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Following recent incursions by Russian drones into Poland and Romania, Warsaw has resumed talks on establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine to protect against further provocations from Russia. But political indecision and military shortcomings pose obvious obstacles, according to The New York Times.
September 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Following recent incursions by Russian drones into Poland and Romania, Warsaw has resumed talks on establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine to protect against further provocations from Russia. But political indecision and military shortcomings pose obvious obstacles, according to The New York Times.
Europe wants to use Ukrainian technology for its "drone wall" — The Financial Times.
Last week's response to Russian drone incursions into Poland and Romania showed that NATO relies on expensive technology to intercept relatively cheap drones.
Last week's response to Russian drone incursions into Poland and Romania showed that NATO relies on expensive technology to intercept relatively cheap drones.
September 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Europe wants to use Ukrainian technology for its "drone wall" — The Financial Times.
Last week's response to Russian drone incursions into Poland and Romania showed that NATO relies on expensive technology to intercept relatively cheap drones.
Last week's response to Russian drone incursions into Poland and Romania showed that NATO relies on expensive technology to intercept relatively cheap drones.
China's coast guard used water cannons against Philippine ships in the South China Sea, according to Reuters.
The incident occurred after 10 Philippine ships entered the Scarborough Reef area.
The incident occurred after 10 Philippine ships entered the Scarborough Reef area.
September 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
China's coast guard used water cannons against Philippine ships in the South China Sea, according to Reuters.
The incident occurred after 10 Philippine ships entered the Scarborough Reef area.
The incident occurred after 10 Philippine ships entered the Scarborough Reef area.
A permanent representation of the European Parliament will be opened in Kyiv, said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola during her speech in the Verkhovna Rada.
September 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
A permanent representation of the European Parliament will be opened in Kyiv, said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola during her speech in the Verkhovna Rada.
The occupiers are taking advantage of the fact that civilians, despite calls from the Ukrainian authorities, are refusing to evacuate from the frontline territories. This is a big problem, says military correspondent Bohdan Myroshnykov.
September 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The occupiers are taking advantage of the fact that civilians, despite calls from the Ukrainian authorities, are refusing to evacuate from the frontline territories. This is a big problem, says military correspondent Bohdan Myroshnykov.
The enemy continues its attempts to completely occupy the Serebryanske Forestry, in particular, trying to cut off logistics to positions in the Dronivka area. They are already approaching it, in particular, from the side of the village of Serebryanka — DeepState.
September 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The enemy continues its attempts to completely occupy the Serebryanske Forestry, in particular, trying to cut off logistics to positions in the Dronivka area. They are already approaching it, in particular, from the side of the village of Serebryanka — DeepState.
Last night, the Kirovohrad region was under a massive drone attack. The enemy struck infrastructure facilities, according to Andriy Raikovych, head of the regional military administration.
September 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Last night, the Kirovohrad region was under a massive drone attack. The enemy struck infrastructure facilities, according to Andriy Raikovych, head of the regional military administration.
The United States has restored Hungary's full status in the Visa Waiver Program, which was suspended by the previous Biden administration in 2023, according to Bloomberg, citing the US Department of Homeland Security.
September 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The United States has restored Hungary's full status in the Visa Waiver Program, which was suspended by the previous Biden administration in 2023, according to Bloomberg, citing the US Department of Homeland Security.
India began supporting Russian-controlled refinery after EU sanctions — Reuters.
September 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
India began supporting Russian-controlled refinery after EU sanctions — Reuters.
Yesterday, I spoke with the House of Representatives. I think we have many co-authors. I believe it is time to move forward. Europe should follow President Trump's example, — Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on additional tariffs on Russian oil.
September 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Yesterday, I spoke with the House of Representatives. I think we have many co-authors. I believe it is time to move forward. Europe should follow President Trump's example, — Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on additional tariffs on Russian oil.
Japan opposes raising tariffs on Russian oil for China and India, according to Bloomberg.
Donald Trump called for G7 countries to raise tariffs at an online meeting on Friday, making it a condition for strengthening US sanctions. However, Tokyo does not support this call.
Donald Trump called for G7 countries to raise tariffs at an online meeting on Friday, making it a condition for strengthening US sanctions. However, Tokyo does not support this call.
September 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Japan opposes raising tariffs on Russian oil for China and India, according to Bloomberg.
Donald Trump called for G7 countries to raise tariffs at an online meeting on Friday, making it a condition for strengthening US sanctions. However, Tokyo does not support this call.
Donald Trump called for G7 countries to raise tariffs at an online meeting on Friday, making it a condition for strengthening US sanctions. However, Tokyo does not support this call.
Washington is more understanding than Brussels when it comes to Hungary and Slovakia importing Russian gas and oil, according to Hungarian Minister for EU Affairs János Boka, Euractiv reports.
September 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Washington is more understanding than Brussels when it comes to Hungary and Slovakia importing Russian gas and oil, according to Hungarian Minister for EU Affairs János Boka, Euractiv reports.
