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A Ukrainian woman has been detained in Kazakhstan following a request for her extradition from Russia
Lyubov Rozhanska was detained on 1 October at Astana Airport at Russia’s request. The Foreign Ministry is asking Kazakhstan not to grant the extradition request.
Patriot missiles from Japan: Tokyo prepares for a new defence decision
Japan plans to resume government discussions on the possible provision or sale of weapons to Ukraine, which may include interceptor missiles for Patriot systems. This was announced during...
The abduction of «Oschadbank» cash-in-transit staff: the investigation has led to Orban
No charges have been brought against Orban in the Oschadbank cash-in-transit case, but the investigation is looking into his possible role in Operation TEK.
«Sociologists are corrupt»: Trump reacts to falling support
US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports of a decline in his popularity and claimed that the poll results do not reflect his actual level of support. In an interview with TIME, recorded...
Poland is preparing for a «pre-war» regime: troops will be able to be redeployed under martial law
The Polish Ministry of National Defence is working on a draft bill designed to enable the state to move more quickly towards full defence readiness even before martial law is formally declared. As...
The G7 will release 100 million barrels of fuel and maintain sanctions against Russia
The G7 is releasing 100 million barrels from its strategic reserves to keep fuel prices in check. The IEA will assess the programme’s impact in 20 days.
The NYT reported on Russia’s plan to launch attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector this winter
The New York Times reports on Russia’s alleged plan to carry out attacks on the energy sector this winter: Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa are mentioned in the document, the authenticity of which has not been independently verified.
Taiwan has received its first F-16V Block 70 fighter jets from the US
On 2 October, Taiwan took delivery of the first two of 66 F-16V Block 70 aircraft. Deliveries had been delayed, and no schedule has been announced for the arrival of the remaining aircraft.
Europe may release its diesel reserves due to high prices
Reuters reported that on 1 October, the UK and EU countries discussed the possible release of diesel reserves. No decision was announced.
A Russian drone crashed near Plauru in Romania
On the night of 2 October, an object – possibly a drone – crashed near Plauru in Romania. According to the Ministry of Defence, there were no casualties or damage as a result of the fire.
Merz stated that Russia supports the AfD in order to weaken Germany
According to Bloomberg, on 1 October, Friedrich Merz stated that Russia supports the AfD and is seeking to weaken Germany and undermine aid to Ukraine.
Putin spoke of using «all means» in the event of an attack on Russia
During his speech at the Valdai Club meeting on 1 October, Russian President Vladimir Putin continued a series of statements on relations with the West, the war against Ukraine and...
Putin stated that Russia «did not start the war»: key points from his speech at the Valdai Forum«
On 1 October, during a plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club, Russian President Vladimir Putin once again claimed that Russia had allegedly «not started the war» against Ukraine,...
Protests in France have turned violent: a secondary school headteacher was doused with petrol
In France, on 1 October, protests by schoolchildren and students against staff shortages, the poor condition of educational establishments and cuts to public spending intensified sharply. In Marseille, the head of...
A convicted woman in Tennessee survived a lethal injection
Christa Pike survived a lethal injection in Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee has suspended all scheduled executions until the end of 2026.
«Vivaldi» and the missing relics: the strange story of the Russian retreat near Lyman
Anonymous Telegram channels reported the possible loss of the reliquary containing the remains of Dmitry Donskoy. On 30 September, the Russian Orthodox Church denied this report.
