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Britain, Japan and Turkey demand access to Made in Europe - Financial Times

The three countries fear that EU rules for electric vehicles will constrain their automakers. Turkey warns of risks to EU industry.

Economy • September 15, 06:56 AM • 7349 views
In the United States, a House committee approved a bill on sanctions against Russia with tariffs of up to 500%

The bill provides for tariffs of up to 500% on goods from Russia and its energy partners. The measure could be brought to a vote as early as this week.

Economy • September 15, 04:45 AM • 71220 views
Acting President of Venezuela may meet with Trump in New York – Bloomberg

Delcy Rodríguez plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump and Rubio have allowed for talks with her amid a rapprochement between the US and Venezuela.

Politics • September 15, 02:55 AM • 6129 views
During Putin’s rule, more than $1 trillion in capital was moved out of Russia

In 2001–2025, capital outflows from the Russian economy reached 130% of GDP. The total amount of funds moved out could have exceeded $1 trillion.

Economy • September 14, 10:37 PM • 5048 views
Russia's VTB bank has been sanctioned by the United States for helping Iran circumvent restrictions

The United States imposed sanctions on VTB for helping Iran circumvent restrictions. The bank facilitated the transfer of frozen assets and settlements in rubles and rials.

Economy • September 14, 08:14 PM • 3853 views
Zelenskyy called on Europe not to give gifts to the Russian Federation and to extend sanctions against oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman

Zelenskyy said that sanctions against Russia must not be eased, and called for restricting its finances and ballistic missile production. The war requires this.

Politics • September 14, 08:12 PM • 3410 views
The EU extended the sanctions against Russia, but only for seven days — media reports

The European Union postponed until September 22 the deadline for the expiration of the sanctions against Russia. The six-month decision was not approved unanimously.

Politics • September 14, 04:35 PM • 18833 views
The EU failed to agree on extending sanctions against russia one day before they expire

EU ambassadors failed to agree to extend the freezing of the assets of around 3,000 individuals and companies from russia. Slovakia is demanding that Usmanov and Fridman be excluded.

Politics • September 14, 10:28 AM • 6783 views
Russia already poses a threat to all of Europe – Estonia's Foreign Minister

Margus Tsahkna called support for Ukraine an investment in Europe's security. He called for strengthening air defense, military assistance and sanctions against the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • September 14, 12:30 AM • 12034 views
The sanctions are unconstitutional, as are many other decisions by Zelenskyy — Mendel responded to the imposition of restrictions against her

Zelenskyy's former press secretary said that sanctions against her had been imposed ahead of her appearance in the European Parliament. She called them unconstitutional.

Politics • September 13, 10:56 PM • 5427 views
Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against Yuliia Mendel: what restrictions will apply to the former spokesperson

Sanctions were imposed on 10 Russian and Ukrainian individuals for spreading disinformation and propaganda. The restrictions will remain in effect for 10 years.

Society • September 13, 05:12 PM • 33742 views
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 20 vessels of russia’s shadow fleet, enterprises of the Rostec corporation, and propagandists

Zelenskyy enacted sanctions against 20 vessels, 29 individuals, and 29 companies linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex and Rostec. The restrictions also targeted 10 propagandists.

Economy • September 13, 04:51 PM • 14602 views
"Putin's terror is knocking on the doors of the EU and NATO" — Sybiha called for stronger sanctions after the strike on the railway near the border with Poland

Russia struck the area of the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing. Sybiha called for new sanctions and restrictions on the production of missiles and drones.

War in Ukraine • September 13, 03:12 PM • 4804 views
Air defense, sanctions against russia, the path to peace, and EU accession - the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Estonia held a meeting

The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Estonia discussed the front, diplomacy, air defense, and defense cooperation. Estonia reaffirmed its support for Ukraine and its accession to the EU.

War in Ukraine • September 13, 01:09 PM • 5554 views
Zelenskyy called on Russian oligarchs Usmanov and Friedman to take steps against the war

The President also stated the need to strengthen sanctions against the aggressor, rather than weaken the victim.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 08:02 PM • 6141 views
Russian oligarchs and businesses should have no peace in the world - Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian president said that Russian businesses and oligarchs must feel the consequences of the war. He called on partners to strengthen sanctions.

