Tag: #Russia

Sikorski Responds to Patrushev's Threats: Russia Has a Nuclear Advantage, But It Cannot Use It

Politics 09/18/2026, 15:22

Polish foreign minister Radosław Sikorski responded to Patrushev's threats to destroy the country "in 2–3 days": he acknowledged Russia's nuclear advantage but stated that Moscow cannot use it, as the war in Ukraine has shown.

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Up to 25,000 North Koreans Assembling Drones for Russia Under Cover of Student Status — UN Report

Politics 09/18/2026, 10:30

A UN sanctions committee report indicates that up to 25,000 DPRK nationals may be assembling drones in Russia, including in Alabuga, while posing as students. In one year, such workers earned the regime up to $800 million.

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Night attack on 20 Russian regions: Russian MoD claims 641 drones intercepted, Rostov and a Yaroslavl refinery under fire

Politics 09/18/2026, 09:38

On the night of 18 September, the Defence Forces of Ukraine carried out a massive strike on 20 Russian regions. The Russian MoD claims 641 UAVs were intercepted; reportedly, Rostov and a refinery in Yaroslavl were hit.

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Ukraine Welcomes US 'Hellish Sanctions' Against Russia: Vlasyuk Explains How They Will Hit Moscow

Politics 09/18/2026, 01:28

Vladyslav Vlasyuk stated that the bill by Graham, adopted by the US House of Representatives, will hit Russia's revenues from energy exports and make cooperation with Moscow more costly.

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ISW: North Korean troops may replace Russian units on the Sumy axis

Politics 09/18/2026, 01:10

According to ISW, North Korean units may replace Russian forces on certain stretches of the front in the Sumy region, which would allow Russia to redeploy forces to the Lyman tactical area.

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Stefanchuk: Pressure on Russia's ability to finance the war is moving to concrete decisions

Politics 09/17/2026, 22:58

The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, welcomed the final adoption in the US of Lindsey Graham's sanctions bill, stating that pressure on Russia's ability to finance the war is moving to concrete decisions.

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White House confirms: Trump to sign 'hellish sanctions' against Russia — tariffs up to 100% for buyers of Russian gas and oil

Politics 09/17/2026, 22:26

The White House confirmed Trump's intention to sign a sanctions law against Russia, adopted by the House of Representatives by a vote of 262 to 159. The document allows the imposition of tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian gas and oil and extends sanctions against Iran until 2031.

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Unlimited recruitment: Russia mass-advertises contracts, promising to accept even those with HIV and fitness category 'D'

Politics 09/17/2026, 20:40

In Russia, the number of contract recruitment ads in social networks has surged: recruiters promise millions and claim they will accept even those with HIV and fitness category 'D'. Meanwhile, the pace of contract signings in 2026 is falling by 10%.

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Estonian Parliament Proposes Anchoring Annual Military and Financial Aid to Ukraine at 0.25% of GDP

Politics 09/17/2026, 16:17

67 members of the Riigikogu submitted a draft statement on providing Ukraine with annual military and financial aid at a level of at least 0.25% of Estonia's GDP. The document also includes proposals on air defense, drones, sanctions, and the establishment of a tribunal for the crime of aggression.

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Meloni: Russian provocations are a sign of Kremlin nervousness, Italy will not change its course of supporting Ukraine

Politics 09/17/2026, 14:51

Italian PM Meloni called Russian provocations a sign of Kremlin nervousness and confirmed the unchanged course of Rome in supporting Ukraine, in parallel with the secret approval of a new weapons package.

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US Exposes Russian RIS Network That Recruited Hitmen for Assassinations of Ukraine Supporters

Politics 09/17/2026, 14:02

The U.S. Department of Justice charged five men linked to Russian intelligence services and the RIS network with recruiting people for attacks and killings in the U.S. and Europe. All defendants face up to 20 years in prison.

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"No End to the Suffering": UN Secretary-General Calls for an Immediate Ceasefire in Ukraine and Is Ready for Trilateral Negotiations

Politics 09/17/2026, 13:30

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine on the eve of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly and declared readiness for trilateral negotiations on the organization's platform.

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Drone Shot Down in Lithuania Turns Out to Be a Russian 'Gerbera': Nausėda Explains Why It Was Off Course

Politics 09/17/2026, 12:48

Lithuanian President Nausėda confirmed that the drone shot down over the country on September 15 was a Russian 'Gerbera.' According to his version, the UAV was redirected by Ukrainian electronic warfare and drifted into Lithuanian airspace.

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Ukraine MFA Spokesperson: US Adoption of 'Hellish Sanctions' Will Deter Russia and Push the World to Pressure Moscow

Politics 09/17/2026, 09:39

Ukraine MFA spokesperson Georgiy Tikhyy stated that the US adoption of a bill on tough sanctions against Russia and Iran will help deter the aggressor, compel Moscow toward peace, and push other partners toward similar steps.

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CNN: 14 Russian Satellites Flew Over a U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Two Days Before Iran's Strike

Politics 09/17/2026, 09:29

A CNN investigation indicates that 14 Russian reconnaissance satellites flew over Prince Sultan base in Saudi Arabia two days before Iran's strike. The U.S. believes this helped Tehran guide its missiles more accurately.

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"We Are Waiting for Lists of Objects from Russia": Ukraine's Foreign Ministry Names Condition for an Energy Ceasefire

Politics 09/17/2026, 09:10

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Georgy Tikhii stated that Kyiv is ready to introduce an energy ceasefire and is waiting for specific lists of objects from Russia in order to agree on the details of the ceasefire regime.

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Russia Prepares Construction of Seven 'Super-Prisons' for 20,000 Inmates — Including Occupied Kherson Region

Politics 09/17/2026, 03:39

Russia is preparing the construction of seven "super-prisons" combining SIZOs and colonies, including occupied Kherson region. The first complex for 20,000+ inmates will be launched in Tatarstan by 2030.

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Up to 1,000 Wounded per Day: Germany Urgently Prepares Civilian Hospitals for a War Scenario with Russia

Politics 09/17/2026, 02:22

The Bundeswehr has assessed that in the event of a war with Russia, up to 1,000 wounded could be brought into Germany per day. The head of the military hospital in Ulm admitted that the healthcare system is not ready for such a load.

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