World ✳
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill two, prompt NATO jets over Poland and Romania
Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones early Thursday, killing two people, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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Daily recap — Sep 23, 2026: US and Iran hold first talks since ceasefire broke down in June
American and Iranian officials met for the first time since a June ceasefire collapsed, with President Trump saying beforehand that Iran must choose between a deal and 'annihilation,' then calling the meeting productive.
Analysis ✳
Russia Hybrid War Label Spreads Just as EU Leader Says It No Longer Fits
This week, Western officials called Russia's actions against Europe — cyberattacks, sabotage, and disinformation — 'hybrid warfare,' a term for tactics that fall short of open war.
Czechia ✳
Czech Firm Wins Exclusive Deal to Supply Parts for UK's Small Nuclear Reactors
Škoda JS, a Czech engineering company owned by energy group ČEZ, has signed a deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to be the only designer and maker of drive systems (mechanical parts that move and position components) for Britain's small modular reactors, a newer, smaller type of nuclear plant.
World ✳
US and Iran Hold First Talks Since Ceasefire Collapsed in June
The United States and Iran held their first talks since a ceasefire between them broke down in June, after months of on-and-off fighting.
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Daily recap — Sep 22, 2026: EU nations block new Russia sanctions as allies show gaps in military buildup
France and Luxembourg stopped the European Union from agreeing new sanctions on Russia, on the same day US President Trump was due to meet Ukraine's President Zelenskyy at the United Nations in New York.
Analysis ✳
Lithuania preps for Russian attack while Europe's weapons factories fall behind
Lithuania is ending its decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons and running mass evacuation drills to prepare for a possible Russian attack.
USA ✳
Xi sees Trump's dealmaking style as a chance to pressure Taiwan
A trade deal between US President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping has calmed financial markets.
World ✳
EU fails to agree new Russia sanctions as France and Luxembourg block deal
The European Union failed to agree new sanctions against Russia after France and Luxembourg blocked the plan; EU sanctions need approval from all 27 member countries.
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Daily recap — Sep 21, 2026: Ukraine hits Moscow with new homemade missile as US-China trade truce eases tensions
On 21 September 2026, three stories stood out.
Analysis ✳
Europe warns of Russian threat while its weapons makers pull in different directions
This week French officials, European spy chiefs and other reports warned that Russia is preparing more direct action against NATO countries.
Ukraine says it hit Moscow with its largest strike yet, using new homemade missile
Ukraine fired a newly revealed, domestically built long-range missile called the FP-7, or 'Pelican,' at Moscow, in what is reported as its biggest strike on the Russian capital so far.