In late August, Pentagon officials told European diplomats the US would cut some security aid to Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia and urged Europe to be less reliant on Washington.

Days later, Russian jets entered Estonian airspace and buzzed a Polish oil platform, raising concerns that reduced US involvement could embolden Moscow.

Source: Reuters

Putin has been watching Israel’s war in Gaza, viewing it as harsher than Russia’s war in Ukraine and noting that US and European governments’ acceptance of it undercuts their criticism of Moscow.

Source: Bloomberg, citing Kremlin sources

Sudan: AU Commission Chair Mahamoud Ali Youssouf strongly condemned the September 19 drone strike by UAE-backed RSF on worshippers at El Fasher mosque, killing over 75 civilians.

The EU is considering trade measures such as tariffs on Russian oil imports via the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia if they do not phase them out.

Most EU states have already stopped Russian oil imports, but Budapest and Bratislava cite energy security concerns.

Source: Bloomberg

YouTube has removed Venezuelan President Maduro’s official channel, which had over 233,000 subscribers.

The channel, used for press conferences and official events, disappeared on September 19.

Indian PM Modi:

We don’t have any other option. India has to become self reliant. From chips to ships, we will have to make things in India.

Indian PM Modi:

India’s biggest enemy is its dependence on foreign nations. The more dependent we are on foreign nations, the more unsuccessful we are.

Serbia held a military parade in Belgrade, showcasing tanks, jets, and missile systems including Israeli PULS rockets and French Rafale jets.

Trump's new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders.

Source: Axios

Trump:

We want Venezuela to immediately accept all of the prisoners, and people from mental institutions, which includes the Worst in the World Insane Asylums, that Venezuelan “Leadership” has forced into the United States of America.

Thousands of people have been badly hurt, and even killed, by these “Monsters.”

GET THEM THE HELL OUT OF OUR COUNTRY, RIGHT NOW, OR THE PRICE YOU PAY WILL BE INCALCULABLE!

Qatar is demanding an Israeli apology for the airstrike in Doha before resuming Gaza mediation.

The strike killed five Hamas members and a Qatari officer, straining ties and halting talks. Qatar may accept a limited apology focused on the officer’s death and sovereignty assurances.

Source: Axios

Netanyahu is expected to hold a key meeting tomorrow with senior ministers and security chiefs on talks with Syria over a new border security deal.

Source: Axios

Czech President Petr Pavel warned Russia that repeated violations of NATO airspace could lead to Russian planes being shot down.

He called the incursions “highly irresponsible” and said NATO must respond firmly, even militarily, if Russia crosses the line.

Former Ukrainian FM Kuleba:

Ukraine may have to open its borders to migrants from Nepal, Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, and the Philippines.

The departure of men aged 18–22 from Ukraine will have far-reaching consequences.

California Governor Gavin Newsom:

Kristi Noem is going to have a bad day today.

BREAKING: Iran will suspend all cooperation with IAEA.

The EU plans to release about €550mn in frozen funds to Hungary to secure Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s backing for new sanctions on Russian energy.

Source: FT

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban says he will label Antifa a terrorist organization.

Source: CNN