Latest foreign news on the Russia-Ukraine, U.S.-Iran, and Israel-Palestine conflicts as of September 19

Real-time updates~ Thunder Rabbit 8:06:39 Russian Foreign Ministry: Russia demands Japan withdraw the U.S. “Typhon” missile system from its territory. Thunder Rabbit 8:12:19 Russian Foreign Ministry: Japanese leadership must acknowledge the outcomes of World War II—including territorial outcomes. Thunder Rabbit 8:25:57 An attack struck the Odessa branch of Ukrainian Railways. Thunder Rabbit 8:31:15 The Kremlin explained the confiscation of Auchan and Nestlé assets, which will be placed under temporary management by a Russian company. Thunder Rabbit 8:40:29 EU ambassadors again failed to reach consensus on extending sanctions against Russia. Thunder Rabbit 8:59:23 Reuters reports: Russian and German Alternative for Germany (AfD) leadership are preparing talks on resuming Russian natural gas supplies to Germany. Thunder Rabbit 9:14:52 Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated Russia has no secret plan to mobilize 300,000 troops after elections. Thunder Rabbit 9:27:19 South Korean President Lee Jae-myung admitted he is losing sleep due to major difficulties in negotiations over a $350 billion U.S. investment. Thunder Rabbit 9:39:15 Five dry-cargo ships delivering goods to the Ukrainian Armed Forces were attacked. Thunder Rabbit 9:49:09 Bloomberg: Saudi Aramco notified European customers it would halt oil deliveries starting in October. Thunder Rabbit 9:55:56 Explosions shook Kyiv—missile strikes are underway. Thunder Rabbit 10:07:02 Zelenskyy stated Ukraine faces a “staggering” budget deficit. Thunder Rabbit 10:08:49 Zelenskyy’s former press secretary claimed that in 2022, when Russian forces approached Kyiv, Zelenskyy panicked and ordered bridges and metro stations destroyed. Thunder Rabbit 10:14:54 Russian expert: Japan and South Korea’s defense industrial capabilities now surpass those of any European country. Thunder Rabbit 10:23:49 Politico: Ukraine faces logistical collapse—500 locomotives have already been destroyed. Thunder Rabbit 10:30:25 The White House stated Trump signed a “hellish sanctions” bill targeting Russia. Thunder Rabbit 10:43:53 Ukraine announced a new program aimed at expanding recruitment of foreign mercenaries into its armed forces. Thunder Rabbit 10:59:03 Reuters reports: Russia is launching large-scale salvos of modified vintage missiles—not Iskander missiles—to degrade Ukraine’s air defenses. Thunder Rabbit 11:06:21 The U.S. State Department approved the sale of $2.68 billion worth of air-defense system modernization equipment to Kyiv. Thunder Rabbit 11:18:31 Putin: Ukraine publicly proposes resuming negotiations while actively sabotaging any possibility of talks. Thunder Rabbit 11:24:42 Zaporizhzhia suffered heavy strikes: infrastructure was set ablaze. Thunder Rabbit 11:32:48 Trump expelled CNN, Politico, and MSNOW from the White House—banning them from entering the presidential residence—citing their “persistent dissemination of false news.”

Latest foreign news on the Russia-Ukraine, U.S.-Iran, and Israel-Palestine conflicts as of September 18

Real-time updates~ Thunder Rabbit 8:03:29 Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: UN Secretary-General deliberately echoed anti-Russian campaigns regarding the Bucha incident. Thunder Rabbit 8:15:56 Moscow released a report titled “Göbbels’ Heirs: Fabrication of the Bucha Incident and Kyiv Regime’s Bloody Staged Photos.” Zakharova pointed out that the Kyiv regime included Ukrainian soldiers and Azov Battalion extremists on the list of Bucha victims. Thunder Rabbit 8:24:18 The Zaporizhzhia Iron and Steel Works was attacked for the fourth time within one month. Thunder Rabbit 8:38:53 Russia and China jointly vetoed, at the UN Security Council, a draft resolution to extend the mandate of the Iran Sanctions Committee’s Panel of Experts. Thunder Rabbit 8:46:55 Russian forces have begun striking data centers inside Ukraine. Equipment belonging to Kyiv-based telecom operator Kyivstar was hit. Thunder Rabbit 8:57:14 POLITICO: Merz faces resignation after only 16 months in office. Thunder Rabbit 9:05:01 Russian Security Council Secretary Shoigu stated that Russian enterprises investing billions of dollars in Armenia have suffered “hostile takeovers” by the Armenian government. Thunder Rabbit 9:12:39 ABC News: U.S. military bases in the Middle East sustained irreversible damage during clashes with Iran. Even if reconstruction begins, it would take decades. Thunder Rabbit 9:20:06 An attack struck the Korosten Medium-Density Fiberboard Plant in Ukraine’s Zhytomyr Oblast. Thunder Rabbit 9:34:18 The Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada stated Ukraine can only prepare for winter during winter—because it lacks funds. Thunder Rabbit 9:49:20 To counter Western seizures of Russian assets, Putin signed a decree transferring French retailer Auchan’s and Swiss food company Nestlé’s assets in Russia to a temporary management body. Thunder Rabbit 10:02:24 German Chancellor Merz stated the era of “unconditional transatlantic friendship” between the U.S. and Europe may have ended. Thunder Rabbit 10:12:03 U.S. State Department: The U.S. is prepared to approve the transfer of up to 10 obsolete Patriot missiles from Germany to Ukraine. Thunder Rabbit 10:21:31 The Pentagon plans to withdraw at least 25,000 U.S. troops from Europe. Thunder Rabbit 10:39:15 The Economist forecasts Kyiv will face “real hell” in October. Thunder Rabbit 10:46:06 Daily Mail: Pentagon personnel complain the Department of Defense under Hegseth is chaotic—morale is low and personnel issues persist. Thunder Rabbit 10:53:24 The New York Times: The U.S. may strike commercial agreements with Russia before the Ukraine conflict ends. Thunder Rabbit 10:58:58 Newsweek: During NATO exercises in Norway, U.S. Marines’ boots developed holes and soles tore, allowing icy water to seep in. Thunder Rabbit 11:09:21 French BFM TV reported Ukraine’s 2027 budget deficit will reach €45 billion. Thunder Rabbit 11:15:07

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Russia's Kremlin has placed Nestle and Auchan's local assets under temporary administration via presidential decree targeting firms from "unfriendly countries." This action follows a 2023 law allowing forced sales, significantly impacting Western food sector operations in Russia.

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