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"Hellish sanctions" against Russia: Trump prepares to sign law passed by the US Congress
The US is approaching the introduction of "hellish sanctions" against Russia: Congress has passed the bill, and the White House has confirmed the signing. We break down the chronology and the reactions from Kyiv and Beijing.
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Babiš: Europe and the US Must Force Zelensky and Putin to the Negotiating Table, Otherwise the World Is Heading for a Third World War
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš stated at the Prague Defense Summit that Europe and the US must force Zelensky and Putin to the negotiating table, warning of the risk of a Third World War.
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"You said the same thing a year ago": Kushner rebuts Putin's promise to seize Donbas within months
According to the NYT, at a Kremlin meeting in early September Putin stated that Russia would seize Donbas within a few months, but Jared Kushner rebutted: "You said the same thing a year ago."
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White House Prepares Economic Deals with Russia Before the End of the War: Disagreements Within the Administration
The White House is considering the possibility of concluding separate economic deals with Russia before the end of the war in Ukraine, according to NYT. There is no consensus within the administration on the timing and conditions.
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Trump: location of US military base in Poland to be announced 'very soon'
Trump stated on Truth Social that there has been significant progress in establishing a US military base in Poland and promised to announce its location soon, thanking President Karol Nawrocki. Outlets disagree on the status of the agreement.
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Hungary Asks Washington for a 'Visa' on Russian Oil: Budapest Promises to Get Off the Energy Hook but Demands an Exemption from the 'Hellish Sanctions'
Hungarian MP Marton Gyurcsány asked Republicans in Washington to exempt Budapest from the new law imposing tariffs on buyers of Russian oil. Gyurcsány promises a diversification plan, but no specific deadlines were given.
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Sibiga: Zelensky and Trump's Meeting at the UN General Assembly Could Lead to an Energy Ceasefire and a Halt to Attacks in the Black Sea
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sibiga stated that the meeting between Zelensky and Trump at the UN General Assembly could lead to an energy ceasefire and a halt to attacks in the Black Sea. However, the Kremlin shows no interest.
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Beijing Calls U.S. 'Hellish Sanctions' Against Russia Illegal: China's Foreign Ministry Statement Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit
China's Foreign Ministry stated that the sanctions against Russia adopted by the U.S. Congress have no basis in international law. The statement came on the eve of the expected Trump–Xi Jinping summit in Washington.
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US Permanent Representative to NATO Explains How to Break the Deadlock Between Ukraine and Russia
US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that Kyiv and Moscow are in a deadlock, but a way out could be local cease-fire regimes, including an "energy ceasefire."
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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
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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Trump Threatens 'Very Serious' EU Tariffs Over Canada's Associated Membership Initiative
Donald Trump threatened 'very serious' tariffs against the EU if the initiative on Canada's associated membership in the bloc is deemed hostile to the United States.
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Zelensky Announces Preparation of Meetings with the US: Peace, Energy, and Expansion of the Anti-Ballistic Coalition
Zelensky announced the preparation of meetings with American partners on issues of peace, energy, food security, and air defense. A meeting with Trump may take place in New York on September 21–23.
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"We Are Waiting for Lists of Objects from Russia": Ukraine's Foreign Ministry Names Condition for an Energy Ceasefire
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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Zelensky on the 'energy ceasefire': Russia must 'put on the table' a list of its own facilities
In an interview with CBS News, Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Kyiv is ready for an "energy ceasefire" but demands from Russia a list of protected facilities and a mechanism to guarantee its compliance.
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US Congressional Budget Office: War with Iran Has Already Cost at Least $38.1 Billion
The US Congressional Budget Office has estimated the cost of the first five months of the war with Iran at no less than 38.1 billion dollars. Restoring missile and air defense stockpiles could cost about 21.7 billion dollars, while future monthly expenditures are projected at 2–3 billion dollars.
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Ex-CIA Director Petraeus: Russia Paying a 'Mad' Price in Losses for the Failure of Its Spring-Summer Campaign
Former CIA Director David Petraeus told RBK-Ukraine that the initiative on the front belongs to Ukraine, while Russia is suffering more than 1,000 losses a day without achieving the goals of its spring-summer campaign. Meanwhile, Zelensky stated that there can be no "victory for both sides."
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Night wave of 80 drones: Ukraine's air defense suppressed 63 aircraft by morning, attack ongoing
Overnight, Russia sent 80 drones of various types, including Shahed and "Herbers," to different regions of Ukraine. By 08:00, air defense forces destroyed or suppressed 63 aircraft; the air attack is ongoing.
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