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'Lies Look Brighter Than the Truth': Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey on the War of Narratives Over Crimea

Politics 09/03/2026, 16:26

Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey, Naryman Jelyal, in an interview with RBC-Ukraine, described the scale of the information confrontation with Russia in the Turkish media environment over Crimea and acknowledged the resource asymmetry that Kyiv is forced to work under.

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Sibiga Announces 'New Dynamics' in Peace Efforts: Ukraine and Allies Prepare a Diplomatic Breakthrough

Politics 09/03/2026, 15:37

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sibiga announced an imminent new impetus to peace efforts from Kyiv and its allies, including the US. The minister confirmed continuous contact with the American negotiating team and urged the public to watch for a 'new dynamic' in diplomacy.

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Bulgaria Allows Purchase of Russian Equipment for Nuclear Plants: What Was Excluded from Sanctions

Politics 09/03/2026, 15:08

The Bulgarian Cabinet of Ministers approved a temporary sanctions exemption allowing the purchase of equipment for the Kozloduy NPP from Russia and the preservation of sets for the unfinished Belene plant.

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"This was a kidnapping": RDK deputy commander Kaplunov speaks about 9 days of detention on suspicion of ties with the FSB

Politics 09/03/2026, 14:40

RDK deputy commander Stepan Kaplunov, according to his account, was held for several days at a secret facility on suspicion of ties with the FSB. The SBU and HUR announced the prevention of a terrorist attack.

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Trump: A meeting with Putin is only possible after the war in Ukraine ends

Politics 09/03/2026, 13:18

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he is ready to meet with Vladimir Putin only after Russia agrees to stop the war and conclude a peace agreement with Ukraine.

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Putin Claims There Are "Chances" for a Peace Deal with Ukraine, but on Moscow's Strict Terms

Politics 09/03/2026, 13:11

Putin stated that Russia and Ukraine must independently agree on ending the war, while other countries can only help, and expressed confidence that there are chances for a deal.

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Additional admission to Ukrainian universities: who can still enroll on a contract basis by October 15, 2026

Politics 09/03/2026, 13:00

At Ukrainian universities that have not exhausted their licensed capacity, an additional admission round for bachelor's programs on a contract basis has begun. Enrollment may continue until October 15, 2026, while applicants who have used up their 10 applications will not be eligible to participate.

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"The Enemy Didn't Go on Vacation": Zelensky Declares New Escalation After Attack on 13 Regions of Ukraine

Politics 09/03/2026, 12:47

The night drone and missile attack damaged 13 regions of Ukraine; in Odesa, 17 people were injured when a drone struck a high-rise building. Zelensky declared a new escalation and the need to accelerate air defense production in Europe.

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ISW Debunks Putin's 'Victory' Claims: Russia's Actual Gains Are a Fraction of What Was Reported

Politics 09/03/2026, 12:27

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has debunked yet another set of Vladimir Putin's "victory" claims about the capture of territory in Donbas: the actual figures of Russian advances are a fraction of what was reported.

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Zelensky Offers Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia OVA, to Lead the Recovery Agency

Politics 09/03/2026, 11:39

Volodymyr Zelensky has offered Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia OVA, to lead the Recovery Agency and be responsible for protecting strategic facilities across Ukraine. No official decision has been made yet.

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Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey: Ankara Is Interested in Defense Cooperation with Kyiv, but Is Acting Cautiously

Politics 09/03/2026, 11:32

Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey, Nariman Jelyal, stated that Ankara is interested in defense-industrial cooperation with Kyiv but is approaching it cautiously against the backdrop of the dynamic growth of its own defense-industrial complex over the past 10–15 years.

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Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey: Ankara Is Not Against the Drone Deal but Is Seeking the Most Advantageous Format

Politics 09/03/2026, 11:18

Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey, Nariman Jelyal, stated that Ankara is not against signing the Drone Deal but is seeking the most advantageous format and has not made a final decision. He also pointed to long-term cooperation on air engines with Baykar.

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RF Prepares 'Elections' for the State Duma in Occupied Ukrainian Territories: Sociologists' Statement and the Shadow of Mobilization

Politics 09/03/2026, 10:44

The Sociological Association of Ukraine stated that the RF is preparing so-called State Duma elections in the occupied territories for 18–20 September 2026. Kyiv, the UN and the OSCE do not recognize their legality, while disputed rumors of mobilization surround the campaign.

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“Russia Keeps Saying No”: Ukraine’s Ambassador to Turkey Explains Who Is Blocking the Release of Prisoners

Politics 09/03/2026, 10:37

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Turkey, Nariman Jelyal, told RBC-Ukraine in an interview that Ankara is ready to allow the ombudsman to visit prisoners, but Russia is consistently blocking all humanitarian initiatives aimed at releasing Ukrainian citizens.

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Lavrov Announces Closure of All Goethe Institute Branches in Russia in Response to the Fate of the Russian House

Politics 09/03/2026, 10:23

Lavrov stated at the EEF that Russia will close all three Goethe Institute branches in response to Berlin's termination of the agreement on the Russian House. The trigger was a drone attack on an An-124 in Leipzig.

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“Everyone Is Ready Except the Head of the Kremlin”: Ukraine’s Ambassador to Turkey Reveals How Ankara Views the Freeze on Negotiations

Politics 09/03/2026, 09:40

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Turkey, Nariman Jelyal, stated that Ankara views the freeze on negotiations with Russia with anxiety but avoids harsh assessments. The only working track remains prisoner exchanges, and Kyiv is ready for a leaders’ meeting in Turkey.

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Norway Seizes Russian Vessel 'Professor Molchanov' in Svalbard Over $4.22 Billion 'Naftogaz' Debt

Politics 09/03/2026, 10:02

A Norwegian district court seized the Russian vessel 'Professor Molchanov' in the port of Barentsburg, Svalbard, on August 31, 2026. The decision was made on 'Naftogaz's' application to secure the recovery of $4.22 billion from Russia. Moscow intends to challenge the seizure.

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Night attack: Russia deployed 163 drones, Ukrainian air defense suppressed 135 targets — strikes confirmed at 15 locations

Politics 09/03/2026, 09:17

On the night of 3 September, Russia deployed 163 drones against Ukraine from several directions. By 08:30, Ukrainian air defense had suppressed 135 targets; strikes were confirmed at 15 locations, and data on Kyiv Oblast and Odesa was updated.

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