is preparing new measures against the Russian economy, including its shadow fleet, while also discussing new restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats, visa bans for former combatants, and a review of the policy on tourist visas for Russian citizens.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTSep 15Russian war, African recruitsIn tonight's programme, thousands of Africans end up amidst the war in Ukraine fighting or working on behalf of the Kremlin. We speak to a journalist who just got back from Ukraine. Also, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the C64 opposition coalition held a demonstration in the capital Kinshasa. And finally, Kenya's celebrating a stellar athletics victory as the country beats London in the race to host the 2029 World Championships.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 15Wicker, Shaheen to propose resolution urging U.S. cooperation with Russian pro-democracy movementA pair of influential bipartisan Senators plan to introduce a resolution Wednesday calling on the State Department to bolster cooperation with Russia’s pro-democracy movement inside and outside the country, according to a draft obtained exclusively by The Hill.  Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the non-binding resolution to coincide with a major…The Hill
POLITICSSep 15France stalls EU Russia sanctions renewal over oligarch de-listingEuropean Union envoys have pushed back the expiry of EU Russia sanctions listings by ​seven days until September 22, a spokesperson for the EU's Irish presidency said on Monday, after failing to agree on a six-month renewal. At issue is whether to de-list Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov. France has joined ​Slovakia in ‌a call to remove him, citing national security concerns, EU diplomats ⁠said. FRANCE 24's August Hakansson reports.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 15Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summerAfter NHL career goal-scoring leader Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad for Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party that came to light this week, the Washington Capitals said their…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 15Two Democrats cross aisle to help tee up final vote on Russia sanctions billThe House advanced legislation on Tuesday that grants President Trump tariff authorities on countries purchasing Russian energy and extends existing sanctions on Iran, clearing a major procedural hurdle for the Russia Sanctions Act.The Hill
MILITARYSep 15Polish military builds observation posts on border with UkraineAs part of the "East Shield" program, the Polish military is building fortifications along the border and establishing observation and security posts near border crossings with Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 15Turkey expands arrests after LGBTQ+ crackdownTurkey’s Justice Minister Akin Gurlek launched the crackdown, saying it was part of an initiative to protect children and family values.Washington Post World
CONFLICTSep 15Government approves draft 2027 State Budget, submits it to Verkhovna Rada — KoretskyiThe government has approved and submitted to the Verkhovna Rada, within the deadline prescribed by law, the draft State Budget for 2027 — the budget of a country at war.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 15The dilemma of Russians in wartime: to vote or boycott legislative elections tailored to Vladimir PutinThe legislative elections will be held between September 18 and 20, to allocate the 450 seats of the State Duma, the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia, the legislative power. United Russia, Vladimir Putin's party, currently holds 324 seats and it is estimated that without opposition participation,Clarín
POLITICSSep 15New York prosecutors charge suspected Russian intelligence agents who allegedly plotted to kill a ‘Russian dissident’ they believed was in WashingtonU.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said New York prosecutors had charged several Russian nationals who worked for Russian intelligence. Blanche disclosed the charges at a White House briefing, according to ABC News.Meduza [en]
MILITARYSep 15Are Drone Incursions Europe’s New Normal?NATO suspects that Russia is behind the latest airspace violation in Lithuania.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 15Democrats want to investigate Russian influence in Donald Trump Jr.’s weddingA Democratic senator is pressing the Trump administration to look into reports that a Russian oligarch paid for wedding celebrations for Donald Trump Jr., the son of President Donald Trump.  Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), who has traveled frequently to Ukraine amid its war with Russia, brought up the issue during a hearing Tuesday while questioning…The Hill
CONFLICTSep 15Zelensky: Ukraine to sign additional contracts for railway protection systemsPresident Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will sign additional contracts for systems to strengthen the protection of railway infrastructure, border crossings, and other Ukrzaliznytsia facilities. The involvement of state-owned banks in supporting the state’s logistics operations is also being discussed.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 15With Putin overextended in Ukraine, Armenia is turning away from RussiaEvery day Ukraine keeps fighting, Russian influence grows weaker in the countries of the ex-USSR that Moscow refers to as the “near abroad.” Nowhere is this Russian retreat clearer than in Armenia, writes Joseph Epstein. The post With Putin overextended in Ukraine, Armenia is turning away from Russia appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSSep 15Romanian shepards and farmers clash with policeDozens injured as 2,000 farmers - backed by far-right groups - protest the extension of a livestock export ban.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTSep 15War update: 219 combat clashes reported along front line on September 15Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 15NATO jets down drone over Lithuania as Russian ship fires flares at Danish helicopterFrance 24 [en]