Ukraine has improved its electronic warfare capabilities, allowing it to more effectively combat Russia's Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, according to a source at the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
September 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Ukraine has improved its electronic warfare capabilities, allowing it to more effectively combat Russia's Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, according to a source at the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
There will be no integration of Ukraine's air defense forces and those of its allies within the framework of Operation Eastern Sentinel, according to Alexis Grinkevich, commander of NATO's Allied Command Operations in Europe.
September 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
There will be no integration of Ukraine's air defense forces and those of its allies within the framework of Operation Eastern Sentinel, according to Alexis Grinkevich, commander of NATO's Allied Command Operations in Europe.
The new head of the British Foreign Office, Yvette Cooper, paid tribute to the fallen heroes of Ukraine.
Cooper also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The meeting focused on work within the "Coalition of the Willing"
Cooper also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The meeting focused on work within the "Coalition of the Willing"
September 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The new head of the British Foreign Office, Yvette Cooper, paid tribute to the fallen heroes of Ukraine.
Cooper also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The meeting focused on work within the "Coalition of the Willing"
Cooper also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The meeting focused on work within the "Coalition of the Willing"
Poland will not sever diplomatic relations with Russia after the drone raid. However, it will restrict the activities of Russian diplomats, according to Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.
September 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Poland will not sever diplomatic relations with Russia after the drone raid. However, it will restrict the activities of Russian diplomats, according to Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.
Giving Putin Ukraine's land so that he stops the war — that will not happen. That is not a solution. That is a pause. Like after 2008 in Georgia, like after 2014 in Crimea and Donetsk, — President Zelensky.
September 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Giving Putin Ukraine's land so that he stops the war — that will not happen. That is not a solution. That is a pause. Like after 2008 in Georgia, like after 2014 in Crimea and Donetsk, — President Zelensky.
Ukrainian drones have stopped oil shipments at a key Russian export hub, according to sources at RBC-Ukraine in the Security Service of Ukraine.
A ship and a pumping station in the port of Primorsk were hit, and fires broke out there after the drones arrived.
A ship and a pumping station in the port of Primorsk were hit, and fires broke out there after the drones arrived.
September 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Ukrainian drones have stopped oil shipments at a key Russian export hub, according to sources at RBC-Ukraine in the Security Service of Ukraine.
A ship and a pumping station in the port of Primorsk were hit, and fires broke out there after the drones arrived.
A ship and a pumping station in the port of Primorsk were hit, and fires broke out there after the drones arrived.
The US will pressure G7 countries to impose significantly higher tariffs on India and China for purchasing Russian oil in an attempt to force Moscow to engage in peace talks with Ukraine, according to The Financial Times.
September 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The US will pressure G7 countries to impose significantly higher tariffs on India and China for purchasing Russian oil in an attempt to force Moscow to engage in peace talks with Ukraine, according to The Financial Times.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has arrived in Kyiv.
"I decided to visit Ukraine in the first days of my tenure as Foreign Secretary because Ukraine's security is crucial to the security of the United Kingdom.
"I decided to visit Ukraine in the first days of my tenure as Foreign Secretary because Ukraine's security is crucial to the security of the United Kingdom.
September 12, 2025 at 9:10 AM
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has arrived in Kyiv.
"I decided to visit Ukraine in the first days of my tenure as Foreign Secretary because Ukraine's security is crucial to the security of the United Kingdom.
"I decided to visit Ukraine in the first days of my tenure as Foreign Secretary because Ukraine's security is crucial to the security of the United Kingdom.
🕯 A 66-year-old woman was killed in the Marganets community due to artillery shelling. Sincere condolences to her family and friends, — Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration.
September 12, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🕯 A 66-year-old woman was killed in the Marganets community due to artillery shelling. Sincere condolences to her family and friends, — Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration.
🕯 As a result of shelling in the Sumy region, there are dead and wounded, according to the Sumy Regional Military Administration.
September 12, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🕯 As a result of shelling in the Sumy region, there are dead and wounded, according to the Sumy Regional Military Administration.
Trump on Russian drones in Poland:
"It could have been a mistake. But regardless, I'm not happy about this whole situation. But hopefully it will be over soon."
"It could have been a mistake. But regardless, I'm not happy about this whole situation. But hopefully it will be over soon."
September 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Trump on Russian drones in Poland:
"It could have been a mistake. But regardless, I'm not happy about this whole situation. But hopefully it will be over soon."
"It could have been a mistake. But regardless, I'm not happy about this whole situation. But hopefully it will be over soon."
Adapt your logistics, stock up on electronic warfare equipment, because by 2026, the kill zone could increase to 20 km, says a Ukrainian Armed Forces lieutenant with the pseudonym "Alex."
September 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Adapt your logistics, stock up on electronic warfare equipment, because by 2026, the kill zone could increase to 20 km, says a Ukrainian Armed Forces lieutenant with the pseudonym "Alex."
Germany is ready to strengthen its presence on NATO's eastern flank in response to Russian drones entering Polish airspace, according to a German government representative quoted by Reuters.
September 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Germany is ready to strengthen its presence on NATO's eastern flank in response to Russian drones entering Polish airspace, according to a German government representative quoted by Reuters.