Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Will Expand Operations In Russia. He's Warning Airlines To Avoid Its Airspace. "Russian airspace is becoming completely unsafe," Zelenskyy said. International Business Times · Sep 2
Drone incident in Germany has ‘hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’, EU's Kallas says Last month's incident involving an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport bears "all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday. Germany has blamed Russia for the "hybrid attack". The EU has summoned the Russian envoy, and member states were doing the same, Kallas said. France 24 · Sep 2
Ships adopt makeshift anti-drone defences as Black Sea attacks intensify To counter the escalating risk of drone assaults from Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea, vessels passing through the Bosphorus are equipping themselves with additional protective gear like nets and water tanks. This strategic shift follows Ukraine's heightened offensive on Russian export facilities starting in July. Although certain precautions… The Economic Times · Sep 2
Von der Leyen: Russian drone incidents in Europe are the 'new normal' European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must prepare for a “new era of European security” after Russia was blamed for a drone sabotage incident last month. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the Alliance must have the capabilities it needs to address such threats. Euronews · Sep 2
Russia strikes Ukraine injuring 8 as Moscow, Kyiv trade threats Overnight, airstrikes from Russia have caused significant damage to structures and injured civilians in Ukraine's Kyiv and Odesa regions. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the barrage of drones and missiles fired by Russia. Amid rising tensions, both President Putin and President Zelenskyy exchanged stern threats, sparking fears of further escalation. The Times of India · Sep 2
EU eyes additional sanctions on Ukrainian children deportation The EU is preparing new sanctions on 27 Russian individuals and entities involved in the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children, ahead of a September conference in Toronto on their return. Euronews · Sep 2
Europe vows to stay united as hybrid war activity surges Europe and Canada have said they won't succumb to the growing number of hybrid attacks from Russia. The show of unity comes as Germany takes the unprecedented step of formally blaming to the Kremlin for a drone incident at Leipzig airport last month. Euronews · Sep 2
Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says Ukraine president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian drones in Russia The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Russian attacks wound 8 Ukrainian civilians as Moscow and Kyiv threaten to raise the stakes Ukraine’s Kyiv and Odesa regions have faced intense Russian aerial attacks, wounding at least eight civilians The Independent UK · Sep 2
Putin Looks at Floor and Taps His Feet as Modi Tells Him to End 'Endless War' in Ukraine During the SCO Summit, Indian PM Modi urged Russian President Putin to end the Ukraine conflict, emphasising dialogue and diplomacy, while maintaining India's strategic partnership with Russia. International Business Times UK · Sep 2
Putin issues new threat over Russian attacks on UK sites It comes after the UK last month agreed to provide Ukraine with Storm Shadow blueprints The Independent UK · Sep 2
German police say launching terror probe after attack on eastern electricity substation NATO member Germany, which supports Ukraine in its fight against Russia, has long accused Moscow of targeting it with a campaign of hybrid attacks involving espionage and sabotage, claims the Kremlin has rejected. Euronews · Sep 2
Ukraine’s children begin school year with balloons and missiles overhead Ukrainian students are beginning their fifth school year since Russia’s invasion, with no end to the war in sight The Independent UK · Sep 2
Russian ‘attempts to intimidate Europe will fail’, says EU’s Kallas as Germany blames Moscow for Leipzig drone incident – as it happened EU’s policy chief says drone incident at German airport ‘had the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Radio France Internationale · Sep 2 Macron opens Bayeux Tapestry exhibition before first Burnham talks French President Emmanuel Macron begins a two-day visit to Britain on Wednesday, opening a landmark exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry, the 11th-century embroidery depicting the Norman conquest of England, before holding his first in-depth talks with new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Sep 2 Air raid alert shatters first day of school in Kyiv after overnight Russian missile strikes Ukrainian schools are adapting to wartime conditions as the conflict with Russia continues
Euronews · Sep 2 Europe jolted by the Kremlin’s ‘hybrid’ escalation Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today, we bring you an exclusive sit-down interview with the EU’s trade chief on his quest to rein in the EU’s ballooning trade deficit with Beijing. But we start with the escalating tensions between Europe and Moscow.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2 Ukrainian film-maker criticises EU after it cuts Venice Biennale funding over Russia controversy Sergei Loznitsa likens removal of €2m grant to ‘a punishment in kindergarten’ on eve of Venice film festival
The Independent UK · Sep 2 Why we need to start treating Trump’s America like Russia IN FOCUS: Expansionist desires, aggressive military actions, and the consolidation of power in its internal affairs used to attack political enemies, Keir Giles explains how, while writing his new book, he came to realise the two countries are becoming exceedingly hard to tell apart
The Independent UK · Sep 2 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow responds to Zelensky’s threat to Russian airspace as flights cancelled Russian minister says country 'will not allow any significant disruption to civil aviation'
The Economic Times · Sep 2 Putin says Russia is winning on battlefield, will not negotiate with 'terrorists' Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia was winning the war in Ukraine, claiming its battlefield advances were accelerating and warning that Ukrainian forces would eventually “crumble”. He rejected reports of another Russian mobilisation as “utter nonsense”, while calling Ukraine’s leadership “terrorists” but maintaining Moscow remained open to talks aimed at…
The Economic Times · Sep 2 Zelenskiy says Ukrainian drones have effectively closed Russian airspace Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned airlines and insurers that Russian airspace was becoming increasingly dangerous because of Ukrainian drone activity and was effectively closing. His warning comes amid intensified Russian strikes on Ukraine and frequent Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia, raising concerns over risks to civilian aviation and airspace safety.
France 24 · Sep 2 🔴 Live: Macron and Charles III visit historic Bayeux tapestry exhibition together French President Emmanuel Macron called on France and Britain to forge closer ties on Wednesday as he joined King Charles III and Prime Minister Andy Burnham to mark the historic loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum. Macron said the two allies could build a bond “as close…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2 Ukraine war briefing: Russian sky full of our drones and not safe, Zelenskyy warns airlines Germany accuses Russia over Leipzig airport attack, citing solid evidence; Russian economy in risky ‘berserk mode’ says Putin development tsar. What we know on day 1,652
France 24 · Sep 1 G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissent G20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday with broad backing for a final statement, despite tensions over Russia’s participation and divisions with China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Moscow’s presence had not disrupted discussions, as ministers also grappled with the war…