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Trump declared an "energy ceasefire," but the Kremlin does not want the deal until winter

Politics 09/15/2026, 07:59

Trump declared that Kyiv and Moscow had agreed to an energy ceasefire, however sources in the Kremlin report that Putin is not intending to conclude such a deal before winter. Kyiv is demanding a guarantee mechanism from the US.

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US Imposes Sanctions on VTB: Russia's Second-Largest Bank Hit Over Ties to Iran

Politics 09/15/2026, 07:49

OFAC of the U.S. Treasury added VTB, Russia's second-largest bank, to its sanctions list for its involvement in circumventing restrictions against Iran. The decision was made against the backdrop of the failure to unanimously extend anti-Russian sanctions in the EU due to a dispute over Usmanov and Fridman.

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OGP denies suspicion to NABU director: Kravchenko insists postal receipts exist

Politics 09/15/2026, 07:34

The OPG denied the report of a suspicion to NABU director Krivonos, stating the absence of legal grounds. Dismissed Prosecutor General Kravchenko insists on the existence of postal receipts and accuses of political interference.

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Trump demanded that countries compensate the US for the costs of the war against Iran

Politics 09/15/2026, 07:25

Trump stated that countries that did not help the US in the conflict with Iran must compensate for the costs after it is over. He emphasized the stability of the oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz and Washington's role in protecting it.

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Zelensky Calls on Rada to Dismiss Prosecutor General Kravchenko: Vote Scheduled for September 15

Politics 09/15/2026, 07:15

On September 15, the Verkhovna Rada votes on Zelensky's proposal to dismiss Prosecutor General Kravchenko amid a scandal involving fraudulent call centers.

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Cabinet of Ministers terminates Lesia Karnauch's powers as acting head of the STA: Finance Ministry tasked with proposing candidates for the post

Politics 09/15/2026, 07:08

The Cabinet of Ministers terminated Lesia Karnauch's powers as acting head of the STA and tasked the Finance Ministry with submitting successor candidates at the next government meeting.

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Zelensky Appoints Military Surgeon Konstantyn Humenyuk as Commander of the Medical Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Politics 09/15/2026, 06:59

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree appointing Colonel Konstantyn Humenyuk as commander of the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces. The decision was made jointly with the Commander-in-Chief.

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“The question is Russia’s readiness”: Ukrainian officials comment on Trump’s statement on an energy ceasefire

Politics 09/15/2026, 06:41

A Ukrainian source in the government stated that Kyiv has been ready for de-escalation from the very beginning, but the key question is Russia’s readiness. Trump’s statement on an energy ceasefire may be an attempt to put both sides in a fait accompli situation.

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Fesenko: Trump's statement on an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is political PR ahead of the congressional elections

Politics 09/15/2026, 06:17

Politician Vladimir Fesenko stated that Trump's statement on an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia has no confirmations and is linked to electoral rhetoric ahead of the congressional elections against the backdrop of record diesel prices.

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Koretsky warns: Ukraine risks losing $29.5 billion in international aid if parliamentary deadlines are missed

Politics 09/15/2026, 06:09

Prime Minister Koretskyi stated that Ukraine risks losing a significant portion of $29.5 billion in international aid if the Rada fails to adopt key bills within the deadlines set by the government.

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EU Fails to Agree on Long-Term Extension of Sanctions Against Russia, Settles for a One-Week Decision

Politics 09/15/2026, 05:33

EU countries failed to reach unanimity on a long-term extension of anti-Russian sanctions and agreed only to a one-week extension of the restrictions until 22 September. Meanwhile, an expansion of the list of sanctioned individuals is being prepared.

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Trump Rushed Ahead: FT Reports Ukraine–Russia Energy Ceasefire Not Yet Ready

Politics 09/15/2026, 05:05

Financial Times journalist Christopher Miller stated that Trump's announcement of a Ukraine–Russia energy agreement is premature: a final deal has not been concluded and the details remain unclear.

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Lawyer for the family of the woman killed in a traffic accident involving a NABU detective appeals to Zelensky: 'Eight years have passed, and we have received no answer'

Politics 09/15/2026, 04:48

The lawyer for the family of the woman killed in 2018 in a traffic accident involving a NABU detective appealed to Zelensky after the case was closed in 2025. The lawyer demands an independent review of the circumstances and points to contradictory polygraph expert examinations.

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Trump: Iran is 'in decline' and wants a swift deal, but the decision on US talks is his

Politics 09/15/2026, 04:22

Trump stated on Truth Social that Iran is "in decline" and wants a swift deal, but he reserved the decision on US participation in the talks for himself. Context: Tehran is restoring missile production and requesting "Geran" drones from Russia.

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Zelensky Awaives Concretes from Trump: Kyiv Does Not Believe in an 'Energy Ceasefire' Without a Verification Mechanism

Politics 09/15/2026, 04:06

Kyiv is awaiting a concrete energy-ceasefire mechanism with Russia from the United States. Zelensky stated readiness for mutual restrictions on strikes conditional on a guarantee of Moscow's compliance.

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The Secret Sponsor of Donald Trump Jr.'s Bahamas Wedding: ProPublica Investigation Links Expenses to IBA Head Umar Kremlev

Politics 09/15/2026, 03:12

A ProPublica investigation established that IBA head Umar Kremlev secretly paid, through the Dubai-based entity IB Challenger, for the island rental, fireworks, and logistics at Donald Trump Jr.'s three-day Bahamas wedding. U.S. counterintelligence experts called such gifts a "proven method of gaining access."

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Merz at the Arctic Summit: Europe Faces 'Decisive Weeks and Months' in the Confrontation with Russia

Politics 09/15/2026, 02:37

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated at the European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi that Europe is facing 'decisive weeks and months' in the confrontation with Russia, and pledged unwavering support for Ukraine until the end of the war.

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Trump Claims an “Energy Ceasefire” Between Ukraine and Russia: What Is Known

Politics 09/15/2026, 02:10

Trump claimed a mutual Ukrainian and Russian abstention from strikes on energy facilities, linking it to rising diesel prices. Kyiv commented on the statement evasively, while the Kremlin merely reacted positively to the call.

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