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Trump signs Russia sanctions law as India faces potential 100% US tariff over oil
Donald Trump has signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, creating new sanctions and tariff powers that could directly affect India and China over Russian energy purchases.
Russia parliamentary election begins as wartime vote fills all 450 State Duma seats
Russians begin three days of voting for all 450 State Duma seats on September 18 in the country’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russian satellites may have helped Iran sharpen attacks on US forces, raising new Moscow-Tehran concerns
Russian satellites may have helped Iran sharpen attacks on US forces. Find out what the intelligence claims mean for Moscow, Tehran and Washington.
US charges Russian intelligence-linked network over alleged plot to kill dissident
US prosecutors have charged five people over an alleged Russian intelligence network accused of arranging surveillance, murder-for-hire and attacks targeting dissidents and Ukraine-aligned countries.
Russian frigate fires flares near Danish military helicopter as Baltic Sea confrontation escalates
Denmark says a Russian frigate fired two flares toward a military helicopter in international waters, while Moscow accuses Danish forces of conducting dangerous manoeuvres.
Poland fortifies Ukraine border as Russian drone strikes raise NATO security fears
Poland is fortifying its Ukraine border after Russian drone strikes near NATO territory. Find out why security fears are rising across Europe.
US confirms weapons are deployed in orbit as military competition moves deeper into space
The United States has confirmed weapons are already deployed in orbit. Find out why the disclosure could reshape rivalry with China and Russia.
EU extends Russia individual sanctions by only seven days as Alisher Usmanov dispute blocks six-month deal
European Union governments have extended individual Russia-related sanctions only until September 22 after failing to reach unanimity on a normal six-month renewal.
Bulgaria probes possible sabotage after second explosion hits EMCO weapons site within weeks
Bulgaria is investigating possible outside interference after another EMCO weapons facility caught fire, reviving scrutiny of a series of unexplained explosions involving ammunition linked to Ukraine and Georgia.
Trump asks Zelenskiy to halt Russian refinery strikes as diesel tops $6 a gallon in US
Donald Trump has urged Volodymyr Zelenskiy to stop attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure as refinery disruption collides with a wider global shortage of transport fuel.