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Russia
EU Economy Chief Urges G7 to Join Plan Tapping Russia Assets for Ukraine
Under the European Union’s plan, the bloc would borrow funds from international deposit organization Euroclear in Belgium that have matured into cash, and the money would in turn be loaned to Ukraine.
Oct. 15, 2025
US
Serbia at Crossroads: US Senators Lay Out Stark Dilemma as Sanctions Hit Russian-Owned Oil Firm
Bipartisan warning from the US Senate tells Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to choose EU future or continued reliance on Moscow’s ‘weaponized’ energy
Oct. 15, 2025
Russia
Ultranationalist Russian Singer Shaman Praises Kim Jong Un During Pyongyang Performance
Lyrics to the paean sung by the sanctioned performer included: “Comrade Kim Jong-un, Comrade Kim Jong-un, he leads Korea forward. And in step with him, in step with him, the entire nation marches on.”
Oct. 15, 2025
Putin
Syria’s al-Sharaa Seeks Reset in Russia Relations in Putin Meeting
The two are expected to discuss the status of Russia’s prized military bases in Syria and the extradition of ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, who has sought shelter in Moscow.
Oct. 15, 2025
Russia
Ukrainian Cyberattack Cost Russian Provider Over 66M Rubles, Following HUR Operations Series
The latest cyberattack is part of a broader campaign by HUR to disrupt Russian digital infrastructure. This Cyberattack on Siberia cost Russia’s Orion Telecom about $840k.
Oct. 15, 2025
Ukraine
UK Targets Lukoil and Rosneft in New Round of Sanctions on Russia
According to a statement on the UK government’s website, the sanctions list has been expanded to include 40 additional companies and individuals.
Oct. 15, 2025
Russia
Russia Rejects Compensation to Georgia Over 2008 War
Russia invaded Georgia in 2008 after Tbilisi launched a surprise offensive against pro-Moscow separatist forces that it said were shelling Georgian villages.
Oct. 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Drone Strikes Russian Oil Refinery in Ufa, Far From Ukraine Border
A drone hit the Bashneft-owned Ufaorgsintez refinery more than 1,000 kilometers from Ukraine, sparking smoke reports and brief airport restrictions in Bashkortostan.
Oct. 15, 2025
Moscow Responds After Zelensky Gives Lukashenko Ultimatum
Moscow said Putin will discuss Zelensky's warning with Lukashenko during an upcoming meeting.
June 22, 2026
