Slovakia rejects EU’s plan to lock in Russia sanctions for 12 months
The bloc’s ambassadors could not find common ground on the proposal, with Bratislava being the sole holdout.
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politico.eu
03.09.2026
Kemi the Valkyrie spoils for a fight and has the Russians in her sights | John Crace
Tory leader scents Labour weakness on defence spending and declares it’s 2030 or bustUK politics live – latest updatesThere’s something about Kemi Badenoch making a keynote speech – everything she doe
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theguardian.com
03.09.2026
Poland calls for stricter controls on EU visas for Russians
The call comes amid a series of hybrid attacks throughout Europe and the incursion of explosive-laden drones in Germany.
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politico.eu
03.09.2026
Russia-NATO Shadow War Pushes Europe to the Brink
"We may be headed toward a more dangerous version of the 1962 Cuban missile crisis," one Russian expert told Newsweek.
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newsweek.com
02.09.2026
Von der Leyen, Rutte say Russian ‘intimidation will not work’ to stop Ukraine aid
EU and NATO chiefs pledge continued support for Ukraine after a thwarted attack on a German airport sending aid to Kyiv was attributed to Russia.
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politico.eu
02.09.2026
Woman Who Exposed FBI Official for Working With Russian Oligarch Found Dead
A judge praised Allison Guerriero for her "extraordinary contributions" to counterespionage ops on behalf of the United States.
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newsweek.com
01.09.2026
Germany blames Russia for drone incursion, announces retaliatory measures
The forceful response marks a hardening of the German government’s approach to Moscow.
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politico.eu
01.09.2026
Russia's Race to Replace Starlink Is Failing
Russia’s second batch of Rassvet satellites did not reach intended operational altitudes.
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newsweek.com
01.09.2026
Russia Is Trying to Make Its Disappointing Su-57 a Six-Gen Fighter Jet
While Russia claims its Su-57 is already one of the most advanced jets in operation anywhere, Western experts have their doubts.
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newsweek.com
01.09.2026
‘Germany and Russia are at war,’ says top defense exec
Stefan Thumann’s warning lands as Berlin hardens its stance on suspected sabotage by Kremlin operatives.
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politico.eu
01.09.2026
Trump welcomes Russia back to the G20. Europe isn’t having it.
Moscow's inclusion was a sharp change from how the U.S. handled such gatherings after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
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politico.com
01.09.2026
Poland suspects foreign involvement in drone-plant arson attack
The incident comes amid a range of suspected Russian-linked sabotage attacks across Europe.
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politico.eu
31.08.2026
NATO Rebuffs Russia's Claims Arctic Mission Is Direct Threat
The Arctic is becoming increasingly important to NATO countries as Russia —along with China—exerts its influence in the region.
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newsweek.com
31.08.2026
Russian Military Strikes Destroy 10 Million Books in Ukraine
Kyiv says Russian attacks on publishers and book warehouses are part of an attempt to wipe out Ukrainian identity.
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newsweek.com
31.08.2026
My Daughter Loved ‘Masha and the Bear’. But Is It Russian Propaganda?
Ukraine sanctioned the Russian makers of the ‘Masha and the Bear’ cartoon—does it contain hidden messages that harm my child?
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newsweek.com
31.08.2026
European Forces Seize Sixth Oil Tanker Linked to 'Russian Shadow Fleet'
Forces boarded the oil tanker MV SUN, EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.
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newsweek.com
31.08.2026
China will stop Russia from going nuclear, Finland’s Stubb says
The Finnish president said Beijing’s message provides “pretty good deterrence” against Moscow escalating the war in Ukraine.
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politico.eu
31.08.2026
Russia preparing ‘massive strikes against Ukraine’s energy facilities’
The Russian announcement comes amid intensfying drone strikes against Ukraine.
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politico.eu
30.08.2026
Russia plans new ground attack on Kyiv, Ukraine warns
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office reveals new intelligence about Kremlin plans for an offensive against the capital.
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politico.eu
29.08.2026
Germany plans to blame Russia for Leipzig attack as tensions with Putin escalate
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to level new sanctions at Russian entities, in parallel with punishing new EU measures.
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politico.eu
29.08.2026