The Allied Joint Force Command in the Netherlands has launched the "Grand Eagle 25" exercise. NATO forces are practicing the rapid deployment of troops and equipment to Lithuania to strengthen the eastern flank.
On September 12, the Swiss Federal Council approved Ukraine's accession to the CV90 club, which unites countries operating the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle. Kyiv joined the group with observer status in March 2024.
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.
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.
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson stated that Europe has little time to prepare for a new war with Russia. He noted that Russia could launch a limited invasion of the North-Baltic region within two to five years.
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 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.
Pharmacy private labels (PPL) in Ukraine, which are analogues of well-known medicines, are actively developing. They allow reducing the cost of drugs and increasing their accessibility for consumers.
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.
Poland has completed its operation in the airspace after the invasion of Russian drones on the night of September 10. The search for possible drone crash sites is ongoing, and citizens are urged not to touch unknown objects.
The Netherlands states that it lacks resources to accommodate new Ukrainian refugees, creating a critical situation. Municipalities face a shortage of places and funding, which could lead to the closure of existing centers.
The Ukrainian national football team will play its first 2026 World Cup qualifier against France in Wroclaw. Bookmakers consider France the favorite, despite their squad losses.
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof called on Putin to sit down at the negotiating table and demonstrate readiness for peace. EU countries and partners plan to increase pressure on Russia and support the Ukrainian army.
Members of the Drone Coalition will gather in The Hague to support Ukraine. They will discuss the use of drones and counter-drone systems.
Users worldwide are reporting massive outages of Google and YouTube services. Most problems occurred with Google Maps, Google Search, and Google Drive.
European leaders are concerned about a possible new Russian offensive in Ukraine. They are meeting with Zelenskyy to discuss security guarantees and the situation around Pokrovsk.
President Zelenskyy thanked partners for participating in the PURL program, which has accumulated $2 billion. The program allows Ukraine to purchase weapons from the United States, with coordination carried out by NATO.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leader of the Dutch parties, Frans Timmermans. Defense support, diplomacy, security guarantees, and Ukraine's future in the EU were discussed.
The US Department of State has approved the sale of $825 million in military aid to Ukraine. The package includes 3,350 ERAM missiles and integrated GPS/INS navigation systems.
German manufacturer Rheinmetall is opening Europe's largest artillery shell production plant near Hanover on August 27. The enterprise will produce up to 350,000 shells per year after reaching full capacity in 2027.
A new study in Lisbon has shown that dark-colored cars emit more heat than light-colored ones, increasing air temperature. This exacerbates the urban heat island effect, especially during anomalous heatwaves in Europe.
A painting by an Italian master, stolen by the Nazis over 80 years ago, was accidentally discovered on a realtor's website in Argentina. "Portrait of a Lady" by Giuseppe Ghislandi belonged to the Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker.
The Netherlands is allocating 500 million euros to finance at least one complete set of American air defense systems and ammunition for Ukraine. This is part of a support package within the framework of Ukraine's Priority Urgent Requirements List (PURL).
Belgium will provide Ukraine with several F-16 fighter jets in September. This information was confirmed by Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot during a press conference in Odesa.
Belgium is ready to join international forces with an appropriate mandate after a ceasefire. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot stated this in Odesa.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated Ukraine's firm intention to end Russian aggression in 2025. He discussed peace efforts with colleagues from Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands in Odesa.
Representatives of Ukraine and Benelux countries in Odesa condemned Russia's aggression and reaffirmed support for Ukraine's sovereignty. They emphasized the need to end the war and restore peace.
In August, four new Ukrainian-language audio guides appeared in museums in Amsterdam, Portugal, Hungary, and Berlin. This became part of First Lady Olena Zelenska's project to Ukrainize world landmarks.
American giant Keurig Dr Pepper will acquire Dutch company JDE Peet's, known for the Jacobs coffee brand, for $18 billion. This acquisition aims to create a global coffee giant that will compete with market leader Nestlé.
