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Politics · European UnionKremlin says Russia poses no threat to France or Europe
The Kremlin has stated that Russia does not threaten France or any European country, dismissing recent remarks by National Rally leaders Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella as false. Moscow asserts that no disputes exist with European states that could lead to serious disagreements.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionEuropean intelligence warns Russia may test NATO in months
European intelligence officials have warned that Russia could escalate actions against NATO countries in the coming months. While some suggest potential incursions or drone attacks, others emphasize a lack of imminent threat, suggesting a focus on spreading fear.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineZelensky: Russia deployed 2,000 drones, 1,700 bombs on Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated Russia launched over 2,000 attack drones, 1,700 guided aerial bombs, and 19 missiles against Ukraine in the past week. The attacks targeted civilian and critical infrastructure across multiple regions, including a drone strike on a monastery that killed a priest.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaNikolai Karpuk, tried in Russia, dies on Ukraine front line
Nikolai Karpuk, a Ukrainian national previously tried and imprisoned in Russia for alleged participation in the First Chechen War, has died on the front lines in Ukraine. He was 62 years old and had been exchanged to Ukraine in 2019.
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Russians abroad vote in parliamentary election amid war dissent
Russians living outside their country voted on the final day of a parliamentary election. Many described the act as a moral duty and a futile protest against President Putin and the war in Ukraine, with some expressing deep pessimism about Russia's future.
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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.
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Conflict & Security · UkrainePutin told US envoys Russia could take Donbas in months, Kushner doubted claim
Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner that Russian forces could occupy the entire Donbas region within months. Jared Kushner expressed doubt about Putin's claims, reminding him that similar statements were made a year prior. Both Kyiv and Moscow are reportedly frustrated with Witkoff.
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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.
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Politics · RussiaRussian film director Andrei Zvyagintsev declared 'foreign agent'
Russian film director Andrei Zvyagintsev has been designated a 'foreign agent' by the Ministry of Justice. The designation subjects individuals to strict regulations and income limitations. Zvyagintsev's recent film 'Minotaur' won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineDenmark accelerates Ukraine aid after Russian frigate incident
Denmark is speeding up and increasing its support package for Ukraine to 1.8 billion Danish kroner, primarily for air defense. The decision follows an incident where a Russian frigate fired flares at a Danish helicopter in international waters.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificRussia demands Japan remove US missile systems
Russia has demanded that Japan remove US-made Typhon missile systems from its territory, citing them as a threat to its security. Moscow sent a protest note on September 3, with China also expressing concern.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Politics · Middle EastRussia and China veto UN resolution on Iran sanctions monitoring
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended the mandate of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran. The vote creates a gap in oversight as the sanctions themselves remain in effect.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaFire at Russian oil refinery after Ukrainian drone attack
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region following a Ukrainian drone attack. The fire was extinguished, and regional officials reported that 65 drones were shot down over the area.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian Strikes Injure 13 in Kyiv and Odesa
Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv and Odesa, injuring at least 13 people and damaging buildings including residential structures, warehouses, and a gas station. A child was among those wounded in Odesa.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionRussia awards captain for flare incident with Danish helicopter
Russia's Defense Ministry awarded a ship captain a medal for firing signal flares at a Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea. Moscow stated the action prevented a provocation, while Denmark reported the helicopter was on a routine mission and the ship made no attempt to communicate before firing.
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Politics · RussiaPutin to address nation on eve of parliamentary elections
Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a televised address to the nation on September 16 at 6 p.m. Moscow time. The speech is in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the president's speech.
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Politics · United StatesRussian deepfake campaign targets US midterms with celebrity videos
A Russian disinformation campaign is using doctored celebrity videos with AI-cloned voices to target US midterm elections, aiming to discredit Democratic candidates. Researchers attribute the operation to a Kremlin-backed group known as Matryoshka, or Storm-1679.
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