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Bulletin PM briefing: Kremlin fires back at Burnham and RAF jet crashes

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The Independent UK · Sep 23

Kremlin reacts after Burnham accuses Russian agencies of conducting industrial-scale assault on UK

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The Independent UK · Sep 23

Kremlin accuses Andy Burnham of ‘stoking anti-Russian sentiment’ in UN speech

Burnham unveiled plans for a new National Centre for Information Defence to tackle Russian information warfare

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Not a ‘toaster’: GOP senator urges Judiciary panel to probe Don Jr. wedding party

At least one Senate Republican is calling for an investigation of wedding after-party celebrations for President Donald Trump’s eldest son, which were financed by a Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin. The topic created waves on Capitol Hill on Tuesday thanks to a letter sent by Sen. John Curtis,…

Roll Call · Sep 22

Russians have a pragmatic approach to politics

Letter: There has never been a real rebellion for the Kremlin to squelch, writes Mergen Mongush

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

Russia could widen Ukraine war, test NATO with covert attacks, Europe warns

More than four years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a stagnant frontline and intensifying covert activity across Europe are fuelling concern that Moscow could widen the conflict beyond Ukraine. Western officials and European leaders are warning of sabotage, cyberattacks, drone incidents and possible tests of NATO’s resolve.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Russia quietly modernises bomb shelters in Moscow and St Petersburg

Tens of millions of roubles have been allocated for repairs to shelters across Moscow districts and St Petersburg metro stations as Ukrainian drones struck another Russian refinery on Sunday, as the Kremlin's all-out war in Ukraine continues well into its fifth year.

Euronews · Sep 22

Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss safe passage through Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the need to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb during a phone call on Tuesday, the Kremlin said, as disruptions to the key waterways continue to affect regional oil flows and global trade.

The Times of India · Sep 22

Tuesday briefing: Europe thinks Russia is preparing to test Nato’s limits

In today’s newsletter: Intelligence chiefs warn that Russia’s appetite for risk is growing, as sabotage and other covert attacks target countries supporting Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

Russians abroad voted eight to one against Putin's party, defying official results

Two independent exit polls covering 27 countries put New People first with around 45% and United Russia as low as 2.8%, the reverse of official results inside Russia, where Putin's party took nearly 58%. Exit poll organisers said the gap "destroys the image of supposed support for the authorities."

Euronews · Sep 22