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Russia confiscates assets of Nestlé and three French groups in response to West sanctions

Moscow transferred to a Russian company the operations of Nestlé, Auchan, Lemana Pro and FM Logistic subsidiaries, to a extent that the Kremlin presents as a response to the Western sanctions for the war that Vladimir Putin launched against Ukraine. The decision concerns companies from countries that Russia considers "unfriendly" and raises pressure on Western companies that still maintain business on Russian territory.

18 Sept 2026, 15:54 UTCMachine-translated

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More than 1,000 sexual attacks during the Russian invasion of Ukraine: rape, beatings and discharges on the genitals and forced nudity

The UN documents 892 cases of sexual rape by the troops and officials of the invading side, and 112 of the Ukrainian side, since February 2022

18 Sept 2026, 15:38 UTCMachine-translated

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Russia holds parliamentary elections while prolonging the invasion of Ukraine

The polling stations opened on Friday, September 18, in the Russian Far East at the beginning of a three-day vote for the parliamentary elections, the first since Moscow launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine. The main party of the Kremlin, United Russia, stands out to maintain its control of power along with other formations aligned with President Vladímir Putin, as the only party that criticized the war was excluded from the electoral ballot.

18 Sept 2026, 15:34 UTCMachine-translated

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Russia bombs Kiev with missiles and drones hours after new U.S. sanctions. United States.

Missiles and drones hit a building in Kiev, leaving at least 18 wounded during the early morning of September 17. According to the military administration of the Ukrainian capital, there were attacks in eight regions of the country. Russian attacks were also recorded in Odessa and Zaporiyia. In this context, the US Congress approved a new package of sanctions against Russia hours earlier. From the Kremlin they warned that they are attentive to the document.

18 Sept 2026, 12:58 UTCMachine-translated

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The beach of the bones: how Russia tries to forget Soviet repression (but the evidence continues to flatter in a lake)

In a remote Russian village built by Soviet prisoners, the bones of the gulag victims continue to appear on an artificial beach.

18 Sept 2026, 12:06 UTCMachine-translated

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Why Putin cares about legislative elections in Russia (although there will be no surprises)

There is no doubt about the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin it remains important.

18 Sept 2026, 12:04 UTCMachine-translated