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CONFLICTOct 2Russians strike center of Novhorod-Siverskyi with Lancet droneRussian forces struck the center of Novhorod-Siverskyi in Chernihiv region with a Lancet loitering munition.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 2Week in Review: Elections and StrugglesWomen get a raw deal at elections in Bosnia, a spy chief’s arrest raises security questions in Albania and protesters challenge war crimes verdicts in Kosovo - plus much more in our selection of this week’s Balkan Insight Premium stories.Balkan Insight
MILITARYOct 2Putin says all weapons 'on agenda' if Russia's Kaliningrad attackedEuroNews [en]
CONFLICTOct 2Putin to step up attacks on Ukraine as US elections approach — ZelenskyUkrinform [en]
WORLDOct 2Tributes Paid on Sarajevo’s Streets as Edin Dzeko Plays Final Bosnia MatchThe capital is thronged with people wearing replica shirts in tribute to national football team captain Edin Dzeko, who plays his final international match for Bosnia and Herzegovina against Sweden on Friday.Balkan Insight
CONFLICTOct 2Ukraine Reports First Combat Use of Its Own Ballistic MissileNYT World
CONFLICTOct 2Putin won’t likely use nukes, but Kyiv still needs US assistanceThere is reason to believe Putin would hesitate to approve a nuclear strike on Ukraine, no matter the situation on the battlefield.The Hill
CONFLICTOct 2Russian drone crashes onto highway in Poltava region, truck catches fireIn the Poltava region, a Russian drone crashed onto the roadway, causing a truck to catch fire.Ukrinform [en]
BUSINESSOct 2Investing in Europe’s next growth engineWith Western European investment becoming less dependable, Central and Eastern Europe faces a choice: attract new foreign capital, or do more to mobilize the investment potential within the region itself. The post Investing in Europe’s next growth engine appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
CONFLICTOct 2Putin has told military leaders to abandon rules of war, Zelenskiy saysIrish Times World
MILITARYOct 2Rutte: Russia keeps testing us across Europe, but no direct military attack on NATO at presentNATO allies must be prepared for further hostile actions by Russia against the Alliance, and the response should be increased support for Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
MILITARYOct 2Police From Three Continents Test Anti-Riot Tactics in RomaniaPolice from 19 countries attended the Carpathian Blue Shield 2026 exercise in Romania to share knowledge on how to control violent demonstrations and subdue unrest.Balkan Insight
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 2Ukrainian drone flies over Donbas Arena, hits Russian target in Donetskukrinform · ukraine
CONFLICTOct 2Ukrainian drone flies over Donbas Arena, hits Russian target in DonetskUkrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 2Polish Activists Open the World’s First Parcel-Locker Machine for Abortion PillsAs abortion access remains restricted in Poland, activists have turned to a technology that Poles already use for almost everything else – just steps away from parliament.Balkan Insight
CONFLICTOct 2Russia prepares sabotage operations in EU and NATO Countries: Ukrainian intelligence identifies potential targets and warns partnersUkrinform [en]
MILITARYOct 2Ukraine joins European Defence Fund — Zelensky signs lawPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law ratifying the Agreement between Ukraine, on the one hand, and the European Union, on the other, on Ukraine's participation in the European Defence Fund (EDF).Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTOct 2Ukraine calls for tighter sanctions as Russian attacks spark Kyiv gridlockClosure of bridges struck by drones in Ukrainian capital causes traffic chaos.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTOct 2Russia plans its most forceful strike to date to try to freeze UkraineClarín
CONFLICTOct 2Belarus coordinates with Russia on activating signal repeaters during drone launches — DemchenkoBelarus continues to support Russian air attacks on Ukraine by allowing its territory to be used for signal transmission and amplification equipment.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 2EU says Ukraine no longer requires additional funds in 2026EU and Ukrainian representatives have concluded during a joint meeting that Ukraine currently has no need for additional international funding in 2026.pravda_uk · ukraine
BUSINESSOct 2Codirlasu (CFA Romania): We should expect a slight depreciation of the leu in the coming periodThe leu could continue to depreciate slightly against the euro in the coming period, driven by the significant inflation differential between Romania and the eurozone; however, it is more likely to retain its "investment-grade" sovereign rati...stiripesurse_ro · romania
CONFLICTOct 2Ukraine war: Japan’s new sanctions on Russia target oil exportsThe Japanese government on Friday announced additional sanctions against Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, targeting a so-called shadow fleet of vessels engaged in transporting sanctioned oil from Russia. Joining international efforts to crack down on sanctions evasion by the fleet, Japan has decided to impose restrictions on the provision of services to 35 vessels, according to the Foreign Ministry. The measures restrict the provision of services including insurance, maritime...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2After Bosnia’s ‘Anaemic’ Election Campaign, Polling Day Sees New ChallengeThe introduction of ballot scanners and fingerprint checks to curb election fraud are a rare innovation in an electoral process that’s been dominated by same-old politicians and promises.Balkan Insight