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Belgrade bids farewell to Ratko Mladić with three volleys: the funeral of the 'Bosnian butcher' ignites a conflict between Serbia and the EU

Politics 09/08/2026, 05:04

Ratko Mladić was buried in Belgrade with military honours and three volleys; ministers and Vučić's son attended the ceremony. The EU and the Council of Europe condemned the heroisation, complicating Serbia's accession to the Union.

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UAF Drones Strike Mi-35 and Mi-8 Helicopters at Taganrog-Central Airfield

Politics 09/08/2026, 03:21

Ukrainian drones struck Mi-35 and Mi-8 helicopters at the Taganrog-Central airfield, 40 km from the border. Satellite imagery shows one Mi-8 destroyed and one Mi-35 damaged. The strike was part of a multi-day series of attacks on 14 Russian regions.

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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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Weimar Triangle sets the course: Germany, France and Poland to strengthen support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia

Politics 09/08/2026, 01:57

Germany, France and Poland confirmed in a joint declaration their course on continuing support for Ukraine, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and bolstering Europe's defense capability.

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Palisa reveals new Kremlin deadline for Donbas: Russia's politburo sets end of 2026, military asks for extension to March 2027

Politics 09/08/2026, 01:39

Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Palisa, at a meeting with Witkoff and Kushner, revealed that Russia's politburo set a deadline for the full occupation of Donetsk Oblast by the end of 2026, while Russian military officials are asking for an extension to March 31, 2027.

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Prosecutor General Kravchenko Resigns: "I Don't Want the Position to Be Used as a Tool of Political Confrontation"

Politics 09/08/2026, 01:26

Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko has submitted his resignation, calling the step a conscious political decision against the backdrop of the NABU and SAP "Carthage" case.

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FBK reveals details: Lavrov's family found to hold UAE citizenship obtained after the war began

Politics 09/08/2026, 01:19

In an X publication, FBK reported that Lavrov's lover, Svetlana Polyakova, and her daughter Polina Kovaleva obtained UAE citizenship after the war began. Kovaleva previously owned assets in Britain worth 4.4 million pounds.

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Trump unveils new US Space Force dress uniform in 'Starship Troopers' style: online reaction splits

Politics 09/08/2026, 01:06

Trump posted a mockup of a new US Space Force dress uniform in a black-and-grey palette, referencing "Starship Troopers," on Truth Social. Online reaction split: from praise for its futurism to criticism and comparisons with the aesthetics of "Star Wars."

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Transport Collapse in Kyiv: After Air Alert, PM Koretskyi Demands Immediate Restoration of Metro Service

Politics 09/08/2026, 00:59

A transport collapse hit Kyiv after a prolonged air alert: traffic jams and crowds at metro stations. Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi held an urgent meeting and demanded the immediate restoration of metro service.

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Russia Records First Travel Ban for a Reservist: Decision Made by the Military Commissariat

Politics 09/08/2026, 00:52

Russia has recorded the first known case of a travel ban for a reservist: the decision was made by the military commissariat. Authorities are noting a rise in such blocks at the border following the launch of the electronic summons registry.

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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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Zelensky Proposes UN General Assembly in New York as Venue for New Round of Talks with the US

Politics 09/08/2026, 00:19

In an interview with Axios, Zelensky stated that Ukraine will use September and October to step up diplomacy, and sees the UN General Assembly in New York as a possible venue for talks with the US.

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Zelensky: US exploring winter de-escalation between Ukraine and Russia and resumption of peace agreement talks

Politics 09/08/2026, 00:12

In an interview with Axios, Zelensky stated that the US is exploring winter de-escalation between Ukraine and Russia and the resumption of peace agreement talks. Trump's envoys brought a signal from Moscow about readiness for dialogue.

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Zelensky Announces New Steps in the Freyja Anti-Ballistic Program and the Expansion of Ukraine's Long-Range Capabilities

Politics 09/08/2026, 00:05

Zelensky announced preparations to consider issues on the Freyja anti-ballistic program at the Stavka and to hold meetings with partners. Ukraine is also expanding its long-range capabilities, and the first missile interception under Freyja is planned for mid-2027.

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Merz calls AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt the most serious CDU defeat in decades and warns of consequences for Ukraine

Politics 09/07/2026, 23:59

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt the most serious CDU defeat in decades and warned of the consequences for support of Ukraine.

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Sibiga Responds to Lavrov: The 'SMM' Against Nazism Should Be Conducted in Russia Itself

Politics 09/07/2026, 23:51

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga sarcastically responded to Sergey Lavrov's statement about 'Nazism in Europe,' declaring that the 'SMM' against it should be conducted in Russia itself. Kyiv also called for decisive steps and sanctions amid strikes on objects.

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On Military Intelligence Day, General Plakhuta Honors TRO Forces Reconnaissance Warriors

Politics 09/07/2026, 23:21

On September 7, on the Day of Military Intelligence, the Commander of the Territorial Defense Forces, Major General Ihor Plakhuta, congratulated the TRO reconnaissance warriors and awarded them for their service. This is reported by RBC-Ukraine.

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Ombudsman: After inspections of TCCs in Zakarpattia, three military personnel were informed of suspicion, two of them are heads

Politics 09/07/2026, 23:15

Ombudsman Lubinets announced that after inspections of TCCs in Zakarpattia, several criminal cases were opened, and three military personnel, including two heads, were informed of suspicion. The premises were also renovated and surveillance cameras were installed.

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