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Ukraine introduces two-tier alert system: yellow and red levels to change metro, transport, and business operations

Politics 09/02/2026, 22:23

Ukraine is introducing a two-tier air raid alert system — yellow and red. The level of threat will determine the operation of the metro, surface transport, and business, as well as the curfew in cities.

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“Stay Away”: Bessent Publicly Warns Russia of Consequences for Supporting Iran

Politics 09/02/2026, 22:10

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Russia and other countries to stop supporting Iran, threatening sanctions against the regime's financial channels. The statement came against the backdrop of contacts between Moscow and Tehran.

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Ukrainian General Staff confirms destruction of a MiG-29 fighter and a Ka-27 helicopter at airfields in Rostov Oblast and Krasnodar Krai

Politics 09/02/2026, 22:02

The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed the destruction of a MiG-29 fighter in the area of the Millerovo airfield on 27 August and a Ka-27 helicopter in the area of Yeysk on 30 August. The Russian side has not confirmed the losses.

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Zelensky Sends Two Bills to the Rada on Toughening Penalties for Fraudulent Call Centers and “Drops”

Politics 09/02/2026, 20:45

Zelensky has sent two bills to the Verkhovna Rada on strengthening liability for organizing fraudulent call centers and “drop” schemes. The documents will also update banking protection algorithms.

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Ukraine officially warned ICAO: Russian airspace has become unsafe for civil aviation

Politics 09/02/2026, 20:17

Ukraine officially notified ICAO of the danger of Russian airspace for civil aviation against the backdrop of escalation. Kyiv called on airlines and insurers to take the risks into account.

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Bessent Accused Ukraine of an 'Energy Shock': US Treasury Secretary's Statement Amid Rising Oil Prices

Politics 09/02/2026, 20:10

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared an "energy shock," linking it to Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. The statement came on the fourth day of rising oil prices amid an escalation with Iran.

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Language Ombudsman: HOA work chats must be conducted in Ukrainian — warnings are already being issued for Russian-language Viber chats in residential buildings

Politics 09/02/2026, 19:58

The language ombudsman has clarified: HOA work Viber chats that serve as the sole communication channel with residents must be conducted in Ukrainian. For communicating in Russian in Cherkasy Oblast, the head of an HOA was issued a warning.

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Ukraine Requests Billions of Euros from EU's €90 Billion Loan to Buy PAC-3 Missiles for Patriot

Politics 09/02/2026, 19:20

Ukraine has sent the European Commission a request for several billion euros from the €90 billion loan to purchase PAC-3 missiles for Patriot, Ursula von der Leyen stated in Brussels.

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Electric Scooters to Get Clear Rules: Bill No. 3023 Prepared for Second Reading in the Rada

Politics 09/02/2026, 18:46

The Verkhovna Rada is preparing Bill No. 3023 for a second reading, which introduces clear traffic rules and administrative liability for users of electric scooters and other light electric transport.

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Zelensky: Germany to Deliver New Air Defense Packages to Ukraine as Early as September

Politics 09/02/2026, 18:53

Zelensky announced a phone call with Chancellor Friedrich Merz: Germany will deliver new air defense packages to Ukraine as early as September, and the two sides are finalizing the Drone Deal agreement.

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Sikorski: Russia is waging a hybrid war against Europe — we need to show Putin that we cannot be intimidated

Politics 09/02/2026, 19:00

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Radosław Sikorski, stated that Russia is waging a hybrid war against Europe, and called for strengthening sanctions, including adding around 1,620 individuals to lists, as well as tightening the regime for Russian diplomats.

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Drapatyi Publishes the AFU's 'Leadership Principles': Eight Priorities in Which People, Not Equipment, Are Named the Top Value

Politics 09/02/2026, 16:59

AFU Supreme Commander Mykhailo Drapatyi published the 'Leadership Principles' document with eight priorities for troop development. People, not equipment, are named the top value. A reform of the service, rotation, and discharge system is promised.

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Zelensky Appoints Sviatoslav Zaiets Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Replacing Shapovalov

Politics 09/02/2026, 16:52

On September 2, 2026, Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Sviatoslav Zaiets Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, dismissing Hennadii Shapovalov from the post. Zaiets is a graduate of the Air Assault Forces who, in 2014, led a blockaded unit out of Crimea.

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Defense Ministry Completes Record Purchase of 5,000 Pickup Trucks for the Defense Forces: Over 2 Billion Hryvnia Saved

Politics 09/02/2026, 15:36

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has completed a record centralized purchase of 5,000 new pickup trucks for the Defense Forces, saving over 2 billion hryvnia. The first vehicles are expected as early as autumn, with the entire batch to be delivered by the end of the year.

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In Vladivostok, Putin's motorcade was escorted by a pickup truck with an anti-aircraft machine gun: streets closed, city gridlocked in traffic

Politics 09/02/2026, 15:09

In Vladivostok, streets were closed and military equipment deployed for Vladimir Putin's visit to the EEF. A pickup truck with an anti-aircraft machine gun was spotted in the president's motorcade. The restrictions caused serious traffic jams in the city.

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Budanova on Night Shooting in Kyiv: 'No One Has the Right to Kidnap Military Personnel or Open Fire on the Streets'

Politics 09/02/2026, 14:42

The Head of the Presidential Office, Kyrylo Budanov, commented on the night shooting in Kyiv involving security forces. According to him, the investigation is being conducted by the SBI and the Office of the Prosecutor General, and the kidnapping of military personnel and the opening of fire are unacceptable.

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Shooting on Bereznyaky: SBU reports armed attack during search, injuries reported

Politics 09/02/2026, 14:10

The SBU reported an armed attack on an investigative team during a search on Bereznyaky in Kyiv: the attackers blocked the passage, "Alpha" fighters used their weapons, and there are the injured. The incident is linked to the investigation of an FSB terrorist act and the kidnapping of Kaplunov.

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Skala Regiment Transfers to Operational Subordination of Azov Corps: What Is Known About Joint Combat and the Scandalous Context

Politics 09/02/2026, 13:48

The 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skala" has been placed under the operational command of the 1st "Azov" National Guard Corps. The units are already conducting joint combat operations on the front.

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