Olga Rozgon
Hungary aims to replace Russian gas and diversify oil supplies by October 2027. The Paks nuclear power plant project is also being reviewed.
North Korean hackers infected more than 30,000 devices through fake job postings and stole $10. 9 million in cryptocurrency. The funds were transferred to North Korea.
The ground control station for the "Orion" UAVs was struck at the "Saki" airfield in Crimea. Occupiers’ facilities in Donetsk and Luhansk regions were also destroyed.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Russia’s “elections” in the occupied territories are illegal and do not change their international status. Kyiv called on the world not to recognize them.
Russia attacked a commuter train in the Kharkiv region. Two passengers were seriously injured during the evacuation.
On September 18–20, Russia is electing 450 State Duma deputies, including in the occupied territories of Ukraine. Pressure on observers and public-sector employees has been reported.
In four regions, the outages were caused by shelling; in Zhytomyr region, by bad weather. Emergency crews are restoring electricity supply.
48% of respondents expect Chancellor Friedrich Merz to resign by the end of the year. His CDU risks suffering further defeats in regional elections.
The airports in Lublin and Rzeszów temporarily suspended operations on September 18 due to military aviation activity. Poland’s air defenses were placed on alert.
The government plans to accelerate the identification of repatriated bodies and strengthen coordination among agencies. More than UAH 600 million is allocated in the 2027 budget for the additional equipment of 21 forensic medical examination bureaus.
The U. S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Saudi Arabia of 48 F-35s and related equipment for $24.3 billion. The deal is intended to strengthen the security of the ally.
On the night of September 18, Russia launched 93 drones and munitions at Ukraine. Air defense shot down and jammed 72 targets; 13 hits were recorded.
Brent fell to $104, while WTI fell to $101. 20 per barrel. Saudi Arabia is resuming exports, but risks in the Strait of Hormuz remain.
Russian drones attacked the Fastiv district on September 18. Five people were injured, and houses and a car were damaged.
Brussels called on Beijing to voluntarily limit hybrid exports to 15% of the EU market. Otherwise, the bloc may introduce its own restrictions.
The bodies of nine women have been found in the Johannesburg area over two months. Police have formed a special task force and are investigating a possible link between the deaths.
Dmitry Peskov called the US law on "hellish sanctions" an unfriendly step. Russia said that the sanctions would complicate a peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
A vessel flying the Tanzanian flag was heading to a Ukrainian port when it was attacked by a Russian UAV. The captain was killed, and three crew members were injured.
The Ukrainian military struck two S-400 launchers in Russia’s Bryansk region. UAV facilities, warehouses, and areas where forces were concentrated were also damaged.
India said it would not give up Russian oil for the sake of energy security. Refiners are asking the United States to ease the restrictions.
Singapore has launched a rewards program for daily reading to combat doomscrolling. After 50 sessions, participants will receive 1 Singapore dollar.
Zelenskyy reported the striking of the Yaroslavl oil refinery and six aircraft at a military airfield in Rostov. The operation was carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine, the Unmanned Systems Forces, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Foreign Intelligence Service.
Zelenskyy thanked the U. S. Congress for Lindsey Graham's bill on sanctions against Russia. He called pressure a condition for ending the war.
Anton Kovalskyi was appointed Acting Prosecutor General. The relevant decision was made by the President.
The number of people injured in Kyiv as a result of the Russian attack has risen to 18. A lyceum and the facade of a building were damaged in the Dniprovskyi district.
A day of mourning has been declared in Nikopol district for the five people killed in a Russian drone strike on a scheduled bus.
The U. S. House of Representatives approved the bill by 262 votes. The document provides for sanctions and tariffs against Russia and its allies.
Russia's nighttime missile and drone attack on Kyiv injured 16 people, including two children. Residential buildings, facilities, and infrastructure were damaged.
The US transferred $725 million to the UN’s regular budget and $102 million for peacekeeping operations. Washington no longer faces the threat of losing its voting rights.
The Syzran and Saratov oil refineries halted processing after drone attacks. The shutdown could exacerbate fuel shortages and export restrictions in Russia.