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Stubb urges Finns to prepare for sabotage and drones: 'this is a hybrid war'

Politics 09/19/2026, 06:07

Finnish President Alexander Stubb urged citizens to mentally prepare for possible sabotage and drones, calling hybrid war a new reality, but assured that there is no reason for panic.

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EU Allocates €3.3 Billion to Ukraine for Missiles and Drones and Launches New Joint Air Defense Program

Politics 09/19/2026, 05:31

On September 18, 2026, the European Union allocated €3.3 billion to Ukraine for the purchase of missiles, ammunition, and drones and launched a new program of joint defense projects to develop European air defense.

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“Tanks Are Obsolete”: Five NATO and Ukrainian Officials Admit the Alliance’s Tactics Are Outdated

Politics 09/19/2026, 05:19

Five defense officials from Ukraine and the West told Reuters that parts of NATO’s weapons and tactics are outdated: Ukraine adapts within weeks, while the Alliance takes years. Drones make tanks vulnerable, and the Freyja project is meant to give Europe an independent air defense.

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Ukraine's railway switches to a new operating mode during air alarms: what changes for passengers

Politics 09/19/2026, 05:04

Ukraine has approved new rules for the operation of the railway and stations during air-raid alarms. The train schedule and the passenger boarding procedure now depend on the threat level.

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Czech PM Andrej Babiš Proposes a Pan-European Air Defense System, 'Euro Patriot'

Politics 09/19/2026, 04:22

At the Prague Defense Summit, Czech PM Andrej Babiš supported Volodymyr Zelensky's idea of creating a pan-European air defense system, 'Euro Patriot,' intended to strengthen Europe's sovereignty and the continent's contribution to NATO.

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Trump: location of US military base in Poland to be announced 'very soon'

Politics 09/19/2026, 04:12

Trump stated on Truth Social that there has been significant progress in establishing a US military base in Poland and promised to announce its location soon, thanking President Karol Nawrocki. Outlets disagree on the status of the agreement.

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Ukrainian Forces Clear Seredne Settlement in Donetsk Region Without Losses: How Operation Vivaldi Changed the Front Line

Politics 09/19/2026, 03:55

Ukrainian forces fully cleared the settlement of Seredne in the Donetsk region during Operation Vivaldi. The commander of the 66th Mechanized Brigade reported no losses. The operation was part of a counteroffensive in which territory larger than Zhytomyr was liberated.

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US General: Ukrainian AI Drones Cut Russian Conscript's Lifespan to 20–30 Minutes

Politics 09/19/2026, 03:38

The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, stated that on certain sections of the front the lifespan of a Russian conscript is 20–30 minutes due to AI-powered drones.

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US approves transfer of ten Patriot missiles from Germany worth $29.6 million

Politics 09/19/2026, 02:39

The U.S. State Department has approved the transfer to Ukraine of ten MIM-104E GEM-T interceptor missiles from Germany worth $29.6 million. Poland is simultaneously preparing its own package of Patriot munitions worth 50 million euros.

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Sikorski: Warsaw Preparing the 'Most Comprehensive' Aid Package for Ukraine and Will Not Be Intimidated by the Kremlin

Politics 09/19/2026, 02:16

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Warsaw is preparing the largest and most comprehensive military aid package for Ukraine in response to airspace violations and Kremlin pressure.

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Hungary Asks Washington for a 'Visa' on Russian Oil: Budapest Promises to Get Off the Energy Hook but Demands an Exemption from the 'Hellish Sanctions'

Politics 09/19/2026, 01:41

Hungarian MP Marton Gyurcsány asked Republicans in Washington to exempt Budapest from the new law imposing tariffs on buyers of Russian oil. Gyurcsány promises a diversification plan, but no specific deadlines were given.

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Zelensky Announces Successful Tests of New Interceptor That Shot Down a Jet-Powered Shahed

Politics 09/19/2026, 00:04

Zelensky announced the successful tests of a new interceptor that shot down a jet-powered Shahed, along with the scaling of production. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are preparing for active operations at the front.

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17,700 Kyiv preschoolers are learning English: how the capital prepared its kindergartens for the mandatory language course

Politics 09/18/2026, 23:43

In Kyiv kindergartens, 17,700 children aged 5–6 are learning English. The capital has created 236 full-time teacher positions and equipped 259 specialized classrooms.

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Turkey hands Moscow and Kyiv draft memorandum on halting attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea

Politics 09/18/2026, 21:52

Turkey has handed Russia and Ukraine a draft memorandum on halting attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea. The initiative is based on the 2022 grain corridor mechanism and is a response to 25 attacks over two months.

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"A Very Strong Package": Finland Prepares 34th Aid Package for Ukraine Worth €290 Million

Politics 09/18/2026, 21:43

Finland is preparing a new large-scale package of defense aid for Ukraine worth €290 million — already the 34th in a row. Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it "very strong" after negotiations with Alexander Stubb.

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Sibiga: Zelensky and Trump's Meeting at the UN General Assembly Could Lead to an Energy Ceasefire and a Halt to Attacks in the Black Sea

Politics 09/18/2026, 19:44

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sibiga stated that the meeting between Zelensky and Trump at the UN General Assembly could lead to an energy ceasefire and a halt to attacks in the Black Sea. However, the Kremlin shows no interest.

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Beijing Calls U.S. 'Hellish Sanctions' Against Russia Illegal: China's Foreign Ministry Statement Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit

Politics 09/18/2026, 19:10

China's Foreign Ministry stated that the sanctions against Russia adopted by the U.S. Congress have no basis in international law. The statement came on the eve of the expected Trump–Xi Jinping summit in Washington.

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US Permanent Representative to NATO Explains How to Break the Deadlock Between Ukraine and Russia

Politics 09/18/2026, 18:57

US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that Kyiv and Moscow are in a deadlock, but a way out could be local cease-fire regimes, including an "energy ceasefire."

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