Germany has overcome shortage of Russian gas and is ready for winter, minister says
Germany's natural gas storage facilities are full, and all goals have been met, according to German Vice-Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck
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Ukraine slaps new sanctions against individuals, entities from Iran, China, Russia
Ukraine has imposed sanctions against six individuals and over 40 entities from Iran, China, and Russia.
Arms depot in Russia's Tver Oblast built to withstand nuclear explosion heavily damaged by Ukrainian drones
Overnight, Ukrainian drones attacked one of the largest arsenals in Russia, causing a powerful detonation in the town of Toropets in Russia's Tver Oblast, a source in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) told the Kyiv Independent. Back in 2018, the Russian Defense Ministry bragged that this facility would be
Ukraine destroys Russian ammunition depots near occupied Mariupol, Navy says
The strike destroyed both the storage infrastructure and tons of ammunition that Russian troops were stockpiling for use against Ukraine, Ukraine's Navy said.
'Brazil cannot take part in Russia-Ukraine war,' Lula says after Zelensky's criticism
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said "those who want to talk to us now could have done so before the war started."
Russia striking Sumy Oblast due to Kyiv's successes in Kursk incursion, Ukraine's military says
Vadym Mysnyk, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian military's Operational Tactical Group Siversk, said that the attacks would have continued even if Ukraine had not advanced in the Kursk sector of the front line.
Germany pledges over $110 million in winter aid for Ukraine
Russia is once again planning a "winter war with the aim of making the lives of people in Ukraine as terrible as possible," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said.
Russia reportedly executes POW with sword, Kyiv appeals to UN, Red Cross
On the morning of Sept. 17, a photo of an allegedly executed Ukrainian soldier with a sword in his chest and the inscription "For Kursk" appeared on social media. Remnants of gray tape are visible on the soldier's hand.
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, including child, injure 9 over past day
Ukrainian air defense shot down 34 of the 51 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight on Sept. 17, according to the Air Force.
Doctors Without Borders closes programs in Russia
The reason for the closure was that in August, the organization received a letter from the Russian Justice Ministry with a decision to exclude the affiliate office of the non-profit association "Doctors Without Borders"(Netherlands) in Russia from the register.
Putin signs decree increasing number of military personnel, staff to 2.38 million
The decree will take effect on Dec. 1, 2024, and will increase the total number of Russian troops by 180,000.
Ukraine passed mobilization law a year too late, Polish FM Sikorski says
Sikorski said that the law should have been passed when there were "many volunteers" to serve in the army, and "people felt personally threatened."
Russia continues to store ammunition, deploy troops at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv says
The facility is housing Russia's National Guard units totaling up to 1,300 people, the center said, citing data from Ukrainian citizens on the ground.
Russia has launched over 640 Shahed-type drones at Ukraine in September, Zelensky says
Zelensky's statement comes after a recent Russian attack against nine oblasts and Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with 56 Shahed-type drones.
Poland will finance Czech artillery initiative for Ukraine, minister pledges amid delays
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski confirmed that Warsaw has not yet participated in the project due to "temporary formal obstacles."
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, injure 63 over past day
Ukrainian air defense shot down 53 Shahed-type drones out of the 56 that were launched by Russia overnight on Sept. 16, according to the Air Force. Three Russian drones were "lost" on the radar on Ukrainian territory, the statement read.
Fugitive Ukrainian ex-MP Derkach appointed to Russian Senate
Derkach, who had been a Ukrainian lawmaker for nearly 20 years, has not attended meetings of the Ukrainian parliament since the start of the full-scale invasion. In 2023, his parliamentary powers were prematurely terminated.
Sweden, Finland will not prohibit Ukraine from striking Russia with its weapons amid Putin's threats to NATO
The day before, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine's use of Western long-range weapons against Russia would mean that NATO countries were directly involved in the war.
Polish minister urges Ukraine to resolve issue of Volyn tragedy
"We have to tell the truth, talk about the Volyn tragedy, about other mutual acts," Sikorski said, adding that Ukraine and Poland must choose a "common and secure future."
Russia launched production of new drone with Chinese parts in 2023, Reuters reports
Russia began producing a new long-range attack drone, the Garpiya-A1, using a Chinese engine and other parts in 2023, Reuters reported on Sept. 13, citing two undisclosed sources in European intelligence and obtained documents.
Russia's 'rapid' offensive in Kursk Oblast hasn't yet achieved 'serious' success, Zelensky says
"In the Kursk direction, the Russians have started their rapid offensive, and they want to use about 60,000-70,000 people there. We know about 40,000 people who are there," Zelensky said.
ATACMS 'pointless' without ability to strike inside Russia, Zelensky says at YES conference
U.S.-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles are "pointless" in Ukraine due to their limited quantity and restrictions on strikes deep inside Russia imposed by Western partners, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept. 13 at the Yalta European Strategy conference.
IAEA to increase monitoring missions to facilities critical to nuclear safety in Ukraine
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will increase its monitoring missions to Ukrainian facilities critical to nuclear safety, Ukraine's state nuclear energy company Energoatom reported on Sept. 13.
Harris would be 'more aggressive' than Biden in supporting Ukraine, ex-US ambassador says
U.S. President Joe Biden has done "a great job" of assembling and maintaining a coalition of partners but has been "slow to make some decisions," said William B. Taylor.
Trump's 'peace plan' could include creation of demilitarized zone between Russia and Ukraine, Vance says
Donald Trump could bring Russians, Ukrainians, and Europeans to the negotiating table to "figure out what a peaceful settlement looks like," according to J.D. Vance.
Zelensky urges the West to allow long-range strikes without distance limits
If the West plans to lift the restrictions only for a range that Russia has already adapted to, then "this is a purely political decision to relieve pressure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Over 150 miners trapped underground at Donetsk Oblast mine due to Russian attacks
Russian strikes have cut off power to Dobropillia and nearby settlements, including coal mines.
Russian cities left defenseless as Ukraine ramps up drone attacks
While waiting for a green light from Western countries to use their long-range weapons to strike targets deep inside Russia, Ukraine is relying on domestically produced drones, which are considerably cheaper than missiles and no less effective. In recent months, Ukraine has increased the number of strikes using homemade drones
Russia strikes cargo ship with Ukrainian wheat destined for Egypt in Black Sea
Romania's Coast Guard confirmed on Sept. 12 that the vessel was sailing through Romania's exclusive economic zone, about 55 km from the Romanian port of Sfantu Gheorghe, at the time of the attack.
No confirmation Russia has used Iranian missiles against Ukraine, Zelensky says
"I cannot confirm the use of the missiles for now. I can only confirm when we have evidence. As it was with North Korea," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russian tankers reject Danish pilots, increasing oil spill risks, Bloomberg reports
The older vessels, which are also poorly maintained, have undeclared owners and questionable insurance, make up the majority of Russian oil transportation due to Western sanctions, according to Bloomberg.
Georgian government's offer to fund NGOs, media denounced as 'bribery' by opposition
Kobakhidze called the creation of the state fund a "step towards" NGOs and media, which allegedly risk losing funding from international donors if the law is followed.
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