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World leaders return to UN amid wars in Middle East and Ukraine

German-Russian relations at freezing point

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine destroyed the once-close relationship between Moscow and Berlin. Yet the far-right AfD is calling for a normalization of relations.

Deutsche Welle19 Sept

Ukraine steps up measures to protect railways

As Russia increases its attacks on Ukraine's rail infrastructure, the Ukrainian government has called for help to replace destroyed locomotives and is making plans to keep passengers safe.

Deutsche Welle19 Sept

Department of State approves potential $2.6 billion military air defense equipment sale to Ukraine

The State Department approved a potential $2.6 billion air defense equipment sale to Ukraine Friday as its conflict with Russia resumed following trilateral talks with U.S. special envoys.  In a congressional notification, the State Department wrote that the Ukrainian government requested S-300 Clone missiles, GAM-67 missiles, Range-Extended Air Defense Laser Guided Rocket missile systems, counter-drone…

The Hill•Mira Bhakta19 Sept

UN condemns 'shocking pattern' of sexual violence by Russian troops in Ukraine

Russia was added in May to the UN Secretary-General's list of countries credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict — codified into international law decades ago as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Euronews19 Sept

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least 11 and injure dozens over past 24 hours

The Ukrainian air force reported that Russian forces had fired two “Zircon” missiles as well as 174 drones at Ukraine overnight.

Euronews19 Sept

State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine

The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.

CBS News19 Sept

Why people in the Northeast will be paying higher heating bills this winter

As fuel costs rise amid the U.S.-Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars, Americans in the Northeast may have to pay significantly more to heat their homes this winter.  With the price of diesel, in particular, increasing, so too will the cost of a home heating fuel known as heating oil or fuel oil that is commonly used…

The Hill•Rachel Frazin19 Sept

France’s Macron warns of Russian ‘hybrid’ attacks, seeks to step up energy defence

Just months before France's presidential election, rising fuel costs due to the wars in Iran and Ukraine have pushed the nation to the verge of crisis. In an attempt to address public anger and energy threats, French President Emmanuel Macron gathered the nation's major party presidential candidates at the presidential palace. But the main takeaway from this meeting was perhaps Macron's warning about Russian "hybrid attacks"... what exactly does he mean and how serious is the threat? Details and analysis by Richard Werly, France and Europe correspondent for Blick.

France 24•FRANCE2419 Sept

Russian voter turnout amid Ukraine conflict

Low voter turnout amid conflict may weaken United Russia's dominance, altering political dynamics and impacting future governance stability.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez19 Sept

Russian drones are stalking Ukrainian trains and trying to hobble the country's rail system

In recent weeks, Russia has stepped up drone strikes on Ukraine's rail network, targeting trains and the approximately 20,000 kilometres of track that form a key transportation artery across the country.

CBC News•Briar Stewart19 Sept

Russian forces strike Ukrainian cargo ship, tanker in Black Sea: IFX

The escalation in Black Sea tensions threatens maritime trade stability and complicates Ukraine's strategic military and economic objectives.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez19 Sept

Poland starts preventive military aviation operations as Russia strikes Ukraine, army says

Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war

Russia's parliamentary election for the first time is being held in Ukraine's regions that Moscow illegally annexed after the start of its full-scale invasion more than 4 1/2 years ago.

NPR•The Associated Press19 Sept

Trump signs into law sweeping Russia sanctions package aiming to choke off revenues funding the war in Ukraine

The bill received widespread opposition from Democrat lawmakers, who favoured tougher sanctions on Russia, but opposed provisions in the draft which would enable Trump to impose tariffs freely on nations that continue to buy large amounts of Russian energy.

Euronews19 Sept

Meditating by the Dnipro: I’m an artist in Ukraine, searching for peace and a life between the missiles | Anna Ivanenko

Sometimes, you can remember what ordinary life was like before Russia’s invasion. Then reality comes screaming back Sometimes, where I live in Kyiv, I hear people say: “This feels pre-war.” It refers to situations that remind us of what life was like before. You could call it a “sense of normalcy”. For example, it refers to being able to walk around at night, travel abroad or plan your life at least six months in advance. Simple, everyday things have become a lost luxury. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Anna Ivanenko19 Sept

Ukraine live: Russian strike on apartment building in Ukraine's Sumy kills at least two

A Russian aerial bomb struck an apartment building in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy late Friday killing at least two people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Ukraine's state rescue service published an image showing an apartment with a gaping hole across three floors. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfold.

France 24•FRANCE 2419 Sept

US clears way for $2.7 billion sale to Ukraine of air-defense development upgrades

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine war

New US law imposes harsh measures on Russia, aims to weaken the Kremlin's war funding and push for Ukraine negotiations.

Al Jazeera19 Sept

Trump officially signs Russia sanctions bill into law

President Trump officially signed the Russia sanctions bill into law Friday, which authorizes further sanctions and tariffs against Russia amid the Kremlin’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The bill — championed and named after late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)  — calls for the president to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on the top five…

The Hill•Mira Bhakta18 Sept

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