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European FOMO while Trump-XI summit wraps in Washington

Good morning. Angela Skujins here on Friday newsletter duties. Let’s dive in.

Euronews · Sep 25

France to send military to protect Saudi Arabia on Red Sea oil route

France will send troops and defence systems to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, which is key for energy transport, French President Emmanuel Macron has said in a TV interview. He also denied a report by Spanish newspaper El Mundo that the US Central…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 25

India to continue diesel exports despite US ban threat, says Hardeep Singh Puri amid global fuel crunch

India's Oil Minister Hardeep Puri reaffirmed the commitment to diesel exports amid potential US restrictions. The global diesel market faces challenges due to geopolitical tensions and reduced supply from Russia. India has established itself as a key player in the global diesel market by overtaking Russia as the second-largest supplier.…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Spain, France and Italy Named in Reported CIA Alert on Russian Drones but Rome Says It Has No Confirmation

Italy has rejected a report alleging Russia could launch drones from disguised merchant ships against Mediterranean targets, while European officials said no specific alert had been confirmed.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

Macron says 'CIA did not ​inform French services' of possible Russian drone attacks

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday denied a report by Spanish newspaper El Mundo that the US Central Intelligence Agency had warned European governments of possible Russian drone attacks from the Mediterranean. He also said in a primetime TV interview that France will send troops and defence systems to Saudi…

France 24 · Sep 24

Macron denies CIA warned France of Russian drone attack

French President Emmanuel Macron denied CIA warnings of a possible Russian drone operation targeting southern Europe and pledged to send "military assets" to "protect" the Yanbu site, a key component of Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure.

Euronews · Sep 24

CIA Warned European Allies That Russia Could Target Them With Drone Attacks: Report

The warning comes weeks after CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unusual trip to Moscow in late August.

International Business Times · Sep 24

EU sanctions former RT France chief Xenia Fedorova over pro-Russian propaganda

The Council of the European Union confirmed the Russian commentator had been added to its sanctions list on Thursday. In France, she had already faced an expulsion order and an asset freeze, both of which she challenged.

Euronews · Sep 24

Rutte says Putin is in a 'bad place' as he reassures NATO allies amid threat reports

NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance was prepared to respond to Russian hybrid attacks against European countries following fresh warnings from Danish intelligence. Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged European allies to take greater responsibility for their own defence.

Euronews · Sep 24

NHL’s Andrei Kuzmenko steps away from team after father killed in Siberia bear attack

Alexander Kuzmenko, a hockey coach in Russia whose son plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, suffered fatal injuries when he was attacked on a fishing trip

The Guardian - US · Sep 24