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Ukraine war latest: Record Russian military budget for 2027 confirms no interest in ending war

Key developments on Sept. 29: * Russia to raise military spending by 27% in 2027, highest level in war so far, media reports * Russian military units allegedly involved in Oleshky humanitarian crisis identified * Putin restricts publication of Russian refinery, energy data amid Ukrainian strikes * Russian troops using civilians as 'human shields' to flee via Kupiansk pipeline, Khartiia Corps claims * Tu-95 aircraft crashed in Russia's Amur Oblast during training, killing 6 crew members, Mo

Reporter's Notebook: How constant drone attacks became a normal workday in Kyiv

Wednesday, Sept. 23, was supposed to be a normal office day for me, researching for an investigative story. But amid Russia's daily drone and missile barrages, the word "normal" has taken on a new meaning for Ukrainians. Since August, Russian attacks on Kyiv and other cities have intensified, enabled by faster, jet-powered versions of Shahed drones that are more difficult to intercept. Unlike the nightly drone and missile attacks Ukrainians had grown used to, these new attack waves stretch thr

People walk past a building damaged by a Russian drone strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sept. 23, 2026.

About Sanctions against Russia

Sanctions against Russia include over 15,000 individual and entity designations imposed by Western countries following the full-scale invasion launched in February 2022. Measures target Russia's central bank, energy sector, technology imports, financial institutions, and individuals supporting the war. The European Union, United States, United Kingdom, and allies continue to coordinate sanctions.

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