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Prince Harry and Polish, UK Top Diplomats Visit Kyiv Amid Russian Drone Escalation
The VIP visits come as Russia and Belarus – both bordering Poland – launched joint military drills early Friday, just a day after multiple Russian drone incursions into Poland.
Sept. 12, 2025
UK
UK Foreign Minister Makes First Trip Abroad to Kyiv, Pledges £142M Winter Aid
Yvette Cooper will visit Kyiv Friday, her first foreign trip, reaffirming support for Ukraine with a £142M winter aid package for communities and energy systems.
Sept. 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia, Belarus to Stage Military Drills as West Watches Warily
In 2021, Moscow sent 200,000 troops to similar drills months before invading Ukraine. This year’s Zapad is expected to be smaller, with most Russian forces tied up in the war.
Sept. 12, 2025
Russia
Poland Shuts Belarus Border, Erects Barbed Wire Ahead of Russia-Belarus War Games
Poland closed its border with Belarus ahead of Russian-Belarusian war games, drawing sharp criticism from Moscow, which called the move “destructive.”
Sept. 12, 2025
Russia
Ship Ablaze in Primorsk Port, Flights Halted as 221 Drones Hit Russia Overnight
Russia says 221 drones were downed in overnight strikes that set a ship ablaze in Primorsk and disrupted St. Petersburg airport. Ukraine has not commented yet.
Sept. 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 11, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on September 11, 2025
Sept. 12, 2025
NATO
US Congress Challenges White House With Bipartisan Push to Strengthen Baltic Defenses
A bipartisan coalition of American lawmakers acts to safeguard military aid to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania amid reports of a policy shift as Russian aggression intensifies.
Sept. 12, 2025
NATO
Trump Downplays Russian Drone Incursion into Poland as ‘Mistake,’ Drawing Sharp Rebuke From Allies
Poland rejects US president’s claim, with top diplomat saying: “No, that wasn’t a mistake.” Analysts tell Kyiv Post that Trump’s unwillingness to confront Moscow is a “fatal weakness” for NATO.
Sept. 12, 2025
Ukraine War News Today - Top Stories and Breaking Updates from Kyiv Post
Follow today’s breaking news from Ukraine. Key updates, major headlines, and top stories — all in one place. Updated daily by KyivPost.
Sept. 12, 2025
Germany
German Defense Giant Rheinmetall to Open Ammunition Plant in Ukraine
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held meetings with representatives of several leading defense companies while in London this week.
Sept. 11, 2025
Europe
‘Commonsense’ Energy Policy: US Seeks to Wean Europe Off Russian Energy
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says American oil and gas can replace imports to Europe from an “adversary” like Russia and help promote global peace.
Sept. 11, 2025
Poland
Italy Renews Call for Sanctions Against Russia
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday that it was “essential to intensify pressure” on Putin, as the dust settles following Russia’s largest ever violation of NATO airspace.
Sept. 11, 2025
Poland
Czech Republic to Deploy Special Operations Anti-Drone Helicopter Unit to Poland
The Czech Ministry of Defense said on Thursday that it had agreed to send the specially equipped aircraft and crew following a direct request from Poland’s Defense Minister.
Sept. 11, 2025
Zaporizhzhia
Su-27 Fighter Jet Pilot Killed In Action Over Zaporizhzhia
Major Oleksandr Borovyk of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade was engaged in combat operations over the southern Ukrainian region when his plane went down on Thursday.
Sept. 11, 2025
Economy
Ukraine Holds Rate at 15.5% as Inflation Eases, IMF Talks Advance
The National Bank of Ukraine warns that inflation risks persist despite a sharp slowdown, as the country faces intensified Russian attacks and seeks additional financing to plug its 2026 budget gap.
Sept. 11, 2025
Germany
Germany Expands Air Policing in Poland After Russian Drone Incursions
A spokesperson for Berlin said that Germany will “extend and expand air policing over Poland” as part of its commitment to defending NATO’s eastern flank.
Sept. 11, 2025
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