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Night Attack on Kyiv: Ballistics, Kalibr Missiles, and Waves of Shaheds — What Is Known About the Strike on the Capital

Politics 09/01/2026, 03:03

On the night of September 1, Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic and cruise missiles as well as loitering munitions. Fires broke out in several districts of the city, and the Ukrainian Air Force warned of fast-moving targets.

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U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Amid Conflict with Hegseth

Politics 09/01/2026, 02:57

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump against the backdrop of a months-long conflict with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. Following his departure, the U.S. Army will be left without a Senate-confirmed leader.

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Pentagon Signs Seven-Year Contracts to Triple and Quadruple Production of Patriot and THAAD Interceptors

Politics 09/01/2026, 02:49

The Pentagon signed seven-year agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin to triple and quadruple the production of PAC-3 MSE and THAAD interceptors amid depleted stockpiles.

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Russia Returns to the G20 in the US for the First Time Since the War Began: Siluanov Meets Bessent, Europe Calls It a "Troubling Signal"

Politics 09/01/2026, 01:54

On August 31, Russia joined the G20 in Asheville (US) for the first time since the war began: Siluanov met with Bessent, Europe called it a "troubling signal," and the "family photo" was taken without the Russian minister.

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Kubicki urges Berlin to threaten Moscow with Taurus missile transfer in response to hybrid attacks

Politics 09/01/2026, 01:45

FDP leader Wolfgang Kubicki urged Berlin to threaten Moscow with the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine in response to hybrid attacks on German infrastructure, including the drone strike on Leipzig airport.

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Putin expands FSO staff for the fourth time: central apparatus grows to 812 personnel

Politics 09/01/2026, 01:38

Putin has expanded the staff of the FSO's central apparatus for the fourth time since the start of the invasion — from 785 to 812 personnel. Over four years, the size of the security service has grown by nearly 100 employees.

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SAP to Start Tracing the Origin of Bail for Corrupt Officials: From Cash to the Court Account

Politics 09/01/2026, 01:32

SAP head Alexander Klymenko announced a systematic verification of the origin of bail funds for corrupt officials through the Financial Monitoring Service. Particular attention will be paid to cash from individuals with income that does not match the amounts.

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Sánchez Blames Russian Social Networks and Israeli Media for Stoking the Migration Crisis in Ceuta

Politics 09/01/2026, 01:17

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that the migration crisis in Ceuta may have been provoked by disinformation from Russian social networks and Israeli media. Moscow and Jerusalem deny the accusations, and the investigation is ongoing.

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NATO and the EU Press Spain and Greece: Who Will Supply Ukraine with Patriot Missiles Amid Shortages in the Context of the US–Iran War

Politics 09/01/2026, 01:09

Bloomberg: NATO and the EU have been pressing Spain and Greece since the summer of 2026 to hand over Patriot PAC-2 missiles to Ukraine. The issue has been placed on the agenda of the ministers' meeting in Dublin against the backdrop of munitions shortages following the US war with Iran.

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Ukraine asks Netherlands to release €2 billion early for air defense missiles and drone interceptors

Politics 09/01/2026, 00:56

Andrei Kostin, the Ukrainian ambassador to the Netherlands, stated that Kyiv is asking Amsterdam to release €2 billion early from reserved military aid for air defense missiles and drone interceptors.

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Putin Told Modi Russia Is "Moving Along the Path" to Ending the War: Kyiv Calls the Statements Cynical Lies

Politics 09/01/2026, 00:50

In a conversation with Modi, Putin declared Russia is "moving along the path" to ending the war, yet Zelenskyy notes the absence of any real Moscow intention to cease hostilities. Ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, the Kremlin's statements are not backed by concrete steps.

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Two alert levels, open bridges and metro across the river: how Kyiv is reshaping its safety rules

Politics 09/01/2026, 00:38

Kyiv is preparing new safety rules amid dozens of daily alerts: two-tier alerts, metro running between the banks, open bridges and around-the-clock stations.

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Verkhovna Rada to Switch to Continuous Work Format During Air Alerts: Voting via QR Codes in Shelters

Politics 09/01/2026, 00:22

The Verkhovna Rada is introducing a new working format during air alerts: deputies will descend into shelters for 10 minutes, and voting will continue via QR codes on tablets and phones. Testing of the system will begin in the coming days.

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Shahed Drone Attack on Kyiv: Air Raid Alert, Explosions and Fires in Several Districts — Key Points as of August 31

Politics 09/01/2026, 00:16

On August 31, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv due to a Shahed drone attack: explosions were heard in the city, and buildings and grass are burning in the Darnytskyi, Solomianskyi, and Holosiivskyi districts. According to authorities, there are casualties.

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Zelensky dismisses Kamishin from strategic affairs advisor post: what is known

Politics 09/01/2026, 00:08

Volodymyr Zelensky, by decree No. 844/2026, relieved Oleksandr Kamishin of his duties as the President's advisor on strategic affairs. Kamishin himself confirmed his departure and stated that he would continue working in the defense sector.

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Indonesia Begins Verifying Reports of Its Citizens in the Russian Army

Politics 08/31/2026, 23:55

Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has begun verifying reports of the possible involvement of the country's citizens in the Russian armed forces. Jakarta is investigating whether they became victims of recruitment under the guise of employment.

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Kyiv Prepares Two-Tier Alert System: "Yellow" for Drones and "Red" for Missiles

Politics 08/31/2026, 23:40

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers is preparing a plan for a two-tier alert system in Kyiv: "yellow" during drone attacks and "red" during missile threats. The regulations have not yet been adopted.

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Zelensky confirms talks with Trump's envoys on the date of their visit to Kyiv: a 'detailed and constructive' conversation

Politics 08/31/2026, 23:34

Zelensky reported a 'detailed and constructive' phone call with Witkoff and Kushner, during which the date of their first visit to Kyiv was discussed. A specific schedule for the trip has not yet been fixed.

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