Russia/Ukraine War
Russia’s antiwar Yabloko party was barred from seven of eight regional races. In the one where it made the ballot, it’s set to enter the regional legislature.
With 96.86% of precinct tallies counted, Yabloko is on track to win seats in the Novgorod regional legislature’s eighth convocation, according to data from Russia’s Central Electi…
Dutch businesses cutting ties with ICC for fear of US sanctions — diplomat
According to a diplomatic source, mostly IT companies are behind the move
Russia, US plan to hold meetings on irritants in bilateral ties soon — ambassador
Alexander Darchiev specified that the agenda will include visa issues and the return of six Russian properties de facto seized in the US
Macron hits back at Trump’s ‘strange’ claim on French territory
Emmanuel Macron has rebuked Donald Trump after the US president posted a map depicting French territory as part of the United States Read Full Article at RT.com
OANA media forum to discuss steps toward sustainable media community of Asia-Pacific
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova and Andrey Kondrashov, TASS Director General and OANA President, are expected to take part in…
More than 600 Russians cast ballots in Duma elections in New York and Houston
The two polling stations closed at 8:00 p.m. local time
Ukraine may lose up to 6.8% of GDP in 2027 amid continued hostilities
Ukrainian Finance Ministry officials warn of an exacerbating energy crisis, export issues and labor shortages due to people fleeing the country and ongoing mobilization
Houthis vow to spare foreign ships after seizing key Red Sea chokepoint
Yemen’s Houthis have vowed to target only Saudi-linked vessels after seizing strategic positions around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian diplomat sees EU sponsoring Ukraine’s strategy toward humanitarian crisis
Rodion Miroshnik specified that in the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, part of the DPR and the LPR, and certain areas in the Belgorod Region a deliberate provocation of a humanita…
United Russia ahead in Duma election with 71.17% of ballots processed
The party received 57.53% of the vote
Ukraine war briefing: Russia to ‘intensify’ attacks on Kyiv after Moscow hit with mass drone strikes
At least two killed in Moscow and oil refinery set alight on last day of Russia’s parliamentary elections. What we know on day 1,671 Continue reading...
Russian diplomat sure history will `cancel’ Zelensky
Maria Zakharova commented on Vladimir Zelensky's threats to make the Russian airspace dangerous for passenger flights through the massive use of drones
Russia held its first State Duma election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Officials say the same five parties are set to return, with the ruling party on track to retain its majority.
Voting has ended in Russia’s State Duma elections, and United Russia has finished first. According to Central Election Commission figures as of 11:55 p.m. Moscow time on September…
Moscow to host financial forum on Monday
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, government officials, business leaders, public activists, and experts in economics and finance will particip…
In photos: Russians abroad hold peace rallies on the main day of voting in Russia’s State Duma elections as voters at home write ‘No war’ on ballots
September 20 is the final day of voting in Russia’s State Duma elections. The Russian opposition had urged voters to cast their ballots that day at exactly noon local time to prot…
Russia’s electoral body to announce preliminary results of Duma election
The event is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. GMT on Monday
Russian pro-war blogger Anastasia Kashevarova says friend was added to military registry the day after voting online. Another Moscow voter reported the same thing.
Anastasia Kashevarova, a pro-war propagandist and Z-blogger, said an acquaintance of hers received a notice that he had been added to the military registration rolls shortly after…
Polish diplomatic security chief critically injured in fall from embassy window
A senior Polish official is in critical condition after falling from a third-floor window at the country’s diplomatic mission in Slovenia Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia’s election commission says five parties are on track to enter the State Duma. Ruling United Russia had 57.19% with results in from more than a third of precincts.
Russia’s Central Election Commission has released results from the State Duma elections after 36.87% of precinct tally sheets had been processed.
German general picked for top NATO military post
German General Carsten Breuer has been elected to chair NATO’s highest military authority amid Berlin’s major rearmament drive Read Full Article at RT.com
Merz’s CDU loses vote in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania — electoral body
According to a statement by the state election commission, the CDU took a mere 4.9% of the vote
Two civilians killed, 4 others injured as Ukrainian army attacks DPR 31 times in past day
Two residential houses were damaged in the attacks
United Russia party maintains lead in Duma election with 41.04% of ballots counted
The Communist Party garnered 13.84% of the vote, the LDPR 9.09%, New People 7.97%, and A Just Russia 5.22%, according to the Russian Central Election Commission
US unleashes sweeping Russia sanctions: Who could get hit?
The new US sanctions authorize tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, while imports from Russia face 500% duties Read Full Article at RT.com