Sanctions
Johann Wadephul urged people not to question the threat posed by Moscow. He criticized Fico's doubts about NATO guarantees.
Over four weeks, Russian oil exports rose to 3. 71 million barrels per day. The value of shipments reached nearly its highest level since the start of the invasion.
German intelligence services have stepped up surveillance of the Russian embassy in Berlin. The authorities will also scrutinize Russians linked to the Kremlin more closely.
Estonia established the involvement of Russian special services in the arson attack on Milrem on August 15. Tallinn summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires.
According to the IMF's estimate, Ukraine may face a shortfall of $30–35 billion in 2027, $17 billion in 2028 and $2 billion in 2029. Donors are seeking funds.
France proposes using €4. 6 billion in Google fines to reduce countries’ contributions to the EU budget. The total penalties have reached €10.38 billion.
The US is reportedly ready to ease sanctions and unfreeze Iran’s funds in exchange for concessions regarding its nuclear program. Trump called the reports false.
Washington has banned imports of a range of Canadian goods worth about $1 billion. The restrictions came in response to Canadian tariffs.
Lithuania added Usmanov and Fridman to its persona non grata list after the EU sanctions were lifted. Latvia and Estonia are preparing similar measures.
According to Zelenskyy, Russia is increasing recruitment and plans to involve foreigners. More than 8,000 North Korean troops are in the Russian Federation, and another 10,000 are being prepared.
Putin’s decree restricts the dissemination of data on oil refineries, fuel products, supplies, and customs statistics. The government will determine the list of products within 10 days.
Ukraine sees no prospects for a ceasefire agreement in the Black Sea in the coming months. Up to 30 million tonnes of agricultural produce may not be exported.
The Chess Federation of Ukraine asks the SBU to assess Mykhailo Podolyak's actions and open a case over his appointment to FIDE's leadership. The organization does not recognize him as Ukraine's representative.
The Council of the EU has added 10 individuals and 17 organizations to its sanctions list for the deportation and assimilation of Ukrainian children. Their assets will be frozen and they will be banned from entering.
Ukraine carried out long-range strikes against defense, oil, and military facilities in six regions of Russia and the Black Sea.
About 70% of the Swiss rejected strengthening neutrality. The country will retain the right to impose sanctions and cooperate with NATO.
On September 27, Russian forces damaged the residence of the Saudi Arabian ambassador, schools, kindergartens and other facilities. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on the Russian Federation.
The U. S. Army Reserve is assessing the availability of military police, medical, engineering, and logistics units for SOUTHCOM. Trump said he expects a deal with Havana without a war.
The Swiss are voting for stricter neutrality, which could lead to the lifting of sanctions against states participating in the war. The initiative would also limit cooperation with NATO.
Russian businessmen are analyzing how the EU sanctions against Fridman and Usmanov were lifted. Some tycoons fear increased pressure on business.
Wadephul told Sybiha about his talks with Lavrov and the shared demands to end the war. The parties agreed on further steps and pressure on Russia.
The US and China have agreed on a "hotline" for artificial intelligence incidents. They also agreed on trade arrangements and new meetings between the leaders.
Overnight on September 26, the Defense Forces struck a number of Russian facilities, including the Ilsky Oil Refinery.
Sanctions have been imposed against 44 individuals involved in Russia’s illegal elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The data will be shared with partners.
Following new Russian attacks, Zelenskyy reported that 14 people had been injured and two killed. He called on Trump and the EU to strengthen sanctions against Russia.
A bipartisan group of senators said that Putin’s participation would legitimize Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Trump was urged to withdraw the invitation to the Russian dictator to attend the G20 summit in Miami.
The United States has already contracted $307 million from the $400 million USAI package for Ukraine. The remaining funds are planned to be committed by September 30.
After a meeting of the Staff, Zelenskyy reported on the protection of data centers and communications facilities. Ukraine is accelerating the production of interceptors and engines.
Russia attacked a McDonald’s warehouse in Kyiv with a drone. Four people were killed and seven injured, including a child, as a result of the strike on the office building.
The EU has agreed on the terms for allocating €6. 6 billion to Ukraine from the EPF. The funds will be directed to the EUMAM mission, the procurement of equipment, and reimbursements to states.