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Don Jr.'s wedding, a corruption story

ProPublica reveals that a Russian oligarch paid for Bahama nuptials. Right-wing media is silent

Salon · Sep 17

‘Unfriendly action’: Russia blasts US sanctions bill, warns of fallout for Ukraine war

The Kremlin on Thursday described the US House of Representatives’ passage of a sweeping Russia sanctions bill as an “unfriendly” action, warning that further US sanctions could complicate efforts to reach a peace deal in Ukraine.

The Times of India · Sep 17

France picks Russian-language film 'Minotaur' as its choice for 2027 Oscar glory

A marital drama set against the war in Ukraine, produced by French companies, will compete for the best international film Oscar in March 2027. A "subtle and judicious" choice, according to film expert Jean-Philippe Domecq.

Euronews · Sep 17

Live: Russia to open voting stations at border with Poland, Baltic states

Russia said Thursday it would open voting booths at its border points with Poland and the three Baltic states for its three-day parliamentary election that begins on Friday. President Vladimir Putin's party faces no real opposition and is guaranteed to win. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

France 24 · Sep 17

Ukraine war briefing: Drone kills Russian commander just decorated after fake victory claim

Maj Gen Anton Grunis was praised by Vladimir Putin for purported capture of Kostiantynivka; UK names intel officer who died in Ukraine road crash. What we know on day 1,667

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17

Putin’s United Russia will win – but vote tally, turnout and level of coercion will tell the real story of Russia’s wartime elections

Russia’s parliamentary elections will take place on Sept. 18-20, 2026, amid the ongoing war with Ukraine. Given the backdrop of an energy crisis, battlefield failures in Ukraine and fears of more national conscription at home, you might think that the Kremlin should have reason for concern.

The Conversation · Sep 16

Robust House majority backs sanctions on Russia and Iran

The House voted Wednesday evening to pass sanctions legislation targeting Russia and Iran, sending the long-delayed package to the Oval Office. The vote was 262-159 on the bill, which includes a childhood education measure that the Senate had used as a vehicle for the sanctions text. The Senate passed the…

Roll Call · Sep 16

Putin urges Russians to vote in parliamentary election as show of support for Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir ⁠Putin on Wednesday described voter turnout in the upcoming parliamentary election as a barometer of public support for Russia’s war against Ukraine and urged voters to go to the polls. It will be Russia's first parliamentary election since the Kremlin launched its offensive in February 2022.

France 24 · Sep 16

No conspiracy, no mystery, just a gift from a Russian oligarch

A ‘generous wedding gift’ from a ‘dear friend’ raises questions not entirely answered by Bettina and Don Jr’s Instagram caption

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

War between Russia and Europe would be ‘very short’, Putin’s foreign minister warns

Veteran Putin ally Sergei Lavrov suggested a fight with Europe would not prove difficult for Moscow

The Independent UK · Sep 16