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Wednesday, September 16
Democrats begin investigation into relationship Donald Trump Jr. has with Russian oligarch
"(A)ny apparent ties to members of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inner circle raises serious questions about pay-to-play schemes and foreign intelligence infiltration of the President's family," Rep. Robert Garcia wrote.
Tuesday, September 15
Russia attacked Moldova twice because Zelensky was there, he says
"So in Moldova, my presidential jet was there, and that's why they attacked Moldova," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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Ukraine war latest: New interceptors for Russian jet-powered drones 'successfully tested,' Zelensky says
Key developments on Sept. 15: * Ukraine has 'successfully tested' new interceptor against Russian jet-powered drones, Zelensky says * Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 1, injuring 12 * Russia suffers over 300,000 military losses in Ukraine since start of 2026, General Staff says * Belarus holds 'defensive' military drills near borders with Poland, Lithuania Ukraine has "successfully" trialed another interceptor drone designed to target Russian jet-powered Shahed drones
Ukraine largely absent from Republican midterm convention stage, but party members weigh in offstage
DALLAS U.S., Texas — As the U.S. Republican Party convened for its first-ever national midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9-10, neither U.S. President Donald Trump nor Vice President JD Vance made Russia's war against Ukraine a significant part of their convention appearances. The convention was designed primarily to rally Republicans ahead of the November elections. The official program featured more than 100 speakers and focused on domestic issues and the president's agenda. But Russia's
Over 500 locomotives destroyed or damaged by Russian attacks, Ukraine says
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stressed that the country urgently needs replacements and called on Western allies to help find and finance the procurement of locomotives compatible with the 1520 mm gauge.
About F-16
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multirole fighter aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin and operated by over 25 air forces worldwide since its introduction in 1978. Ukraine began receiving F-16s from European partners in summer 2024 after prolonged diplomatic efforts to secure Western fighter jets capable of countering Russian air superiority. Ukrainian pilots completed training programs in Denmark, the Netherlands, and the United States.
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"I anticipated the possibility of sanctions. This does not change my position," Iulia Mendel said.
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