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Zelensky Announces Ukraine's Readiness for a Pause in Strikes on Moscow in Exchange for Russia Ceasing Attacks on Kyiv

Politics 09/05/2026, 17:40

Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to refrain from strikes on Moscow from Saturday through the end of Monday, expecting a mirror pause by Russia regarding Kyiv amid preparations for negotiations with a U.S. delegation.

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Ukraine's Air Defense Intercepted Over 4,600 Missiles and Drones in August: Defense Ministry Reveals the Toll of Russia's Massive Attacks

Politics 09/05/2026, 15:54

Ukraine's Defense Ministry reported that in August, air defense intercepted over 4,600 missiles and drones and more than 50,000 tactical UAVs. Washington is discussing the production of Patriot missiles on Ukrainian territory.

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“The Baltics in Three Days”: Madyar Warns NATO of the Risk of a Lightning Russian Strike

Politics 09/05/2026, 15:26

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces Commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi warned NATO that Russia may attempt to occupy the Baltic states in a matter of days, citing massive drone attacks. At the same time, Trump denies such intentions on Putin’s part.

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Kremlin announces three-day pause in strikes on Kyiv: Peskov links decision to visit by US negotiators

Politics 09/05/2026, 15:08

Dmitry Peskov stated that Putin issued an order not to strike Kyiv from 6 to 9 September 2026. The Kremlin linked the pause to the preparation of meetings with American negotiators in the Ukrainian capital.

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Berlin demands EU cut tourist visas for Russians to an 'absolute minimum'

Politics 09/05/2026, 14:38

The team of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on the EU to cut the issuance of tourist visas to Russians to an 'absolute minimum.' The call came against the backdrop of accusations over the Leipzig attack and an investigation into the involvement of a Belarusian/Russian citizen.

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Le Pen and Philippe publicly clash over aid to Ukraine amid French presidential race

Politics 09/05/2026, 14:05

Marine Le Pen and Édouard Philippe publicly clashed against the backdrop of the French presidential race: the leader of the National Rally intends to halt aid to Ukraine, while her opponent promised to prevent this.

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Seventh local ceasefire at the ZNPP: IAEA declares a silence regime for the repair of the last power line

Politics 09/05/2026, 13:40

On September 5, the seventh local ceasefire took effect in the ZNPP area for the repair of the last power line. Since August 20, the plant has been running on emergency diesel generators with shrinking fuel reserves.

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Witkoff and Kushner Arrive in Moscow: What Trump's Envoys Are Carrying and How It Affects Ukraine Negotiations

Politics 09/05/2026, 13:28

On September 5, Trump's special envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow, where they were met by Kirill Dmitriev. They are carrying an American proposal to end the war, while Kyiv, against the backdrop of the visit, has proposed a ceasefire.

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Budanov Confirms Ukraine Passed Putin a Proposal for a Full Ceasefire — Moscow Ignored It

Politics 09/05/2026, 12:34

SBU Head Budanov confirmed that Kyiv personally delivered to Putin a proposal for a full ceasefire at the front and in the air. Moscow did not respond to the initiative; drone strikes continue.

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Ukrainian General Staff reports strikes on radar, EW systems and MESH network repeater in Bryansk region

Politics 09/05/2026, 12:02

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported strikes on a radar station, an EW complex and a MESH network repeater in Bryansk region, as well as on a repair base in Luhansk region. The scale of the damage is being established.

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Albania Closes Port of Durrës to Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker HANUMAN: What Is Known About Sanctions-Non-Compliant Vessels

Politics 09/05/2026, 11:18

On 29 August 2026, Albania refused entry to the port of Durrës for the oil tanker HANUMAN, which Ukrainian intelligence had previously entered into the database of Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

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Ukrainian Forces State They Are Carrying Out Defensive Operation Tasks 'in Full' and Outline Conditions for a Possible Ceasefire

Politics 09/05/2026, 10:47

The Main Directorate of Communications of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that Ukrainian military personnel continue to carry out the tasks of the defensive operation in full, and that a ceasefire regime is possible only on the condition of its reciprocity and symmetry.

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Russian Defense Ministry Confirms New Strikes on Ukraine and Effectively Reneges on the 'Air Ceasefire' During Trump Envoys' Visit

Politics 09/05/2026, 10:00

On the morning of September 5, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed new strikes on Ukraine, effectively ignoring Zelenskyy's call for an 'air ceasefire' during the visit of Trump's envoys to Moscow and Kyiv.

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Trump: Strait of Hormuz Losing Its Importance — Iran Will Be Left With 'Something Not Very Needed'

Politics 09/05/2026, 09:33

Trump stated that new pipelines and overland routes, including through Syria, are reducing markets' dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, and threatened Iran with losing this trump card.

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Russian night attack: Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and over 160 drones — how air defense repelled the strike and what is known about the aftermath

Politics 09/05/2026, 09:10

At night, Russia struck Ukraine with Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and over 160 drones from several directions. By 08:30, air defense had shot down 128 UAVs; the attack was still ongoing in the morning, and data on the aftermath is being clarified.

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ISW: Ukrainian Defense Forces Advance in Three Regions and Disrupt Russian Offensive

Politics 09/05/2026, 08:38

ISW recorded advances by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Ukrainian forces disrupted several Russian offensive operations, and Russian claims of capturing Odradne and Nikonivka were not confirmed.

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Rada cancels duties and VAT on ATVs and drone components for Ukraine's defense needs

Politics 09/05/2026, 07:33

The Verkhovna Rada adopted bills No. 15463-1 and No. 15464-1, cancelling import duties, VAT, and excise on ATVs, drone components, and electronic warfare means for the needs of Ukraine's security and defense forces.

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White House Launches Arcade Games About Migrant Deportation: From 'Build the Wall' to Flappy Bill

Politics 09/05/2026, 05:29

The White House website now features an Arcade section with five retro games playing on Trump's immigration policy: from chasing migrants to building a wall. The launch drew criticism and a public disavowal by the Tetris company of any connection to the project.

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