Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky arrives in New York after Trump says Putin has ‘lost control of oil’ Zelensky said earlier he will travel to New York later this week to meet the US President The Independent UK · Sep 21
Russia elections: Putin ally Ramzan Kadyrov wins Chechnya polls with nearly 100% vote The three-day parliamentary election ended on Sunday, with the final results expected by September 25. Early figures released by Russia's Central Election Commission showed United Russia well ahead of other parties. The election is the first parliamentary vote since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. United… The Times of India · Sep 21
Ukraine war briefing: Russia to ‘intensify’ attacks on Kyiv after Moscow hit with mass drone strikes At least two killed in Moscow and oil refinery set alight on last day of Russia’s parliamentary elections. What we know on day 1,671 The Guardian - AU · Sep 21
Russia's ruling party on track to win election after Ukraine's drone attacks on Moscow Russia's ruling United Russia party on Sunday was projected to win the country's tightly controlled parliamentary elections, according to exit polls. Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow, killing three people, said city officials, on the third and final day of Russia's wartime vote. France 24 · Sep 20
Russia wraps up first wartime parliamentary election, Kremlin set to retain control Russia's parliamentary elections concluded on Sunday, projecting that the United Russia party will continue to rule. This election was marred by a heavy clampdown on opposition and dissent, alongside controversial voting in Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia. Ukraine condemned these actions, leading to international outcry, as numerous watchdogs deemed the… The Times of India · Sep 20
European spy chiefs warn Moscow is planning more decisive action against Nato Exclusive: Intelligence officers say Russian campaign could intensify ‘in months, not years’ – but that panic risks playing into Kremlin psy-ops The Guardian - UK · Sep 20
Ukraine targets Moscow with hundreds of drones on final day of Russian election At least three people killed and oil refinery damaged as doubts cast over initial reports of ballistic missile use The Guardian - AU · Sep 20
‘The rules have changed’: has Russia begun to order assassinations on US soil? Exiled dissidents and an unsealed indictment suggest Kremlin may have abandoned longstanding taboo on attacks on its rival’s territory The Guardian - UK · Sep 20
Russia Holds First Post-War Parliamentary Elections. Western Intelligence Fears Putin Will Escalate Ukraine Conflict Post-Vote. All anti-war parties have been barred from standing, but Russian President Vladimir Putin nevertheless sees the vote as an important indicator of public support for Russia's "Special Military Operation". International Business Times · Sep 19
Trump claims son repaid Russian oligarch who funded wedding festivities US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son had repaid a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who funded two days of lavish wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, after the gift raised questions over foreign influence and ethics. France 24 · Sep 19
France calls on Moscow to reverse takeover of European assets France has called on Moscow to "reverse" its decision to take control of assets belonging to European companies still operating in Russia, including Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups. The Kremlin defends the takeover as a justified measure against firms representing "unfriendly countries" that back Ukraine. Radio France Internationale · Sep 19
Russia has changed the nature of its warfare – so must we THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The rise in unlawful drone activity at MoD sites – as revealed by The Independent – is the latest sign we are engaged in a new form of conflict with Russia. If Britain is to win this ‘warm war’, we must bolster our defences, not simply… The Independent UK · Sep 19
Russia reports cyberattacks as parliamentary vote enters second day Russia said Saturday that its electronic voting system in Moscow had come under “powerful” cyberattacks overnight, as parliamentary elections entered their second day. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused Ukraine of seeking to “hinder” the vote, a claim Kyiv has not publicly addressed. Read about the day’s events as… France 24 · Sep 19
Russians leave before election ends, fearing mobilisation to follow Requests for emergency emigration assistance from Russia have surged eightfold since July, with searches for "how to leave" and "mobilisation" at their highest since early 2023. An electronic summons register now automatically triggers an exit ban, documented cases show. Euronews · Sep 19
The Times of India · Sep 19 Putin tightens grip on Russian elections with anti-war opposition squeezed out Russia’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine has begun with voters facing a sharply narrowed political field: the country’s only openly anti-war party has been barred from running a national list, while pro-Kremlin parties and war veterans dominate the ballot.
The Economic Times · Sep 19 Russia holds parliamentary vote in annexed Ukraine regions, Kyiv calls it illegal Russia is conducting parliamentary elections in Ukrainian regions it illegally annexed. Kyiv strongly condemned the vote as illegal and a violation of international law. Human rights activists report residents are being coerced into participating by Russian authorities. These elections aim to legitimize Moscow's territorial gains and showcase support. The European…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19 ‘My fear was too great’: the Pussy Riot member recruited by Russian spies to inform on fellow activists Exclusive: In her first media interview since fleeing Russia, Rita Flores describes her three years of being run by the FSB
Latin Times · Sep 18 What Russia's Ballot Boxes in Occupied Ukraine Actually Mean: Takeaways From a Predetermined Vote Russia votes September 18-20 with mobile ballot boxes under armed escort in occupied Ukraine. Key takeaways on a result decided in advance.
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Ukraine lashes out at Russian elections ‘held at gunpoint’ in occupied territory Russians are going to the polls for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Kremlin orders businesses seized The Kremlin ordered the Russian businesses of Swiss-based food and beverage company Nestle and French retailer Auchan placed in temporary administration, in a procedure that previously has led to the sale of Western businesses at knockdown prices
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Putin will have Trump to thank for election victory in Russia’s rubber-stamp parliament ANALYSIS: Sam Kiley, world affairs editor, explains the significance of the insignificant Russian Duma elections
Euronews · Sep 18 Russians vote in elections with no party opposing Putin or war in Ukraine The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 18 Russians vote for new parliament after campaign marked by near silence Russians began voting on Friday in three days of parliamentary elections to choose the 450 members of the State Duma, after a campaign with little public debate or television coverage. More than four years into the war in Ukraine, candidates have also had few opportunities to challenge Kremlin policies.
France 24 · Sep 18 Russian elections a ‘veneer of democracy’ with opposition barred from running PRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 18: Russia holds its first parliamentary elections since the Ukraine war. Since only parties loyal to Vladimir Putin are running, the elections are seen as nothing but a veneer of democracy. In sports: Zinedine Zidane will unveil his first selection as coach of the French…
France 24 · Sep 18 Russia seizes assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French firms Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Thursday to take control of the Russian assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups, citing hostile actions by "unfriendly" countries. France responded by calling on Russia to "reverse this decision". While most Western companies sold their Russian operations and holdings…