Russia opened three days of State Duma voting, including in occupied Ukrainian territories, as markets watch sanctions and governance risk.
Zelensky expects late-September U.S. talks on grain exports and energy security as markets track Black Sea disruption and infrastructure risks.
Putin backed using volunteers deemed fully unfit for service in rear-area drone defense, adding to signs of manpower pressure in Russia’s war economy.
Russia's election chief calls for stripping voting rights from emigrated citizens and urges lawmakers to reconsider electoral rules for 'foreign agents' amid increased political controls.
Russia’s State Duma revises fuel dampener and compensation rules to curb price swings amid export restrictions and refinery disruptions.
Russia proposes a law enabling convicted individuals, including those involved in organized crime and smuggling, to join military service contracts amid ongoing recruitment efforts.
Russia warns Armenia that closer EU ties risk ending duty-free gas and oil supplies, threatening Armenia’s energy security and strategic cooperation with Moscow.