Russia threatens European arms factories supplying Ukraine as Kyiv prepares sanctions 'wish list' for Washington

From the Newshound archive · first published 30 September 2026 · last updated 1 October 2026.

Moscow warned that arms factories across Europe supplying weapons to Ukraine are now potential military targets, dramatically raising the stakes for NATO member states backing Kyiv. Zelenskyy visited a military command post near the eastern frontline on the same day Ukraine prepared a formal sanctions "wish list" to present under the Graham Act. Both developments come as Kyiv struggles to close a growing financial shortfall while the cost of the war continues to climb.

Ukraine is reportedly training Chinese fighters within its military units, a detail likely to complicate Beijing's claims of neutrality.

Kyiv's sanctions wish list targets Russian revenue streams and is expected to be submitted to Washington under legislation championed by Senator Lindsey Graham.

Ukraine faces a critical funding shortfall as the war's running costs outpace international support pledged so far.