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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced that the digital ruble became available for transactions on September 1, aiming to establish "fast and independent payment infrastructure."
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced that the digital ruble became available for transactions on September 1, aiming to establish "fast and independent payment infrastructure." Concurren
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EU to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchs Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov
The move comes as part of a deal to extend the bloc’s curbs for three years, with the two individuals being removed from the sanctions list.
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Russian oil flows dip as US sanctions, Saudi supplies loom
The return of Saudi crude exports and the threat of US sanctions could eat into the Kremlin’s war chest.
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Nick Timiraos retweeted Greg Ip and The Wall Street Journal's Economics newsletter, stating that approximately 200 days after the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, oil prices have risen by $25 compared to before the attacks. In contrast, oil prices fell by $7 during the same period after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Nick Timiraos retweeted Greg Ip and The Wall Street Journal's Economics newsletter, stating that approximately 200 days after the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, oil prices have risen by $25 compared
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Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has made significant gains in local elections, and its stance on aid to Ukraine and policy towards Russia could have global implications.
The party won 43.8% of the votes in the Saxony-Anhalt state election on September 6, and over 38% in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern regional election approximately two weeks later. Analysts point out that
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Russian-installed officials say radiation monitoring station at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant damaged in Ukrainian drone attack
Russian-installed officials say radiation monitoring station at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant damaged in Ukrainian drone attack
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Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, killing at least 3 people and cutting power to nearly 100,000 residents in the Chernihiv region.
Ukrainian officials stated that Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on industrial facilities and critical energy infrastructure in multiple regions of Ukraine, killing at least three people a
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Macron and Trump Discuss Halting Deep Strikes on Energy Facilities Between Ukraine and Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that he discussed a proposal to pause deep strikes on energy facilities between Ukraine and Russia during his meeting with Donald Trump in New York.
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Russia's ruling United Russia party won a supermajority in parliamentary elections, solidifying Putin's power.
Al Jazeera reported that President Putin's United Russia party secured a record supermajority in tightly controlled parliamentary elections, with almost all genuine opposition excluded, according to n
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Financial Times: Kremlin-backed forgery scheme moved $6.9 billion through global banks
Thousands of Russian payments, totaling $6.9 billion, were processed by Standard Chartered, Citigroup, and other international financial institutions, according to a trove of leaked documents from fin
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Russia reroutes grain exports to Baltic and Arctic ports as Black Sea shipments stall, converting fertilizer and coal terminals.
Russian firms are converting fertilizer and coal terminals at Baltic and Arctic ports to handle grain exports. Rail applications to Ultramar’s Baltic terminal reached approximately 260,000 tons for Se
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Russia Set to Extend Diesel Export Ban Beyond End of September
Russia is set to extend a ban on most diesel exports beyond the end of September as Ukraine continues to attack its refineries, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Donald Trump stated in a post that Russia has lost control of its diesel industry due to the Russia-Ukraine war, with numerous refineries bombed and shut down, calling for an end to the war.
Donald Trump stated that the Russia-Ukraine war has led to the extensive destruction and at least temporary shutdown of Russian diesel refineries, causing Russia to lose control over its diesel indust
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Trump presses Zelenskyy to stop hitting Russian refineries, citing 'diesel, diesel, diesel' concerns
Trump presses Zelenskyy to stop hitting Russian refineries, citing 'diesel, diesel, diesel' concerns
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Russia's ruling United Russia party is leading the State Duma elections with 57.5% of the votes, with over 71% of ballots counted.
With over 71% of the ballots counted, Russia's ruling United Russia party is leading with 57.5% of the votes, according to data from the Russian Central Election Commission, and is poised for an easy
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Black Sea shipping turmoil impacts wheat market, exacerbating inflation risks
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted crucial grain shipments in the Black Sea region, forcing buyers to scramble for alternative supplies and further amplifying global inflation risks
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Turkish Foreign Minister: We have sent an offer to Ukraine and Russia to end fighting in the Black Sea, awaiting their responses
Turkish Foreign Minister: We have sent an offer to Ukraine and Russia to end fighting in the Black Sea, awaiting their responses
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Russia Reports "Powerful" Cyberattack on Second Day of Parliamentary Elections
Russian authorities reported attacks on the country's voting systems and communication lines on the second day of a three-day parliamentary election. Ella Pamfilova, chair of Russia's Central Election
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Russian airstrikes hit multiple cities in Ukraine, killing at least eight people.
Ukraine's Air Force reported that air defense systems intercepted 141 targets during a massive overnight drone and two Zircon anti-ship missile attack by Russia. In the Kharkiv region, Governor Oleh S
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Russia attacked two merchant ships in the Black Sea, and Poland raised its air defense alert level.
Ukraine's Air Force stated that Russia used dozens of drones and two anti-ship missiles to attack Ukraine overnight. Russia's Ministry of Defense, meanwhile, claimed that its forces used "Geran-4 Seek
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin could intensify provocations against NATO
Ratcliffe's warning comes as Russia struggles in Ukraine, with its options narrowing as domestic resources dwindle. Despite resumed negotiations, signs suggest Putin has not abandoned his ambition to
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BBC: Russia intensifies missile attacks on Kyiv, warning time cut to 4 minutes, residents exhausted
According to the BBC, Russia has intensified the frequency and intensity of its attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, in recent months, changing tactics to rely more on ballistic missiles. This has
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U.S. President signs H.R. 5334 bill, expanding sanctions on Russia and extending sanctions on Iran.
