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Bloomberg: NATO developing "Theory of Victory" over Russia using drones and AI
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich is developing a strategy for a swift victory in the event of a Russian attack, integrating drones, AI and conventional weapons.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Russia's oil and gas revenues dropped by 22% in September despite rising oil prices
The oil and gas revenues of the Russian state budget amounted to RUB 452.4 billion (US$5.43 billion) in September, representing a 22% decrease compared to September 2025.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
German economy minister discussed anti-corruption expectations with Zelenskyy
Katherina Reiche emphasised to Volodymyr Zelenskyy that German defence and infrastructure funding requires clear oversight and anti-corruption results.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Ukrainian forces strike Russian drone launch site, control point and drone warehouse – General Staff
Ukraine's General Staff reported targeted strikes on Russian drone launch sites, command posts and UAV warehouses in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Susan Collins’s Committee Bought Trucks the Army Didn’t Want. Then Campaign Donations Poured In.
Appropriations committee members saw an influx of campaign contributions after steering $345 million to a military contractor. The post Susan Collins’s Committee Bought Trucks the Army Didn’t Want. Then Campaign Donations Poured In. appeared first on The Intercept .
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Commander-in-Chief Drapatyi moves away from predecessor Syrskyi's micromanagement – UP
Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi has decentralised command and moved away from the micromanagement practised by his predecessor Oleksandr Syrskyi, UP sources say.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
German intelligence head warns of threat of violent conflict with Russia
Martin Jäger cautioned that Russia is waging an undeclared shadow war against Germany through hybrid sabotage and political interference.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Russian attack hits checkpoint on Moldova-Ukraine border, injuring border guard – photo
A projectile fired during a Russian attack on Ukraine hit a passenger bus and border control booth at the Palanca–Maiaki–Udobne crossing, injuring a Moldovan border guard.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Ukraine faces US$8bn loss due to closure of ports
Minister Taras Vysotskyi estimates Ukraine may export only 32 million tonnes of agricultural goods – half its target volume – if maritime port closures persist.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Share of Ukrainians who approve country's direction drops to 40% – survey
Public sentiment remains relatively stable as 40% of Ukrainians support the country's current path, while undecided respondents increased to 15%.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Majority of Ukrainians believe Zelenskyy should not run for second term – survey
53% of Ukrainians believe President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should not run for a second term, while 42% support him standing in the next election, a KIIS poll shows.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Russian strikes nearly deplete Ukraine's train reserve – FT
Ukraine has nearly depleted its locomotive fleet due to intensified Russian strikes on railways, threatening grain and iron ore export logistics.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026