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Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage

Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage

Civilians were killed and injured as Russia and Ukraine continued to attack each other with waves of drones overnight into Sunday
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Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, citing a global shortage

Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, citing a global shortage

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel infrastructure, saying attacks are causing a global shortage
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Ukraine races to counter Russia's jet-powered drone attacks

Ukraine races to counter Russia's jet-powered drone attacks

By Max Hunder and Tom Balmforth KYIV/LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - In early July, Ukraine's military invited a large group of producers to test a new generation of interceptors developed to counter the jet-powered attack drones Russia has used to devastating effect in recent months.
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Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, saying attacks causing a shortage

Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, saying attacks causing a shortage

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel infrastructure, saying attacks are causing a global shortage
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Russia hits truck near Polish border in latest strike near NATO

Russia hits truck near Polish border in latest strike near NATO

KYIV/MOSCOW Sept 13 (Reuters) - Russia attacked a truck near Ukraine's border with Poland, Polish and Ukrainian officials said on Sunday, the latest strike to hit areas near NATO as Moscow and Kyiv intensify their long-distance strikes to try to shift momentum in the war.
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Northrop Grumman Expands Defense Partnerships in Eastern Europe Amid NATO Buildup

Northrop Grumman Expands Defense Partnerships in Eastern Europe Amid NATO Buildup

Northrop Grumman is increasing its defense industry collaborations across Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on air defense, armored vehicles, and surveillance systems. In Estonia, the company has signed memorandums of agreement with Go Craft and DefSecIntel to support its Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), which connects various sensors and weapons for a unified battlespace view. Poland has already declared its IBCS system combat-ready, making it one of the first operators outside the U.S. Additionally, Northrop Grumman is deepening its cooperation with Polish defense manufacturer Huta Stalowa Wola on Bushmaster chain guns, used in Polish Rosomak and Borsuk armored vehicles, involving technology transfer, servicing, and support. The company is also in discussions with Poland regarding the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne command-and-control aircraft and is promoting its Raid Hunter counter-air system designed to engage drones and cruise missiles. These efforts align with NATO's increased military pr...
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Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia as Moscow hits main port hub in Black Sea

Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia as Moscow hits main port hub in Black Sea

Civilians were killed and injured as Russia and Ukraine continued to attack each other with waves of drones overnight into Sunday
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Lithuania Airport Briefly Closed After Perceived Drone Sighting Prompts NATO Jet Scramble

Lithuania Airport Briefly Closed After Perceived Drone Sighting Prompts NATO Jet Scramble

Vilnius airport in Lithuania was temporarily closed after authorities reported a perceived drone sighting in its airspace. The incident prompted the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to scramble at least one fighter jet from Siauliai, where the Italian air force is stationed as part of the NATO Baltic Air Defence mission. The air alert was lifted, and the airport reopened within 38 minutes after the NATO jet visually identified the supposed drone as a flock of birds. Lithuania's National Crisis Management Centre stated that initial radar readings for birds and drones can appear similar. This event occurs amidst heightened concerns that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine could extend to NATO's northern borders with Russia, as military drones have reportedly strayed into the airspace of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Previously, in August, German investigators reported that an employee at Leipzig/Halle Airport discovered a drone carrying an unknown explosive device within a cargo operations se...
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President Trump Urges Ukraine to Relinquish NATO Ambitions and Crimea Ahead of Zelenskiy Meeting

President Trump Urges Ukraine to Relinquish NATO Ambitions and Crimea Ahead of Zelenskiy Meeting

President Trump has advised Ukraine to abandon its aspirations for NATO membership and to concede Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014. This directive comes as President Trump prepares to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders in Washington. The meetings are intended to press Kyiv towards accepting a peace deal with Russia to end the ongoing conflict. President Trump's stance, articulated after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, suggests a push for Ukraine to make significant compromises. He indicated that President Zelenskiy 'can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight,' emphasizing that there should be 'NO GOING INTO NATO BY UKRAINE.' This position has raised concerns among Ukraine and its allies, who fear that President Trump might favor an agreement beneficial to Moscow. Despite these concerns, some have found reassurance in President Trump's apparent willingness to provide post-settlement security...
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Russian attacks kill six, injure dozens in Ukraine, Moscow says it hits ships, plants

Russian attacks kill six, injure dozens in Ukraine, Moscow says it hits ships, plants

KYIV, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Russian air strikes in several Ukrainian regions on Saturday killed six people, injured dozens and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure across the country, officials said.
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Russian President Putin Warns Europe Against Troop Deployment in Ukraine, Claims No Threat to Continent

Russian President Putin Warns Europe Against Troop Deployment in Ukraine, Claims No Threat to Continent

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning to European nations, stating that any deployment of their troops to Ukraine would lead to a direct conflict with Russia. This statement comes amidst ongoing discussions among European governments regarding potential security guarantees for Ukraine. Despite this threat, President Putin simultaneously asserted that Russia poses no danger to Europe, accusing European leaders of instilling fear in their populations with what he termed an 'imaginary' threat from Moscow. He emphasized that Russia has no intention of threatening European countries. This warning follows a pattern of similar threats from the Kremlin aimed at deterring Western military support for Kyiv, even as Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched in February 2022, continues. No such European troop deployment has yet occurred.
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Russian attacks kill 10, injure dozens in Ukraine; Russia says it hits ships, plants

Russian attacks kill 10, injure dozens in Ukraine; Russia says it hits ships, plants

KYIV, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Russian air strikes in several Ukrainian regions on Saturday killed nine people, injured dozens and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure across the country, local officials said.