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US intelligence believes explosives-equipped drone at German airport likely belongs to Moscow, WSJ reports
The details come a few days after a Ukrainian cargo plane loaded with ammunition was targeted by a drone carrying explosives at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport late on Aug. 4, German media reported.
Ukraine buys 70 ATACMS missiles, other US weapons from Turkey in major defense package
The package includes 70 M39 ATACMS missiles, 12 M270 multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS), over 2,000 cluster munitions, and 47,000 howitzer rounds, according to a notice from the U.S. State Department.
Serbia's Vucic backs Ukraine's EU membership on 2nd day of summit with Zelensky
Serbian President Alexander Vucic on Aug. 8 backed Ukraine's bid for EU membership on the second day of President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the country.
Belgian company seeks exception to keep operating in Russia's drone hub — as it does so anyway
A Belgian factory continues to operate in Russia's special economic zone known as a key defense production site despite EU requirements to leave the zone by late January 2026.
Russian drone hits Sumy-Kyiv train, passengers evacuated on time
The attack occurred at around 8 a.m. local time, according to the local branch of public broadcaster Suspilne.
Life in Ukraine’s last Donbas strongholds as Russia closes in
What is life like for Ukrainians in Donbas as invading Russian forces inch closer? In this report, the Kyiv Independent's Francis Farrell and Olena Zashko travel across Donetsk Oblast to document life in the remaining areas of Ukrainian-controlled Donbas.
About Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin is Russia's president, a position he has held since 2012 and previously from 2000 to 2008, following his tenure as prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. Born on October 7, 1952, Putin served as a KGB officer before entering politics in the 1990s and consolidating authoritarian control over Russia's political system.
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