Russia/Ukraine War
Cuba plunges into darkness amid nationwide blackout
Cuba has suffered a nationwide blackout as US restrictions have sharply curtailed oil and replacement-part supplies to the Caribbean nation Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump announces creating AI Force in similar vein to Space Force
The US president did not specify whether he meant creating a new branch of the Armed Forces
The U.N. has documented more than 1,000 cases of sexual violence in Russia’s war against Ukraine. It attributes 89% to Russia, and most of the victims are men.
On September 18, the United Nations published a report on conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine, based on interviews conducted by its monitoring mission from the start of Ru…
Luxembourg’s only airport halted flights for hours after ‘unauthorized drones’ were detected overhead
Luxembourg’s international airport — the country’s only one — suspended operations for several hours on the evening of Friday, September 18, after “unauthorized unmanned aircraft”…
Top Turkish diplomat reports discussing Ukraine with Russian deputy premier
Hakan Fidan added that reaching an agreement "appears to be a very difficult task," but efforts must continue
Russian parliamentary election turnout rises to 44.63% — election authority
The information was posted on the Russian Central Election Commission’s website and reflects data as of 1:00 a.m. GMT
Russian air defenses take down dozens of Moscow-bound drones
First responders are working in areas where fragments fell, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported
China says it reserves the right to take ‘all necessary measures’ after Trump signs Russia sanctions law. Beijing is Russia’s biggest oil buyer.
China opposes unilateral sanctions and hopes the United States will “meet Beijing halfway,” China’s Commerce Ministry said in response to Donald Trump’s decision to sign a law imp…
Kiev plotting special operations to disrupt elections in Russia — diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik says that a significant amount of forces is being concentrated on DPR and LPR
Unidentified man splashes wine into Hungarian premier’s face to protest his policies
No information about this man’s political affiliation has been published so far
Trump signs Washington’s long-awaited ‘sanctions from hell’ law against Russia. It gives him 30 days to act and broad authority to suspend the restrictions.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law a new package of sanctions against Russia, often called the “sanctions from hell.” A White House statement said the law “authorizes…
US issues security alerts across Middle East
The US has issued security alerts across the Middle East, warning that renewed Saudi-Houthi hostilities could escalate rapidly Read Full Article at RT.com
New US sanctions law undermines Ukraine peace efforts – Kremlin
The Kremlin has warned that a new US sanctions law will jeopardize Ukraine peace efforts and hinder a breakthrough in bilateral relations Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine intensifies terrorist activities ahead of Russian parliamentary vote — diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik reported the death of a member of a territorial election commission
US F-35 fighter en route to Finland stranded in Azores due to malfunction — Yle
The broadcaster cited Finnish Air Force Chief of Staff Aki Puustinen as saying that the aircraft’s onboard diagnostic system issued a warning regarding a potential malfunction in …
Slovakian troops not going to fight Russia for those seeking conflict — premier
Robert Fico said that those interested in provoking a military conflict between NATO and Russia "must bear the responsibility for such a move"
Georgian breakaway region declares former Russian government official the winner of its presidential election. A new treaty made his rise possible.
Marat Kambolov, South Ossetia’s prime minister and acting president, is leading the early presidential election in the partially recognized republic. Emilia Gagieva, the head of S…
Zelensky announces new Ukrainian long-range operations in response to Russian strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had approved “new long-range operations in response to Russian strikes” after meeting with Ukraine’s Armed Forces commander in chief…
Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin cancels trip to Armenia for the final day of Russia’s State Duma elections after being warned of what he called a ‘physical threat’
Opposition politician Ilya Yashin said he has called off a trip to Yerevan after being warned of “risks” tied to visiting Armenia.
Russian parliamentary election turnout reaches 44.58% — election authority
The information was posted on the Russian Central Election Commission’s website and reflects data as of 11:00 p.m. Saturday GMT
U.S. approves potential $2.7 billion air-defense sale to Ukraine, funded by European contributions and Biden-era military aid
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $2.68 billion sale of air defense equipment to Ukraine, the department said in a statement. The deal covers air defense upgrades …
Chile’s ex-president Bachelet withdraws from campaign to lead UN
The politician thanked Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his Mexican counterpart Claudia Sheinbaum for nominating and supporting her
Iran sends peace terms to US
Iran has conveyed its conditions for ending the war to the US through Qatar and is awaiting President Donald Trump’s response Read Full Article at RT.com
French far-right leaders Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella say they will not tolerate Russia trying to dictate France’s policies through threats and intimidation
The leaders of France’s far-right National Rally party, Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, said they would not tolerate Russia “thinking it could dictate our country’s policies di…