Ukraine-Russia News
LAST UPDATE: September 2, 2025
Germany dismisses remarks by EU’s von der Leyen on troops for Ukraine
Germany’s defense minister rebuked von der Leyen’s comments about EU troop plans for Ukraine, citing lack of mandate.
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Reflects internal EU disagreements over military involvement and the limits of institutional authority.
EU chief’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming in Bulgaria: Commission
Ursula von der Leyen’s plane experienced GPS jamming over Bulgaria, suspected to be Russian electronic interference.
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Raises alarm over aviation security and Russia’s use of hybrid threat tactics.
Finland’s Stubb eyes progress on US-backed Ukraine security plans
President Stubb says work on U.S.-supported security guarantees for Ukraine is ongoing but requires a peace deal first.
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Illustrates the cautious but forward-leaning search for post-conflict security arrangements.
Ukraine backers to discuss post-war guarantees at Thursday summit
A virtual summit of ~30 countries will explore security guarantees for Ukraine after a peace agreement.
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Signals coordinated international planning for Ukraine’s future security framework.
Ukraine announces representatives for governing council of joint investment fund
Ukraine named its representatives (Minister Sobolev, deputy Perelyhin, Karasevych) to a US-backed reconstruction fund council.
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Marks operational progress in post-war recovery finance framework.
Russia may cut growth forecast again to 1.2%, news agencies say
Russian agencies report a potential downgrade of the 2025 growth forecast to 1.2%, exceeding deficit expectations.
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Highlights economic strain and budgetary pressures in the face of prolonged conflict and sanctions.
