Use of Abrams tanks on the Ukrainian front is delayed

The use of American Abrams tanks on the frontline in Ukraine is being delayed by several weeks, according to an announcement by the United States Army Europe and Africa Command. He states that Washington has extended the training period of the Ukrainian military for the operation of such tanks.

Ukrainian president says he is ready for a long war and rejects the idea of a compromise with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a speech on September 10 that he is emotionally prepared for a long war and believes that now is a "bad time" for negotiations with Russia. He noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to wear down Ukraine, but Russia itself is fragile.

Correspondence from Brussels// Russia's war against Ukraine: 4 million refugees under EU protection

As of 31 July 2023, more than 4.1 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine following the Russian invasion of 24 February 2022 had temporary protection status in EU countries.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visits Ukraine and expresses support for EU accession

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in Ukraine on an unannounced visit on the morning of Monday, September 11, writes Ukrinform.

Russia announces the downing of two Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod region

Russia announced on Monday that it shot down two Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod region, on the border with Ukraine, without causing casualties, reports AFP.

Four killed in Spain train accident

At least four people were killed on Sunday when they were hit by a locomotive near Barcelona while trying to cross railway tracks, emergency services said, Reuters reports.

Moscow claims Putin's Party leading votes in annexed Ukraine regions

Russia's Central Elections Commission claimed on Sunday that the United Russia party, which staunchly backs President Vladimir Putin, was leading local ballots in four Ukrainian regions occupied by Russian forces, The Moskow Times reports.

EU bans Russian-registered cars, other goods from Russia

The European Commission has confirmed that Russian citizens are not allowed to enter the European Union with cars registered in Russia, BBC reports.

Russia uses newly produced weapons to attack Ukraine

In August 2023, the Russian military used missiles that were launched in the third quarter of this year to attack Ukraine, said Vadim Skibitsky, a representative of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, quoted by Ukrainkaia Pravda.

Trudeau: Putin will not redraw Ukraine's borders

Canada and Moldova have condemned Russia's "elections" in the occupied regions of Ukraine, calling them a violation of international law and a bid to annex the country, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Ukraine criticises G20 for not condemning Russia's invasion

Ukraine on Saturday criticised a statement by G20 leaders that condemned the use of force in Ukraine but did not explicitly mention Russia, Agerpres reports.

Security concerns as 30,000 Hasidic Jews cross Moldova

Moldova will facilitate the transit of an estimated 30,000 Hasidic Jews between September 11 and 22, as they travel to the Ukrainian city of Uman to mark the Jewish New Year at the grave of a revered rabbi. In this regard, national security institutions will implement special measures, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.