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Von der Leyen confirms EU weighing Ukraine's Patriots payment request, decision expected on Sept. 7
"Member states are looking at the request, and I can say it is going in the right direction," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Shootout between SBU and HUR in Kyiv during investigation of Russian FSB plot
The FSB aimed to attack a Russian opposition figure that had come to Kyiv for Ukraine's independence day

Sweden invokes Moscow's hybrid attacks in renewed push to use frozen Russian assets
"The most fair thing to do, also for taxpayers, is to take the frozen assets and give them to Ukraine," said Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Stenergard.

Russian drones strike central Kyiv, at least 7 injured
Among the injured are two doctors who have been hospitalized.

Russia pledges support to Iran amid war with US
"During this difficult time, we are trying to provide you with the assistance you need," Putin told Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sept. 1.

Ireland foreign minister dodges question over Russian-owned alumina plant
Ireland's Aughinish Alumina, owned by Russian company Rusal, exports overwhelmingly to Russia, with the material reportedly being found in weapons used against Ukraine.

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Mykhailo Fedorov said he is seeking backing from venture capitalists, private investors, and U.S. technology companies for a fund that would invest in Ukrainian defense startups and create new companies focused on battlefield technologies.

















