Opinion | A U.S. Indictment Signals an Emboldened Russia
The Justice Department says it thwarted a Moscow-backed plot to assassinate a dissident in the U.S.
World
wsj.com
17.09.2026
US Midterms: Russian disinformation campaign targets Democrats
With US midterm elections now less than two months away, a series of videos have surfaced online, featuring celebrities seemingly denouncing the Democrats. However, the clips are false, and were creat
World
france24.com
17.09.2026
Russia, China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions
Move ends the Security Council’s watchdog panel on Iran sanctions.
World
aljazeera.com
17.09.2026
Russia’s plans may include strikes against Ukraine’s allies, Poland says
Warsaw also says it scrambled military planes in response to a Russian attack in western Ukraine, close to its border.
World
aljazeera.com
17.09.2026
Tusk warns of ‘accidental’ Russian strikes against Ukraine’s allies in fall and winter
The Polish prime minister says a critical time lies ahead for Ukraine and its Eastern European allies as Russia steps up attacks.
Politics
politico.eu
17.09.2026
Russian birth tourism to Brazil increases
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and stricter regulations in Argentina, more and more Russians are choosing to travel to Brazil to give birth to children, who will obtain Brazilian nation
World
dw.com
17.09.2026
India vows to protect energy security after new US tariffs over Russian oil
India has warned Washington that new measures to levy tariffs over the purchase of Russian oil could impact bilateral ties, the South Asian nation's foreign ministry said on Thursday, hours after the
World
france24.com
17.09.2026
Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear Program
The conflict underscored the distance between world powers over the United States’ pressure campaign on Iran.
Politics
nytimes.com
17.09.2026
Russia’s global fuel customers push back against US sanctions bill
Politics
politico.eu
17.09.2026
A war-fatigued and anxious Russia picks a new parliament
Fuel shortages, drone strikes and mobilization rumors are fueling anxiety and war fatigue in Russia. As support for peace talks grows among Russians, the Kremlin is watching closely ahead of parliamen
World
dw.com
17.09.2026
Raiffeisen Denies Allegations in Short-Seller’s Report on Russia Ties
Finance
wsj.com
17.09.2026
Russian drone attacks civilian ship heading to Ukrainian port, sources say
On September 17, a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacked a civilian vessel sailing under the Tanzanian flag and heading to one of Ukraine’s ports.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
17.09.2026
Russia's top-selling dog vaccine linked to spate of pet deaths across the country
State veterinary regulator confirmed batch 20 of Multican-8 contained a live Aujeszky's disease virus — typically fatal in dogs — after owners across at least 10 Russian regions reported hundreds of d
Health
euronews.com
17.09.2026
US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill
The US Congress has approved a sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to President Donald Trump for final approval as Washington seeks to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.
World
france24.com
17.09.2026
‘So many loopholes’: Democratic House leader Jeffries flags concerns over Russia sanctions bill – US politics live
Jeffries said the legislation had so many loopholes that sanctions harming Russia might not be appliedHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said the R
World
theguardian.com
17.09.2026
At least 19 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine
Missile and drone strikes targeted Ukraine's capital Kyiv as well as the Zaporizhzhia and Odesa regions.
World
aljazeera.com
17.09.2026
Russia’s attacks on Europe are getting more brazen and more dangerous
Governments are scrambling to ratchet up their individual and collective responses before more serious damage spirals into open conflict with Russia
World
japantimes.co.jp
17.09.2026
Trump's Next TACO Test Over Russia Comes With His Own Signature
Congress has handed Trump a sledgehammer to swing at Russia's economic lifelines. He might use it to tap in a few nails.
Politics
newsweek.com
17.09.2026
Vladimir Putin’s Approval Rating Shifts Before Russia’s Duma Election
The ruling United Russia will certainly win but Putin faces war fatigue among the population.
Politics
newsweek.com
17.09.2026
Russia launches massive overnight attack on Kyiv and southern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says tougher U.S. sanctions could force Moscow to end the war.
Politics
politico.eu
17.09.2026