(2025-09-15). Back to 1984? Trump Sees World Power through Petroleum-colored Glasses. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com ) — That was President Trump's blunt assessment of global power politics when it came to the United States and Russia following his inconclusive "summit" meeting with Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15th. Of all his comments about the meeting, that numerical assessment — made during a post-summit interview with Sean …
(2025-09-15). Will the US Leave Europe Vulnerable Like Qatar in Drone War? thinktank.pk In the tense skies over Eastern Europe, a swarm of cheap Russian drones pierced Polish airspace on September 10, 2025, triggering NATO's first major aerial scramble since the Ukraine war escalated. Fighter jets roared, Patriots fired, and alarms blared—yet only three or four of the 19 intruders were downed, exposing gaping vulnerabilities in the alliance's …
(2025-09-15). Expo helps bolster connectivity with Northeast Asia. ecns.cn Inside a workshop of Jilin SSK Electromechanical Co in Northeast China in late August, robotic arms moved with precision as workers performed final adjustments on a shipment of machines bound for Russia.
(2025-09-14). US and China Negotiate Trade irritants and TikTok Compliance in Spain. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF U.S. and Chinese officials met in Madrid on Sunday for their fourth round of negotiations in as many months, seeking to stabilize strained trade ties amid unresolved tariff disputes, a looming TikTok divestiture deadline, and Washington's push for allies to impose tariffs on Beijing and New Delhi over Russian oil imports. While the …
(2025-09-14). Belarusian electric vehicles used as part of mass transit systems in Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. eng.belta.by According to the executive, the Russian Federation is the main export market for the Belarusian enterprise. "It is a spacious market and we treasure our reputation on the market. At the same time we understand that we need to diversify," Aleksandr Kazakevich emphasized.
(2025-09-14). Military Drills See Russia Unveil Hypersonic Missiles, Heavy Bombers. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia announced on Sunday that it launched a Zircon hypersonic cruise missile at a target in the Barents Sea during military exercises with Belarus. The exercise, called "Zapad," started on September 12 and aims to improve military coordination in case of an attack on either country. Russia and Belarus claim the drills are defensive and …
(2025-09-14). Trump worries he can't sway Putin as Ukraine ceasefire stalls, sanctions on hold. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has privately expressed doubts about his ability to influence Vladimir Putin after Russia rebuffed U.S. calls for a Ukraine ceasefire, according to Axios. Trump admitted to aides that he underestimated Putin's resolve and desire for peace, with sources noting growing concern over his lack of leverage to end the war. Despite Trump's threats of serious consequences, Putin has not agreed to a truce or met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, leaving Trump's Ukraine strategy under scrutiny. The White House has not enacted new sanctions since Russia defied warnings; instead, Trump called on…
(2025-09-14). China hits back at Trump's 100 % tariffs, says 'We don't take part in wars'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: China has hit back at the US over President Donald Trump's proposal that NATO impose 50-100% tariffs on Beijing over its purchase of Russian oil. Reiterating that Beijing is committed to promoting peace talks for resolving hot-spot issues, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said wars cannot solve problems and highlighted that sanctions would only complicate them. | He made the remarks at a press conference in Ljubljana on Saturday, after meeting Slovenia's Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, China Daily reported. | "China does not participate in or plan wars, and…
(2025-09-14). Russian Drone Breach Tests NATO unity. moderndiplomacy.eu Background The drone incursion over Poland marks one of the most serious direct breaches of NATO airspace in recent years. The swarm of nearly 20 Russian drones, which Poland and allied aircraft shot down, was the first time a NATO member has actively engaged a Russian target during the war. The event has reignited debates …
(2025-09-14). Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces make progress in Sumy border areas. devdiscourse.com President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that Ukrainian forces had advanced in border districts of northern Sumy region, an area where Russian troops have tried for months to establish a foothold. Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address, also quoted Ukraine's top commander as saying Moscow's forces had suffered significant losses in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions along the 1,000-km (620-mile) frontline.
(2025-09-14). Belarusian-Russian army exercise Zapad 2025 stays on target. eng.belta.by In particular, during the exercise Russian motorized infantry units have successfully crossed the Berezina River in BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles. Belarusian pilots flying Mi-35 attack helicopters provided close air support during the river crossing.
(2025-09-14). NATO states scramble jets after Russian drone violates airspace. gnnhd.tv 
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(2025-09-14). Trump says he is willing to impose sanctions on Russia. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is willing to impose sanctions on Russia but Europe has to act in a way that is commensurate with the United States.
(2025-09-14). Trump Forces Europe, Korea, Japan To Subsidize And Move Industry To US. popularresistance.org U.S. cold warriors have failed to prevent Russia, China, Iran, and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) from obtaining their economic independence. That means keeping the fruits of their economic growth for themselves, rather than letting it be drained off by U.S. banks, investors, consumers, and the U.S. Treasury through the monetary dollar standard. | Washington's cold warriors have been unable to stop SCO members from moving forward and becoming independent from U.S. influence. Recognizing that they are unable to prevent this, U.S. policy is focusing now on how to prevent Europe (especi…
(2025-09-14). California Assembly introduces law to advance safety of artificial intelligence and public computing power. nationofchange.org Artificial intelligence (AI) presents "substantial risks" and experts said California is setting the path to manage those risks.