France stalls EU Russia sanctions renewal over oligarch de-listing
European Union envoys have pushed back the expiry of EU Russia sanctions listings by seven days until September 22, a spokesperson for the EU's Irish presidency said on Monday, after failing to agree
World
france24.com
15.09.2026
NATO jets down drone over Lithuania as Russian ship fires flares at Danish helicopter
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace and Denmark accused a Russian frigate of firing flares at a Danish military helicopter on Tuesday, in incidents that heightened ten
World
france24.com
15.09.2026
Russia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national election
Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters.
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euronews.com
15.09.2026
Von der Leyen to Russia: Our resolve growing stronger
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned on Tuesday "reckless and dangerous Russian behaviour" after an incident involving a Russian frigate firing flares near a Danish helicopter
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
15.09.2026
Analysts call for step-up in response to Russia after Denmark, Lithuania incidents
The European Union accused Russia on Tuesday of the "reckless" firing of flares at a Danish frigate which, with the shooting down of a drone over Lithuania, heightened the continent's anxiety over the
World
france24.com
15.09.2026
NATO downs drone over Lithuania, ‘probably’ launched by Russia
A NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in southern Lithuania shortly after midnight on Tuesday.
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aljazeera.com
15.09.2026
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Russia Sends the Centuries-Old Remains of a Medieval Warrior Prince to Its Front Line in Ukraine, Hoping to ‘Spiritually Strengthen’ Troops
A reliquary containing part of the right hand of Dmitry Donskoy, whose crypt was discovered in August, has been dispatched to Donetsk
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smithsonianmag.com
15.09.2026
Eto’o could face Cameroon probe over alleged Russia payment
Ex-Chelsea and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o faces a probe over allegations of embezzlement in his Cameroon FA role.
World
aljazeera.com
15.09.2026
Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
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cbsnews.com
15.09.2026
Russia’s Shadow Fleet Is Sailing in NATO’s Blind Spot: Irish Waters
A growing number of suspected Russian shadow fleet ships regularly ply waters near Ireland that hold many crucial undersea cables.
World
wsj.com
15.09.2026
EU demands answers as France pushes for billionaire’s Russia sanctions release
Paris has joined Slovakia in calling for Alisher Usmanov to be removed from the bloc's blacklist.
Politics
politico.eu
15.09.2026
EU’s move away from Russian gas opens door for new suppliers – IEA
Azerbaijan
trend.az
15.09.2026
US Confirms Weapon in Space: What We Know About Russia and China Programs
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said the deployment was to protect U.S. forces against a hostile enemy.
Politics
newsweek.com
15.09.2026
Will Russia and Ukraine halt attacks on energy infrastructure?
Will Russia and Ukraine halt attacks on energy infrastructure?
World
aljazeera.com
15.09.2026
US Democrats demand answers on Trump Jr.’s ties with Russian oligarch
The request follows a recent report that Umar Kremlev bankrolled Trump Jr.’s wedding celebrations.
Politics
politico.com
15.09.2026
Russia warns Denmark after near miss in Baltic Sea
Russian frigate narrowly misses Danish helicopter with flares.
World
aljazeera.com
15.09.2026
Russia and Ukraine launch new energy attacks despite Trump’s ceasefire claim
President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop striking each other’s energy infrastructure.
World
nbcnews.com
15.09.2026
Democrat sends letter to White House over Trump Jr wedding bankrolled by Russian oligarch
Robert Garcia expresses concern over ‘any possible foreign entanglement’ between White House and Umar KremlevRobert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House oversight committee, is investigating potentia
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theguardian.com
15.09.2026
Mali’s Tuareg rebels reveal contacts with Russia’s Africa Corps and seek Türkiye’s role
The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a Tuareg separatist group fighting the Malian government, has disclosed direct contacts with Russia’s Africa Corps and called for dialogue with Türkiye as part of ef
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
15.09.2026
Zakharova accuses Armenia of wavering between EAEU and EU
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
15.09.2026