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Tuesday, September 8
EU says Russia 'clearly' unwilling to make peace with Ukraine as US pushes talks
"We need Russian willingness to reach a just and lasting peace, European Commission chief spokesperson Paula Pinho said, "which we are clearly not seeing."
Hungary kicks out 10 Russian diplomats as Moscow vows 'harsh' retaliation
"This decision protects Hungary's security and sovereignty," Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban said.
EU to approve Ukraine's Patriot funding request on Sept. 11, officials say
EU countries have already backed the request, but the European Commission is set to give a final green light on Sept. 11, EU and national diplomats confirmed to the Kyiv Independent.
'As much harm as possible' — 5 killed, 63 injured as Russia resumes mass attacks across Ukraine
As of 8:30 a.m., with the attack still ongoing, air defenses had downed or suppressed two ballistic missiles, 31 cruise missiles, and 142 drones. Strikes were recorded at 29 locations, while debris from intercepted drones and missiles fell at nine additional sites, the Air Force said.
Russia pounds Kyiv in overnight attack, killing 3, injuring 19, as brief truce ends in missile fire
The attack has killed at least three people and injured 16 others, according to local officials. The strike signals a definitive end to Kyiv's brief respite while hosting U.S. envoys.
Ukrainian drones ignite blaze at Russia's Saratov Oil Refinery, locals report
The Rosneft-owned Saratov refinery is a major oil-processing facility that has been targeted by Ukrainian forces in multiple previous strikes.
About Patriot Air Defense System
The Patriot is an advanced American air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft at ranges exceeding 150 kilometers (93 miles). Ukraine received multiple Patriot batteries from the United States and European partners from 2023 onwards for defense against Russian missile attacks. Patriots have successfully intercepted Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and other advanced Russian weapons targeting Ukrainian cities.
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