Antonina Tumanova
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the draft state budget for 2025 with revenues of UAH 2 trillion and expenditures of UAH 3. 6 trillion. The priority is defense, for which at least UAH 2.22 trillion will be allocated, as well as social protection and support for the regions.
The eU is discussing three options for extending sanctions against russia in order to unblock $50bn in aid to Ukraine. The USA demands guarantees to freeze Russian assets to repay the aid package.
The United States and the United Kingdom are discussing the possibility of allowing Ukraine to strike military facilities in russia. In response, the Kremlin could step up sabotage, cyberattacks and other hybrid actions against NATO countries.
The Russian army attacked Nikopol district with artillery and kamikaze drones. Three people were injured, and residential buildings, infrastructure and cars in several communities were damaged.
Ukrenergo reports that no power supply restrictions are expected in Ukraine on September 14. The company recommends using powerful electrical appliances from 10:00 to 16:00 during the highest solar activity.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on its partners not to provide cultural platforms for Russia to spread disinformation. The Ministry emphasizes that the international cultural scene should not be used to whitewash Russia's crimes.
Russia attacked ICRC staff in Donetsk region, killing three and wounding two. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry called on the international community to respond decisively to Russia's violations of international law.
In the village of Hlevakha near Kyiv, lightning struck a residential building, causing a massive fire. The video of the burning house is being shared on social media, but there is no official confirmation from rescuers.
Putin said that strikes against Russia with long-range missiles would mean NATO's direct involvement in the war. According to him, Ukraine cannot control such missiles on its own, so NATO experts will be involved in the strikes.
Radoslav Sikorsky reviewed the consequences of the Russian attack on Lviv. He emphasized Ukraine's urgent need for air defense and the right to destroy the aggressor's airfields.
The shelling of Borova village in Kharkiv region killed two people and injured 9. Russian troops struck again when rescuers arrived to extinguish the fire.
Ukraine expressed disappointment with Mongolia's refusal to arrest Putin during his visit. The Foreign Ministry warned that this decision would be taken into account in further bilateral relations and international support for Mongolia.
President of Ukraine met with ICC Prosecutor Kareem Khan. They discussed the fight against forced displacement of children and the importance of complying with court decisions on arrest warrants for Russian war criminals.
Russian troops attacked Nikopol district with artillery and kamikaze drones. The church was damaged, its roof and ceiling were destroyed, and fire and utility vehicles were damaged.
The Kyiv Region Development Agency and the Romanian Center for New Strategy signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The main goal is to attract investment in the defense industry of Ukraine.
In Kharkiv, two women and a child were rescued from the rubble of a house after a Russian shelling. Earlier it was reported that a densely populated area of the city was hit near a private house.
A group of Ukrainian pilots began training on F-16s in Romania. Ukraine will also receive a new Patriot air defense system from its Romanian partners to strengthen its defense against Russian missiles and drones.
The shelling of Borova village in Kharkiv region killed two people and wounded seven. Three rescuers were among the injured.
A private house, a fence, and windows of other buildings were damaged as a result of a Russian strike on the Kyiv district of Kharkiv. Emergency services are working at the scene, said the head of the Kharkiv RMA.
Over the last day, 79 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The most intense fighting was recorded in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors, where the enemy carried out 33 and 20 attacks respectively.
Three people were injured in Komyshany, Kherson region, as a result of a Russian strike. A 75-year-old woman was hospitalized with an explosive injury and a shoulder wound, while two others were treated on the spot.
The Russian army attacked Ochakiv with an FPV drone from the occupied Kinburn Spit, injuring a 16-year-old girl. According to the head of the Mykolaiv RMA, the victim's condition is satisfactory and she is receiving the necessary medical care in the hospital.
As a result of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure in Donetsk Oblast, 151 miners are trapped underground at the Dobropolye mine. A rescue operation is underway, 80 miners have already been brought to the surface, and 71 remain underground.
Under the guise of “evacuation” and “rehabilitation,” the occupiers are forcibly taking Ukrainian children from the TOT to Russia. This activity is being carried out on the basis of the Oduvanchyky children's hospice and is a gross violation of international law.
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister said that after the Kursk operation, the fear of escalation had to be overcome. Sibiga emphasized the importance of the allies' courage in transferring weapons to Ukraine.
The British government has probably already decided to authorize Ukraine to use Storm Shadow cruise missiles against targets in Russia. This issue may be discussed at the meeting between Biden and Starmer in Washington.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda presented the Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great to First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska. The award was given for her contribution to the struggle for freedom of Ukraine and the development of Lithuanian-Ukrainian relations.
Andriy Sybiga said that violations of NATO airspace by Russian drones are on the rise. He called for decisive measures, including shooting down drones, and emphasized the need for a joint response by the Allies.
The President of Ukraine discussed support for Ukraine and defense cooperation with the US Secretary of State and the British Foreign Secretary. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of obtaining long-range weapons and strengthening sanctions against Russia.
The Kyiv Metropolitanate of the OCU stated that there is no evidence of religious or political motives for the attack on Metropolitan Klyment of Simferopol and Crimea. The victim was provided with medical care and his life is not in danger.