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'Tyranny threatens Europe' — King Charles voices support for Ukraine during state dinner with Trump
"Today, as tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine, to deter aggression and secure peace," King Charles III said.
'Paradigm shift' — Denmark to buy its first long-range arms to counter Russian threat
"There is no doubt that Russia will be a threat to Denmark and Europe for many years to come," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said.
Russian attacks kill 3, injure 22 in Ukraine over past day, railway infrastructure hit overnight
Ukrainian forces downed 48 out of the 75 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Twenty-six drones struck six different locations, according to the statement.
Polish defense minister arrives in Kyiv week after Russian drone incursion
Representatives of the Polish Defense Ministry and the country's Armed Forces are set to meet their Ukrainian counterparts and discuss defense cooperation and support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,098,380 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 930 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Polish military delegation to visit Ukraine to study air defense experience
Ukraine expects a delegation of Polish military officials to arrive this week to study the country’s experience in countering Russian air attacks, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said at a briefing on Sept. 17.
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The operation struck the 47th Airborne Assault Battalion of the 155th Guards Marine Brigade stationed in Russia's Primorsky Krai, a HUR source told the Kyiv Independent.
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