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Air defense active over Kyiv: jet-powered drones heading toward the capital on the morning of August 27

Politics 08/27/2026, 13:14

On the morning of August 27, air defense is active over Kyiv: jet-powered drones are heading toward the capital. During the night the city was already struck, with debris falling in the Podilskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts.

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Stubb: Finland to hand Ukraine 'critically important' air defense systems ahead of Russia's winter strikes

Politics 08/27/2026, 12:47

Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced the transfer of critically important air defense systems to Ukraine ahead of Russia's winter attacks. Helsinki also intends to supply Kyiv with generators and diesel engines to protect energy infrastructure.

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Russia's Night Attack on August 27: Air Defense Repelled a Massive Strike, but Reports on Downed Ballistic Missiles Conflict

Politics 08/27/2026, 12:27

On the night of August 27, Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine with missiles and drones. Air defense shot down most of the targets, but reports on downed ballistic missiles conflict.

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Ukrainian JATEC Experts Train NATO Military Personnel on Drone Attack Defense in Latvia Exercises

Politics 08/27/2026, 12:07

Ukrainian JATEC experts consulted military personnel from 25 NATO countries on countering drone attacks during the LCI-X 3-26 Execution exercises in Latvia, adjusting scenarios to match the realities of the Ukrainian front. More than a thousand people took part in the event.

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"Half the population drew a wall for themselves": Yatsenyuk admitted the main mistake of his government

Politics 08/27/2026, 11:53

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, in an interview with RBC-Ukraine, acknowledged that he had underestimated the information campaigns against the "Wall" project on the border with Russia, comparing the literal perception of the name to the idea of an "Iron Dome" made of iron.

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Senator Blumenthal in Kyiv: Putin 'deliberately' targets American business in Ukraine

Politics 08/27/2026, 11:42

At a press conference in Kyiv, Senator Richard Blumenthal stated that Russia is deliberately attacking American enterprises in Ukraine and called on Washington to demonstrate strength. A specific example was the repeated strikes on the Mondelez plant in Trostyanets.

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Austria Returns First Upgraded Leopard 2A4 Tanks and Ulan Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Service

Politics 08/27/2026, 10:48

On August 25, 2026, Austria handed over to the troops the first upgraded Leopard 2A4 tanks and Ulan infantry fighting vehicles. Since 2023, optics, electronics, and the turret drive have been being upgraded.

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CIA Director's Secret Visit to Moscow: Ratcliffe Delivers NATO Warning to Russia

Politics 08/27/2026, 10:35

The secret visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow, revealed on August 25, was aimed, according to sources, at warning Russia against strikes on NATO countries. Trump called the trip "semi-routine."

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ISW: Ukrainian Forces Advance in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia Regions

Politics 08/27/2026, 10:28

According to an ISW report, on August 26–27, 2026, Ukrainian forces advanced on the Kupiansk and Dobropillia directions and in western Zaporizhzhia region, as confirmed by geolocated footage. Russian claims of capturing several areas are not supported by verification.

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Three categories of Ukrainians face the highest risk of deportation from the EU

Politics 08/27/2026, 09:27

The EU Council has identified three categories of Ukrainians who may be expelled from the Schengen Area first: illegal entry, criminal offenses, and document forgery. The temporary protection status until 2028 does not protect against these measures.

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US State Department publishes September 2026 visa bulletin: who faces a regression of green card dates

Politics 08/27/2026, 09:12

The U.S. State Department has published the September 2026 visa bulletin: F2A remains favorable, while for EB-1 for India, EB-2, and the unreserved EB-5 a regression of dates is possible by September 30 if the caps are exhausted.

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From the 'honeymoon' to a freeze: why Poland and Ukraine are drifting apart

Politics 08/27/2026, 08:37

The Guardian: Poland and Ukraine's 'honeymoon' is over — Ukrainians have become competitors in the labor market, while disputes over the UPA and the revocation of Zelenskyy's order have frozen the relations.

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Germany seeks a role in European nuclear deterrence: from Patriot in Faslane to funding British and French programmes

Politics 08/27/2026, 08:00

Germany will not build its own nuclear arsenal, but is considering placing Patriot in Faslane, Scotland, funding British and French programmes, and taking part in exercises of the French nuclear forces.

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"A Sledgehammer for Putin": Senator Blumenthal Names Timeline for US Adoption of "Hellish Sanctions" Against Russia

Politics 08/27/2026, 07:52

Senator Richard Blumenthal stated that the US House of Representatives will consider "hellish sanctions" against Russia in September 2026. The document provides for tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian gas and oil.

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CIA Director's Secret Visit to Moscow: Newsweek Names Five Possible Reasons for Ratcliffe's Trip

Politics 08/27/2026, 07:11

CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow at Trump's directive. Newsweek named five possible reasons: from a warning about mobilization to a prisoner exchange and the Iran track.

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Pentagon to Review US Troop Deployment in Europe: Colby to Brief NATO Ambassadors

Politics 08/27/2026, 07:02

US Deputy Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby will brief NATO ambassadors on Thursday about the review of the deployment of American troops in Europe. Allies will seek to assure the Pentagon that they are building up their own defensive capabilities.

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Poland prepares to receive five more F-35A fighters: total fleet to grow to eight

Politics 08/27/2026, 06:55

Poland will receive five more F-35A fighters in the near future, bringing the total to eight, defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced. The first three aircraft arrived at Łask in May.

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Drone at An-124 in Leipzig: US and Germany Point to Russian GRU Fingerprint

Politics 08/27/2026, 06:23

The US and Germany agree that the drone carrying explosives found next to the An-124 in Leipzig is typical of Russia's GRU. Russia denies the accusations, while investigators continue searching for other drones.

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