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Peskov claims there was 'no threat' to Zelensky's plane in Chisinau: what Norway and Moldova say

Politics 09/10/2026, 17:53

Peskov claimed there was 'no threat' to Zelensky's plane in Chisinau, calling the incident 'ephemeral.' Meanwhile, Norway and Moldova confirmed a flight delay due to a Russian drone in the airspace.

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"We'll Give Them Some Work": Zaluzhny Ironicly Responds to Critics of His English in London

Politics 09/10/2026, 17:15

Valerii Zaluzhny reacted ironically at a speech at London's Mansion House to Ukrainian critics who assess his English, against the backdrop of a debate over the Russian language in the public sphere.

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Ukrainian Forces Strike Three Ships in Novorossiysk: What Is Known About the Attack on the Port and Storage Facilities

Politics 09/10/2026, 17:01

On September 9, according to the General Staff report, Ukrainian forces hit three Russian ships in Novorossiysk and fuel oil storage facilities. Sources disagree on the types of vessels: from a minesweeper to "Kalibr" carriers.

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A Personal Official for Veterans' Policy to Be Appointed in Each Ukrainian Ministry

Politics 09/10/2026, 16:46

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has required each ministry and central body of power to appoint a deputy personally responsible for veterans' policy, and has updated the composition of the coordination headquarters.

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“Yellow” alert level in schools: classroom learning stops, everyone heads to shelter. What the education ombudsman said

Politics 09/10/2026, 16:33

Education ombudsman Nataliia Leshchik clarified that at the “yellow” alert level, learning in school classrooms stops and everyone moves to shelter. Where shelter space is insufficient, hybrid and shift-based formats are permissible, and teachers cannot be forced to come to work.

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SBU Foils Contracted Assassination of Public Figure in Kyiv Region: FSB Recruited 19-Year-Old Killer via Social Media

Politics 09/10/2026, 15:53

The SBU detained a 19-year-old Mykolaiv resident, recruited by the FSB via social media, who was preparing an ambush on a public figure in Kyiv region. Three pistols with suppressors were seized from the killer; he faces a life sentence.

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Moscow Shares Outcomes of Visit by US Special Envoys Witkoff and Kushner with Beijing

Politics 09/10/2026, 15:31

Deputy head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Andrei Rudenko stated that Russia has informed China about the outcomes of the visit by US negotiators Witkoff and Kushner to Moscow. The first meeting took place on September 5.

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Reserv+ fully launches mobilization deferment for teachers: how to apply

Politics 09/10/2026, 14:57

The mobilization deferment for teachers and general secondary education pedagogues is now fully operational in the Reserv+ app. The system automatically verifies data in AIKOM and the Pension Fund of Ukraine, so no documents need to be uploaded.

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Trump: War with Iran Will End Right After the Congressional Midterm Elections

Politics 09/10/2026, 14:16

Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran could end right after the congressional midterm elections in November 2026, and that gasoline prices would drop sharply. Meanwhile, Republicans fear losing their majority.

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Belgium to Supply Ukraine with F-16 Ammunition Against Jet-Powered Shaheds

Politics 09/10/2026, 12:40

In 2026, Belgium will transfer to Ukraine ammunition for F-16 fighter jets, intended to counter jet-powered Shahed drones. The parties also agreed on defense priorities through the end of the year.

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Milbloggers admit Russian army retreat near Lyman: ISW notes conflict with official narrative

Politics 09/10/2026, 11:41

According to ISW, Russian milbloggers admit the Russian army's retreat on the Lyman axis and criticize the command for false reports. The Ukrainian forces, they say, control Sviatohorsk.

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Strike on Makhachkala: Defense forces hit Russia's only non-freezing port on the Caspian, through which Moscow shipped Iranian Shaheds

Politics 09/10/2026, 11:20

Within 24 hours, Ukrainian defense forces struck eight Russian military infrastructure targets, including the non-freezing port of Makhachkala on the Caspian, through which Russia imported Iranian Shahed drones.

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“Crimean Breaker Off”: Drone Forces struck 374 energy nodes in Crimea and occupied territories in two months

Politics 09/10/2026, 10:58

USF commander “Madjar” stated that during the two-month “Crimean Breaker Off” operation (July 6 — September 9), 374 energy nodes were struck in Crimea and occupied territories, including a thermal power plant, substations and gas distribution stations.

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GUR Reveals the Composition of the RM-48U 'Frankenstein': How Russia Turns S-400 Air-Defense Missiles into Ballistic Strike Weapons

Politics 09/10/2026, 10:05

The GUR of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense revealed the composition of the RM-48U missile — a ballistic 'Frankenstein' based on S-400 air-defense missiles with a range of up to 400 km. Of 117 electronic components, 95 were made in the United States.

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Moldovan Ambassador to the US: Russian drone may have been deliberately flying toward Zelensky's plane

Politics 09/10/2026, 09:31

Moldova's ambassador to the US, Vladyslav Kulminskyi, stated that the Russian drone that violated the country's airspace on September 8 may have been deliberately flying toward Zelensky's plane. The president's departure to Norway was delayed due to the closure of airports.

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Shahed drone violates Moldovan airspace: departure of Zelensky's aircraft delayed at Chisinau airport

Politics 09/10/2026, 09:13

On September 8, a Russian Shahed drone violated Moldovan airspace, prompting the temporary closure of the country's sky. At that time, the departure of Zelensky's aircraft was delayed at Chisinau Airport.

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The Fall of “Carthage”: Zelensky Has No Candidate for Prosecutor General, Even Though Khrachenko Has Already Been Dismissed

Politics 09/10/2026, 09:07

Next week the Verkhovna Rada is set to dismiss Prosecutor General Khrachenko, yet Zelensky's office still has not a single candidate to replace him. The issue has been put on pause until the president returns from his visits to Norway and Canada.

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Trump Promises $5,000 'Dividend' to Every American if Republicans Win the Elections

Politics 09/10/2026, 08:44

Trump has promised to pay $5,000 to every adult American if the Republicans retain control of Congress. The cost of the program could reach $1.35 trillion.

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