UA-RU | Sep 1st-25th | Reports

[Sentry]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1967976535962554401

 

[Deleted account]

"For those of you who have been worried about Zapad - Col. Ants Kiviselg, head of the Estonian Defense Forces' Intelligence Center, claims that this year's edition is 10-20 times smaller than in 2017 and 2021. The exercises are being held on the territory of Russia and Belarus; they are purely tactical in scope, and present no threat to other countries in the region."
-- Konrad Muzyka (head of Rochan and one of the very few people I trust implicitly)

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[NuclearID]

The first of nine planned drone academies has launched in Lithuania, offering hands-on training in drone operation, construction and coding for adults and kids, and piloting a program focused on bolstering defense against neighboring Russia and Belarus.
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https://twitter.com/x/status/1968122733809828111

Lithuania teaches children drone skills on 'Eastern flank' border with Russia

On the border with Russia, Lithuania's Defence Ministry has launched the first of what will be nine schools around the country teaching children as young as 10 and adults how to fly, assemble, and programme drones.

www.reuters.com

 

[NuclearID]

Denmark leads an exercise in Greenland, with Russia in mind at a time of tensions with the U.S.
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Denmark leads an exercise in Greenland, with Russia in mind at a time of tensions with the U.S.

Denmark is leading a military exercise with hundreds of troops from several European NATO members in Greenland, a maneuver that coincides with months of tensions over the Trump administration’s desire for U.S. jurisdiction over the vast Arctic territory.

www.washingtontimes.com

 

[NuclearID]

IAEA: The agency's team reported that several artillery shells hit an area approximately 400 meters outside the perimeter of the NPP site.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1968062104637698277

 

[NuclearID]

Kremlin spokesman: There is currently no agreement on a possible date for a new dialogue or personal meeting between Putin and Trump.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1968258978900795740

 

[NuclearID]

Russian Space Agency: We are developing a system similar to Starlink.

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https://www.alhadath.net/2025/09/17/%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%B2%D8%B9%D8%AC-%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%83-%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%B3-%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B3%D9%8A-%D9%84%D9%80%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%83

 

[NuclearID]

Europe turns to Ukrainian tech for ‘drone wall’ against Russia:

The EU is rushing to spend billions on setting up a “drone wall” with technology that has been battle-tested in Ukraine, after Russia’s recent forays into Nato’s airspace.

Last week’s response to the Russian aerial incursions into Poland and Romania showed Nato relies on expensive technology to intercept relatively cheap drones — a glaring vulnerability Moscow can exploit further. To fill the gap, Brussels has encouraged capitals to use EU funds and jointly purchase systems that have worked in Ukraine.

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Europe turns to Ukrainian tech for ‘drone wall’ against Russia

Billions available for governments to purchase battle-tested technology to fill Nato’s security gap, says Brussels

www.ft.com

 

[Torch]

Medvedev warns no-fly zone above Ukraine would mean war​

Medvedev warns no-fly zone above Ukraine would mean war

Former Russian president says if NATO introduces no-fly zone, shoots down Russian drones, it would mean war - Anadolu Ajansı

www.aa.com.tr

 

[Torch]

U.S. approves AIM-120C-8 missile sale to Netherlands to strengthen NATO F-35 fleet​

U.S. approves AIM-120C-8 missile sale to Netherlands to strengthen NATO F-35 fleet

NATO F-35 fighter jets airpower strengthened as U.S. clears AIM-120C-8 missile sale to Netherlands

armyrecognition.com

Sweet! Good stuff Maynard.

 

[Torch]

Sweden sends 18 Archers and more to Ukraine​

Sweden sends 18 Archers and more to Ukraine

The Prime Minister of Sweden has confirmed another package of military support for Ukraine. This twentieth aid tranche includes, among other things, the purchase of 18 new Archer systems as well as additional 155 mm ammunition worth 327 million dollars.

defence24.com

 

[william]

Poland refuses to reopen its border with Belarus, cutting China off from a €25B/year trade artery. Some 90% of China-EU rail freight moves through Poland, now frozen amid Zapad-2025 drills and a Russian drone incursion.

Flashpoint IMO

https://twitter.com/x/status/1968251080015524223

 

[NuclearID]

US approves first allied arms shipments to Ukraine.
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https://www.alhadath.net/2025/09/17/%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%83%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B2%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%B4%D8%AD%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D9%85%D9%88%D9%84%D9%87%D8%A7-%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A1

 

[NuclearID]

EU explores using €170bn of Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine.

EU advancing plans to use about €170bn of frozen Russian assets to back a “reparations loan” for Ukraine.

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EU explores using €170bn of Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine

Some capitals remain wary over ‘reparation loans’ plan, as US calls on G7 to tap Moscow’s money immobilised abroad

www.ft.com

 

[Peter Griffin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1968260947379921233

 

[Peter Griffin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1968019843845603826

 

[NuclearID]

️Lithuania says it busted Russian-linked network that planned terror attacks in Europe:

Lithuanian prosecutors said Wednesday they uncovered a network of suspects who planned to carry out four terrorist attacks across Europe, using parcel services to send incendiary explosives hidden in everyday items.

The Prosecutor General’s Office and the Lithuanian Criminal Police Bureau said a Lithuanian citizen identified as A.Š., born in 1973, sent four parcels from Vilnius on July 19, 2024, using DHL and DPD courier services. The packages contained homemade incendiary devices concealed in massage cushions and cosmetic tubes, packed with thermite – a highly flammable substance used for industrial and military purposes.

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Lithuania says it busted Russian-linked network that planned terror attacks in Europe

Lithuanian prosecutors said Wednesday they uncovered a network of suspects who planned to carry out four terrorist attac...

www.lrt.lt

️2024 parcel blasts in Europe organised by Russians with intelligence ties, Lithuania says:
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2024 parcel blasts in Europe organised by Russians with intelligence ties, Lithuania says

Detonations of parcels carried by DHL and DPD in Europe in 2024 were organised and supervised by Russian citizens with ties to Russian military intelligence, Lithuania's general prosecution service and criminal police said on Wednesday.

www.reuters.com

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[NuclearID]

The UK government is touting investments totaling £150 billion from American businesses, including a deal for the first British-built US Air Force aircraft in more than 50 years.
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UK Touts $205 Billion US Investment as King Charles Fetes Trump

The UK government is touting investments totaling £150 billion ($205 billion) from American businesses, including a deal for the first British-built US Air Force aircraft in more than 50 years.

www.bloomberg.com

 

[NuclearID]

️Dmitry Kozak Resigns as Putin’s Deputy Chief of Staff — Kremlin

Moscow. September 18. INTERFAX.RU - Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Dmitry Kozak has submitted his resignation, and his request has been granted, an informed source told Interfax.

Earlier, RBC, citing two sources, reported that Kozak resigned from his post as Deputy Chief of Staff over the weekend.

An Interfax source said that "Kozak's request has been granted, and Friday will be his last working day in his previous position."

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Источник сообщил, что отставка Козака с поста замглавы администрации президента принята

Замруководителя администрации президента Дмитрий Козак подал в отставку, его прошение удовлетворено, сообщил Интерфаксу информированный источник

www.interfax.ru

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[NuclearID]

Russian forces are intensifying attacks on Ukraine’s railway infrastructure in an effort to disrupt passenger, freight and military transport and strain its wartime economy, according to Ukrainian officials.
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Russian drones target Ukraine’s railway network

Strikes hit electricity substations that power trains and locomotive depots

www.ft.com