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Russia lodges protest with Japan over US Typhoon missile deployment

Russia’s Foreign Ministry says that it has sent a note to Japan over its hosting of U.S. medium-range missile systems

The Independent UK

Putin’s Russia threatens British targets in Ukraine over support for Kyiv

The Russian foreign ministry summoned the UK’s deputy head of mission in Moscow to complain about British support for Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Alex Ovechkin claims he’s ‘not in politics’. His pro-Putin video says the opposite

After the NHL star appeared in an ad campaign for United Russia, it’s fair to start pressing about the impact of his stances – even if he doesn’t want to talk about it

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Drones targeting UK military sites nearly every day as threat from Putin grows

Exclusive: Stark figures intensify calls for the UK to prioritise national security as government accused of being ‘asleep’ to threats

The Independent UK

Poland won’t give up ‘a single inch’ of territory says Tusk after warning over Russian drones

Tusk warned that there is a ‘real risk’ that a drone or projectile could hit a Nato country

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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

A global guide to birthdays that nearly need a ministry of their own

For most 76-year-olds, a birthday means cake, a call from the grandchildren and perhaps a gentle argument about sugar. For Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it now means a month-long national exercise in seva.

Newslaundry

Russia seizes assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French firms

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday to transfer assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups to a company called LEV Management. Most Western companies quickly sold their Russian operations and holdings after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the Kremlin has since…

France 24

Russia begins voting in first parliamentary election since Ukraine invasion

Russians have begun voting in a three-day parliamentary election, the first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. President Vladimir Putin urged voters to demonstrate support for Russian soldiers, as the ruling United Russia party looks set to retain control of the State Duma . Dissent has been effectively…

The Independent UK

Russia seizes Nestle, Auchan, Lemana Pro and FM Logistic assets in latest Western corporate takeover

Russian authorities have seized assets of Nestle and three French groups. A decree signed by President Vladimir Putin transferred these Russian operations. These companies' Russian subsidiaries were transferred to LEV Management. Most Western firms had already sold or isolated their Russian holdings. This seizure echoes Moscow's previous takeover of Danone's…

The Economic Times

Nestle reviewing options after Russia business seized by Putin

Vladimir Putin made a presidential decree to take control of Nestle’s Russian assets, alongside those of French supermarket chain Auchan.

Evening Standard

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The Times of India

Nestle 'assessing options' after Putin places Russian assets under state control

Russian president Vladimir Putin has placed the Russian assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and French supermarket group Auchan under temporary administration, according to a presidential decree published on Thursday. Nestle has said that they are assessing the situation and their options.

France 24

Russia votes in parliamentary election as war in Ukraine drags on

Polls opened in Russia's Far East on Friday as the country began three days of voting for its parliamentary election, the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin's main party, United Russia, is poised to keep its grip on power alongside other parties aligned with President…

The Independent UK

Russians face mounting economic woes due to Putin’s war on Ukraine as country goes to polls

The frictions in Russia’s wartime economy are growing

France 24

Live: Russia strikes four Ukrainian vessels in Black Sea

Moscow on Friday struck four Ukrainian cargo vessels in the Black ‌Sea, according to Russian state media. The attacks came as polling stations in Russia opened for the country's first parliamentary election since the start of the war in Ukraine. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

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The Guardian - UK

Russians go to polls against backdrop of Ukraine war and Putin’s tightening grip

President’s United Russia party faces no meaningful opposition after liberal anti-war party barred from ballot

The Economic Times

Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags

Russia began voting Friday in a three-day parliamentary election, the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The 450-seat State Duma vote is being closely watched by the Kremlin for signs of public support and war fatigue, amid tight political controls and limited anti-war opposition.

The Conversation

Russia’s parliamentary elections will not be a referendum on the Ukraine war – or anything, really

Russia is not a democracy. However, Russia does have elections – many of them, in fact.

Evening Standard

Fresh US sanctions against Russia a ‘potential game-changer’, says Miliband

The goal of the legislation is to ramp up economic pressure on Moscow, but will depend on enforcement by the White House.

The Times of India

Russia kicks off voting in first parliamentary election since Ukraine war began

Russians began voting on Friday in a three-day parliamentary election that will determine all 450 seats in the State Duma (lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia), the first such election since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Latin Times

Is Russia Guiding Iran's Missiles? The Satellite Trail Ukraine, Reuters and Washington Are All Tracing

Ukrainian intelligence, Reuters and Trump's own team clash over whether Russian satellites help Iran target US troops in the Gulf. Here's what's verified.

The Independent UK

Investigation launched into death of Ukrainian activist found dead in the Algarve

Tributes have been paid to Pavlo Sadokha, a leading voice for Ukrainians in Portugal

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