Continuous coverage of the war in Ukraine: the front line, the diplomacy and the money behind it.
At MSPO-2026 in Poland, a Ukrainian company unveiled the Shershen multi-calibre air-defence system and R-120K missile, alongside the Ai-Petri electronic warfare system. Separately, the Zorelit v5 interceptor drone completed testing, highlighting Ukraine’s growing indigenous air-defence capabilities.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump will meet in New York on 22 September during the UN General Assembly after a phone call that discussed de-escalation steps and energy security. The meeting is the highest-level contact since a tense White House encounter in July and signals a diplomatic push amid rising civilian casualties in Ukraine.
Russia's 2026 parliamentary election delivered United Russia a supermajority, with 86 war veterans entering the Duma. Days earlier, Putin nationalized the Russian assets of Auchan, Nestlé, and Leroy Merlin. NHL star Alexander Ovechkin defended his campaign ad appearance, while the IPI demanded justice for journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna.
EU Ambassador Katarína Mathernová describes sleeping in a bathroom due to Russian attacks on Kyiv. Meanwhile, EU states fail to extend sanctions on Putin, Lavrov and Yanukovych, but advance sanctions on 27 entities linked to child deportation.
Russia's first wartime parliamentary election delivered United Russia a predictable victory, with antiwar candidates barred. Meanwhile, Moscow opened unauthorized polling stations in Moldova's Transnistria region, defying protests.
A 67-year-old man was injured in a Russian FPV drone attack on a civilian car in Kharkiv Oblast on 18 September. The strike near Slatyne follows a fatal FPV drone attack the previous day in the same region. Prosecutors have opened a war crimes investigation.
Russia launched 172 drones overnight on 20-21 September, with 148 destroyed or jammed, as its September aerial blitz continues. Bloomberg reports Moscow is stockpiling ballistic missiles for winter strikes on energy infrastructure, raising concerns about the coming cold months.
Russia's 2026 State Duma elections saw United Russia retain and expand its constitutional majority, with no opposition parties making gains and the anti-war Yabloko party barred from the ballot. The vote, held amid the war in Ukraine and economic strain, was widely seen as predetermined, though the Kremlin invested heavily in turnout and presentation. Analysts say the result will likely reinforce the status quo, but how the Kremlin uses the mandate remains an open question.
Coverage of Democratic senators urging the Trump administration to increase pressure on Russia and enforce the Graham Act against Russian energy buyers.
Trump claims US provided billions to Ukraine and NATO free of charge, will demand repayment from Europe.
At least 10 killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacks as US pushes for ceasefire talks.
Coverage of EU and NATO measures to counter Russian hostile actions, including drone attacks and other escalations.
Coverage of Russia's electronic warfare systems, including jamming of Starlink satellite communications in Ukraine.
Analysis of the Nord Stream pipeline bombings and their impact on Germany-Ukraine relations and European energy security.