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EXPLAINED: How the Fatal Stabbing of a Ukrainian Refugee Became a US Political Flashpoint

The Charlotte stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska fuels Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard to Democratic-led cities, sparking protests and debate.

By Alisa Orlova

Sept. 9, 2025

Iran

IAEA: Nuclear Safety at Zaporizhzhia, Chornobyl Gravely Compromised

IAEA chief Grossi said the basic principles of nuclear safety have been violated at the Zaporizhzhia NPP since it fell into Russian hands, and February’s UAV strike at Chornobyl caused grave concern.

By Steve Brown

Sept. 9, 2025

Europe

OPINION: Putin and Trump Are Stalling, Europe Failing, Ukrainians Dying

At this point, more than six months since Trump took the reins, it should be clear that his intention is to avoid punishing Russia at all costs. And Europe is giving him an excuse.

By Timothy Ash

Sept. 9, 2025

Energy

Ending Russian Oil, Gas Imports Could Lead US to Join EU Sanctions Against Russia

Trump’s energy secretary said that an end to EU imports of Russian oil and gas may help convince the US to sanction Russia more “aggressively”.

By Sophie Watson

Sept. 9, 2025

Putin

Gift to Putin? Trump’s Plan to Cut Defense Sparks Alarm Over Baltic Security

Critics warn that the decision to halt security assistance for Baltic states plays into Moscow’s hands. Congress seeks to legislate a more stable commitment.

By Alex Raufoglu

Sept. 9, 2025

Russia

Peskov Shrugs Off Sanctions Threat After Russia’s Sunday Deadly Attack

Apparently responding to Trump’s claim that he is ready to increase sanctions against Russia, the Kremlin spokesperson said that “no sanctions” will deter Russia from its purpose.

By Sophie Watson

Sept. 8, 2025

EU Sanctions Envoy to Hold US Talks After Trump Russia Threats

An EU official said that O’Sullivan – who has spearheaded the bloc’s global outreach on stopping Moscow’s evasion of sanctions – will hold meetings Monday and Tuesday.

By AFP

Sept. 8, 2025

Zelensky

Zelensky Tells Putin: Come to Kyiv, I Won’t Visit ‘Capital of a Terrorist’

Zelensky rejected Putin’s proposal to negotiate in Moscow, saying he won’t go “to the capital of a terrorist” while Ukraine is under attack, and invited Putin to Kyiv instead.

By Kyiv Post

Sept. 8, 2025

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War in Ukraine

Kellogg Warns Russia’s Strike on Kyiv Government HQ Shows War Risk ‘Escalating Out of Control’

The strike was part of Russia’s biggest aerial assault since the start of the full-scale invasion, with missiles and drones raining down on multiple Ukrainian cities overnight Sunday.

By Alisa Orlova

Sept. 8, 2025

Europe

Trump to Receive European Leaders, Vows New Putin Talks ‘Soon’

The US president says he’s “not happy about the whole situation” as European leaders are set to visit the White House to discuss a resolution to the conflict.

By Alex Raufoglu

Sept. 8, 2025

China

OPINION: Axis of Anger

They gathered in China not just to cut economic deals, but also to flout Trump’s selective arrogance. India feels is has borne the brunt of that arrogance and wants to make the US pay.

By Diane Francis

Sept. 6, 2025

ANALYSIS: Poland Scores Points With Trump

Poland’s new conservative President Karol Nawrocki was received very well by Trump in Washington. Ukrainians are realizing that this relationship could benefit them as well.

By Michał Kujawski

Sept. 6, 2025

Ukraine

US to Receive Shares in Ukraine’s Minerals Fund for Military Aid

The “minerals deal” investment fund mechanism was unveiled in Washington. It is a key part of the Trump-backed arrangement aimed at both countries benefiting from a new economic partnership.

By Alex Raufoglu

Sept. 6, 2025

Trump’s ‘Kisses and Chocolates’ Diplomacy on Putin Condemned by Washington Insiders

Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin says Russia “will only respond to pressure” and US has an “obligation to stand by Ukraine.” Former ambassador warns of wider global threat.

By Alex Raufoglu

Sept. 6, 2025

Trump

Are Trump and the US Serious About Punishing Russia for Avoiding a Ukraine Ceasefire?

It doesn’t look that way. A check of US and Russian moves since March points towards a White House strategy allowing Russia to bombard Ukraine pretty much with impunity.

By Kyiv Post

Sept. 5, 2025

Trump

Restored, Armed Azerbaijani MiG-29 Spotted Over Ukraine

Images of a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 bearing an Azeri camouflage scheme armed with air-to-air missiles somewhere over Ukraine have been spotted on social media.

By Steve Brown

Sept. 5, 2025

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