Olena Mukhina

At the Venice International Film Festival on September 5, Russian-Canadian director Anastasia Trofimova unveiled her documentary, Russians at War, which portrays Russian soldiers in Ukraine as victims while glossing over their crimes against civilians. The film has sparked backlash for its one-sided narrative, with critics calling it Russian propaganda.

Polish military forces have concluded a 10-day search for a Russian drone that allegedly entered Poland’s airspace during a missile strike on Ukraine on August 26. Despite extensive efforts, including ground searches covering 200 square kilometers and support from military helicopters and hunting associations, the drone was not found, raising doubts about whether it ever crossed into Polish territory.

By moving the battle onto Russian territory, Ukraine forced Moscow to confront vulnerabilities in its own military operations, despite its superior numbers and equipment.

The initiative includes providing gas turbines and strengthening defenses around energy facilities to minimize the impact of ongoing strikes.

The Ukrainian pesident told NBC News that the Kursk operation successfully redirected Russian forces from other parts of the front lines, easing pressure on Ukrainian defenses.

The crash, which resulted in the death of pilot Oleksii Mes, is being thoroughly examined before any further information is released.

The new Labour government in the UK is pushing to accelerate the creation of a special tribunal to hold Russian leaders accountable for their aggression against Ukraine, with plans to discuss the tribunal's formation at an upcoming Council of Europe meeting in Vilnius.

The transfer is part of a broader commitment by NATO to provide Ukraine with advanced defensive equipment to counter Russia's aerial attacks.

Further steps will be taken in the coming weeks.

The US Treasury Department described Simonyan as a "central figure" in Russia’s malign influence campaigns, while RT has dismissed the accusations as unfounded.

Despite substantial pressure, Ukrainian forces hold their positions.

The attack caused additional casualties and significant damage to cultural landmarks.

The agreement underscores Ireland's ongoing commitment to Ukraine, with plans to provide additional non-lethal military aid and humanitarian assistance, as well as to participate in international coalitions focused on demining and other defense initiatives.

During a visit to the United Kingdom, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov urged allies to expedite the delivery of crucial weapons to defend Ukraine against Russian strikes.