The European Commission has rejected the demand by EU lawmakers to confiscate 200 billion euros of frozen Russian central bank assets. This would violate international law and risk widespread retaliatory measures from Moscow.
Russian troops attacked critical infrastructure in Chernihiv, causing a fire and leaving 30,000 subscribers without power. Water supply disruptions are possible due to reduced pressure in the networks.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed incidents involving drones over Danish airports, calling them “serious. ” The parties agreed on NATO's cooperation with Denmark to ensure the security of critical infrastructure, as the incidents could be part of a “hybrid attack.”
Sumy is again under attack by Russian UAVs, hits have been recorded in the Zarichny and Kovpakivsky districts, damaging non-residential premises and an enterprise. One woman sought medical attention due to an acute stress reaction.
The large gasoline-powered Audi Q9 crossover will appear in 2026 along with the updated Q7. Both models will use the Premium Platform Combustion, supporting various engine types.
The government is considering a moratorium on disconnecting water and electricity supply in frontline communities due to debts for a stable heating season. A comprehensive solution is also being developed to compensate for the difference in heating tariffs.
The President of the European Commission and EU heads of state will discuss drone incursions at an informal meeting of the European Council in Copenhagen next week. This issue will also be considered at the first meeting on the 'drone wall' on Friday, with the participation of representatives from seven border EU member states, Denmark, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
In Ukraine, changes to the Procedure for Suspending Tax Invoice Registration come into force on September 27, 2025. The innovations are aimed at reducing blockages and increasing transparency for businesses.
The release of the animated film “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” has been postponed to June 18, 2027. The film will be released a week after “How to Train Your Dragon 2” and on the same day as “Gatto.”
After Russia's night attack, which led to power outages and infrastructure damage, 15 Ukrzaliznytsia trains are delayed. Two trains, Odesa-Dnipro and Odesa-Kryvyi Rih, are delayed by more than 5 hours.
In July, banks issued 871 mortgage loans for UAH 1. 6 billion. The rate on the secondary market was 9.15%, on the primary market - 8.05%.
European officials fear that US President Donald Trump's new rhetoric on Ukraine is aimed at shifting blame to Europe. Trump is calling on the EU for tougher sanctions against Russia and tariffs on China and India, which Europeans consider unfeasible.
Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy between 2005 and 2007. He was acquitted of charges of corruption and receiving stolen goods.
As a result of the enemy's night attack on energy facilities, consumers in Chernihiv and Mykolaiv regions have been de-energized. Electricity consumption shows a downward trend; it is recommended to use powerful electrical appliances from 10:00 to 16:00.
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen stated that recent drone activity over Danish airports constitutes a "hybrid attack. " This led to the suspension of flights at Aalborg Airport and an enhancement of the country's capabilities to detect and shoot down drones.
In the morning, Russian troops attacked the Nizhyn district of Chernihiv Oblast with drones, hitting an infrastructure facility and causing power outages. There were also hits in Koriukivka and Chernihiv districts, and the enemy attacked more than 20 settlements in the region over 60 times.
Chinese drone experts visited the Russian arms factory "IEMZ Kupol" for technical development. The factory also received Chinese drones through a Russian intermediary.
In Russia's Krasnodar Krai, drones reportedly struck the EuroChem-Belorechensk Mineral Fertilizers chemical plant. The incident caused a fire covering an area of 50 square meters, with no casualties reported.
Ford is rumored to be developing a hybrid version of the S650 Mustang, codenamed "S650E," with the first test units already on the roads. This move indicates the company's approach to electrifying the iconic coupe, balancing tradition and innovation.
US new home sales rose by 20. 5% in August compared to July, reaching their highest level since January 2022. The median price of a new home was $413,500, an increase of 1.9% year-over-year.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has lowered its forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth in 2025 to 2. 5% due to the impact of Russian aggression and a poor harvest. At the same time, the forecast for 2026 remains at 5%.
On September 25, Russian drones attacked a critical infrastructure facility in Vinnytsia region. As a result of the hit, a fire broke out, which was promptly extinguished by rescuers; there were no casualties.
UK border guards seized almost 259,000 counterfeit toys worth over £3. 5 million, 90% of which were fake Labubu dolls. Most of these toys contained banned chemicals or posed a choking hazard to children.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 160 combat engagements over the past day, a third of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy also pressed more actively in the Lyman direction, launching four missile and 68 air strikes.
Overnight, the Kirovohrad region was subjected to a drone attack on an infrastructure facility, resulting in damage to several residential buildings and partial power outages in three settlements. There are no casualties, and relevant services are working to eliminate the consequences.
On the night of September 25, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 176 attack UAVs, including Shahed and Gerbera. 150 drones were neutralized, 13 hits and debris falls were recorded.
In the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, a 6-year-old boy, left unsupervised, set fire to a cardboard box in a hypermarket. The store suffered damages of over UAH 30,000, and the parents face a fine.
During the night, shelling caused power outages on four railway sections and damaged infrastructure. Train delays were recorded, including three services from Odesa for more than 5 hours.
On September 25, 2025, at about 04:00, a Russian Su-34 aircraft was shot down in the Zaporizhzhia direction. It was carrying out terrorist attacks on Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs.
In the Kyiv pre-trial detention center on September 17, an inmate fell ill and was hospitalized with severe internal injuries. The man, who was accused of involvement in the death of another inmate, died in the hospital on September 24.
