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European Commission approves €6.1 billion for Ukraine's defence purchases: Patriot, PAC-3, drones and EW

Politics 09/11/2026, 17:29

The European Commission has approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine's defence purchases — Patriot systems, PAC-3 missiles, drones and EW equipment. The funds are being allocated within the framework of a total loan of €90 billion.

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The 'Patriot' Shortage and Russia's Growing Ballistic Arsenal: The Economist's Two Scenarios for Defending Ukraine

Incidents 09/10/2026, 10:13

The Economist notes: with PAC-3 stocks nearly depleted and Russia's ballistic missile production rising to a hundred missiles a month, Ukraine has two paths of defense left — strikes on production facilities and its own ballistic missiles.

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Russia struck Ukraine with 149 drones from five directions: air defense shot down 128 UAVs by morning, attacks continue

Politics 09/10/2026, 08:38

Russian air forces struck Ukraine with 149 drones from five directions on the night of September 10. Air defense destroyed 128 UAVs by morning; attacks continue.

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Jet-powered UAV hits apartment building in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district: fire on upper floors, emergency services on scene

Incidents 09/09/2026, 09:00

In Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, a jet-powered UAV hit a multi-story residential building, with a fire and wall destruction on the upper floors. Mayor Klitschko and the Ukrainian Air Force report details of the attack.

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Berlin Pulls PAC-2 from Storage: Germany to Urgently Transfer Patriot Missiles to Ukraine Before Winter

Politics 09/09/2026, 01:10

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed at the "Ramstein" meeting that Germany will urgently transfer PAC-2 interceptor missiles for Patriot to Ukraine from Bundeswehr stockpiles before winter.

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Allies commit to delivering 300 Patriot missiles to Ukraine before winter: what is known about the deal at 'Ramstein'

Politics 09/08/2026, 22:23

At the virtual 'Ramstein' on September 8, allies committed to delivering 300 Patriot missiles to Ukraine before winter through the PURL program and national reserves. Germany will donate PAC-2 missiles, although the program's funding is still 2 billion dollars below the target.

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Pistorius at Ramstein: Russia will intensify airstrikes in winter, allies must act now

Politics 09/08/2026, 21:45

German Defense Minister Pistorius warned at the Ramstein meeting that Russia will intensify airstrikes on Ukraine with the onset of winter, and called on allies to urgently bolster air defense. The Pentagon confirmed: the conflict will be protracted.

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Pistorius at 'Rammstein': Germany to urgently transfer PAC2, AIM-9 and IRIS-T missiles to Ukraine before winter

Politics 09/08/2026, 20:46

At the 36th 'Rammstein' meeting, Pistorius announced the urgent delivery of PAC2, AIM-9 and IRIS-T missiles for Ukraine's air defense before winter. The purchase of additional missiles will be financed through the 90-billion-euro EU defense loan.

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UK allocates £100 million for Ukraine's 'winter' air defense package: Patriot missiles, artillery and drones

Politics 09/08/2026, 16:17

The UK allocates £100 million for Ukraine's winter air defense package: Patriot missiles, large-caliber artillery and drones via the PURL mechanism. Delivery is promised before the onset of winter.

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Zelensky: Candidates for Ukraine's Ambassador to the US Are in Place; Decision to Follow After SBU and NAB Checks

Politics 09/08/2026, 15:31

Zelensky said that candidates for Ukraine's ambassador to the US are already in place, but the decision will be made after receiving detailed reports from the SBU and the NAB. The appointment is critical for the negotiation track and Patriot deliveries.

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France is preparing to transfer SAMP/T systems with Aster missiles to Ukraine, while the question of Patriot is being discussed by several countries

Politics 09/08/2026, 02:03

France, in coordination with Italy, is preparing to transfer SAMP/T air defense systems with Aster missiles to Ukraine, while several countries are discussing options for the rapid delivery of Patriot before winter. Paris has not given exact dates.

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Zelensky: US supports 'winter package' for Ukraine — from Patriot missiles to LNG and de-escalation

Politics 09/08/2026, 00:36

Zelensky told Axios that the US supports a 'winter package' for Ukraine: air defense, LNG, and de-escalation measures. Kyiv aims to gather 300 interceptor missiles for Patriot systems by the start of winter.

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Ukraine Reveals How It Receives Patriot Missiles from Europe Through a NATO Exchange Mechanism

Politics 09/07/2026, 19:27

Alena Hetmanchuk, Head of Ukraine's Mission to NATO, revealed the mechanism for obtaining Patriot interceptors from European countries through an exchange model. This year Kyiv has already received missiles under this scheme.

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Basic Level vs. Ballistics: Ukraine's Ambassador to NATO on Why PURL Does Not Cover the Need for Patriot Interceptors

Politics 09/07/2026, 18:40

Alena Hetmanchuk, head of Ukraine's mission to NATO, stated that the PURL program provides only a basic level of Patriot interceptors, which is insufficient against the scale of Russian ballistic attacks.

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“Ukraine Can Replace Part of America’s Capabilities in NATO”: Head of Kyiv’s Mission to the Alliance Reveals the Prospects

Politics 09/07/2026, 08:52

Alona Hetmanchuk, Head of the Mission of Ukraine to NATO, stated that Kyiv is capable, in the long term, of replacing part of the defensive capabilities currently provided by the US, within the framework of discussions about “NATO 3.0.”

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"Mental turning point": how Ukraine's recognition as a NATO security contributor changes the rules of the game in defense supplies

Politics 09/07/2026, 07:10

Head of Ukraine's mission to NATO Alena Hetmanchuk explained in an interview with RBC-Ukraine how Kyiv's recognition as a security contributor at the Ankara summit changes the logic of defense supplies, simplifies the transfer of interceptors for Patriot, and brings the membership question closer.

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"Geran-4" and "Geran-5": Russia Doubles Drone Speed to Overload Ukraine's Air Defense

Politics 09/03/2026, 06:26

In August, Russia deployed more than 2,800 jet drones, including the new "Geran-4" and "Geran-5", to overload Ukraine's air defense. The speed of the new models is twice that of previous versions, making interception more difficult.

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Ukraine Requests Billions of Euros from EU's €90 Billion Loan to Buy PAC-3 Missiles for Patriot

Politics 09/02/2026, 19:20

Ukraine has sent the European Commission a request for several billion euros from the €90 billion loan to purchase PAC-3 missiles for Patriot, Ursula von der Leyen stated in Brussels.

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