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Intervision: Russia’s bid to rival Eurovision song contest – but with more conservative values

If you were to read this: “Unity through music: top artists from across the globe come together on one stage to inspire and unite millions” you could be forgiven for thinking it’s an advertising blurb for next year’s Eurovision. But it isn’t. On the contrary, it’s the slogan for this…

The Conversation

‘Brazen’ Russian fighter jets intercepted after entering NATO airspace

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The Independent UK

Moldova will keep pro-EU course despite Russian threat, Popescu tells RFI

Under mounting pressure from Russian interference, Moldova faces a critical test of its democracy with parliamentary elections on 28 September. RFI spoke to Nicu Popescu, the country’s former deputy prime minister and foreign minister, who is running for parliament on the list of the pro-European Action and Solidarity Party.

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China and India among 23 countries to compete in Russia’s answer to Eurovision

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The Independent UK

Tens of thousands of Cuban mercenaries being recruited to fight for Putin in Ukraine, says Kyiv

Ukrainian officials told a panel of US lawmakers that at least 20,000 Cuban citizens have signed contracts with the Russian military

The Independent UK

IOC To Again Allow Russians Under Neutral Flag At 2026 Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee on Friday announced that athletes from Russia will once more be allowed to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics under a neutral banner if they meet strict conditions.

International Business Times

Rep. Michael McCaul, foreign policy hawk in an increasingly isolationist GOP, recounts 20 years in Congress

The longtime Austin Republican, who is retiring at the end of his term, said he is concerned about the direction of his party and Congress as a whole.

The Texas Tribune

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Crude Prices Undercut by Dollar Strength and Possible Larger Global Oil Supplies

October WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) today closed down -0.55 (-0.87%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV25 ) closed down -0.0309 (-1.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving lower today due to strength in the dollar (DXY00 ). Also, the outlook for additional global oil supplies is bearish for crude...

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'We really need to act': EU breaks taboo with first-ever sanctions on Russian LNG

The new package of EU sanctions on Russia contains the first-ever ban on imports of liquefied natural gas. "This will make this phase out of Russian gas in Europe much faster," Commissioner Dan Jørgensen told Euronews.

Euronews

Russia brings back Soviet-era international singing contest to rival Eurovision

The new competition, called Intervision, comes at the behest of Russia’s president Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

AerCap Secures $107 Million Insurance Payout For Five Russia-Stranded Jets

AerCap Holdings (NYSE:AER) shares traded slightly lower on Friday after the aircraft lessor disclosed fresh insurance recoveries tied to jets stranded in Russia and not returned following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Benzinga

Estonia says 3 Russian fighters entered its airspace without permission and stayed for 12 minutes

Estonia has summoned a Russian diplomat to protest after three Russian fighter jets entered its airspace without permission on Friday

The Independent UK

Russia launches fact-checking website which conceals pro-Kremlin narratives

The Global Fact-Checking Network's website may look credible, but it is in fact backed by Russia's state news agency TASS.

Euronews

Venezuela Advances Cooperation Pact With Russia While Denouncing 'Imperialist Policies' of U.S.

The measure outlines a "multipolar order based on sovereignty and equality of states" and calls for high-level political dialogue between Caracas and Moscow

Latin Times

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The Independent UK

Britain's outgoing spy chief highlights Russia, China and Iran as threats

The outgoing head of Britain’s foreign intelligence agency has given a wide-ranging speech on the threats facing the West as he prepares to leave office later this month

The Independent UK

EU chief urges bloc members to sanction Russia's LNG exports

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU should slap new sanctions on Russia’s exports of liquefied natural gas, its shadow fleet of aging oil tankers and major energy companies over its war on Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Outgoing MI6 chief says Putin has ‘bitten off more than he can chew’ in Ukraine

Richard Moore said Russia was unlikely to win on battlefield, as his agency launched call to recruit spies

Euronews

EU targets Russian LNG, banks, crypto and 'shadow fleet' in new round of sanctions

The new package of EU sanctions comes amid intense pressure from Donald Trump to end all purchases of Russian energy.

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Euronews

'Absolutely no evidence' Putin will negotiate peace in Ukraine, outgoing MI6 chief says

Ukraine has accepted proposals for a ceasefire and a summit meeting, but so far Moscow has been noncommittal.

Reason

Donald Trump Is Not a Peace President

Trump struggles to articulate any foreign policy view with much coherence, and has a fragile ego that makes world conflicts all about him.

Euronews

Missile debris found in Poland week after Russia's mass airspace violations, officials say

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has instructed the defence and interior ministries to coordinate with Poland to establish whether the drone is one of those detected last week.

Euronews

Ahead of crucial snap election in Moldova, Transnistrians remain uncertain

Moldovans will vote on 28 September in a crucial snap parliamentary election. The outcome will influence the country's EU membership bid amid Russia's war in Ukraine.

Euronews

UK spy agency MI6 launches new portal to recruit foreign informants via dark web

MI6 has launched a dark web portal, Silent Courier, to recruit spies and gather information securely. The platform targets potential informants worldwide, including Russia.

The Independent UK

UK spy boss warns Putin is ‘stringing us along’ in stark outgoing speech

It comes afte Trump said he has been ‘really let down’ by Putin

The Independent UK

MI6 issues callout to would-be Russian spies on dark web

MI6 has issued a callout for new spies for the UK, including in Russia, through the launch of a new dark web portal.

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