OSCE experts, in their report, revealed widespread and systematic use of torture and ill-treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russia, which led to the death of at least 169 people. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls for consolidating efforts to exchange prisoners on an "all for all" basis.
Donald Trump announced the introduction of new tariffs, including a 100% duty on drug imports starting October 1, 2025, if a company does not build a factory in the US. Also, a 50% duty on kitchen cabinets, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks will be introduced from the same date.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 4939/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by eight kopecks. The official euro to hryvnia exchange rate was set at UAH 48.71/euro, and the zloty at UAH 11.42/zloty.
Ukraine will send an expedition for exhumation work in the Polish village of Jureczkowa to investigate possible burials of UPA soldiers. Deputy Minister of Culture Andriy Nadzhoh emphasized the importance of safety and communication with the Polish side.
Expeditionary work to search for and exhume Ukrainians in the Polish village of Jureczkowa will begin at the end of September. This happened after the exchange of lists of places for searching for remains between Ukraine and Poland in January.
As a result of the Russian shelling in Vinnytsia region, three enterprises were left without electricity. Damage to critical infrastructure facilities is significant due to direct hits, but train traffic has been restored.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk denies criticism of bill No. 14057, which, according to the media community, threatens journalistic investigations. He claims that the bill expands the personal rights of citizens and does not create new restrictions for journalists, but only clarifies existing norms in accordance with European practice.
On September 24, 2025, naval drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine attacked ports in Novorossiysk and Tuapse. As a result of the operation, the work of Transneft's oil loading complex and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal was paralyzed.
Cyber specialists of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine carried out a successful attack on the Russian national payment system "SBP" and the provider "TransTeleCom", which led to the impossibility of instant transfers and online payments. Estimated economic losses amount to up to 30 million US dollars.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the possibility of shooting down Russian fighter jets that violate NATO airspace. This position is supported by US President Donald Trump and Czech President Petr Pavel.
Kyiv Metro is developing design documentation for the construction of the Podilsko-Vyhurivska line. Work on the construction of the bridge over the Harbor is tentatively scheduled to begin in 2026.
Special forces of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine burned two An-26 transport aircraft and hit the coastal radar station MR-10M1 "Mys M1" in temporarily occupied Crimea. The losses were recorded in the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's report for September 24, 2025.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 4105/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by four kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 48.65/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.40/PLN.
The American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, with a capital of $150 million, will be a market maker for critical raw materials and the mining industry. The fund will also develop a system of military and political risk insurance to attract investors.
The First Ladies of the USA and Ukraine, Melania Trump and Olena Zelenska, held a bilateral meeting on September 23. The meeting took place after several appeals from Olena Zelenska to Melania Trump.
Andriy Gerus, head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy and Housing and Communal Services, stated that Ukraine's energy system is in satisfactory condition, and underground gas storage facilities are 95% full. Without Russian attacks, the heating season will begin without power outages.
The "StopPressure" portal was launched on September 2 to protect honest businesses from illegal pressure.
Since June, prosecutors have submitted 47 indictments to court in cases of illegal subsoil extraction.
SBU drones hit Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat in Bashkortostan for the second time in seven days. This is one of the largest oil refining and petrochemical plants in Russia, producing 150 types of products.
US President Donald Trump, at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, claimed "global cooling" and erroneous UN climate change forecasts. He also criticized wind farms, calling them inefficient.
President Donald Trump stated that India and China are the main sponsors of Russia's war against Ukraine through their purchase of Russian oil. He also noted that NATO countries have not abandoned Russian energy resources.
US President Donald Trump, at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, called on countries to stop developing biological weapons forever. He also stated that artificial intelligence could pose a huge threat if not given proper attention.
US President Donald Trump once again stated that he stopped seven wars, some of which had lasted for decades. He criticized the UN for not helping in any of these cases, questioning its purpose.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld the pre-trial detention measure for NABU detective Ruslan Magamedrasulov. He is suspected of aiding Russia, and his detention has been extended until October 21.
Over 30 years, Ukraine's population has decreased by 20%, from 52. 2 million in 1993 to 42 million in 2022. As of early 2025, approximately 31.5 million people reside in the controlled territory, indicating a demographic loss of 10 million due to the war.
The streaming service HBO Max has announced its launch in Ukraine, offering two packages: standard for €7. 99/month and premium for €9.99/month. Additional sports content is available for €3/month.
In Ukraine, a full-fledged State Final Attestation (SFA) for 9th grades in language-literature and mathematics fields may be launched in 2028. The implementation of SFA-9 as a holistic system is not expected before 2029, while SFA-4 may start in 2027.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the US to participate in the UN General Assembly and meet with Donald Trump. Kyiv does not expect a miracle, but is preparing for a new stage of the war, relying more on its own forces.
The State Final Attestation for 4th grades will be conducted in the linguistic-literary and mathematical educational fields. The piloting of the State Final Attestation at the primary school level will take place in the spring of 2026.
The White House rejected Nicolas Maduro's offer for talks with Donald Trump. This came after a US naval buildup near Venezuela.
