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PoliticsSep 18Russian elections: 'Even the facade of opposition has gone'Russians on Friday began three days of voting in the country’s first wartime parliamentary election, which features virtually no opposition and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin’s political dominance. France 24's Douglas Herbert takes a closer look.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 18Macron orders to reinforce the protection of critical infrastructures against Russian attacksThe French president warns that Moscow's hybrid aggressions have been increasing in the country and in Europe. And he assures that "they will not go unanswered."El País
CyberSep 18France: Macron orders defense against Russian hybrid attacksDW News [en]
CyberSep 18Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says MacronThe French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.BBC World
ConflictSep 18Russia launches massive barrages of modified RM48U training missiles at Ukraine — ReutersRussian forces have begun using modified RM48U training missiles on a large scale against Ukraine instead of the more accurate “Iskander”-type ballistic missiles.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 18As Congress passes Russia sanctions, Trump weighs business deals with Moscow before the war endsThe Trump administration is weighing business deals with Russia even before the war in Ukraine ends, two sources close to the negotiations told The New York Times. One of the sources said such deals could show that the United States is serious about a “reset” in relations with Russia.Meduza [en]
PoliticsSep 18Zelenskyy launches 'Carpathian Eight' alliance to boost regional investmentUkraine's president unveiled the new eight-nation bloc at a summit in Western Ukraine on Friday, pledging cooperation on security, energy, and trade. Organisers hope to attract €9.4 billion in investments.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 18Canada seeks to join €90bn support loan for Ukraine, Brussels confirmsCanada's inclusion will allow Ukraine to buy weapons from Canadian defence companies and bypass the "Made in Europe" requirements. In turn, Ottawa will have to pay a proportional share of the annual interest.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 18EXCLUSIVE: Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say - ReutersReuters World
PoliticsSep 18Fining Bosnia’s Parties for Campaign Violations Won’t Deter Them, Expert WarnsRecord-breaking penalties imposed by Bosnia’s Central Election Commission for campaign violations will not change the main parties’ ways, fair-elections campaigner warns.Balkan Insight
PoliticsSep 18Zelensky: Ukraine and Poland should be “mature partners” and focus on joint projectsUkraine and Poland are strong neighbors, friends, and partners; to further strengthen their ties, the countries should focus on joint projects in the fields of security, energy, the economy, and other areas.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 18The view from Russia: ‘No party can be antiwar’ in parliamentary electionFirst vote since Russia invaded Ukraine seen as a sham by some and an opportunity to strengthen nationalism by others.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 18🔴 Macron orders plan to protect France critical infrastructure against 'Russian hybrid attacks'President Macron has ordered a plan to protect France's critical infrastructure from potential "Russian hybrid attacks." This action signifies an elevated concern for national security against foreign threats.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 18Zelenskiy launches 'Carpathian Eight' initiative on trade, securitySept 18 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr ⁠Zelenskiy launched on Friday a new regional ⁠grouping of eight countries from the Carpathian region of ‌central and eastern Europe, at a summit in Ukraine designed to promote trade and security cooperation.thestar_my · malaysia
MilitarySep 18Poland won’t give up ‘a single inch’ of territory says Tusk after warning over Russian dronesThe Independent World
ConflictSep 18Sexual violence against civilians and POW’s in Ukraine widespread and ‘abhorrent’UN News
PoliticsSep 18Vlasiuk names countries that could face tariffs after Russia sanctions bill is signedAfter U.S. President Donald Trump a Russia sanctions bill into law, the key issue will be its practical implementation, including the possibility of imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imports from countries that are major buyers of Russian energy.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 18Putin will have Trump to thank for election victory in Russia’s rubber-stamp parliamentSam Kiley, world affairs editor, explains the significance of the insignificant Russian Duma electionsThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 18Tusk: Carpathian Eight could help Ukraine advance toward EU membershipThe newly established Carpathian format for regional cooperation (Carpathian Eight) could help Ukraine on its path toward membership in the European Union.Ukrinform [en]
Sci & TechSep 18Ukraine, Sweden extend cooperation in nuclear safetyUkraine's State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate and the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) have extended for five years their agreement on cooperation in nuclear and radiation safety.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 18Lukashenko suggests planting more potatoes in Belarus in futureAleksandr Lukashenko said: “The government has been instructed to find target markets over winter. And we have to make up our minds about where we are going to grow potatoes. We have to grow more potatoes in Belarus”...belarus · belarus
ConflictSep 18Alban-Udi community defends Caucasian Albanian heritage amid Armenian claimsThe Alban-Udi Christian religious community of Azerbaijan, describing itself as the successor to the Albanian (Caucasian) Apostolic Autocephalous Church, has strongly condemned revanchist reactions in Armenian society and political circles to the recent visit of representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan to Karabakh and Eastern Zangazur, particularly to the Gandzasar and Khudavang religious sites associated with Albanian historical and cultural heritage.azernews · azerbaijan
PoliticsSep 18Norway allocates over $100M to Ukraine for budget support – ZelenskyNorway has allocated more than $100 million to Ukraine for budget support.Ukrinform [en]
BusinessSep 18Putin targets Nestle's Russian business as Kremlin tightens grip on Western assetsNestlé is assessing its options after Russia placed the Swiss food giant’s local assets under temporary external administration.CNBC