EU Pursues New Sanctions Against Russia After Drone Attack on German Airport

Russian attacks wound 8 Ukrainian civilians as Moscow and Kyiv threaten to raise the stakes - AP News

Russian attacks wound 8 Ukrainian civilians as Moscow and Kyiv threaten to raise the stakes  AP News

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations

Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.

Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian attack drones in Russia Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia’s airspace is becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, as Vladimir Putin promised to step up strikes against Ukraine’s energy facilities in the run-up to winter. The Ukrainian president said there was no intention to directly threaten civilian flights, but the growing number of Ukrainian attack drones flying...

By Dan Sabbagh in Kyiv and Pjotr Sauer

Putin signals support for Iran in ongoing war with the U.S.

Russia's Vladimir Putin is signaling unwavering support for Iran, as Tehran thanks Moscow for backing amid the escalating Middle East war.

By Charles Maynes

EU pursuing more Russia sanctions after failed airport attack: Kallas

EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas warns of more pressure after Germany blames Russia for attempted attack.

Zelenskyy: Some airlines have started cancelling flights to Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says some airlines have started cancelling flights to Russian airports after Ukraine warned of the growing danger to civil aircraft in Russian airspace.

By Tetyana Oliynyk

Zelensky warns airlines Russian skies not safe due to Ukraine drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Tuesday that his country's drones would make Russia's airspace "completely unsafe" for the duration of the war, drawing accusations of "state terrorism" from Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Former British Military Intelligence Officer Philip Ingram explains that Zelensky's warning is addressed to "those international airlines from the Middle East, from South East Asia, China included that are still operating int...

By FRANCE24

What Zelensky’s threat to Russian airspace means for the future of war and air travel

Ukraine’s threat may force Putin into negotiations to end the conflict, say experts

By Suha Kidwai

‘Russian skies dangerous’: Zelenskyy warns airlines as Ukraine steps up drone attacks

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning to airlines and insurers regarding the rising dangers present in Russian airspace. The surge in drone operations penetrating deep into Russian territory introduces significant new risks. Aviation risk assessment firms project a continual pattern of Ukrainian strikes within Russia extending to 2026. Civilian aircraft remain vulnerable to military actions, raising concerns despite Ukraine's reassurances.

By ARYAN SINGH

Ukraine says told UN aviation watchdog that Russian airspace 'not safe'

The ICAO, a United Nations agency which regulates and establishes standards for civil aviation, made no immediate public comment.

Moscow vows to avoid airspace disruption despite Zelenskiy's aviation warning - The Straits Times

Moscow vows to avoid airspace disruption despite Zelenskiy's aviation warning  The Straits Times

EU summons Russian envoy, eyes sanctions after Germany drone 'attack'

The European Union summoned Russia's top diplomat and signaled it may impose new sanctions on Wednesday, after last month's drone incident in Germany that the bloc's foreign policy chief branded "state-sponsored terrorism."

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Moscow vows to avoid airspace disruption despite Zelenskiy’s aviation warning

Russia vowed to head off any disruption to civil aviation on Wednesday after a warning by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that its drones had made Russian airspace dangerous to use. Zelenskiy warned airlines and insurance firms on Tuesday that the presence of Ukrainian drones as it responded to Russian attacks meant “the war started by […]

EU to ban Russian citizens travel permits as it emerges sabotage team used Italian tourist visas

German authorities tracked the sabotage team who used Italian tourism visas to enter Europe.

Two suspects in Leipzig attack plot identified as trail also leads to Finland

A drone carrying explosives was found at Leipzig airport in Germany in early August.

‘Complete Nonsense’: Putin Dismisses Mobilization Rumors

“It’s an information attack on Russia,” the president told reporters in his first remarks on the growing rumors.

Ukraine's plan to close Russia's airspace — what we know

Ukraine wants to close Russia's skies and has a plan to do it. In an announcement on Sept. 1, President Volodymyr Zelensky gave few details about what it would entail, other than making clear it would involve lots of drones. "There will simply be drones in Russia&

By Chris York

UAE airlines monitor Russian airspace after Ukraine's drone warning

Russia’s transport minister on Zelensky’s threats to make Russian airspace unsafe — ‘We’re preparing for this’

Andrey Nikitin, head of Russia’s Transport Ministry, said Russian aviation authorities will not allow any “significant disruptions” to civil aviation, responding to threats from Ukrainian President Zelensky to make Russian airspace unsafe through drone attacks.

EU says alleged Russian drone plot has ‘all the hallmarks of terrorism’

Türkiye ready to show effort to end Ukraine war: Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has told Russian leader Vladimir Putin that Türkiye is ready to exert all kinds of efforts to end the war between Moscow and Kiev, reiterating that the continued armed conflict since 2022 did not benefit either side.

Number of people injured in Russian attacks on Kyiv rises to 13

The number of casualties in Kyiv as a result of the Russian attack has risen to 13.

Children go underground as Ukraine starts new school year under constant Russian fire

Kyiv —  As children arrived at the Ukrainian Global School in Kyiv for the start of a new school year on Tuesday, they went straight to the basement. Given the near-constant Russian attacks on the capital over the past few days, the school decided it was no longer sustainable for the students to go down to … The post Children go underground as Ukraine starts new school year under constant Russian fire appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Zelenskyy wants to block Russian sky: 'We are warning our partners – days of safety are over' - The Brussels Times

Zelenskyy wants to block Russian sky: 'We are warning our partners – days of safety are over'  The Brussels Times

The Netherlands summons Russian ambassador after explosive drones are found in Germany

The Netherlands has summoned the Russian ambassador after drones with explosives were found in and around the airport in Leipzig, Germany.

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Lithuanian FM urges EU to revisit use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine - LRT

Lithuanian FM urges EU to revisit use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine  LRT

EU chief on drone in Germany: It was an attack - cphpost.dk

EU chief on drone in Germany: It was an attack  cphpost.dk

Hungary Fully Supports Western Balkans EU Accession, Foreign Minister Says

Hungary is fully committed to the European Union integration of the Western Balkans and will provide experts to assist countries in the region with their accession efforts, Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said.

By MTI

Ukraine urges ICAO to ban civilian flights over Russian airspace

Ukraine has called on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to completely prohibit civilian aircraft from flying over Russian territory, arguing that the growing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has created heightened risks for commercial aviation.

Ukraine warns ICAO of flight safety risks in Russian skies

Ukraine has notified ICAO that Russian airspace poses risks to civil aviation, prompting flight delays in Moscow as regional airlines monitor operations.