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“Winter Will Be as Heavy as Possible”: Kherson RMA Head Prokudin Urges Residents to Leave the City After Strikes on the Power Plant

Politics 09/04/2026, 07:16

Kherson RMA head Alexander Prokudin urged residents to leave the city after strikes on the power plant, warning of a maximally heavy winter. Kherson's population has shrunk to 60,000, with up to 6,000 drone attacks recorded per week.

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ATESH Claims Agents Penetrated Strategic Fiolent Factory in Occupied Simferopol

Politics 09/04/2026, 06:34

The ATESH movement has claimed that its agents penetrated the Fiolent enterprise in occupied Simferopol and gathered data on the factory's ties to the Russian military-industrial complex. The claims have not yet been independently confirmed.

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Tikhanovskaya Warns NATO of Threat of Provocations from Belarus and Deployment of Oreshnik Missiles

Politics 09/04/2026, 05:59

In a statement to LRT, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warned that Russia could use Belarusian territory for provocations against NATO, including the deployment of Oreshnik missiles and nuclear blackmail.

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“Ask the Iranians”: Vance Refuses to Give Timeline for End of US Campaign Against Iran

Politics 09/04/2026, 05:44

US Vice President JD Vance refused to name a timeline for the end of the campaign against Iran, stating that Tehran knows the answer. The conflict has lasted about six months — twice as long as the administration's initial estimates.

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Sanctions Against Russia Stuck in the US Congress: Business and Some Republicans Fear Trump's Tariffs and High Gasoline Prices

Politics 09/04/2026, 05:38

A sanctions bill against Russia, passed by the US Senate, is stuck in the House of Representatives due to concerns over Trump's tariff powers and rising oil prices. A vote is unlikely to take place before the November 3 elections.

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Border Ban: Mass Cases Recorded in Russia Where Conscripts Are Not Allowed to Leave the Country

Politics 09/04/2026, 05:30

Human rights advocates have recorded 73 cases in which conscripts in Russia encountered a travel ban, learning of it only at border control. Experts link this to possible preparations for a new mobilization.

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Sikorski calls on EU to expel up to 40% of Russian diplomats amid wave of hybrid attacks

Politics 09/04/2026, 05:23

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski called on the EU to expel up to 40% of Russian diplomats working in bloc countries and to tighten visa rules amid a wave of hybrid attacks.

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EU Prepares New Package of Restrictions: Visas, Diplomats, and Shadow Fleet in the Crosshairs

Politics 09/04/2026, 05:07

The EU will discuss a new package of restrictions in the coming weeks: tightening the visa regime for Russians, restricting the movement of Russian diplomats, and expanding sanctions against the shadow fleet. The trigger was the drone incident in Leipzig and the sabotage in Poland.

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Britain and France Agree to Set Up SCALP/Storm Shadow Missile Assembly Lines in Ukraine

Politics 09/04/2026, 04:55

In London, Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron discussed the creation of SCALP/Storm Shadow missile assembly lines in Ukraine and the outcomes of the “coalition of the willing” session. This is the next step after London’s pledge to transfer the production technology.

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Ukraine introduces two levels of air raid alert: how the rules for business, the metro, and the curfew will change

Politics 09/04/2026, 04:41

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is introducing two levels of air raid alert — yellow and red — and is also allowing business to operate where shelters are available. A single application on threats will be created based on «Diiia».

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From €20 to €100: Moldova records recruitment of “low-value agents” for tasks in Ukraine

Politics 09/04/2026, 04:26

The head of Moldova's SIB, Alexandru Musteață, reported the recruitment of citizens via Telegram for intelligence and sabotage tasks in Ukraine. Initial payment ranges from €20 to €100, and the complexity of the assignments gradually increases.

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A Separate App on the 'Diia' Platform to Track 'Shahed' and Missile Movements Will Be Created — Koretsky

Politics 09/04/2026, 04:20

Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky announced the creation of a separate application on the 'Diia' platform to inform about air raid alerts and the movement of drones and missiles. Launch dates have not been specified.

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Cabinet of Ministers Gives Businesses Three Months to Ensure Access to Shelters: What Changed in the Rules for Operating During Air Alerts

Politics 09/04/2026, 04:06

Prime Minister Hordiienko announced that under the yellow alert level, businesses in Ukraine will be able to operate, but the Cabinet of Ministers has given enterprises three months to ensure access to shelters for staff and visitors. The installation of mobile shelters will also be accelerated, and a strict economy of non-military budgetary spending will be introduced.

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Kyiv Metro Should Operate Fully Under 'Yellow' Alert Level: PM Koretsky's Statement

Politics 09/04/2026, 03:56

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky stated that during the "yellow" alert level in Kyiv, full operation of the metro must be ensured, and, if necessary, the amount of surface transport must be increased.

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Madyar: Hungary Will Continue to Grant Asylum to Ukrainian Men of Draft Age Despite EU Decision

Politics 09/04/2026, 03:46

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Madyar stated that Budapest will continue to grant asylum to Ukrainian men of draft age, primarily ethnic Hungarians from Zakarpattia, despite the EU's decision to restrict temporary protection.

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Ukraine introduces two levels of air alerts: business and the metro can operate under the 'yellow' signal

Politics 09/04/2026, 03:40

Ukraine's Cabinet is introducing two levels of air alerts: under the 'yellow' signal, business and the metro can operate, and the curfew in Kyiv will be shortened from 01:00 to 05:00.

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Ukraine Puts Regional Military Administrations on 24/7 Mode and Launches Warehouse Decentralization

Politics 09/04/2026, 03:33

Ukraine is switching regional military administrations to a 24/7 mode and creating working groups for warehouse decentralization. A “single window” for business will be opened in each RMA, and weekly consultations will be held on the “Dialogue of Government and Business” platform.

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Spain Confirms Expansion of Patriot Missile Supply to Ukraine Amid NATO Pressure

Politics 09/04/2026, 03:20

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares confirmed at the EU foreign ministers' meeting in Ireland that Madrid will continue and expand its supply of Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The statement came amid NATO pressure and the signing of a 1.7 billion dollar contract with Raytheon.

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