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The Fall of 'Carthage': How Corruption Scandals and Security Service In-fighting Are Shaking Zelensky's Power

Politics 09/10/2026, 07:26

Operation 'Carthage' by NABU and SAP on the 'shielding' of call centers led to Prosecutor General Khrachenko's resignation request. Against the backdrop of scandals in the President's Office and the SBU–GUR conflict, the authorities acknowledge a breakdown of the state machinery.

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China Rejects US Allegations of AI Model Theft and Signals Readiness for Talks Ahead of Xi Jinping's White House Visit

Politics 09/10/2026, 07:13

China's Ministry of Commerce refuted US intelligence agencies' allegations of AI model theft and declared its readiness for negotiations with the United States. In Beijing, officials warned of "resolute countermeasures" in the event of suppression of Chinese AI companies. The statement came against the backdrop of preparations for Xi Jinping's visit to the White House.

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White House Privately Concedes War With Iran Could Drag On Until the End of Trump's Term — WSJ

Politics 09/10/2026, 06:43

According to WSJ, the White House privately concedes that the U.S. war with Iran could drag on until the end of Trump's presidential term, despite his public promises of a swift victory.

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ASIS Intelligence: SAS and Western Special Forces Veterans May Have Trained Russians to Fight Against Ukraine

Politics 09/10/2026, 06:36

An ASIS intelligence note points to the possible involvement of SAS and Western special forces veterans in training Russians in camps in Bulgaria and Serbia. Alfa-Metal denies the allegations, and The Telegraph was unable to independently confirm the data.

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Medvedev calls rumors of mobilization in Russia a "false provocation by Kyiv" and promises the army's needs are met by contract soldiers

Politics 09/10/2026, 05:55

Dmitry Medvedev denied preparations for mobilization in Russia this autumn, calling the rumors a "false provocation by Kyiv" and linking them to the State Duma elections. Meanwhile, mobilization orders are being recorded on the ground.

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Rubio: Iran Will Be 'Paying in Tankers' for Shelling US Ships — Washington to Intensify Economic Pressure

Politics 09/10/2026, 05:50

Rubio stated that Iran will lose tankers for shelling US ships, and that Washington will continue to economically "suffocate" Tehran. CENTCOM reported the destruction of five Iranian tankers.

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PACE proposes mechanism to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine based on ECHR rulings

Politics 09/10/2026, 05:32

The PACE Legal Affairs Committee approved a draft resolution on the creation of a mechanism to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine on the basis of ECHR rulings. The vote on the document is scheduled for 30 September 2026.

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Kyiv shortens curfew and changes transport and business rules during alerts from September 10

Politics 09/10/2026, 05:17

From September 10, Kyiv shortens the curfew to 01:00–05:00, extends transport operating hours by one hour, and introduces differentiated rules for the metro and businesses depending on the threat level.

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Drone nearly hit Zelensky's plane during takeoff from Moldova: Norway reveals details of the incident

Politics 09/10/2026, 04:29

Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre stated that a drone nearly hit Zelensky's plane during takeoff from Moldova. Moldova's Ministry of Defense confirmed the airspace violation at the moment of takeoff.

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Tajani urged Zelensky to involve the entire EU in peace initiatives, not just France and Germany

Politics 09/10/2026, 03:59

Italian Foreign Minister Tajani urged Zelensky to involve the entire EU in peace initiatives, not just France and Germany, stating that small closed groups would not yield results.

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Trump Calls Call With Putin 'Wonderful' and Points to 'Hate' Between Leaders as an Obstacle to Peace

Politics 09/10/2026, 03:51

On Fox News, Trump called his conversation with Putin "wonderful," stated that Moscow is ready for a deal, and pointed to the "hate" between the leaders as the main obstacle to peace.

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In Mukachevo, TCC staff forced a man with a bicycle into a minivan: ombudsman demands bodycam footage

Politics 09/10/2026, 03:23

In Mukachevo, a video captured TCC staff forcibly pushing a man with a bicycle into a minivan. The ombudsman's representative office sent requests to law enforcement agencies and is demanding bodycam footage.

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All-time war record: SSO announce drone strike on two gas plants in Yamal at a range of over 3,000 km

Politics 09/10/2026, 02:59

Ukraine's Special Operations Forces announced a record strike for the entire war: drones covered more than 3,000 km and hit two major gas plants in Yamal. According to Fire Point, the range exceeded 3,200 km.

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White House calls 'fake' rumors of handing Ukraine negotiations to CIA director

Politics 09/10/2026, 02:31

White House spokesperson Anna Kelly called the Financial Times report on a change in the U.S. negotiating team on Ukraine 'fake' and stated that no authority is being transferred to the CIA director.

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Drapatyi cancels 30+ General Staff orders: AFU carries out an "autumn cleanup" of outdated documents

Politics 09/10/2026, 02:03

AFU Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi has canceled more than 30 General Staff orders and dozens of intermediate documents inherited from the ATO/JO period. According to a representative of the 14th Army Corps, this is an "autumn cleanup" that removes excessive bureaucracy from commanders.

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Third 'anniversary': Russian court issues third in absentia arrest order for Kyrylo Budanov

Politics 09/10/2026, 01:12

A Russian court for the third time issued an in absentia arrest order against Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President, on charges of "using prohibited methods of waging war." He himself called the decision absurd and a sign of the enemy's panic.

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Merz cancels phone call with Trump after US leader congratulates AfD on its victory in Saxony-Anhalt

Politics 09/10/2026, 00:19

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled a planned phone call with Donald Trump after the US leader publicly congratulated the AfD on its victory in the Saxony-Anhalt elections.

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Ukraine's first underground kindergarten, 'Mobile', opens in Kharkiv Oblast

Politics 09/09/2026, 23:34

Ukraine's first underground kindergarten, 'Mobile', has opened in the Pesochynska hromada of Kharkiv Oblast. It allows in-person learning to continue even during air-raid alerts.

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