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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]
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
POLITICSSep 15Attorney general dismisses investigation into Russian oligarch's payment for Trump's son's weddingEl fiscal de EE.UU. desestimó investigar pagos de un empresario ruso para la boda del hijo del líder estadounidense, considerándolo un regalo amistoso.El oligarca ruso, vinculado al líder de su país, cubrió costos de la boda en Bahamas, mientras la oposición inicia pesquisas en el Congreso.Clarín
CONFLICTSep 15U.S. confirms it has weapons in space. China and Russia have responded.China warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" after the U.S. confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.CBS News
POLITICSSep 15Axios: U.S. House Democrats launch investigation into Russian boxing official Umar Kremlev’s spending on Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebrationU.S. Representative Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, has opened an investigation into Umar Kremlev’s possible role in organizing Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding, Axios reports.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 15US Democrats demand answers on Trump Jr.’s ties with Russian oligarchThe request follows a recent report that Umar Kremlev bankrolled Trump Jr.’s wedding celebrations.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 15Russian businessman paid for Trump Jr. wedding after-party: Five things to knowNew reports of Russia-tied financial backing for the after-party events at the May wedding of President Trump’s eldest son have sparked concerns about potential influences from foreign adversaries in the U.S. government ahead of the midterm elections.  Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev funded lavish wedding celebrations for Donald Trump Jr. and socialite Bettina Anderson in the…The Hill
POLITICSSep 15Donald Trump Jr.'s wife confirms Russian oligarch hosted some post-wedding festivitiesDonald Trump Jr.'s wife, Bettina Anderson, confirmed that a Russian oligarch tied to President Vladimir Putin helped host some of their post-wedding festivities.CBS News
POLITICSSep 15Who is Umar Kremlev? The Russian oligarch who helped bankroll Donald Trump Jr’s weddingThe married couple have said that the payments funded an ‘extraordinarily generous wedding gift’The Independent World
POLITICSSep 15House Democrats face divisions on Russian sanctions billHouse Democratic leadership is vocally opposing a Russia sanctions bill set to come to a vote this week, but not all of their members are comfortable taking that stance just yet.Why it matters: Republicans will reportedly need some Democratic votes to make up for defections from their isolationist wing and pass the measure.At issue for many Democrats is that the bill, named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), would allow the Trump administration to impose up to 100% tariffs on the five top importers of Russian oil.That has forced Democrats to choose between two issues that have Axios
POLITICSSep 15Russia sanctions bill passes House Rules CommitteeThe House Rules Committee on Monday approved bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing sanctions on Russia amid its war in Ukraine. The bill, which the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) championed, would allow President Trump to impose penalties on individuals working on behalf of the Russian government to stall peace negotiations with Ukraine, violate a negotiated…The Hill
POLITICSSep 15Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas sponsored by Russian businessmanThe generous contributor, Umar Kremlev, a figure close to the ruling circles in Moscow, heads the controversial International Boxing Association and is also involved in the lucrative online sports betting industry.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 15U.S. lawmaker submits amendment naming India in Russia sanctions actThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 15How a Russian oligarch close to Putin paid for Donald Trump's son's weddingRÉCIT - Le site d’investigation américain ProPublica a révélé ce lundi que Umar Kremlev, un proche du président russe, était non seulement sur la liste des invités de ce luxueux mariage aux Bahamas mais qu’il en avait aussi financé une partie.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 14Don Jr.'s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a "gift"Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., said their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of festivities after their wedding in the Bahamas.CBS News
POLITICSSep 14Kremlin-linked Russian oligarch helped fund Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrationTrump's son and his wife confirmed reports that Umar Kremlev paid for parts of the festivities. Kremlev was awarded the "Order of Friendship" by Putin earlier this year.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 14Trump's son confirms Russian businessman paid for his wedding celebrationsUn empresario ruso costeó las celebraciones post-boda del hijo mayor del presidente estadounidense en las Bahamas, reveló la pareja en redes sociales.El organizador, vinculado con el Kremlin y líder de la Asociación Internacional de Boxeo, fue reconocido por Putin, generando controversia política.Clarín
POLITICSSep 14Trump’s son confirms Russian businessman paid for post-wedding festivitiesA Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin paid for celebrations after the wedding of President Donald Trump's eldest son and his new bride, the couple confirmed on Monday. The post Trump’s son confirms Russian businessman paid for post-wedding festivities appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin appears in a campaign video for Russia’s ruling United Russia party alongside Foreign Minister Sergei LavrovWashington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin joined a campaign video for United Russia ahead of the country’s September parliamentary elections. He appeared in a video centered on Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.Meduza [en]
CONFLICTSep 14The U.S. sanctioned Russia’s VTB Bank over its work with Iran. A former Treasury official says the move is also meant to pressure Chinese banks.The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Russia’s VTB Bank for taking part in efforts to evade sanctions on Iran.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 14Russian Businessman Paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s Lavish Wedding After-PartyThe payments, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, represented an extraordinary flouting of ethical norms for an American president’s family member.NYT US
POLITICSSep 14Russian oligarch paid for parts of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration: ReportBettina Anderson characterized it as an "extremely generous wedding gift from a friend."ABC News
POLITICSSep 14Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Could Reach Trump’s Desk Within Days, Says CongressmanThe US House of Representatives could take up a sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions bill as soon as September 15, Republican Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina told RFE/RL.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 14Trump's son's wedding was financed by a Russian oligarch, according to ProPublicaA Russian magnate paid for part of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas, including island rental and fireworks. President Trump seeks to get closer to Russia, while his son maintains personal ties with Kremlin figures.Clarín
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