Tag: #Russia

Slovakia Recalls Russian Ambassador After Drone Strike on SBU Building in Kyiv: Blahar Calls for Restraint

Politics 09/05/2026, 01:59

A Russian drone attacked the SBU building in central Kyiv near the Slovak consulate. Slovak Foreign Minister Júraj Blahar condemned the strike and summoned the Russian ambassador, calling for restraint from both sides.

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Jet-Powered Terror: Why the 600 km/h 'Geran-5' Is Breaking Ukraine's Air Defense and What the AFU Is Doing About It

Politics 09/04/2026, 23:41

Russia has shifted to the mass deployment of jet-powered drones 'Geran-4' and 'Geran-5' with speeds up to 600 km/h. Their interception effectiveness is only about 60%, compared to 90% for classic 'Shaheds'. Ukraine is searching for new solutions.

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Russia preparing a series of combined missile-drone strikes on Ukraine in September — sources

Politics 09/04/2026, 23:24

According to RBC-Ukraine sources, Russia is preparing four massive combined strikes on Ukraine in September using missiles and drones. Warehouses, logistics, and the energy system are under threat.

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Drone Attacks SBU Building in Kyiv: Service Promises Russia a "Painful Response"

Politics 09/04/2026, 23:11

A Russian drone attacked the SBU building in the center of Kyiv, targeting the office of the acting head of the service, Oleksandr Poklad. Twelve people were injured. The SBU promised a "painful response."

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A Gift for Barrels: How China Extracts $27 Billion from Sanction-Driven Discounts on Russian Oil

Economy 09/04/2026, 22:58

Rosneft head Igor Sechin stated that China has saved 27 billion dollars on discounted purchases of Russian oil since 2022. The share of Russian crude in China reached a record 27%.

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Sibiga called the strike on the SBU building a 'complete rejection of diplomacy by Moscow' and urged UNESCO to protect Saint Sophia's Cathedral

Politics 09/04/2026, 22:36

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called the Russian drone strike on the SBU building in Kyiv a serious escalation and a complete rejection of diplomacy by Moscow. Saint Sophia's Cathedral — a UNESCO site — was put at risk.

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Russia Shifts to Mass Use of Jet-Powered 'Geran' Drones Against Kyiv: Share of Strikes Could Reach 80% by November

Politics 09/04/2026, 19:36

RBC-Ukraine: Since August 27, Russia has increased the share of jet-powered 'Geran' drones in raids on Kyiv, and by November plans to raise it to 80% through expanded production capacity.

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Russia Preparing Around 2,000 Jet-Powered 'Geran' Drones in September: Bet on 'Geran-4' and 'Geran-5' Amid Shortage of Chinese Engines

Politics 09/04/2026, 19:03

In September, Russia plans to produce around 2,000 jet-powered 'Geran' drones, betting on the 'Geran-4' and 'Geran-5.' The main constraint remains the shortage of Chinese Telefly engines.

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Jet-Powered Terror: How Russia Is Restructuring Its Drone Campaign for Autumn and Why Turbine-Powered 'Geran' Drones Are Harder to Shoot Down

Politics 09/04/2026, 17:14

Since August 27, Russia has been carrying out continuous strikes on Kyiv with jet-powered 'Geran-4' and 'Geran-5' drones, and by November it plans to raise their share in attacks to 80%. The main bottleneck remains Chinese turbojet engines.

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Night drone attack: Rosneft fuel depot on fire in Sochi, ionol plant hit in Bashkortostan

Incidents 09/04/2026, 10:43

On the night of 4 September, drones attacked the "Rosneft-Kubannefteprodukt" fuel depot in Sochi and a petrochemical plant in Sterlitamak that produces ionol for aviation fuel. The mayor of Sochi confirmed the fire; there were no casualties.

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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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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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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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«My father is at war, and a Russian is playing on the team»: Ukrainian basketball player Koval leaves LSU Tigers in a scandal

Sports 09/04/2026, 01:52

Ukrainian basketball player Kateryna Koval terminated her contract with LSU Tigers after the team signed Russian Anna Minaeva. The athlete risks missing the 2026/27 season while awaiting a special NCAA waiver.

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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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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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