Albania Closes Port of Durrës to Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker HANUMAN: What Is Known About Sanctions-Non-Compliant Vessels

Politics 09/05/2026, 11:18

On 29 August 2026, Albania refused entry to the port of Durrës for the oil tanker HANUMAN, which Ukrainian intelligence had previously entered into the database of Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

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Ukrainian Forces State They Are Carrying Out Defensive Operation Tasks 'in Full' and Outline Conditions for a Possible Ceasefire

Politics 09/05/2026, 10:47

The Main Directorate of Communications of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that Ukrainian military personnel continue to carry out the tasks of the defensive operation in full, and that a ceasefire regime is possible only on the condition of its reciprocity and symmetry.

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Russian Defense Ministry Confirms New Strikes on Ukraine and Effectively Reneges on the 'Air Ceasefire' During Trump Envoys' Visit

Politics 09/05/2026, 10:00

On the morning of September 5, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed new strikes on Ukraine, effectively ignoring Zelenskyy's call for an 'air ceasefire' during the visit of Trump's envoys to Moscow and Kyiv.

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Trump: Strait of Hormuz Losing Its Importance — Iran Will Be Left With 'Something Not Very Needed'

Politics 09/05/2026, 09:33

Trump stated that new pipelines and overland routes, including through Syria, are reducing markets' dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, and threatened Iran with losing this trump card.

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Russian night attack: Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and over 160 drones — how air defense repelled the strike and what is known about the aftermath

Politics 09/05/2026, 09:10

At night, Russia struck Ukraine with Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and over 160 drones from several directions. By 08:30, air defense had shot down 128 UAVs; the attack was still ongoing in the morning, and data on the aftermath is being clarified.

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ISW: Ukrainian Defense Forces Advance in Three Regions and Disrupt Russian Offensive

Politics 09/05/2026, 08:38

ISW recorded advances by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Ukrainian forces disrupted several Russian offensive operations, and Russian claims of capturing Odradne and Nikonivka were not confirmed.

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Rada cancels duties and VAT on ATVs and drone components for Ukraine's defense needs

Politics 09/05/2026, 07:33

The Verkhovna Rada adopted bills No. 15463-1 and No. 15464-1, cancelling import duties, VAT, and excise on ATVs, drone components, and electronic warfare means for the needs of Ukraine's security and defense forces.

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White House Launches Arcade Games About Migrant Deportation: From 'Build the Wall' to Flappy Bill

Politics 09/05/2026, 05:29

The White House website now features an Arcade section with five retro games playing on Trump's immigration policy: from chasing migrants to building a wall. The launch drew criticism and a public disavowal by the Tetris company of any connection to the project.

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UN votes for a “fair map of the world”: what the move away from the Mercator projection will change

Politics 09/05/2026, 04:35

The UN General Assembly backed an African initiative to more accurately depict the sizes of continents on world maps. The United States was the only country to vote against.

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“Ceuta Is Not for Sale”: At Protests in Madrid Over Migrants, Far-Right Núcleo Nacional Activists Displayed Nazi Gestures and Sang the Anthem of the Franco Era

Politics 09/05/2026, 03:28

In Madrid, against the backdrop of protests over the influx of migrants into Ceuta, far-right Núcleo Nacional activists displayed Nazi gestures and performed the anthem of the Franco era; the action ended in clashes with the police.

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Japan Prepares Hypersonic Missiles for Submarine Launch: Two Scenarios and a Bet on Nuclear Submarines

Politics 09/05/2026, 02:51

In its defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, Japan has for the first time separately highlighted the development of a hypersonic missile for underwater launch. Tokyo is considering both ballistic and cruise variants and is simultaneously discussing nuclear-powered submarines.

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Bild: up to 20 SVR, FSB and GRU agents may have worked under diplomatic cover at the Russian consulate in Bonn

Politics 09/05/2026, 02:39

According to Bild, 15–20 SVR, FSB and GRU agents may have worked under diplomatic cover at the Russian consulate in Bonn. Berlin links the closure of the mission not only to the incident in Leipzig.

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Trump reposted a Washington Post article proposing to launch Patriot missile production in Ukraine

Politics 09/05/2026, 02:19

Trump reposted a Washington Post article on Truth Social proposing to license the production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine. The author of the piece offers the PAC-3 ACE and PAC-2 GEM-T options, as well as the temporary transfer of Korean M-SAM II missiles.

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Ukraine Awaits Russia's Response on 'Silence in the Air' During US Envoys' Visit to Kyiv

Politics 09/05/2026, 02:13

Ukraine is awaiting Russia's response to the proposal to halt aerial strikes during the visit of US envoys to Kyiv. The Defense Forces have already received combat orders to stop strikes until the end of September 7.

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Slovakia Recalls Russian Ambassador After Drone Strike on SBU Building in Kyiv: Blahar Calls for Restraint

Politics 09/05/2026, 01:59

A Russian drone attacked the SBU building in central Kyiv near the Slovak consulate. Slovak Foreign Minister Júraj Blahar condemned the strike and summoned the Russian ambassador, calling for restraint from both sides.

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Trump Dismisses Leipzig Drone Incident: 'Putin Does Not Seek to Attack NATO'

Politics 09/05/2026, 01:52

Trump stated that Putin does not seek to attack NATO, dismissing the drone incident near a Ukrainian An-124 in Leipzig. Berlin, in contrast, accused Moscow of a hybrid attack and tightened its measures.

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Trump Sends Witkoff and Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with a 'Proposal to End the War'

Politics 09/05/2026, 01:44

Trump stated that Witkoff and Kushner are bringing a proposal to end the war to Moscow and Kyiv. Zelensky confirmed: after Moscow, the mediators will arrive in Ukraine on Sunday.

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Kremlin Read CIA Chief's Visit as Weakness: Russia Intensified Strikes on Ukraine

Politics 09/05/2026, 01:37

According to the Washington Post, after CIA Director John Ratcliffe's secret visit to Moscow, Russia intensified its around-the-clock strikes on Ukraine, interpreting the US warning as Western weakness.

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