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Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s “Victory Plan” ready, will present it to Biden, Trump, Harris next week

The plan, focusing on lasting security and rejecting frozen conflicts, seeks NATO and EU membership and continued advanced weapons supply amid Russian aggression, sources say.

byYuri Zoria

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Lithuania to provide Ukraine with extra €40-50 mn military aid this year

Lithuania's aid package prioritizes drone production, radars, mine-clearing equipment, and air defense systems, aiming to strengthen Ukraine's defenses while boosting Lithuania's defense industry.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia carried out more than 1,000 strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since October 2022

Despite daily shelling from Russian forces, Ukraine pushes forward with repairs, racing to prepare its battered power system for the challenges of the coming winter.

byBenjamin Looijen

ukraine intercepts all 42 russian drones; other attacks kill four injure 20 civilians regions civilian facility destroyed donetsk oblast shelling 18-19 september 2024 telegram/vadym filashkin

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Ukraine intercepts all 42 Russian drones; other Russian attacks kill four, injure 20 civilians in four regions

Russians killed a woman, 74, in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and three more elderly Ukrainians in Sumy Oblast, including a 73-year-old man and his 72-year-old wife.

byYuri Zoria

norway detects radioactive cesium-137 near russian border launches investigation boundary markers norway-russia reportedly has physical barrier along its 198 kilometers land russia thomas nilsen/the barents observer nor-rus-border-borisoglebsk

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Norway detects radioactive cesium-137 near Russian border, launches investigation

Norway detected elevated Cesium-137 near the Russian border, higher than normal but posing no risk to humans or the environment. Possible sources include nuclear reactors, forest fires, or weapons testing at Russian sites in the area.

byYuri Zoria

Destroyed column of Russian troops in Kursk Oblast

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AFP: Ukraine halts Russian counteroffensive in Kursk Oblast, says Ukrainian colonel

Ukraine began the Kursk incursion on 6 September, 2024.

byOlena Mukhina

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Rapid Response: Ukrainian troops repel Russian offensive in Luhansk Oblast

An attempted Russian assault on the eastern front was swiftly countered by Ukrainian troops from the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, who used advanced drone technology to obliterate enemy tanks and armored personnel carriers.

byOlena Mukhina

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Poland, Latvia and Romania call for immediate air defense reinforcement in NATO’s east

The Bucharest Nine defense ministers have issued a joint appeal for urgent measures to strengthen NATO's ability to detect and neutralize low-flying objects in its airspace.

byMaria Tril

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Kursk operation has been more challenging than reported, Ukrainian soldier says

Ukrainian soldier Ihor Sholtys reveals that the surprise Kursk operation not only exposed Russian vulnerabilities but also uplifted the spirit of troops, as Ukraine secures new ground near Sumy Oblast.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine works to improve its drones to counter Russian threats

In response to daily drone strikes from Russia, Ukraine is ramping up production and modification of drones. Brigadier General Vadym Hladkov highlighted key upgrades aimed at improving the resilience of Ukrainian drones against Russian defenses.

byOlena Mukhina

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Switzerland to provide $ 68 mn for digitalization in Ukraine – Ministry of Digital Transformation

A $68.1 million agreement with Switzerland will fuel Ukraine's digital ambitions in areas ranging from e-notary services to humanitarian demining technology.

byMaria Tril

17 "earthquakes" shake Russian Tver Oblast, Ukraine claims strike on huge missile depot

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17 “earthquakes” shake Russian Tver Oblast, Ukraine claims strike on huge missile depot

An ammunition depot in Toropets, Tver Oblast, Russia, reportedly stores Iskander ballistic missiles.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Mirage 2000 fighter jets. Illustrative image, photo via Eastnews.ua.

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France to upgrade its Mirage 2000-5F jets for Ukraine’s needs

Originally designed solely as air superiority fighter jets, these jets will now be modified to engage both air and ground targets

byOlena Mukhina

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Germany pledges additional € 50 million for treatment of wounded Ukrainian soldiers

The funds will be managed by the Federal Office for Administrative Services, ensuring swift, bureaucracy-free access to medical care.

byOlena Mukhina

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IMF mission to Russia postponed indefinitely after the outrage in Europe

This postponement follows the recent IMF Managing Director's decision to resume annual economic reviews with Moscow.

byBohdan Ben

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Kharkiv printing house, destroyed by Russian shelling, resumes work

A Kharkiv printing house partially resumed operations after a devastating Russian missile strike, focusing on textbook production despite significant challenges.

byMaria Tril

The European Union's first-ever Defense Commissioner, Andrius Kubilius

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New EU defense commissioner: “Peace can be achieved only if Ukraine wins and restores its territorial sovereignty”

EU appointed its first-ever Defense Commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, on 17 September 2024.

byBohdan Ben

Ukraine downs 10/10 Russian Shahed drones

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Estonian defense company to launch anti-drone missile system production in Ukraine

The move highlights increasing European defense industry interest in establishing production facilities on Ukrainian soil despite security concerns.

byOlena Mukhina

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UN says it won’t send a monitoring mission to Ukraine-controlled areas in Russia until Russian permission

Answering the Ukrainian request to send a humanitarian and monitoring mission to the Ukraine-controlled areas in Russia's Kursk Oblast, the UN said such action would require permission from Russia.

byBohdan Ben

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Mexican President-elect declines Zelenskyy’s invitation to visit Ukraine

Mexico's President-elect explained her decision, citing her focus on domestic responsibilities: "Our responsibility is here." Meanwhile, Mexico invited the Russian president to the upcoming presidential inauguration despite his ICC arrest warrant.

byMaria Tril