Sanctions
EU ambassadors will discuss sanctions against Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov again. The written procedure has been extended until 17:00.
Putin's spokesman said that the Kremlin opposes a ceasefire and demands territorial concessions from Ukraine, its renunciation of NATO, and demilitarization.
Latvia rejected a proposal to lift sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman in exchange for extending restrictions on 3,000 individuals and companies. EU ambassadors continued negotiations.
Zelenskyy met with U. S. senators and Macron before talks with Trump. They discussed sanctions against the russian federation, de-escalation, and Ukraine’s air defense needs.
Kaja Kallas urged the EU to extend sanctions against Russia and swiftly adopt a new package. Countries are arguing over Usmanov and Fridman.
Baghdad will suspend flights by sanctioned Iranian airlines from Tuesday. The US is threatening countries that violate the restrictions with being cut off from the dollar system.
Andrii Sybiha said that Belarus supports Russian aggression with resources and infrastructure. He called for Lukashenko to be brought before a tribunal.
EU ambassadors failed to agree on removing Usmanov and Fridman from the sanctions lists. The talks will continue on Tuesday.
Nestlé Russia stated that it would continue its commercial activities "in full. " The Kremlin transferred its assets and those of Auchan under the temporary management of L.E.V. Management.
Zelenskyy said that the US could significantly weaken Russia's potential to wage war. Ukraine continues its dialogue with Washington.
The United States is negotiating the purchase of Belarusian potash fertilizers at a price lower than Canada's. The volume and timing of the deal have not been determined.
On September 21, the EU is expected to decide on extending sanctions against the Russian Federation. Sybiha called for Usmanov and Fridman not to be excluded and for the restrictions to be strengthened.
"United Russia" may receive 355 out of 450 seats amid the war, restrictions on the opposition, and voting in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The EU did not recognize these elections.
The EU condemned Russia’s “elections” in the occupied territories of Ukraine and announced sanctions against those involved in organizing them.
France and Luxembourg are making demands regarding the EU sanctions list. The current restrictions on nearly 3,000 individuals expire on September 22.
Zelenskyy said that the UN General Assembly would discuss joint efforts for peace in Ukraine. A woman was killed and 8 people were injured due to new Russian shelling.
Russia is reportedly expanding the Alabuga-Volokno plant to produce 500 tonnes of carbon fiber per year. This could add 28,000 drones.
The United States is preparing sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court. The decision could be made as early as this week.
Zelenskyy and Trump discussed the peace track, de-escalation, and security. The presidents agreed to meet in New York.
Russia used more than 2,000 drones, 1,700 aerial bombs and 19 missiles over the course of a week. The strikes damaged civilian and critical infrastructure.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that an oil enterprise and a logistics facility of the Russian Federation in the Moscow region had been hit. The attack was carried out using Ukrainian long-range weapons.
U. S. law provides for asset freezes and visa restrictions for those involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children. The relevant decision is made by the U.S. president.
The Foreign Minister said that Russian Houses are used for disinformation, destabilization, and espionage. Ukraine has appealed to governments around the world.
Monaco's regulator has tightened bank checks due to FATF requirements. Banks are closing the accounts of clients who have not confirmed the source of their funds.
Russia’s economy has almost stopped growing, while the budget deficit has reached 2. 8% of GDP. Reserves are dwindling, and bond yields have reached 17%.
H. R. 5334 codifies some sanctions against Russia in federal law. Full repeal requires peace and a procedure in Congress.
Sybiha welcomed Trump’s signing of the law strengthening sanctions against Russia and Iran. Ukraine expects further steps from the EU and the G7.
Russia launched two Tsirkon missiles and 174 drones. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 141 targets, but hits were recorded at 15 locations.
Zelenskyy thanked Trump and the US Congress for passing "hellish sanctions" against Russia. He called for the law to be implemented as soon as possible and for pressure on the Russian Federation to be increased.
Donald Trump signed a law expanding sanctions and tariffs against Russia and extending restrictions on Iran. The law allows for tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian energy resources.