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• [New] The escalating spiral of strikes is leading a growing number of Russian officials to the conclusion that Putin could eventually opt to use tactical nuclear weapons as a last resort in Ukraine. Farm Progress
• [New] Russia still accounted for 11.6% of Belgium's gas consumption in 2025, a higher share than at the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, despite the EU's requirement to phase out Russian gas by 2027. Volt Belgie
• [New] The global economy is already feeling the strain from supply chain disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine, leading to higher energy prices and inflation. Mwakilishi
• [New] The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in southeastern Ukraine has been without off-site power for more than a week, the world's nuclear energy watchdog has warned. Al Jazeera
• [New] The UK government has already made clear that recent Russian threats will not deter its support for Ukraine. BBC News
• [New] Ukraine could receive a significant weapons package from Turkey in the near future. SOF News
• Russia and Ukraine are targeting each other's commercial ships and ports in the Black Sea area, raising fears about the impact on grain supplies to world markets. Farm Progress
• Russia-Ukraine war escalation threatens global grain supplies as attacks target Black Sea ports during harvest season, risking wheat exports. Farm Progress
• Ukraine is not simply receiving another shipment of finished missiles; it is being given technical information that could eventually help it manufacture long-range weapons domestically. Economic Times
• The EU has approved a €6.1 billion defence package for Ukraine, adding that Europe stands with Ukraine and we will deliver what it needs, when it needs it. Just Security
• Ukraine would receive a promise whose value could remain unknown for years. Modern Diplomacy
• The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark said today it is providing a EUR - 100 million (USD116.6m) loan to Ukrainian agro-industrial company Kernel to build a 94.5-MW wind farm in central Ukraine that will be equipped with Vestas turbines. Renewables Now
• The United Kingdom announced it will provide Ukraine with access to the technology behind the Storm Shadow missile, which will advance Kiev's domestic production capacity and potentially expose European defence industries to Russian retaliation. Hudson Institute
• As Ukraine confronts a critical shortage of air-defense interceptors, it will be important to track the size and composition of Russia's missile salvos. Hudson Institute
• Ukraine has been working to repair and fortify previously damaged energy infrastructure ahead of expected Russian energy strikes in Winter 2026-2027. Critical Threats
• The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Ukraine will cooperate in the purchase and operation of Swedish CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. Militarnyi
• Moscow will try to bankroll potential political projects in Ukraine and recruit suitable leaders for them. NV
• Several potential catalysts could support activity, including a ramp-up in German fiscal stimulus, a higher probability of a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, and a positive turn in the Eurozone credit impulse. Lion Global Investors | Official Site

Last updated: 11 September 2026