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Germany Secretly Tested the Israeli LORA Ballistic Missile in the North Atlantic

Politics 09/03/2026, 07:04

On the night of 2 September, the German Navy successfully conducted a closed test of the Israeli LORA ballistic missile in the North Atlantic. Berlin intends to accelerate its procurement to deter Russia.

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"Geran-4" and "Geran-5": Russia Doubles Drone Speed to Overload Ukraine's Air Defense

Politics 09/03/2026, 06:26

In August, Russia deployed more than 2,800 jet drones, including the new "Geran-4" and "Geran-5", to overload Ukraine's air defense. The speed of the new models is twice that of previous versions, making interception more difficult.

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US Mint Releases Dollar Coin Featuring Trump's Face: First in History for a Sitting President

Politics 09/03/2026, 06:09

The U.S. Mint released one-dollar coins bearing the portrait of sitting President Trump to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This is the first time in history that a living president has been placed on a coin intended for daily circulation.

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Kobyakov claims Russia's 'safe sky,' but 120 flights delayed at Moscow airports

Politics 09/03/2026, 05:48

Putin's adviser Kobyakov declared Russian airspace safe, yet on the evening of September 2 around 120 flights were delayed at Moscow airports amid Zelenskyy's warnings about drones.

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Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur Resigns Amid Scandal Over Shell Purchases for Ukraine

Politics 09/03/2026, 05:39

Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur resigned after an audit revealed failures in the €70 million purchase of shells for Ukraine. The Prime Minister sees no personal fault but acknowledges political responsibility.

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Plane Carrying U.S. Homeland Security Minister Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure

Politics 09/03/2026, 05:33

A U.S. Coast Guard aircraft carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made an emergency landing at Reagan Airport on September 2 after the right engine failed. No one was injured.

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Zelensky Submits Bill to the Rada on Criminal Liability for 'Drops' and Payment Instrument Fraud

Politics 09/03/2026, 05:19

Zelensky has submitted Bill No. 16013 to the Rada on criminal liability for 'drops' and payment instrument fraud: penalties ranging from fines to up to 8 years of imprisonment.

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“Russia Is Mired in Ukraine”: US Permanent Representative to NATO Assesses Threat to the Alliance and Warns of Moscow’s Unpredictability

Politics 09/03/2026, 05:12

US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that Russia is “mired” in Ukraine and cannot make progress on the front, but did not rule out the possibility that Moscow may take action against an Alliance country.

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Carpet Mode in Moscow: Over 120 Flights Delayed Due to Drone Attack on Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo

Politics 09/03/2026, 05:04

More than 120 flights were cancelled or delayed at Moscow's Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo airports due to a drone attack, with the "Carpet" mode introduced. Mayor Sobyanin reported drones shot down.

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Zelensky Sends Bill to the Rada: 'Office Workers' of Fraudulent Call Centers Face Up to 12 Years in Prison

Politics 09/03/2026, 04:50

Volodymyr Zelensky has sent a bill to the Verkhovna Rada tightening liability for the organization of fraudulent call centers: 'office workers' face up to 12 years of imprisonment.

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Kyiv proposes an “anti-ballistic” sanctions package: new restrictions after every massive strike

Politics 09/03/2026, 04:10

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced a proposal to partners for an “anti-ballistic” sanctions package: after every massive Russian strike on Ukraine, new restrictions against its missile production must be automatically introduced. Zelensky set a deadline for diplomats of the end of September.

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Zelensky Dismisses SBU Department Head Oleksiy Hramov Amid Beresnezhky Shootout

Politics 09/03/2026, 03:58

Zelensky dismissed Oleksiy Hramov, head of the SBU’s Department for the Protection of State Secrets and Licensing. The decree was signed against the backdrop of the Beresnezhky shootout and contradictory statements by the security services.

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Rubio called CIA chief's Moscow visit 'routine': what the US discussed with Russian intelligence

Politics 09/03/2026, 04:04

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow a routine establishment of intelligence communication channels to prevent escalation. The Kremlin confirmed that no meeting with Putin took place.

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Trump Blames Zelensky and Putin's Personal Enmity for Prolonging the War and Praises Russian Land

Politics 09/03/2026, 03:50

Trump stated that the personal enmity between Zelensky and Putin hinders the end of the war, and praised Russian land. At the same time, he explained the invitation of Siluanov to the G20 and called the CIA's visit to Moscow "semi-routine."

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Tusk called the drone factory fire in Poland deliberate sabotage but did not name the culprits

Politics 09/03/2026, 03:43

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the fire at the WB Electronics factory in Skarżysko-Kamienna was deliberate sabotage. For the second fire in Lublin, there is as yet no evidence of arson, and Tusk did not name the culprits.

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Russia cuts the cost of jet-powered drones in half: how 3D-printed turbines are shifting the balance at the front

Politics 09/03/2026, 03:30

Russia has established mass production of jet engines for drones through 3D printing of turbines, cutting the unit cost to $50,000–70,000. Ukraine has introduced a two-tier air alert system.

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“You can only shoot at the occupiers”: Zelensky demands an investigation into the SBU and GUR shootout in Kyiv

Politics 09/03/2026, 03:04

Zelensky called the security forces' shootout in Kyiv “completely shameful” and ordered the OGP and the DBR to establish all the circumstances. The public versions of the SBU and the GUR about the participants in the shooting are at odds.

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"Forrest Gump": VAKS left Sense Bank head Stupak free on 15 million hryvnia bail, NBU demands his dismissal

Politics 09/03/2026, 02:53

On September 2, VAKS left Sense Bank head Stupak free on 15 million hryvnia bail in the "Forrest Gump" case. Simultaneously, the NBU demanded the Cabinet of Ministers terminate his authority due to an "opaque management structure."

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