Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
BBC21 Sept
The disruption in grain shipments exacerbates global food insecurity, particularly impacting vulnerable regions reliant on imports.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team20 Sept
Russian President Vladimir Putin has cast the vote as a test of support for his ongoing war in Ukraine.
Al Jazeera20 SeptThe massive drone assault on Moscow highlights the escalating resource strain on Russia's air defenses and potential shifts in Ukraine's tactics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team20 Sept
Russia's ruling United Russia party was on track to easily win a parliamentary election that President Vladimir Putin has cast as a test of support for the war in Ukraine, partial official results showed on Sunday, after Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on the Russian capital.
The expansion may shift military dynamics, challenging Ukraine's efforts and impacting the geopolitical landscape and market perceptions.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez20 Sept
Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese launched a formal bid for Australia to serve a two-year term on powerful UN body in 2029 and 2030. A vote for the spot won’t be held until mid 2028, but lobbying efforts will intensify during the prime minister’s visit to New York for the UN General Assembly. That is why we can’t afford to not be engaged with the world, because it has a direct impact on the quality of life of Australians on a day-to-day basis. We have an opportunity through this potential seat on the UN Security Council to play a key role in shaping the global issues that really matter to Australians. We do need to stand up to the Middle East conflict. I think there is a role for middle powers to engage, and Australia has done that as we’ve engaged with the war in Ukraine in the coalition of the willing. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Guardian staff20 Sept
The meeting highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts but skepticism persists about achieving a ceasefire, impacting market sentiment and dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez20 Sept
Ukraine has fired more than 1000 drones at Russia, targeting a major oil refinery.
The Sydney Morning Herald20 Sept
Russia's ruling United Russia party on Sunday was projected to win the country's tightly controlled parliamentary elections, according to exit polls. Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow, killing three people, said city officials, on the third and final day of Russia's wartime vote.
The meeting could enhance diplomatic efforts and potentially shift international dynamics regarding the Ukraine conflict and global security.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team20 Sept
United Russia's electoral dominance amid conflict may solidify Kremlin's policies, impacting geopolitical stability and future political dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez20 Sept
Ukraine's missile strike on Russian infrastructure may escalate tensions, influencing NATO-Russia relations and regional stability dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez20 SeptRussian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a large majority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results published by state media Monday, in a vote held amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition. The election was the first since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russia is completing its three-day vote for the Duma this Sunday – the first since its large-scale invasion of Ukraine. The election was organised for the first time also in the Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia, and it was marked by Ukrainian drone strikes at various areas - mainly Moscow. Details by Shirli Sitbon.
At least three people killed and oil refinery damaged as doubts cast over initial reports of ballistic missile use Ukraine has targeted Moscow and the surrounding region in a large-scale attack that involved hundreds of drones. The attack killed at least three people and damaged what Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said was one of Russia’s “key oil industry facilities” on the final day of the country’s parliamentary elections , authorities said on Sunday. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Dan Sabbagh, Pjotr Sauer and agencies20 Sept
An oil refinery was damaged in Moscow after Ukraine launched a major attack on the city and other parts of Russia involving hundreds of drones. The mayor of Moscow, Sergey Sobyanin, said more than 1,600 drones had been intercepted and shot down, 450 of which were aimed at Moscow, and accused Ukraine of attempting to interfere with the highly controlled three-day election that is expected to tighten president Vladimir Putin’s 26-year grip on power Hundreds of drones target Moscow on last day of voting in Russia’s parliamentary election Continue reading...
The Guardian20 Sept