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Rubio confirms US-Ukraine talks on Patriot production license, but warns of multi-year timeline
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on September 2 that the United States is negotiating with Ukraine on granting licenses for the production of Patriot air defense missiles. He cautioned that even with a license, deploying production of such complex weapons and building the required factories could take several years and would not resolve Ukraine's short-term need for interceptors.
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Armed clash between SBU and military intelligence erupts in Kyiv during search tied to Russian Volunteer Corps figure
An armed confrontation between officers of Ukraine's SBU and HUR military intelligence broke out overnight on September 2, 2026, in Kyiv's Berezniaky neighborhood, leaving three HUR servicemen wounded. The incident, linked to the case of RDK deputy combat commander Stepan Kaplunov, has prompted President Zelensky to demand explanations and dismiss a senior SBU official.