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Poland Closes Eastern Airspace for Three Months to Allow Air Defense Operations

Politics 09/03/2026, 22:05

From September 10 to December 9, Poland is introducing a temporary restricted air traffic zone EP R134 in the eastern part of the country. Restrictions up to FL95 and a nighttime flight ban are intended to strengthen air defense operations.

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Zelensky: Ukraine Developing High-Speed Interceptor Drones and Cheap Missiles Against Jet-Powered Shaheds

Politics 09/03/2026, 20:59

Zelensky announced the development of high-speed interceptor drones and cheap missiles to counter jet-powered Shaheds; prototypes have been created, and business will be involved in air defense production.

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4 sq. km. cleared near Kupiansk: how the National Guard is advancing on the Kharkiv axis

Politics 09/03/2026, 20:12

Ukraine's National Guard cleared four square kilometers near Kupiansk between Dvoretchiana and Zakhidne. Fighters of the 23rd AGC Regiment operated jointly with the 35th Marine Brigade.

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Ukrainian Navy Claims Strike on Russian Support Vessel NEFRIT in Sochi Port

Politics 09/03/2026, 20:05

The Ukrainian Navy claimed a strike on the Russian support vessel NEFRIT in Sochi port using a maritime unmanned boat. According to Kyiv, the vessel supported Russia's maritime and energy infrastructure.

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Putin Admits at VEF-2026 That Russia Was Unprepared for Ukrainian Strikes on Refineries and Urges Russians to Get Used to Gasoline Shortages

Politics 09/03/2026, 19:41

At VEF-2026, Putin admitted that Russia was unprepared for Ukrainian strikes on refineries and urged Russians to brace for a prolonged gasoline shortage. Production fell to 70% of domestic consumption.

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Germany Prepares Expanded Response Plan Against Russia: Strengthened Support for Ukraine, New BND Powers, and Sanctions Pressure

Politics 09/03/2026, 19:04

According to insiders, Germany is preparing an expanded response plan against Russia following the drone attack on Leipzig airport: strengthened support for Ukraine, new BND powers, and tough sanctions.

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Jaishankar in Kyiv: Buying Russian Oil Won't End the War, India Will Provide Energy for 1.4 Billion Citizens

Politics 09/03/2026, 18:57

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar stated in Kyiv that purchases of Russian oil will not affect the end of the war and are driven by the needs of 1.4 billion citizens. Meanwhile, Indian refineries are actually reducing imports due to strikes on Russian infrastructure.

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Kaplunov in video statement accuses SBU of kidnapping, pressure, and attempt to discredit Budanov

Politics 09/03/2026, 18:42

RDK deputy commander Stepan Kaplunov stated in a video statement that he was kidnapped by the SBU on August 23, subjected to pressure from General Poklad, and that there was an attempt to discredit Budanov. The SBU denies this, citing a terrorism case and an armed attack.

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NAUDI hands over a four-wheel-drive Volkswagen to German volunteers for civilian evacuation on the Kramatorsk direction

Politics 09/03/2026, 18:34

NAUDI has handed over a four-wheel-drive Volkswagen Transporter to German volunteers Ricarda Fazzol and Anna Elsbernd for civilian evacuation on the Kramatorsk direction. The vehicle has already completed its first run in Sloviansk.

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Jaishankar in Kyiv: India Ready to Help End Russia's War if Its Help Is Truly Needed

Politics 09/03/2026, 17:56

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar stated at a briefing in Kyiv that New Delhi is ready to help end Russia's war if its help is needed. The meeting with the Ukrainian foreign ministry discussed attacks on merchant ships and resource shortages.

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ICAO warns of critical rise in threats to civil aviation: what is known after Ukraine's statement on closing Russian airspace

Politics 09/03/2026, 17:37

ICAO warned of rising threats to civil aviation due to hostilities and called on states to exchange intelligence. Ukraine officially notified the organization of the closure of Russian airspace.

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Construction of 15 underground schools with 4,980 places completed in seven regions of Ukraine: what is known about funding and shelter coverage

Politics 09/03/2026, 17:29

Ukraine's Ministry of Education reported the completion of construction of 15 underground schools and shelters in six to seven regions, with 4,980 places. In 2026, 5 billion hryvnias have been allocated for these purposes, and by the end of August 90% of schools are equipped with protective structures.

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Ukrainian General Staff: Russian landing craft BK-16 and Krasukha-4 EW complex hit in Sevastopol

Politics 09/03/2026, 16:57

The Ukrainian General Staff reported hitting a Russian landing craft BK-16 and a Krasukha-4 EW complex in Sevastopol on the night of September 3. Warehouses and enemy facilities in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts were also struck.

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GUR Warns of a Planned Information Campaign Against Military Intelligence and Its Combat Units

Politics 09/03/2026, 16:33

Ukraine's GUR announced the preparation of an information campaign to discredit military intelligence and its combat units, including payments for spreading fakes. Intelligence called on journalists to report to law enforcement agencies any attempts to disseminate unverified data.

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'Lies Look Brighter Than the Truth': Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey on the War of Narratives Over Crimea

Politics 09/03/2026, 16:26

Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey, Naryman Jelyal, in an interview with RBC-Ukraine, described the scale of the information confrontation with Russia in the Turkish media environment over Crimea and acknowledged the resource asymmetry that Kyiv is forced to work under.

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Sibiga Announces 'New Dynamics' in Peace Efforts: Ukraine and Allies Prepare a Diplomatic Breakthrough

Politics 09/03/2026, 15:37

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sibiga announced an imminent new impetus to peace efforts from Kyiv and its allies, including the US. The minister confirmed continuous contact with the American negotiating team and urged the public to watch for a 'new dynamic' in diplomacy.

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Bulgaria Allows Purchase of Russian Equipment for Nuclear Plants: What Was Excluded from Sanctions

Politics 09/03/2026, 15:08

The Bulgarian Cabinet of Ministers approved a temporary sanctions exemption allowing the purchase of equipment for the Kozloduy NPP from Russia and the preservation of sets for the unfinished Belene plant.

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"This was a kidnapping": RDK deputy commander Kaplunov speaks about 9 days of detention on suspicion of ties with the FSB

Politics 09/03/2026, 14:40

RDK deputy commander Stepan Kaplunov, according to his account, was held for several days at a secret facility on suspicion of ties with the FSB. The SBU and HUR announced the prevention of a terrorist attack.

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