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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.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed an 'Emergency Security Protocol' to coordinate EU responses to hybrid attacks, as NATO jets downed a drone over Lithuania and Germany received its first F-35. Meanwhile, EU sanctions extension remains stalled by Slovakia, and Russia plans super-prisons in occupied Kherson.

A NATO fighter jet shot down a suspected Russian drone over Lithuania on 15 September, part of a series of Russian provocations near NATO borders. The alliance has pledged more support for Ukraine, while the EU faces internal divisions over sanctions.

The EU is responding to Germany's formal blame of Russia for a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, with Kallas calling it 'state sponsored terrorism.' Ukraine is pushing for tougher measures, including an alumina embargo, while the bloc debates sanctions extensions and frozen Russian assets.

Russian drone strikes hit within 2 km of the Polish border on 13 September, targeting a train carrying Western politicians and a petrol station. Polish forces recovered a Russian-origin drone from the Baltic Sea the next day. NATO chief Mark Rutte pledged increased support for Ukraine, while the EU struggles to extend sanctions due to Slovak opposition.

Germany formally blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport in August, prompting EU and NATO leaders to promise a stepped-up response. Meanwhile, the EU postponed a decision on extending individual sanctions against over 3,000 Russian entities due to Slovakia's opposition, as Brussels also dismissed a false Russian claim about mobilising Ukrainian women.

The EU’s €90 billion loan covers only two-thirds of Ukraine’s 2026–27 needs. Kyiv has asked to use over €2 billion for Patriot missiles, while planning to spend most on drones and European equipment. Brussels is pressing other partners for the remaining third.

EU foreign ministers convene in Ireland to discuss new sanctions after Germany formally blames Russia for a drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig Airport. Ukraine pushes for a full embargo on alumina exports to Russia, while the bloc debates using frozen Russian assets.

Ukraine has formally asked the European Commission to spend over €2 billion of an EU loan on Patriot interceptor missiles. Brussels says the €90 billion loan covers only two-thirds of Ukraine's needs and has urged partners to provide the rest.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says a drone attack near Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig airport has ‘all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’. Germany formally blames Russia. EU ministers discuss sanctions and Ukraine calls for full alumina embargo.

Hungary blocked approval of EU negotiating clusters for Ukraine and Moldova on 1 September, while Russia's Putin warned Armenia against pursuing EU membership. EU enlargement commissioner Kos insists Ukraine has done its part and expects all clusters to open soon, but internal and external hurdles remain.