ukraine

  • GZERO WORLD WITH IAN BREMMER: Putin’s Drone War

    GZERO WORLD WITH IAN BREMMER: Putin’s Drone War

    Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

    The battlefield in Ukraine has moved from the ground to the skies, with Russia launching near daily aerial attacks across the…

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    September 30, 2025
  • Russians attack Nizhyn district of Chernihiv region with drones, train services delayed

    Russians attack Nizhyn district of Chernihiv region with drones, train services delayed

    Russian forces struck critical and transport infrastructure in the Nizhyn district of Chernihiv region with drones, causing train delays.

    Chernihiv Regional Military Administration Head Viacheslav Chaus reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

    “The…

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    September 30, 2025
  • The Latest: Hamas says it will study Trump’s peace plan before responding

    The Latest: Hamas says it will study Trump’s peace plan before responding

    Hamas said Tuesday it will discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza within the militant group and with other Palestinian factions before responding. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

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    September 30, 2025
  • The European allies are exploring the possibility of closing the skies over part of Ukraine and have also ordered over $520M in artillery ammunition.

    The European allies are exploring the possibility of closing the skies over part of Ukraine and have also ordered over $520M in artillery ammunition.

    According to The Telegraph, Europe wants to show Russia its strong intent to defend its borders and counter both hybrid and military threats. Consequently, the West is considering the extension of the air defense zone to protect Kyiv, potentially closing the skies to…

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    September 30, 2025
  • PURL in action: Ukraine’s partners have already committed over $2B for the purchase of American weapons and are preparing additional aid packages.

    PURL in action: Ukraine’s partners have already committed over $2B for the purchase of American weapons and are preparing additional aid packages.

    Since August, six NATO nations have financed four defense assistance packages worth over $2B through the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. The first package was funded by the Netherlands ($578M), the second by Denmark, Norway, and Sweden ($495M),…

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    September 30, 2025
  • Czech Elections Could Shift Country Away From Pro-European Path, Impacting Support For Ukraine

    Czech Elections Could Shift Country Away From Pro-European Path, Impacting Support For Ukraine

    When Czech voters head to ballot boxes this weekend, many fear the country may turn away from its pro-European path, taking away one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters as its battle to repel invading Russian forces nears the four-year mark.

    Most…

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    September 30, 2025
  • The EU allocates €2B to Ukraine for drone production.

    The EU allocates €2B to Ukraine for drone production.

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated: “If we continue to believe that Ukraine is our first line of defense, we must increase military assistance to Ukraine. That is why we have agreed to allocate €2B for drones”.

    This funding should boost…

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    September 30, 2025
  • Four EU countries have spent more on Russian gas than they provided to Ukraine in wartime support.

    Four EU countries have spent more on Russian gas than they provided to Ukraine in wartime support.

    France, Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands bought €34.3B worth of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia between 2022 and June 2025. During the same period, these countries’ total aid to Ukraine was €21.2B, according to a Greenpeace study. The EU’s primary LNG…

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    September 30, 2025
  • Non-residential construction in Ukraine has increased by 36% over the year.

    Non-residential construction in Ukraine has increased by 36% over the year.

    According to the State Statistics Service, the volume of construction work completed in Ukraine from January to July this year rose by 16.1% compared to the same period last year, reaching ₴117.7B ($2.8B). Over those seven months, building construction volume grew by…

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    September 30, 2025
  • The Ukrainian government launches several support programs for businesses.

    The Ukrainian government launches several support programs for businesses.

    As one example, Teahouse, a Ukrainian tea manufacturer and supplier that lost its production and warehouse facilities during a major enemy attack on the Dnipro on the night of July 26 2025, will be the first company in the country to receive a restoration grant….

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    September 30, 2025