Julia Shramko
Oil prices remained stable on Tuesday. Brent crude futures fell 0.3% to $67.24 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.3%.
An Italian court has ruled to extradite to Germany a suspect in the case of the Nord Stream explosions in September 2022. The suspect denies the charges, and the Ukrainian's lawyer plans to appeal the decision.
After the Russian attack on Kyiv region, fires broke out, leading to air pollution in Fastiv Raion. Radiation levels are normal, but residents are advised to limit their time outdoors and take safety precautions.
Kharkiv was attacked by enemy UAVs. A strike was recorded in the Slobidskyi district, a fire broke out. Three injured have been reported.
In Zaporizhzhia, after the night attack by Russian troops, the number of victims has risen to 18 people. People are seeking medical attention for shrapnel wounds, concussions, and acute stress reactions.
In the Kyiv region, a fire broke out in the warehouses of a logistics center as a result of a Russian drone attack. There were no casualties among the population, but private houses and cars were damaged.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Saratov oil refinery on the night of September 16, 2025. Explosions and a fire were recorded at the facility, and the results are being clarified.
The EU has postponed the presentation of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. This issue has been removed from the Coreper II agenda without a new date being set.
Russia carried out a night attack on Ukraine with 113 attack UAVs, 89 of which were neutralized by air defense forces. The enemy also shelled Zaporizhzhia with ten MLRS shells, resulting in deaths and injuries.
During the night, Russian troops attacked an agricultural enterprise in the village of Velykyi Burluk, Kupyansk district, Kharkiv region, causing a fire covering an area of 1000 square meters. Over the past day, one person died and five were injured in shelling in the region.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the US would not impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods to stop purchases of Russian oil unless European countries impose high tariffs on China and India. Bessent emphasized the need for Europe to play a more active role in reducing Russian oil revenues and ending the war in Ukraine.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the hit on Russian troops' command posts in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region on September 8. Enemy personnel, including command, were hit after the visit of the Russian Minister of Defense.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Vladimir Putin is testing NATO, commenting on the Russian drone's incursion into Poland. He noted that Putin wants to see NATO's readiness and the public's reaction.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 208 combat engagements over the past day, 54 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched one missile strike, 69 air strikes, and carried out 4,795 shellings.
The European Union is considering imposing sanctions on companies in India and China that facilitate trade in Russian oil as part of a new package of restrictions. The US proposes tariffs of up to 100% for China and India, and will also affect Russian oil companies.
An explosion occurred in an apartment in Kyiv's Dniprovskyi district, reportedly caused by a grenade detonation. Two people died, and one more was injured.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an agreement with China on TikTok ownership after trade talks in Madrid. Details of the agreement will be finalized during Trump's conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday.
The EU is closely monitoring the joint military exercises "Zapad-2025" on the territory of Belarus. The EU calls on Russia and Belarus to adhere to the 2011 OSCE Vienna Document and is preparing for potential security threats.
US President Donald Trump said he would declare a state of emergency in Washington and federalize it if Mayor Muriel Bowser did not cooperate with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This came after Bowser refused to provide information about undocumented migrants, despite the deployment of more than 2,000 troops in the city.
As a result of the night strikes on Kramatorsk, 11 people were injured. 35 apartment buildings, 3 educational institutions, and other buildings were damaged.
Hyundai reported a 12% increase in sales in August, selling over 88,000 units. Sales of electric vehicles, including the Ioniq 5, increased by 61%.
This summer, severe weather conditions in Europe caused short-term economic losses of at least €43 billion. By 2029, these losses are expected to increase to €126 billion.
The US and China are nearing a deal on TikTok, but its conclusion may depend on trade concessions from China. Negotiations in Madrid concern the sale of TikTok by Bytedance and broader economic issues.
On September 15, around 10:00 AM, an explosion occurred in the village of Morozivka, Baryshivka community. A 57-year-old woman died, and a 40-year-old man was hospitalized.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will now be responsible for identifying critically important enterprises of the defense-industrial complex and reserving their employees. This decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine was adopted in connection with the liquidation of the Ministry of Strategic Industries.
In Ukraine, as of September 12, the test questions for the theoretical driver's license exam, approved by the order of the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, have been updated. The changes concern road signs, markings, basics of safe driving, and other provisions included in the tests.
The "eRecovery" service resumed operation in "Diia" on September 15 after scheduled technical maintenance. It allows submitting applications for compensation for damaged or destroyed housing.
Apple announced the release of iOS 26 on September 15, which will bring a new Liquid Glass interface design and AI-powered features. The update includes quick translation, improved calling and messaging features, intuitive maps, and the ability to store passports in Apple Wallet.
Units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine cleared the settlement of Pankivka and the surrounding areas. The enemy is building up its forces, redeploying additional reserves.
Due to the night shelling by Russian troops, part of the Zaporizhzhia district, including Balabyne and Kushuhum, was left without electricity, affecting almost 4,900 subscribers. Energy workers are working on restoration, planning to complete the work by the end of the day.