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Poland to send military representatives to Ukraine for training on shooting down Russian drones
Poland will send its military representatives to Ukraine to undergo consultations and training on how to effectively shoot down Russian drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept. 11.
Russian drone incursion into Poland 'could have been a mistake,' Trump says
When asked by reporters what his reaction was to the incursion, Trump responded: "It could have been a mistake. But regardless, I'm not happy with anything to do with that whole situation."
Zelensky, Kellogg discuss additional weaponry, increased economic pressure on Russia during visit to Kyiv
According to a readout provided by Ukraine's Presidential Office, Zelensky and Kellogg discussed providing Kyiv with additional weaponry as well implementing additional economic pressure on Russia during the meeting.
Russia reopens Krasnodar International Airport after more than 2 years of wartime closure
The first flight into Krasnodar, arriving from Moscow, is scheduled for Sept. 17.
IMF identifies $10-20 billion gap in Ukraine's external financing, Bloomberg reports
While the government in Kyiv maintains its previous estimate of needing up to $37.5 billion annually, the IMF believes the requirement could be $10–20 billion higher.
Sweden commits $7.5 billion in aid to Ukraine, announces new $840 million military package
The Swedish government decided to increase military aid to Ukraine from 2026 to 2027 to 40 billion Swedish kronor ($3.7 billion) per year.
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"Last night the Polish airspace was violated by a huge number of Russian drones," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on X, adding that those "that posed a direct threat were shot down."
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