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Politics · United StatesMedvedev says Russia should use military deterrence against US sanctions
Dmitry Medvedev, a senior ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that Russia should respond to new US sanctions with 'military deterrence'. US President Donald Trump signed the bill imposing the sanctions, which aim to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · RussiaDrone strike hits cooling tower at Russia's Kursk nuclear plant
A drone struck the cooling tower of a reactor unit at Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant on Thursday, September 17. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed the strike, noting the reactor remained operational and no fire was reported.
Russia2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · RussiaRussia launches military satellite via Soyuz rocket
Russia launched a Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying a military satellite from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome on 18 September 2026. The spacecraft successfully entered orbit and established stable telemetry contact, according to Russian defence officials.
Russia2 min readTrust 78 · Craft 62 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · RussiaFSB detains man for alleged gas pipeline sabotage plot
Russia's FSB has detained a 40-year-old man in Kabardino-Balkaria, accusing him of planning to sabotage a gas pipeline. The security service alleges the detainee was recruited by Ukrainian intelligence and entered Russia via a humanitarian exchange.
Russia3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 60 · Hype 30
Politics · United KingdomMicheál Martin to visit Andy Burnham at No 10 North in Manchester
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to visit UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at No 10 North in Manchester. The meeting will focus on strengthening UK-Ireland relations, trade, security, and support for Ukraine.
United Kingdom3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20
Politics · RussiaRussia holds parliamentary elections amid Ukraine war
Russia has begun a three-day parliamentary election, the first since the start of the war in Ukraine. Polling stations opened in the Far East, with President Vladimir Putin's party widely expected to win the 450 seats in the State Duma. Voting is also taking place in occupied Ukrainian territories.
Russia4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 41
Business & EconomyGas prices expected to surge Wednesday and Thursday
Gasoline and diesel prices are expected to increase significantly on Wednesday and Thursday, with analysts pointing to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran as primary drivers. The U.S. average diesel price has reached $6.301 per gallon, and gasoline is at $4.355 per gallon.
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Von der Leyen proposes European Security Council with non-EU states
Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a European Security Council to coordinate responses to growing threats. The body would include EU member states alongside the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, and feature a consultation mechanism inspired by NATO's Article 4.
European Union4 min readTrust 78 · Craft 95 · Hype 18 
Conflict & Security · United StatesUS charges five linked to Russian intelligence in murder plot
Federal authorities have unsealed an indictment charging five individuals linked to Russian intelligence services with plotting targeted killings in the United States and European nations supporting Ukraine. The FBI announced it disrupted the alleged plot.
United States4 min readTrust 86 · Craft 85 · Hype 25
Politics · United StatesAndy Burnham to meet Donald Trump in New York next week
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump for the first time next week in New York. The meeting, expected to take place at the United Nations General Assembly, will focus on international issues including Ukraine, the Middle East, and energy.
United States2 min readTrust 54 · Craft 85 · Hype 12
Politics · United StatesSenate Majority Leader John Thune open to diesel export ban amid record prices
John Thune announced he is willing to explore a ban on diesel fuel exports, citing record‑high domestic prices and limited supply from conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. The United States is the world’s top diesel exporter, while Russia has already halted its shipments.
United States3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 62 · Hype 25
Conflict & Security · RussiaUkraine drone attacks hit Russian refineries, cutting diesel output
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have significantly reduced the country's diesel production. Three of Russia's six largest diesel-producing refineries cut production or halted operations entirely in September due to damage from these strikes.
Russia4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · European UnionPutin blames Western globalists for European events and Ukraine conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that events in Europe, including the AfD's success in a German state election, stem from "system errors" by Western globalists. He also reiterated his view that the West's actions caused the conflict in Ukraine.
European Union3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 77 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesCarney and Trump Discussed Ukraine and Iran Conflicts
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump multiple times recently, discussing the conflicts in Ukraine and tensions with Iran. Carney stressed the importance of cooperation between the two nations amid ongoing trade disputes.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · RussiaFSB detains British embassy guard over alleged Ukraine plot
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the detention of a Russian citizen who worked as a security guard at the British Embassy in Moscow. The FSB alleges the individual was recruited by Ukraine to gather information for a planned attack, intended to blame Russia and draw the UK into conflict.
Russia4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41- Conflict & Security · European Union
Leaked memo suggests Western veterans trained Russians for war
A leaked intelligence memo suggests Western military veterans, including former British SAS and Australian special forces, may have trained Russian citizens and active duty military personnel. The training allegedly took place at private camps in Bulgaria and Serbia, with one company, Alfa-Metal, named in the report.
European Union5 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Politics · ChinaKremlin says Trump, Putin and Xi may meet at APEC summit in Shenzhen
Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that a trilateral summit of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping could be held on the sidelines of the APEC meeting in Shenzhen on 18‑19 November 2026. The idea was discussed during a phone call on 8 September, but no outlet confirmed Trump’s attendance.
China2 min readTrust 86 · Craft 77 · Hype 15
Politics · United KingdomXi and Burnham discuss cooperation in first call
Chinese President Xi Jinping and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham held their first phone conversation on September 8. They discussed pragmatic cooperation, economic growth, and global challenges, with both leaders expressing a desire to strengthen bilateral ties.
United Kingdom3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Conflict & SecurityEstonia's €70m ammunition deal controversy linked to Indian firm
Estonia's Centre for Defence Investments is under scrutiny for a failed €70 million ammunition deal. The controversy involves a Romanian facility contracted to supply shells to Estonia for Ukraine, with questions arising over the selection of firms lacking weapon production history.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionUS Ambassador: NATO will not tolerate hybrid warfare
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that member states must not tolerate deliberate hybrid warfare actions. He referenced a drone attack on a German airport and warned that critical infrastructure could be targeted.
European Union2 min readTrust 68 · Craft 77 · Hype 30
