An appraiser accused of undervaluing a communal plot of land by UAH 81. 7 million in a case involving the illegal sale of land in Zakarpattia has been extradited to Ukraine. She will be brought to court to consider a motion for a pre-trial restraint.
German arms concern Rheinmetall has signed an agreement to acquire the military division of the Lürssen Group shipbuilding group – NVL. The deal, the value of which has not been disclosed, is expected to be completed early next year after antitrust approval.
Poland shows the fastest GDP growth among 26 EU countries, with a projected growth of 3. 3% in 2026. Since 2017, the country's economy has grown by 93%, and the zloty has become the most successful currency among emerging markets.
The President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, has allowed for the deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine to monitor a truce with Russia. This requires the support of the majority of UN member states to ensure lasting peace.
In northern Germany, due to a fire in a distribution board and a car accident that damaged the tracks, train traffic between Hanover and Berlin will be delayed until Monday. The incidents led to the stoppage of an ICE train with 900 passengers, who waited for several hours on the open track.
Ukrainian artist Maria Sokolenko, who moved to France in 2022, spoke about the difficulties of finding a job and adapting. She dreams of returning home but admits that Russia's war against Ukraine is gaining momentum.
Russian troops shelled the city of Marhanets, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, injuring six people: four women aged 37 to 74, and two boys aged 13 and 18. The occupiers also attacked Nikopol district, Nikopol, and the villages of Myrove, Marhanets, and Pokrovsk rural communities.
In southern Ukraine, Russians continue shelling, which resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to 14 people in Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Dozens of residential buildings, enterprises, and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration Tymur Tkachenko and Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak, along with security advisors from Germany, Britain, France, and Italy, honored the memory of 22 victims, including 4 children, of a Russian missile strike in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district. Tkachenko emphasized that Western partners must see what kind of terrorists Ukraine is confronting.
Lithuania's designated Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene has stated Vilnius' unwavering stance on sanctions against Belarus. This comes after Belarus released 52 political prisoners and the US lifted sanctions on Belavia airline, which sparked discussions about possible pressure from Washington.
Great Britain, Germany and France condemned Israel's strikes on the Qatari capital Doha on September 9, calling them a violation of sovereignty and a risk of escalation. Diplomats also called for an immediate cessation of Israeli military operations in Gaza and condemned Hamas's crimes.
President Zelenskyy met with advisors to the leaders of Britain, Germany, France, and Italy. Security guarantees, Ukraine's experience for NATO, and joint interception of Russian targets were discussed.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Great Britain for the new sanctions package aimed at Russia's shadow fleet and its military suppliers. He emphasized that this step is a strong blow to Moscow's ability to wage war and called on other partners to increase pressure.
The German Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador on Friday over the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones. The ministry stated that Putin is acting dangerously and unacceptably, and NATO firmly stands in defense of the alliance's territory.
Germany calls for stricter rules for obtaining Schengen visas for Russian citizens, especially for tourist and shopping trips. This is a proposal within the framework of discussing a new package of sanctions against Russia.
Representatives of the Government and the Office of the President of Ukraine met delegations from Great Britain, France, Germany, and Italy in Kyiv. The symbolic significance of the visits is emphasized – it is important for strengthening the security of Europe and the world.
The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and Sweden will provide military support to Poland to strengthen its air defense. This is a response to the invasion of Russian drones.
NATO is developing military and political measures in response to the invasion of Russian drones into Poland. Several allied countries have already pledged assistance, including air defense systems and fighter jets.
Germany will strengthen its presence on NATO's eastern border and expand air patrolling over Poland. This decision was made in response to the incursion of Russian drones into Poland.
Belarus released over 50 foreign prisoners, including citizens of six countries. Negotiations for their release were conducted with the participation of a US delegation.
European media called the use of expensive F-35 missiles to shoot down cheap Russian drones a "catastrophe. " The cost of one AIM-9 Sidewinder missile is over 400,000 euros, while a "Shahed" costs only a few thousand.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary stated that the incident with Russian drones in Poland is an ongoing problem for airlines. This reduces Ryanair's flight punctuality to 60%, and disruptions have spread to Scandinavia, the Baltics, and Germany.
A former State Automobile Inspectorate official was extradited from Germany to Ukraine. He is suspected of illegally re-registering an elite car and hiding from investigation for over 6 years.
Law enforcement neutralized a hacker group that had been attacking company servers in six countries since 2018. The attackers encrypted data and demanded ransom in cryptocurrency, causing damages of over UAH 3 billion.
Poland is restricting air traffic in the east of the country along the borders with Belarus and Ukraine from September 10 to December 9. The flight ban is in effect due to the detection of 16 Russian drones on Polish territory.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the invasion of Polish airspace by Russian drones was a deliberate provocation by the Kremlin. He emphasized the need for a significant improvement in NATO's air defense.
Poland receives military aid from allies after overnight Russian drone attacks. Sweden urgently dispatches air defense systems and aircraft, while the Netherlands supplies multi-layered defense systems and military personnel.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz held talks with defense ministers of allied countries, including Ukraine. They assured support for Poland's decisive actions after the Russian drone attack.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that the appearance of 19 drones in the country's airspace cannot be a coincidence, and NATO air defense forces have been tested. He also noted that this is an unprecedented violation of EU and NATO space, and discussions will take place at the highest level.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met in London with representatives of the E5 countries. Priority issues discussed included strengthening air defense, joint arms production, and obtaining long-range capabilities.
