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Monday, September 14
Explosion, fires reported in Russia's Sochi following Ukrainian drone attack
Initial reports from Supernova+ say that the Bocharov Ruchey residence, Russian President Vladimir Putin's vacation estate was damaged in the attack.
Next months will see 'very intensive actions' from Russia, Tusk warns after strikes near Polish border
Tusk's statement comes a day after Russia launched drones overnight at western Ukraine, striking a gas station near the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing and a Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train just 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Polish border.
Canada seeking to join EU support loan to Ukraine, FT reports
Canada and the EU hope to finalize the amount Ottawa will contribute to the loan before the upcoming EU-Canada Summit in Montreal in late October, according to FT.
Sunday, September 13
Ukrainian forces reportedly strike energy infrastructure in occupied Mariupol as fire burns in Russia's Taganrog
Ukrainian forces hit energy infrastructure in the occupied city of Mariupol late on Sept. 13 as fires continued to burn in southern Russia's Taganrog following an earlier attack, monitoring channels reported.
Ukraine's race for its own ballistic missile
Incredibly fast and destructive, ballistic missiles have become a key feature of Russia's continuing long-range assault against Ukrainian cities. And while Kyiv has built world-leading drone technology, when it comes to producing ballistic missiles, a key capability in modern warfare, Ukraine still decisively lags behind Russia. This could soon change, as Kyiv seeks to close the gap by mass-producing its own ballistic missiles, two of which are scheduled to enter service in the coming months.
Zelensky imposes sanctions on former press secretary Mendel who echoed Russian propaganda
"I anticipated the possibility of sanctions. This does not change my position," Iulia Mendel said.
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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