The Kremlin has hailed an "energy ceasefire" proposed by US President Trump, but has criticized a French initiative to share its nuclear deterrent. Meanwhile, hostilities have continued on the ground and in the air.
Deutsche Welle15 Sept
The Kremlin said that an agreement would be “a very good idea” but that any deal would not have much effect on fuel markets, as President Trump had suggested.
The New York Times•Ivan Nechepurenko15 Sept
North Korea dictator was responding to a message of gratitude from the Kremlin for the troops he has already committed to the invasion
Heightened rhetoric from Russia towards Poland signals increased regional instability, potentially prompting NATO to reassess its defense strategies.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez15 Sept
The Danish prime minister has accused Russia of "reckless" behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment.
BBC15 Sept
Trump'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.
Deutsche Welle14 Sept
Kremlin-connected International Boxing Association chief Umar Kremlev funneled money into renting a private island
The Kremlin said on Monday it would keep striking targets across the "whole" of Ukraine, when asked about a rare drone attack on the Polish border that has rattled Warsaw and its European allies. NATO-member Poland said on Sunday that Russia had hit a railway locomotive inside Ukraine, about two kilometres (one mile) from their shared border, just days after Kyiv said it had hit a crossing at its border with Moldova.
Trump's stance may signal a shift in geopolitical dynamics, potentially opening avenues for diplomatic engagement amid ongoing conflict.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez14 Sept
While European nations use strong words against the Kremlin and discuss future response options, the strategy for now is to “keep calm and carry on," according to a senior NATO diplomat
The wave of Russian state terrorism now breaking over Europe is quite different from the leftwing Baader-Meinhof group of the 1970s. It is part of a big plan to break Nato, yet Germany (and Spain, France, and Belgium) is not taking this seriously. This sends a clear message to the Kremlin: keep attacking us, writes Edward Lucas.
The diplomatic engagement highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics and potential shifts in global power structures amid ongoing conflicts.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team13 Sept
Jet-powered Geran-5 model proves Kremlin’s military is also capable of innovation
Local authorities said several civilians were killed and dozens more wounded across Ukraine by Russian strikes. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has rejected Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal to meet with the Russian leader in Miami.
Deutsche Welle12 Sept
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami, but the Kremlin said it had not yet made a decision on whether Putin would attend, demanding instead that Zelensky come to Russia for talks. Putin has repeatedly rejected offers for a face-to-face meeting with the Ukrainian leader aimed at brokering an end to the war.
Russia's hybrid warfare strategy risks destabilizing Europe, potentially altering geopolitical dynamics and influencing military engagement forecasts.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez12 Sept
Experts and diplomats tell Euronews that Europe’s failure to appropriately respond to escalating Russia aggression across NATO territory is chipping away at the alliance’s deterrence ability – and feeding the Kremlin’s appetite for risk.
Euronews11 Sept
The Russian authorities are using dubious claims to disqualify candidates previously cleared to run in the parliamentary election from September 18 to 20. The war in Ukraine is making the Kremlin even more cautious about who is allowed to campaign.
The Kremlin's openness to talks may enhance diplomatic engagement, potentially influencing geopolitical dynamics and market perceptions.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez11 Sept
Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan are introducing new procedures for foreign visitors. Some local observers believe the moves are connected to a fresh influx of Russians amid rumors that the Kremlin may order a general military mobilization. A Kyrgyz government decree outlines plans to implement a tracking system to ensure foreigners adhere to migration rules. Those who violate length-of-stay requirements will be barred from returning for a set period, as determined by the number of days a citizen of a given country can stay in Kyrgyzstan…