Ukraine

Democracy Dies in Darkness The Russian president’s remarks at a 3 a.m. news conference — and Moscow’s intensifying strikes on Kyiv — suggested that he sees little chance of a deal to end his war in Ukraine. September 2, 2026 Smoke rises in June from a refinery in Moscow where…

BRUSSELS -- The recent incident at Leipzig Airport in which explosive-laden drones interrupted flights is the "new normal," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on September 2, vowing more restrictive measures on Moscow. "Leipzig marks a new escalation on European soil, directly attributed to Russia," she said. "Every…

Hungary has blocked Ukraine’s EU accession process for a third time, with the government saying it will only lift its objection if Kyiv makes progress on the rights of the country’s Hungarian minority. The latest dispute emerged at the European Council’s Working Party on Enlargement and Countries Negotiating Accession (COELA),…

Ukraine's president has told airlines that Russian airspace will be "effectively closing" as his country escalates its drone strikes. "We want to warn every airline that uses Russian airspace, every insurer, everyone who still uses key Russian airports: the Russian sky is becoming completely dangerous," Volodymyr Zelensky said. Ukraine has…

Sept 1 (Reuters) - Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned airlines and insurance companies on Tuesday that the presence of Ukrainian drones had made Russian skies dangerous to use and that they were effectively closed. “Today, we want to warn every airline that uses Russian airspace, every insurer, everyone who still…

Updated 2 September 2026 at 06:59 IST President Vladimir Putin claimed Russia is winning the war in Ukraine, labeling the Ukrainian leadership as "terrorists." He acknowledged Ukrainian drone attacks had caused damage but emphasized Russian battlefield advances, stating, "the enemy will crumble," without specifying when. Putin Says Russia is Winning…

The United Kingdom has told the United Nations General Assembly that Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian territory and attempted annexations have not altered Ukraine’s sovereignty or borders, while calling on Moscow to accept a full and unconditional ceasefire. Speaking at the UN General Assembly meeting on Ukraine in New York on…

AFP 1 Sep, 2026 08:27 PM 2 mins to read Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned airlines that Russian airspace is unsafe. Photo / Getty Images Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned airlines that Russian airspace is unsafe. Photo / Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned airlines and…

Beiyi Seow and Myriam Lemetayer AFP · 1 Sep, 2026 07:57 PM 4 mins to read Finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies are in talks at a US-hosted gathering, with the Trump administration seeking to escalate economic pressure on Iran amid a renewed exchange of fire with…

September 01, 2026 19:49 CET Russian air strikes pounded the Kyiv region, killing and injuring local residents as children across Ukraine headed to school for their first day of classes on September 1. RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service visited the aftermath of the strikes in Boryspil, where a Russian missile struck near…