THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

Trump Wants Putin to End the War. He May Offer Russia Business Deals First.

A new sanctions bill is meant to pressure President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. But President Trump is taking another approach: offering enticements to Russia.

How the Kremlin Gets the Election Results It Wants

Russia is staging parliamentary elections that matter to almost no one — except Vladimir Putin and his inner circle.

Close to Power, German Far Right Takes Aim at Theaters and Arts

As the Alternative for Germany party seeks to control a state government for the first time, its push for “patriotic” art has drawn comparisons with Nazi policies.

The War in Iran Will Make Winter More Expensive for Some Americans

The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the conflict.

Europe Really, Really Needs a Mild Winter

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