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Series of incidents involving unidentified UAVs: Moldova records drone flyovers and explosions over one week

Politics 09/20/2026, 22:39

Over one week, Moldova recorded a series of incidents involving unidentified UAVs: drone flyovers, explosions near Chisinau, and the temporary closure of airspace. The police found no debris, and the Ministry of Defense was unable to intercept some of the objects.

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Verkhovna Rada Allows Renting Houses and Dormitories for One Hryvnia to Resettle Internally Displaced Persons

Politics 09/20/2026, 21:40

On September 17, 2026, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a law allowing houses and dormitories to be rented for one hryvnia to resettle internally displaced persons. The document resolves a legal contradiction and is in effect until the beginning of 2028.

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Kremlin Exaggerates Frontline Successes by Orders of Magnitude: ISW Compares Russian MoD Claims with Real Data

Politics 09/20/2026, 21:18

According to ISW, Russian MoD claims of capturing thousands of square kilometers in 2026 are greatly exaggerated: Ukraine's actual losses are minimal, and the Defense Forces are conducting successful counteroffensives.

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Night drone attack on Moscow: fire breaks out at Gazprom Neft-MNPZ refinery supplying 40% of the capital's fuel market

Politics 09/20/2026, 21:06

On the night of 20 September, a massive drone attack was carried out on Moscow and the region: the Gazprom Neft-MNPZ refinery, which supplies 40% of the capital's fuel, and a warehouse complex in the Moscow Region were hit. The mayor confirmed the strike on the plant's facility.

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Night drone attack on Moscow and the region: Sobyanin claims 30 UAVs destroyed, warehouses on fire in Sofyino

Politics 09/20/2026, 20:25

On the night of September 20, a massive drone attack passed over Moscow and the region: Sobyanin claimed the destruction of 30 UAVs, warehouses are on fire in Sofyino, including facilities of the shoe chain “Kari”.

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Kosiak-Kamysz in the Sejm: 'You Speak with the Same Voice as Russia' — Polish Defense Minister's Sharp Response to the Opposition

Politics 09/20/2026, 20:09

Polish Defense Minister Kosiak-Kamysz accused the opposition in the Sejm of their criticism of military aid to Ukraine serving Russia's security strategy, calling the incidents near the border 'planned aggression against NATO states.'

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Houthis Claim Strike on Riyadh Airport and Yanbu Oil Hub: Flames and Black Smoke Spotted Over Saudi Arabia's Capital

Politics 09/20/2026, 19:57

Houthis claimed missile and drone strikes on Riyadh airport and an Aramco facility in Yanbu. Flames from fuel storage tanks were spotted over Saudi Arabia's capital; the coalition reported shooting down one missile.

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Verkhovna Rada denies rumors of 26-day “holidays”: parliament says work has not stopped

Politics 09/20/2026, 19:49

The Verkhovna Rada’s press service denied rumors of 26-day “holidays,” stating that from 17 September to 13 October deputies continue working in committees and working groups. Some media present the pause in plenary sessions as a break amid a crisis.

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"The reactive interceptor works": Ukraine shows the downing of a "Geran-5" by an interceptor drone

Politics 09/20/2026, 19:42

Ukrainian President's adviser Serhiy Beskrystnov confirmed that a Ukrainian reactive interceptor drone shot down a Russian "Geran-5," publishing a frame captured one second before the strike.

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Canada Discusses Joining the EU's €90 Billion Loan Program for Ukraine: What It Means for Kyiv

Politics 09/20/2026, 19:31

Canada is holding technical consultations with the EU on joining the €90 billion loan program for Ukraine. With Ottawa's participation, Kyiv will be able to purchase weapons from Canadian manufacturers without the "Made in Europe" restriction.

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Iran hands Trump three conditions for ending the war: Tehran works through Qatar

Politics 09/20/2026, 19:00

Iran has transmitted three conditions to US President Trump through Qatar for ending the war in the Middle East, stated Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Security Council. The specific content of the demands is not publicly disclosed.

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US and EU Agree on Nearly $6 Billion to Strengthen Ukraine's Air Defense

Politics 09/20/2026, 18:19

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense reported that the US and EU have agreed to provide nearly $6 billion for the procurement and modernization of air defense systems. The American share is $2.68 billion, and the European share is 3 billion euros under the Ukraine Support Loan.

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“Ukraine needs a result here and now”: NATO acknowledges the Ukrainian military’s edge in the tempo of war

Politics 09/20/2026, 17:58

Western military personnel at exercises in Poland acknowledge that the Ukrainian forces are faster than NATO armies in procurement, training, and weapons development. The difference in tempo is forcing the Alliance to reconsider its bureaucratic procedures.

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SBU shoots down jet-powered drone for the second time in a day with Ukrainian interceptor: target was a 'Geran-5'

Politics 09/20/2026, 17:41

The SBU shot down a jet-powered drone with a domestic interceptor for the second time within 24 hours — this time the target was the Russian 'Geran-5', Zelenskyy announced after a report from SBU head Poklad.

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"In the event of an attack, we know what to do": NATO Military Committee Chair declares full readiness for escalation on the eastern flank

Politics 09/20/2026, 17:19

NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone declared the Alliance's full combat readiness for possible Russian provocations on the eastern flank, noting that the bloc has developed defense plans for any escalation scenario.

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15 Ukrainians Returned from Occupied Territories: 96-Year-Old Grandmother from Zheleznyi Port Was Helped Escape by Her Brother-in-Law on an Ilizarov Apparatus

Politics 09/20/2026, 15:34

The Ombudsman of the Verkhovna Rada for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, reported the return of 15 Ukrainians from occupied territories, including a 96-year-old resident of Zheleznyi Port and a 74-year-old resident of Kherson who suffered a stroke.

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"Potential — billions of euros": Zelensky summarizes the first Carpathian Eight summit and outlines C8's role in Ukraine's EU accession

Politics 09/20/2026, 14:50

Zelensky summarized the first summit of the Carpathian Eight, announced on 18 September 2026. In his assessment, the potential of C8's joint projects amounts to billions of euros, and the format will become key support for Ukraine on its path to EU accession.

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