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Russian army deserter detained in Zakarpattia after crossing into Ukraine from Slovakia
A service dog helped border guards from the Chop detachment detect a man attempting to enter Ukraine covertly across the Ukrainian-Slovak border. The detainee was identified as a 24-year-old native of Chechnya. According to him, he was forcibly conscripted into the Russian army but later deserted and fled to Europe using forged documents. The man…
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China asked Ukraine not to strike Vladivostok during its delegation’s visit
Chinese authorities asked Ukraine to temporarily refrain from striking Vladivostok and nearby areas of Russia’s Far East. Kyodo News reported this, citing informed sources. The request was linked to the Eastern Economic Forum, which was attended by a Chinese government delegation led by Ding Xuexiang, First Vice Premier of China’s State Council. According to the…
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Zelensky expects the US Senate to vote on new sanctions against Russia
Ukraine is counting on the adoption of a US sanctions package developed by Senator Lindsey Graham, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a conversation with journalists. According to Zelensky, the American delegation did not raise the issue during today’s talks. At the same time, the initiative has received strong and positive support in the Senate. Zelensky…
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US wants to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine – Kushner
The United States supports resuming a trilateral format of negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. U.S. presidential envoy Jared Kushner made the statement in Kyiv. According to Kushner, the parties discussed possible elements of a lasting peace, as well as what a potential agreement could bring to Ukraine, Russia, and the international community.…
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Russia is targeting a sector that generates 70% of Ukraine’s GDP — economist
Russian strikes on trade, transport and logistics infrastructure are threatening a key sector of the Ukrainian economy. Trade and services account for more than 70% of GDP and employment, as well as nearly 80% of tax revenues, according to economist Oleksii Kushch. He said Ukraine’s energy sector already has established mechanisms for rapid recovery following…
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Zelensky: Ukraine is ready for talks with the U.S.
Zelensky held a meeting with Ukraine’s negotiating team ahead of talks with representatives of the U.S. president. Ukraine has prepared its proposals and is ready for substantive dialogue. According to Zelensky, Kyiv seeks to bring the war closer to an end, but any future peace must be just and backed by effective security guarantees. The…
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Zelensky discusses upcoming talks with US representatives with Rutte
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The two discussed Russian strikes, Ukraine’s current defense needs and preparations for meetings with representatives of the US president. According to Zelensky, Ukraine and NATO share the view that diplomatic progress is necessary. The president expressed hope that the talks scheduled for…
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Ukraine asks EU to provide €45 billion for defence ahead of schedule
Ukraine is discussing with the European Union the possibility of bringing forward the second tranche of financial assistance from 2027 to 2026 to cover a €27 billion shortfall in its defence budget. Roksolana Pidlasa, head of the Ukrainian Parliament’s Budget Committee, said this on the Ukrainian television channel We-Ukraine. The EU has approved €90 billion…
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Drapatyi names protecting soldiers’ lives as a key priority for Ukraine’s Armed Forces
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapatyi has outlined the principles that will guide his leadership of the Ukrainian military. They cover combat operations, commanders’ accountability, reducing bureaucracy and the future development of the armed forces. Drapatyi identified the protection of personnel as a key priority. He said commanders are responsible not only…
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Trump’s envoys may not visit Kyiv
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had planned to visit Moscow and Kyiv on September 5–6, but are now considering an alternative schedule, the Kyiv Independent reported, citing a source familiar with the matter. According to the source, Russia does not want the U.S. representatives to travel to the Ukrainian…