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Germany to hand over IRIS-T missiles and thousands of drones to Ukraine in response to drone attack in Leipzig

Politics 09/02/2026, 04:17

In response to the drone attack at Leipzig airport, Germany will hand over additional IRIS-T missiles to Ukraine as early as September, along with several thousand strike drones, and will also strengthen intelligence cooperation with Kyiv.

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Zakharova Threatens Germany with a “Worthy Response” Over the Closure of the “Russian House” and the Consulate in Bonn

Politics 09/02/2026, 03:26

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova threatened Germany with a “worthy response” for the closure of the “Russian House” in Berlin and the consulate in Bonn. Berlin justified the measures with the drone incident near a Ukrainian An-124 in Leipzig.

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"We Need Negotiators": Putin Explains Why Russia Does Not Strike Ukraine's Leadership

Politics 09/02/2026, 03:19

Putin stated that Russia deliberately avoids strikes on Ukraine's leadership because Moscow needs negotiators. At the same time, he called Zelenskyy's statements about drones "state terrorism."

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"Absolute Nonsense": Putin Denies Preparations for Mobilization After State Duma Elections

Politics 09/02/2026, 02:59

Putin called rumors of mobilization after the State Duma elections "absolute nonsense" and an information attack. The statement was made after the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan.

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Putin orders massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure after SCO summit

Politics 09/02/2026, 02:38

Putin stated that Russian troops have been instructed to carry out massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in response to drone attacks on refineries. Kyiv, for its part, is preparing its power system for winter amid constant shelling.

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Putin calls Ukraine talks "effectively frozen" but keeps the door open for Trump's envoys

Politics 09/02/2026, 02:25

At the press conference following the SCO summit, Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine talks are "effectively frozen," while calling Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner "always welcome guests" for Russia.

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Budanov: Russia's sky has lost its safety — Ukraine systematically strikes military targets on RF territory

Politics 09/02/2026, 01:57

Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov stated that Ukraine will deliver a stiff and proportional response to the September 1 shelling and that long-range weapons will systematically strike military targets in the RF.

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"Think About Elections After the War": Zelensky Demands That the Rada Pass Laws Unlocking $30 Billion from the IMF

Politics 09/02/2026, 01:36

The Verkhovna Rada for the second time failed to support key bills that would unlock access to $30 billion from the IMF. In an evening address, Zelensky demanded that deputies fulfill their debt to the country.

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“We Need to Close This Topic”: Zelensky to Send Bills Against Fraudulent Call Centers to the Rada

Politics 09/02/2026, 01:28

Volodymyr Zelensky announced on September 1 that he would submit bills to the Verkhovna Rada on tightening criminal liability for the organizers of fraudulent call centers. He intends to send the documents to parliament on September 2.

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Kremlin allows for a meeting of Putin, Trump, and Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Shenzhen

Politics 09/02/2026, 01:15

The Kremlin confirmed that Putin and Xi Jinping discussed at the SCO summit a possible meeting with Trump at the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18–19. No final agreement on the format has been reached yet.

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Zelensky Warns Airlines and Insurers: Russian Skies Are Becoming Fully Dangerous Due to Drones

Politics 09/02/2026, 01:03

Zelensky warned airlines and insurers that Russian skies are becoming fully dangerous due to drones. Kyiv called on ambassadors to convey the information to their capitals.

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The Stigma of Lobbying in Ukraine: How the NACP Is Trying to Change the Perception of Legal Influence on Power

Politics 09/02/2026, 00:49

A year after the lobbying law entered into force, the NACP acknowledges that the stigma around legal influence on power persists. The agency is awaiting OECD recommendations on communication campaigns.

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US Launches Massive Strikes on IRGC Targets in Iran: Trump Threatens a 'Far More Severe' Response

Politics 09/02/2026, 00:28

On September 1, the US began massive strikes on IRGC targets in Iran in response to attempts to mine the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened a 'far more severe' response, and Brent crude exceeded $90.

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Nebenzia at the UN: Russia Will Continue the War Until Kyiv Acknowledges the "Realities on the Ground"

Politics 09/02/2026, 00:12

Russia's UN representative Vasily Nebenzia stated that Russia will continue the war until Ukraine acknowledges the "realities on the ground." Kyiv rejects the ultimatum and insists on the 1991 borders.

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The Year of Lobbying in Ukraine: Over 200 Entities in the NACP Registry and the First Lessons of the Reform

Politics 09/02/2026, 00:06

One year after the lobbying law came into force, more than 200 entities are registered in the NACP Registry. The regulator notes declining activity and is preparing media campaigns for business.

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Germany officially blamed Russia for a hybrid drone attack on Leipzig airport and closed the Russian consulate in Bonn

Politics 09/01/2026, 23:45

Germany officially blamed Russia for a hybrid drone attack on Leipzig airport, closing the Russian consulate in Bonn until September 18 and terminating the agreement on the "Russian House." Berlin will also prepare new sanctions lists for the EU.

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Fedorov Launches Defense Tech Company: Palantir CEO Alex Karp Becomes First Investor

Politics 09/01/2026, 23:37

Mikhail Fedorov, former Minister of Defense of Ukraine, is launching a defense tech company whose first investor will be Palantir CEO Alex Karp. The announcement was made on August 31 in Washington.

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Graham's 'Hellish Sanctions' Stalled in the U.S. House: Bill Dropped from the Voting Agenda

Politics 09/01/2026, 23:07

The U.S. Senate approved Graham's "hellish sanctions," but in the House of Representatives the bill was dropped from the voting agenda. Kyiv continues to lobby the document in Congress.

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