Trump disputed the FBI’s attribution of the $6.3 billion Binance theft to North Korea as the exchange works to reimburse remaining customer losses.
Kaja Kallas said Russia showed no readiness for Ukraine peace talks at the G20 meeting, leaving geopolitical uncertainty in focus for markets.
“Returning the Names” events were held in 101 cities worldwide, while Russia saw its first private commemorations since Memorial was banned.
Ukraine has reportedly paused attacks on Russian refineries ahead of the US midterms, easing one near-term risk to global diesel and fuel supplies.
Britain pledged £10 billion for Ukraine, while the Netherlands announced winter military aid and a three-year reconstruction programme.
Washington is reviewing sanctions on Russia’s RDIF as Moscow seeks to involve the fund in large planned diesel shipments to US and global markets.
Sanctioned tanker MYRA issued a distress signal off Ireland but remained underway after leaving Russia’s Ust-Luga port in extreme weather.
Trump said SpaceX restored full Starlink access in Ukraine, but Kyiv reported continuing speed problems, leaving uncertainty over service reliability.
Trump paused steep Russia-linked tariffs, citing Ukraine peace talks, limited Russian support for Iran and concerns over global diesel supplies.
A bipartisan Senate group says Trump’s Russian diesel deal would aid Moscow while doing little to lower U.S. fuel costs.
Yury Dmitriev was returned to a Russian penal colony without a diagnosis after suspected stroke symptoms, rights advocates said.
Finland’s foreign minister urged an EU-wide halt to Russian tourist visas, adding pressure ahead of bloc talks on Russia visa policy.
Trump said Putin is more interested than Zelensky in a Ukraine peace deal as Kyiv reported no Russian compliance with an energy ceasefire.
CENTCOM said a U.S. fighter disabled the M/V Ocean Molica, while UKMTO reported a separate tanker fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
US lawmakers are preparing a bill to ban Russian oil purchases, challenging Trump’s reported diesel supply agreement with Putin.
Zelenskyy criticized a U.S.-Russia diesel arrangement, warning that any sanctions easing without de-escalation could prolong the war.
Ukraine will meet Trump envoys in the U.S. on October 9-10 to discuss a new war-ending plan, with sanctions, Starlink and data centers in focus.
Ukraine said 28 people were killed and 100 wounded after a Russian missile and drone barrage struck 13 regions, including Priluky.
Astra reported a fire at the Sasta plant site in Russia’s Ryazan region, where a Yandex DC data center is located.
A Liberia-flagged oil tanker linked by reports to Russia's shadow fleet caught fire off Sochi, closing nearby beaches as the crew was evacuated.
BSW lawmaker Sven Hornauf is preparing delegations to Belarus and Russia to revive twin-city ties, adding to Germany’s Russia policy debate.
Flavio Bolsonaro led Brazil’s first-round presidential vote with 47.03%, sending the race against Lula da Silva to an Oct. 25 runoff.
Maria Kolesnikova urged the EU to use diplomacy and sanctions to free Belarusian political prisoners and reduce Russia’s influence.
Putin used a Valdai speech to accuse the West over Ukraine, cite Russian battlefield claims and revive nuclear escalation warnings.
South Korea warned Ukraine of unspecified further measures unless Kyiv apologizes over a dispute involving transferred North Korean prisoners.
Lithuania approved draft curbs on Russian and Belarusian property purchases near strategic sites, with rules due in 2027 if passed.
German and Austrian authorities searched two businesspeople suspected of routing vehicles to Russia via third countries in breach of EU sanctions.
Zelensky said North Korea is preparing to send about 10,000 more troops to Russia, adding fresh geopolitical risk for markets.
Swiss voters rejected a neutrality initiative that would have sharply limited sanctions policy, preserving flexibility on EU-aligned measures.
Trump expects new Iran talks this week after rejecting Tehran’s Hormuz proposal, keeping energy and geopolitical risk in focus.
Ukraine sanctioned 44 people linked to Russian Duma voting in occupied territories, as the EU signals possible similar measures.
The EU will add €710 million in humanitarian aid, with major allocations for sub-Saharan Africa, Ukraine, Palestinian territories and Lebanon.
Germany says Putin’s possible G20 appearance will test Moscow’s readiness for Ukraine talks, with a ceasefire seen as the key signal.
Russia’s ship registry grew 36% as sanctions pressure pushed shadow-fleet vessels toward Russian flags, CREA said.
Lavrov said Russia will not pause operations for Ukraine talks, while Rubio signaled U.S. readiness to support a ceasefire effort.
U.S. and Iranian officials held indirect UN talks for about three hours after Trump threatened Tehran, putting Gulf risk and Hormuz back in focus.
Kaja Kallas urged EU ambassadors to extend Russia sanctions as disputes over Usmanov and Fridman pushed talks toward a September 22 deadline.
Macron said France and the U.S. will seek a moratorium on strikes against Ukraine’s energy and civilian infrastructure while backing more air-defense support.
United Russia leads Russia’s Duma vote with 57.76% after 82.19% of protocols counted, signaling continued policy control.
US forces reported a new Caribbean strike on an alleged drug vessel, killing four, as investors track regional security and legal risks.
Trump signed the Graham sanctions bill, giving the White House new tariff powers over major buyers of Russian energy.
Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over, highlighting defense spending, trade risks and Germany’s 2026 growth outlook.
Russia opened three days of State Duma voting, including in occupied Ukrainian territories, as markets watch sanctions and governance risk.
U.S. prosecutors charged alleged Russia-linked RIS Network figures with terrorism financing and murder-for-hire conspiracy tied to Ukraine’s allies.
The House cleared debate on a Graham sanctions bill that could authorize 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
Russia is expected to attend next week’s G20 energy meeting in Houston as geopolitical risks keep energy security in market focus.
Lukashenko said Belarus will inspect all armed forces, including mobilization readiness, adding a fresh geopolitical signal for markets.
France warned CNews it could face criminal proceedings if expelled ex-RT France chief Ksenia Fedorova returns to air by video link.
CENTCOM said U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after two ballistic missile attacks on a U.S. Navy ship.
AfD won 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt, but the seat math leaves coalition talks highly uncertain and BSW potentially decisive.