On Friday, September 18, the President of the United States signed H.R. 5334, the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanction Russia and Iran Act of 2026." This bill authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariff
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Russian Drones Threaten Western Officials Visiting Kyiv, Polish PM Warns of Potential Russian Escalation
Russian drones are threatening the safety of Ukrainian, US, and European officials traveling to and from Kyiv. On September 13, a Russian drone attacked a train locomotive in Ukraine near the Polish b
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Russia has agreed to stop recruiting Ghanaian citizens to participate in the war in Ukraine, following a request from Ghana's president.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to stop recruiting Ghanaian citizens to participate in the war in Ukraine, following concerns raised by Ghanaian President John Mahama. This information was
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Russia has been forced to transport grain via the Northern Sea Route due to intense conflict in the Black Sea.
According to the Financial Times, due to the ongoing conflict in the Black Sea region, Russian farmers have been forced to export agricultural products from ports thousands of miles away, rerouting gr
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An Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson stated that Iran will receive Russian Su-35 fighter jets after the war ends.
Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia stated that Iran has purchased Russian Su-35 fighter jets and expects to receive them after the war concludes. Akramini
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Rubio Defends Russian G20 Presence Despite Criticism From Allies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the US decision to include Russia in this year’s Group of 20 meetings after criticism from the European Union and other allies, calling dialogue the only way to
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Turkish President Erdogan urged Russia and Ukraine to cease Black Sea attacks and agreed with Zelenskyy to cooperate on a new Black Sea grain corridor.
Turkish President Erdogan urged Russia and Ukraine to cease Black Sea attacks and agreed with Zelenskyy to cooperate on a new Black Sea grain corridor.
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Hundreds of Ukrainian Residents Evacuated from Russian-Occupied Oleshky Under Ceasefire Brokered by US First Lady
Hundreds of Ukrainian residents evacuated from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky on Saturday, entering northern Ukraine via Belarus. The evacuation was facilitated by a humanitarian ceasefire broke
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EU's Kallas Says Hosting Putin at G20 May Normalize War Crimes
The European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that Vladimir Putin’s possible attendance at the Group of 20 leaders’ summit in Florida in December would risk regularizing Russia’s return to inte
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Investigations show Russian satellites assisted Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities; Saudi officials confirm Houthis received intelligence support from Russia and China.
An investigation by AURORAH GeoSignal Intelligence, a private company based in Geneva, revealed that Russian satellites are assisting Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in attacking Saudi Arabia's military an
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Saudi Foreign Minister and Russian Foreign Minister discuss situation in Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab Strait during G20 meeting.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the United States. According to the Saudi Mini
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G20 foreign ministers' traditional group photo canceled as European nations refuse to pose with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov.
The traditional group photo at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting was canceled due to European nations refusing to pose with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. The meeting, held in Atlanta, USA, saw div
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G20 foreign ministers' group photo canceled as European nations refuse to be pictured with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov.
The G20 foreign ministers' group photo was canceled after European nations refused to be pictured with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The photo was originally scheduled to take place on Frida
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Ukraine accuses the US of delaying missile interceptor deliveries and attacks Russian microchip and chemical plants.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the U.S. government has caused "artificial and prolonged delays" in delivering Patriot and NASAMS missile interceptors that European allies have alr
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Russia plans to export 510,000 tons of diesel in October and 2.15 million tons in November, TASS cites Novak.
Russia plans to export 510,000 tons of diesel in October and 2.15 million tons in November, TASS cites Novak.
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Russia plans to extend its ban on diesel exports, with certain exceptions, until the end of January, according to IFX.
Russia plans to extend its ban on diesel exports, with certain exceptions, until the end of January, according to IFX.
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Russia's Novak says Ukrainian attacks have resumed after a pause
Russia's Novak says Ukrainian attacks have resumed after a pause
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Russia's Novak says Ukraine attacked Russian refinery overnight
Russia's Novak says Ukraine attacked Russian refinery overnight
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KREMLIN: Ukraine Is Ignoring Trump's Request to Stop Attacks on Russian Refineries
KREMLIN: Ukraine Is Ignoring Trump's Request to Stop Attacks on Russian Refineries
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Russia's attacks caused widespread power outages in Ukraine's Dnipro, and Zelenskyy warned that Russia is preparing for a new wave of missile strikes.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have caused widespread power outages in Dnipro, affecting over 350,000 people. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Novokuibyshevsk, Sa
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Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky, Ukraine, began evacuating after Melania Trump brokered a ceasefire.
Russian and Ukrainian authorities confirmed that the evacuation of residents in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky is underway. A ceasefire agreement, brokered by former US First Lady Mela
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Europe divided on influencing US-Russia Ukraine talks, fearing sideline and prompting disjointed outreach to Putin.
Europe divided on influencing US-Russia Ukraine talks, fearing sideline and prompting disjointed outreach to Putin.
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Ukraine Halts Attacks on Russian Oil Refineries After Pressure from President Trump, According to The Wall Street Journal
Ukraine has reportedly paused its attacks on Russian oil refineries following pressure from former President Donald Trump, according to The Wall Street Journal. This unofficial halt allegedly began ea
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that many European countries are preparing for war with Russia before 2030, adding that Russia is ready for war but does not want it.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that many European countries are preparing for war with Russia before 2030, adding that Russia is ready for war but does not want it.
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill threatened to block Russian diesel shipments from reaching U.S. East Coast ports, calling the agreement between Trump and Putin "corrupt and illegal."
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill threatened to block Russian diesel shipments from reaching U.S. East Coast ports, calling the agreement between Trump and Putin "corrupt and illegal."
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Russia uses quota export system for individual companies to fulfil its US obligations, sources say
Russia uses quota export system for individual companies to fulfil its US obligations, sources say
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