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Wednesday, September 16
US charges 5 suspects linked to alleged Russian assassination, sabotage network targeting Ukraine's allies
The global network has operated since at least 2024 and most recently attempted to recruit multiple people in the U.S. to surveil and kill Russian dissidents, prosecutors claimed.
US House advances Russia sanctions bill, paving way for final vote
The sanctions bill passed its final procedural vote in the House of Representatives on Sept. 15 by a narrow 214-211 margin. Additional debate and the final vote to approve the legislation will take place Sept. 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.
Behind the Scenes: The Kyiv Independent's August Digest
August news about the Kyiv Independent: interviews, awards, events and more
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
About Lithuania
Lithuania is a Baltic state covering 65,300 square kilometers (25,212 square miles) with a population of approximately 2.8 million. Lithuania’s capital is Vilnius. The country is one of the top providers of military aid to Ukraine in terms of percentage of GDP, with total aid exceeding 1.7 billion euros. Lithuania hosts Ukrainian refugees, supports sanctions against Russia, and advocates for Ukraine's NATO and EU membership.
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"I anticipated the possibility of sanctions. This does not change my position," Iulia Mendel said.
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