Society • September 12, 07:00 PM • 12386 views
In Germany, one of the suspects in the sabotage at Leipzig Airport was linked to the GRU of the Russian Federation

German investigators suspect Russian and Belarusian citizens of attempting to blow up a Ukrainian aircraft with a drone. One of them may be linked to the GRU

Society • September 12, 02:33 PM • 34000 views
The DIU showed foreign components that Russia uses in weapons productionPhoto

The DIU demonstrated components from 11 countries that Russia uses in arms production. The data is being published on the War&Sanctions portal.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 08:27 AM • 11098 views
France supported lifting EU sanctions on Russian billionaire and Putin's friend Usmanov

Paris joined Slovakia's demand to remove Usmanov from the EU sanctions list. This could complicate the continuation of the restrictions after September 15.

Economy • September 12, 06:59 AM • 4520 views
"KamAZ" is mired in debt: losses over six months reached $253 million

KamAZ's net loss for the first half of 2026 amounted to $253 million. The group's debt exceeded $3.3 billion, and repayments were deferred until 2031.

Economy • September 12, 06:53 AM • 4279 views
Unmanned Systems Forces hit 285 vessels of russia’s shadow fleet in 10 weeks – “Madyar”Video

As part of Operation “MoLoChKa,” the Unmanned Systems Forces hit 285 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. Movement in the region has been significantly hindered.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 06:49 AM • 15142 views
Ukraine’s security is the security of the EU and NATO: Zelenskyy met with the Ukrainian community in TorontoVideo

Zelenskyy called on Ukrainians abroad to promote the connection between Ukraine’s security and the EU and NATO. He thanked the Ukrainian community in Canada for its support.

Politics • September 11, 11:58 PM • 15859 views
The EU postponed the decision on extending sanctions against Russia - media

EU ambassadors failed to agree on extending sanctions against Russia and will meet on September 14. Slovakia and France are demanding that Alisher Usmanov be removed from the "blacklist".

Economy • September 11, 08:23 PM • 23114 views
The White House stated that a representative of the Russian Federation will take part in the G20 energy ministers’ meeting next week.

G20 energy talks involving a representative of Russia will be held in Houston. The meeting will take place amid fuel shortages and rising prices.

Economy • September 11, 07:42 PM • 4272 views
"It needs to be introduced now" — Zelenskyy called on the United States to support Graham's sanctions package

Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the United States to quickly strengthen sanctions against Russia and support Lindsey Graham's bill.

Politics • September 11, 06:22 PM • 6916 views
The U.S. House of Representatives will consider Graham’s sanctions package against Russia next week - media

The U. S. House committee scheduled a meeting on the sanctions bill approved by the Senate. It was backed by Lindsey Graham.

Politics • September 11, 03:58 PM • 11129 views
Ukraine’s long-range sanctions struck targets in eight regions of the Russian Federation — ZelenskyyVideo

Zelenskyy reported strikes on an enterprise and an oil facility in the Saratov and Volgograd regions. Targets in six regions of the Russian Federation and the Black Sea were also attacked.

War in Ukraine • September 11, 01:30 PM • 5237 views
Metropolitan Tikhon, who is Putin’s spiritual mentor, was served a notice of suspicion in absentia

Georgy Shevkunov, head of the Crimean Metropolis of the Russian Orthodox Church, was served a notice of suspicion for justifying Russia’s aggression. The investigation also uncovered calls for the alteration of Ukraine’s territory.

War in Ukraine • September 11, 01:20 PM • 21626 views
Ukrainian forces attacked a chemical plant in Volgograd, Russia, with FP-5 "Flamingo" missiles.

After the attack, a fire broke out on the plant's premises.

War in Ukraine • September 11, 09:35 AM • 11486 views
Canada has imposed sanctions on eight Russians over the deportation of Ukrainian children

The sanctions list includes eight Russians involved in the deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children. Among them is the head of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations.

War in Ukraine • September 11, 08:42 AM • 7535 views