Ukraine sanctioned 44 people linked to Russian Duma voting in occupied regions, as the EU signals readiness for similar measures.
Macron says France sees a Russian mobilization of about 300,000 people as plausible, warning Europe could face wider hybrid pressure.
Yabloko’s Novgorod result preserves a formal route into future State Duma elections, with broader implications for Russian political risk.
United Russia’s early Duma lead points to a constitutional majority, reinforcing policy continuity and Western sanctions risk.
Russia’s three-day Duma vote includes occupied Ukrainian territories, raising verification concerns and signaling continued wartime policy consolidation.
Zelensky expects late-September US talks on food and energy security as Ukraine warns of Black Sea export disruption and infrastructure attacks.
Putin backed using citizens deemed fully unfit for military service in rear-area drone defense, highlighting Russia’s manpower strain.
Russia’s election chief advocates stripping voting rights from emigrated citizens, signaling significant policy shifts with implications for global economic relations and diaspora engagement.
Russia revises fuel dampener and import compensation mechanisms to stabilize domestic fuel prices amid refinery disruptions and global market challenges.
The Russian government proposes expanding criminal convictions eligible for military contracts amid mobilization, signaling deeper labor and defense challenges during ongoing conflict.
Russia threatens to suspend Armenia's duty-free energy imports amid Yerevan's EU integration efforts, signaling shifts in regional economic alliances and energy diplomacy.