EU states weigh curbs on Russian and Belarusian athletes

EU member states are weighing targeted measures to restrict Russian and Belarusian athletes from returning to international competitions under their national flags, several European diplomats told news outlet Euractiv.

FT: Shor-run network channeled $2B in Rosneft funds to dodge curbs

Billions of dollars in foreign revenue from Russian oil giant Rosneft flowed through a Kremlin-backed shadow payment corridor managed by fugitive Moldovan oligarch Ilan Shor, a Financial Times investigation revealed.

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.

Fire hits key Starlink hub in Poland aiding Ukraine

A fire broke out at a crucial Starlink ground station in central Poland on Tuesday evening, hitting a key hub that provides critical connectivity to Ukraine, Polish officials said.

Russian Mi-8 helicopter breaches Polish airspace near Kaliningrad

Polish fighter jets scrambled on Wednesday morning after a Russian Mi-8 helicopter crossed into Polish airspace from the Kaliningrad exclave, penetrating 300 metres near Braniewo for 42 seconds, military officials said.

War risks threaten Black Sea energy security, expert warns

Mounting hostilities in Ukraine and the Middle East are compounding threats to Black Sea energy supplies, leaving the Republic of Moldova vulnerable to regional infrastructure shocks ahead of winter, foreign policy expert Grigore Guzun warned.

Nicușor Dan at the UN: "Romania will support Moldova's resilience"

Romania will continue to support the resilience of the Republic of Moldova, the second country affected by Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. Romania's President, Nicușor Dan, made this statement in his address to the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

Russia is preparing a massive attack on Ukraine, Zelensky

Russia is reportedly preparing a new massive attack on Ukraine, according to information obtained by Ukrainian intelligence services. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced this following a discussion with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The two discussed Ukraine's security, protecting the population, and preparations for the cold season.

EU decries Russian election as sham, Kallas urges sanctions

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas denounced Russia's parliamentary elections on Monday, calling the Kremlin-controlled ballot “a major new blow to Russian democracy” held without viable opposition or international observers.

World leaders gather for 81st UN assembly amid multiple global crises

World leaders gathered in New York on Monday for the 81st UN General Assembly, opening a high-level summit overshadowed by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East alongside rapid technological disruption.

United Russia leads parliamentary race with 57% of vote

Russia’s ruling United Russia party secured an early lead in State Duma elections with 56.97% of the vote, positioning the Kremlin-backed bloc to preserve its constitutional supermajority amid surging turnout.

SpaceX gets US regulatory approval for global mobile service

SpaceX has received regulatory approval from the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate internationally, marking a major milestone in turning its satellite constellation into a global mobile carrier network.