Lithuania’s government approved a bill banning Russian and Belarusian citizens from purchasing real estate near strategic sites, even with residence permits.

Washington targeted 13 individuals and entities tied to Iranian weapons procurement as military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow continues to expand.

Russia expects state debt to reach 24.1% of GDP by 2027, as military spending soars and domestic borrowing via government bonds rises sharply.

The alleged operation targeted Garry Kasparov, Ilya Ponomarev, and other exiled Kremlin opponents.

A secret bunker at Mount Kosvinsky Kamen, named Object 1335 Grot, is central to Russia's updated Perimeter nuclear command system, known as Dead Hand.

UK Defence Intelligence reports 2,090 Russian troop casualties in 24 hours, the highest daily toll since the full-scale invasion, per Ukraine General Staff.

Fire Point aims to finish the FP-9, a long-range ballistic missile reaching 850 km, by autumn 2026, as its FP-7 begins the codification process.

Satellite imagery shows Russia rapidly expanding a drone launch hub as Geran-5 drones rise to roughly 75% of those sent toward Kyiv.

Russian forces in Oleshky are seizing humanitarian supplies from Ukrainian drone deliveries, causing worsening food shortages among about 2,000 residents.

Ukraine HUR has listed 23 Russian companies, including Shipunov Instrument Design Bureau, making 95Ya6 missiles for Pantsir air defense systems.

Russia launches Harpiya-A1E export drone with 1,500 km range, offering localized manufacturing and targeting buyers in Vietnam and China.

Ukraine faces $45 million in hourly losses as missile alerts disrupt business, with jet-powered drones striking logistics and warehouse infrastructure.

A Russian attack on September 30 killed at least three, including a child, and caused fires in Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi, Obolonskyi, and Holosiivskyi districts.

The EU has finalized €28.3 billion in military delivery plans for this year and remains open to early preparations for 2027 support requested by Ukraine.

The EU sanctioned 27 more actors tied to forced deportation and re-education of Ukrainian children at the Pathways to Peace conference in Toronto.

Russia plans to raise nearly $44 billion by 2029 through new taxes on individuals and businesses to fund soaring military spending and a growing budget deficit.

OTP Bank is weighing a complete exit from Russia, reviewing its operations as it pursues a major Baltic lender takeover and faces increased regulatory scrutiny.

Trump’s administration may ease sanctions on Russia if the Kremlin releases political prisoners, according to The Atlantic’s September 29 report.

Shocking testimony reveals alleged Wagner Group tactics in Mali, where live human targets were reportedly used for brutal combat and medical training exercises.

Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade used air-dropped ground robots via heavy drones up to 10 km behind Russian lines during Operation Vivaldi’s “Griffin” tactic.

GOGOLFEST Pokrova will bring theater, music, and workshops to Zaporizhzhia underground venues, 30 km from the frontline, from October 1 to 4.

Ukraine’s amphibious unmanned ground vehicle delivered supplies and ammo over 40 km of land and water in its first frontline mission.

An investigation names Russian commanders and units, including the 126th Brigade, linked to the Oleshky blockade and humanitarian crisis.

Estonian authorities say Russian intelligence ordered the August 15 arson at Milrem Robotics, a Tallinn defense company supporting Ukraine’s unmanned vehicles.

Ukrainian forces struck a Russian 39N6 Kasta radar in Manhush, drone command posts in Luhansk, and three ammunition depots on September 28–29.

A Russian overnight strike on the Loving Hearts animal shelter in Velykodolynske killed 3 dogs, 10 cats, and destroyed supplies, with more animals missing.