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Kyiv proposes an “anti-ballistic” sanctions package: new restrictions after every massive strike

Politics 09/03/2026, 04:10

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced a proposal to partners for an “anti-ballistic” sanctions package: after every massive Russian strike on Ukraine, new restrictions against its missile production must be automatically introduced. Zelensky set a deadline for diplomats of the end of September.

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Zelensky Dismisses SBU Department Head Oleksiy Hramov Amid Beresnezhky Shootout

Politics 09/03/2026, 03:58

Zelensky dismissed Oleksiy Hramov, head of the SBU’s Department for the Protection of State Secrets and Licensing. The decree was signed against the backdrop of the Beresnezhky shootout and contradictory statements by the security services.

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Rubio called CIA chief's Moscow visit 'routine': what the US discussed with Russian intelligence

Politics 09/03/2026, 04:04

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow a routine establishment of intelligence communication channels to prevent escalation. The Kremlin confirmed that no meeting with Putin took place.

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Trump Blames Zelensky and Putin's Personal Enmity for Prolonging the War and Praises Russian Land

Politics 09/03/2026, 03:50

Trump stated that the personal enmity between Zelensky and Putin hinders the end of the war, and praised Russian land. At the same time, he explained the invitation of Siluanov to the G20 and called the CIA's visit to Moscow "semi-routine."

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Tusk called the drone factory fire in Poland deliberate sabotage but did not name the culprits

Politics 09/03/2026, 03:43

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the fire at the WB Electronics factory in Skarżysko-Kamienna was deliberate sabotage. For the second fire in Lublin, there is as yet no evidence of arson, and Tusk did not name the culprits.

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Russia cuts the cost of jet-powered drones in half: how 3D-printed turbines are shifting the balance at the front

Politics 09/03/2026, 03:30

Russia has established mass production of jet engines for drones through 3D printing of turbines, cutting the unit cost to $50,000–70,000. Ukraine has introduced a two-tier air alert system.

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“You can only shoot at the occupiers”: Zelensky demands an investigation into the SBU and GUR shootout in Kyiv

Politics 09/03/2026, 03:04

Zelensky called the security forces' shootout in Kyiv “completely shameful” and ordered the OGP and the DBR to establish all the circumstances. The public versions of the SBU and the GUR about the participants in the shooting are at odds.

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"Forrest Gump": VAKS left Sense Bank head Stupak free on 15 million hryvnia bail, NBU demands his dismissal

Politics 09/03/2026, 02:53

On September 2, VAKS left Sense Bank head Stupak free on 15 million hryvnia bail in the "Forrest Gump" case. Simultaneously, the NBU demanded the Cabinet of Ministers terminate his authority due to an "opaque management structure."

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Berlin closes Russia's consulate general in Bonn: Germany shifts to a hardline response after drone attack in Leipzig

Politics 09/03/2026, 02:24

Germany is closing Russia's consulate general in Bonn and demanding new sanctions after an attempt to destroy a Ukrainian An-124 in Leipzig. Berlin has for the first time publicly accused Moscow of a hybrid attack on its territory.

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Wave of Cancellations at Moscow Airports: 27 Flights Cancelled Amid Zelensky's Statement on Closing the Skies

Politics 09/03/2026, 02:04

On September 2, foreign airlines cancelled 27 flights to and from Moscow's airports. Media link the wave of cancellations to Zelensky's statement on closing the skies, while the carriers attribute their decisions to technical reasons.

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Kallas: EU backs moratorium on strikes in the Black Sea to protect Ukrainian grain exports

Politics 09/03/2026, 02:10

After an informal meeting in Ireland, EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas stated her support for a moratorium on strikes in the Black Sea to protect Ukrainian grain exports and global food security.

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Twerk in the Rada, a Joker mask and two Rolls-Royces: Styler names Ukraine's most 'cringe' MPs

Politics 09/03/2026, 01:44

Styler has compiled a ranking of the most 'cringe' MPs: from the late Ilya Kiva with his Joker mask to Hennadii Vatsak with two Rolls-Royces and Nikolai Tishchenko, who twerked in the Rada.

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Massive Attack on Kyiv: Air Defense Repels Strike, Fires and Casualties in the Capital

Politics 09/03/2026, 01:36

Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine with missiles and over 170 drones. Air defense shot down most of the targets, but debris caused fires in a residential building and an educational institution in Kyiv, with several casualties.

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Ukraine introduces two levels of air raid alerts: Cabinet may approve new rules as early as September 3

Politics 09/03/2026, 01:08

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine may on September 3 approve new rules for responding to alerts: the country will introduce "yellow" and "red" levels, while in Kyiv the curfew will be shortened and the "green" metro line will be launched.

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Kyiv City Council denies the "evacuation of 200,000 Kyiv residents": only voluntary temporary relocation of certain individuals is planned for winter

Politics 09/03/2026, 01:15

The KCMA stated that the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of Kyiv residents in winter is not planned: the issue is the voluntary temporary relocation of certain individuals. Officials called for not replacing terms with sensational headlines.

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Rubio: Negotiations on a Patriot production license for Ukraine are underway, but factories will take years to build

Politics 09/03/2026, 01:01

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that negotiations with Ukraine on a license for Patriot missile production are ongoing, but even a positive decision will not solve the problem quickly — factories take years to build.

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Zelensky announces curfew reduction in Kyiv and transition to a two-tier alert system

Politics 09/03/2026, 00:06

Zelensky announced a reduction of the curfew in Kyiv and a transition to a two-tier air alert system. The exact new time frames have not been named; regions will be given the right to make their own decisions.

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Drone Attack on An-124 in Leipzig: Investigators Identify Two Suspects with Ties to Russia

Politics 09/02/2026, 23:11

German investigators have identified two suspects in the preparation of a drone attack on a Ukrainian An-124 in Leipzig. Both have ties to Russia; Berlin has accused Moscow of a hybrid attack.

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