Russia announces the downing of two Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod region

Russia announced on Monday that it shot down two Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod region, on the border with Ukraine, without causing casualties, reports AFP.

Four killed in Spain train accident

At least four people were killed on Sunday when they were hit by a locomotive near Barcelona while trying to cross railway tracks, emergency services said, Reuters reports.

Moscow claims Putin's Party leading votes in annexed Ukraine regions

Russia's Central Elections Commission claimed on Sunday that the United Russia party, which staunchly backs President Vladimir Putin, was leading local ballots in four Ukrainian regions occupied by Russian forces, The Moskow Times reports.

EU bans Russian-registered cars, other goods from Russia

The European Commission has confirmed that Russian citizens are not allowed to enter the European Union with cars registered in Russia, BBC reports.

Russia uses newly produced weapons to attack Ukraine

In August 2023, the Russian military used missiles that were launched in the third quarter of this year to attack Ukraine, said Vadim Skibitsky, a representative of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, quoted by Ukrainkaia Pravda.

Trudeau: Putin will not redraw Ukraine's borders

Canada and Moldova have condemned Russia's "elections" in the occupied regions of Ukraine, calling them a violation of international law and a bid to annex the country, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Ukraine criticises G20 for not condemning Russia's invasion

Ukraine on Saturday criticised a statement by G20 leaders that condemned the use of force in Ukraine but did not explicitly mention Russia, Agerpres reports.

Security concerns as 30,000 Hasidic Jews cross Moldova

Moldova will facilitate the transit of an estimated 30,000 Hasidic Jews between September 11 and 22, as they travel to the Ukrainian city of Uman to mark the Jewish New Year at the grave of a revered rabbi. In this regard, national security institutions will implement special measures, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Germany calls for de-escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday to express concern about rising tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan and troop movements in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, according to dpa.

Japan to donate 24 demining cranes to Ukraine

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi met in Kiev on Saturday to discuss bilateral cooperation, with the main focus on business, according to Rador.

Romanians to receive Ro-alert messages in case of drone or missile debris

Romanian citizens living near the border with Ukraine will be warned by Ro-alert messages if drone or missile debris falls on their territory.

U.S. fighter jets to Romania after Russian drone fragments found

The United States will soon send fighter jets to Romania to supplement NATO's air policing missions, after fragments of Russian military drones were found in Tulcea County, Romania, Radio România Actualități reports.