Zelensky warns Russia of retaliation over winter energy strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to retaliate against Russia if Moscow targets Ukraine's power grid this winter, warning the UN General Assembly that Russian President Vladimir Putin represents the "patient zero" of global instability.

US Congress passes major sanctions bill on Russian and Iran energy

The U.S. Congress passed sweeping legislation approving severe economic sanctions on Russia and Iran, authorizing punitive tariffs of up to 100% on countries importing Russian oil and natural gas.