German authorities identified two suspects with Russian backgrounds, including a Latvian national and a Belarusian citizen, in connection with a drone attack at Leipzig airport. ^[1] Germany officially accused Russia of responsibility for the drone attack at Leipzig airport, leading to the expulsion of the Russian ambassador. ^[2] Politico reported that meetings between Ukraine and the European Union and NATO regarding a shortage of air defense missiles resulted in no agreement. ^[3] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed on Aug. 2, 2026, that the European Union received a payment request from Ukraine worth several billion euros to cover air defenses including the PAC-3 air defense system. ^[4] More than 350,000 households in the Odesa district of Ukraine lost power due to Russian attacks, according to grid operator DTEK. ^[5] President Vladimir Putin stated that 10 percent of Russia's oil refineries have been damaged by Ukrainian drone attacks. ^[6] Countries possessing stockpiles of PAC-2 and PAC-3 interceptors for the US Patriot system are holding onto their own reserves and refusing to transfer them to Kyiv. ^[7] Various meetings this week, ranging from informal defense minister gatherings to special NATO ambassador meetings, achieved nothing. ^[8] EU and national diplomats confirmed to the Kyiv Independent that a meeting of national representatives is scheduled for Sept. 7, 2026, to consider Ukraine's request. ^[9] The approval process does not require unanimity but rather a qualified majority: 55% of EU countries representing 65% of the EU's population would have to oppose Kyiv's request to stop approval. ^[10] The Kyiv Independent first reported that Ukraine's payment request was submitted by then-Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov shortly before he was fired on July 15, 2026. ^[11] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is attempting to create its own interceptors for ballistic drones. ^[12]