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Wednesday, September 9
Russia resumes drone attacks on Kyiv, injures 9, damages residential buildings
Kyiv City State Administration confirmed to the Kyiv Independent that nine people were injured in the attack on a 24-story residential building in the Darnytskyi district.
Russia plans final test of new ballistic missile with 800-kilometer range by end of 2026, Ukraine's military intelligence says
Russia could use the missile tests to strike targets in western Ukraine, Vadym Skibitskyi, deputy head of Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR), said on Sept. 8.
Exclusive: EU lawmakers join pressure to use 200 billion euros in Russian assets to help Ukraine
Ukraine needs substantial, long-term financing now, but Belgium should not have to shoulder Europe's responsibility alone, EU lawmaker Karin Karlsbro told the Kyiv Independent.
'We know who lives here' — German foreign minister floats giving Kyiv data on Ukrainian men eligible for conscription
The process should happen without "coercion," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said.
Top EU court throws out Orban-era attempt to block funds for Ukraine
The Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the EU has thrown out Orban's attempt to block military aid for Ukraine as "it does not fall within the jurisdiction" of the court.
Russian attacks kill at least 12, injure 72 across Ukraine as Russia continues relentless strikes on Kyiv
In Kyiv, nine people were injured after a Russian morning strike hit a 24-story residential building, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Sept. 9.
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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