India warns U.S. new tariffs to deter buyers of Russian oil could impact ties
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill authorizing tariffs of up to 100% to increase pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
World
japantimes.co.jp
17.09.2026
War in Ukraine: Odesa and Sumy suffer fires and casualties in new Russian attacks
Russia struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy on 16 September, sparking fires and damaging homes and other buildings, according to Ukrainian emergency services and local officials.
World
euronews.com
17.09.2026
Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.
World
bbc.co.uk
17.09.2026
Russia’s parliamentary vote features no real opposition to Putin's policies
Russia’s parliamentary election features the main Kremlin’s party and nine others that all back President Vladimir Putin’s policies
World
abcnews.com
17.09.2026
See How Jet Power Is Giving Russia the Edge in the Drone War
Jet drones are the latest innovation in robot combat over Ukraine.
World
wsj.com
17.09.2026
ABŞ Nümayəndələr Palatası Rusiyaya qarşı sanksiyalar haqqında qanun layihəsini qəbul edib
ABŞ Nümayəndələr Palatası Ağ Evə Rusiyaya qarşı əlavə sanksiyalar tətbiq etməyə imkan verən qanun layihəsini təsdiqləyib.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.09.2026
Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia
The bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting Ukraine
World
aljazeera.com
17.09.2026
US House passes Russia sanctions bill, handing Trump more leverage against Moscow
The vote ends a nearly two-year pause in Ukraine assistance from Congress.
Politics
politico.com
17.09.2026
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who suddenly died after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
World
cbsnews.com
17.09.2026
US lawmakers pass bill giving Trump more power to sanction Russia and its enablers
Act divides Democrats and Republicans, with some saying it gives president power that could be turned against US alliesThe US Congress has passed a sweeping bill allowing Donald Trump to raise tariffs
World
theguardian.com
17.09.2026
House passes Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham, sending it to Trump
The House voted Wednesday to pass a major bill aimed at imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran, sending it to President Donald Trump for his signature.
World
nbcnews.com
17.09.2026
Congress Clears Russia Sanctions Bill, Sending It to Trump
The bipartisan measure targets financing for Russia’s war against Ukraine as attacks intensify. It passed the House over the objections of Democrats who opposed handing President Trump new tariff powe
Politics
nytimes.com
17.09.2026
House passes Russia sanctions, sending bill named for Lindsey Graham to Trump's desk
The legislation was named for the late South Carolina Republican. It gives the president authority to impose tariffs on top importers of oil and natural gas from Russia, such as China and India.
Politics
npr.org
17.09.2026
U.S. accuses Russia of plot to kill a prominent dissident in Washington
The U.S. is accusing the Kremlin of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot against a prominent Russian dissident in Washington, D.C., the Department of Justice has said. The five people who were charged
World
nbcnews.com
16.09.2026
Putin urges Russians to vote in parliamentary election as show of support for Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday described voter turnout in the upcoming parliamentary election as a barometer of public support for Russia’s war against Ukraine and urged voters to go t
World
france24.com
16.09.2026
Russian spies orchestrated $40K murder plot in nation’s capital, US alleges
Five Russian intelligence operatives allegedly offered $40,000 to a U.S.-based recruit to kill a Kremlin critic believed to live in Washington, D.C.
Politics
foxnews.com
16.09.2026
No conspiracy, no mystery, just a gift from a Russian oligarch
A ‘generous wedding gift’ from a ‘dear friend’ raises questions not entirely answered by Bettina and Don Jr’s Instagram captionThis was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to recei
World
theguardian.com
16.09.2026
Oscars: Ukraine Selects ‘Traces,’ About Women Who Survived Sexual Assault During War With Russia, for International Feature Race
Ukrainian filmmakers Alisa Kovalenko and Marysia Nikitiuk’s documentary “Traces,” a portrayal of Ukrainian women who refused to remain silent after surviving sexual assault during the war with Russia,
Culture
variety.com
16.09.2026
DOJ charges Russian agents with plotting attacks, including in US
The indictment says the defendants belong to a network that "is one arm of the Russian Federation's apparatus used to carry out external attacks" worldwide.
Politics
npr.org
16.09.2026
Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in Ukraine kills 5 people and wounds at least 7 others
A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in southern Ukraine early Wednesday, killing five people and wounding at least seven. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack, the latest in a series
World
france24.com
16.09.2026