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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.
Ukraine received 1 billion euros in macro-financial assistance from the EU under the ERA Loans program. The funds were financed from the profits of frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that partners will continue to help Ukraine, making it more extensive and systematic. The EU is allocating 6.6 billion euros for weapons. Germany plans to provide Ukraine with Patriot.
Two German Patriot air defense systems, deployed in Poland, helped detect Russian drones over Polish territory. More than a dozen drones violated Polish airspace on the night of September 10.
France has assured Ukraine of continued military support, despite political instability and the need to appoint a new prime minister. The country's defense budget has been maintained, and President Macron has promised an additional 2 billion euros in aid.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that the war in Ukraine requires the EU to be ready for defense. Lithuania invests 4% of its GDP in defense, expecting greater EU participation in security programs.
Germany is initiating a new "deep strike" program and strengthening support for the procurement of long-range drones with the Ukrainian defense industry. Contracts worth 300 million euros have been signed for the supply of thousands of Ukrainian drones of various types.
Ukraine urgently needs 10 Patriot systems and missiles for them to protect its energy infrastructure.
Germany is transferring two complete Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, with the first launchers already delivered. Norway covers half of the cost, and Great Britain will finance thousands of long-range drones.
Great Britain will fund, manufacture, and deliver thousands of long-range attack drones to Ukraine over the next 12 months.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and his counterparts from Britain and Germany agreed on the agenda for the Ramstein format meeting. Shmyhal thanked the partners for their support and co-organization of the event.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated that the country would not withstand Russian pressure without joining the EU, as the Kremlin is waging "an endless hybrid war. " Sandu emphasized that the European path is a matter of survival, not just values.
The company lost millions of hryvnias, but promises to return the drugs to pharmacies in the autumn.
The number of asylum applications from Ukrainians in the EU and Switzerland increased by 29% in the first half of 2025, reaching 16,000. France leads in the number of applications, as asylum seeker status allows for a long stay in the country.
France and Germany propose that the EU target Lukoil and other players who help Russia sell oil. This is part of the 19th sanctions package, which aims to reduce the Kremlin's oil revenues.
The popular drug "Lymphomyosot" disappeared from Ukrainian pharmacies due to the destruction of the importer's warehouse by a "Shahed" drone in May. Supplies will be restored in the near future after the new warehouse is licensed.
German Greens accuse the Merz coalition of obstructing the allocation of 4. 5 billion euros to Ukraine. This issue escalated during the budget session, when the Greens' proposal for additional funds was rejected.
Germany plans to change the procedure for forming state food reserves, creating strategic stockpiles of canned goods. This is due to the threat of a possible attack from Russia and other crisis situations.
Germany plans to invest 10 billion euros in modernizing civil defense systems by 2029. The program includes installing new sirens, creating shelters, and training rescue services.
President Zelenskyy summarized the results of the G7 parliamentary summit, where Ukraine was represented. The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Stefanchuk, met with the speakers of the G7 parliaments and the President of the European Parliament, who support Ukraine.
European leaders, realizing critical gaps in defense capabilities, hope for Donald Trump to fulfill his proposal for security guarantees for Ukraine. Replacing US military capabilities will cost Europe $1 trillion.
Germany's Ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Jäger, is concluding his mission. He will head Germany's Federal Intelligence Service.
Germany has launched the "Jupiter" supercomputer, worth 500 million euros, which is the fastest in Europe. It runs on green energy and has a computing power of over a trillion operations per second.
In Poland, three men attacked Ukrainians, insulting them because of their nationality, and then severely beating them. The police detained the perpetrators thanks to a video recording of the incident.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Ukraine needs additional air defense systems. Germany calls on European partners to transfer them to Kyiv, emphasizing the confidentiality of such discussions.