Pavlo Bashynskyi
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that there was no need to shoot down MiG aircraft that flew into Estonia, as they posed no immediate threat. Three Russian MiG-31 fighters violated Estonian airspace, remaining there for 12 minutes.
French PSG, for which Ukrainian Illia Zabarnyi plays, became the best men's club of the 2024/2025 season, winning the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, French Cup, and Ligue 1. London Arsenal became the best women's team of the season, winning the Champions League trophy.
French PSG winger Ousmane Dembélé became the winner of the men's "Golden Ball" for the 2024/2025 season, and Barcelona footballer Aitana Bonmatí received the award among women for the third time in a row. Also, Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and English goalkeeper Hannah Hampton won the Lev Yashin trophy, and Lamine Yamal and Vicky López became the young players of the year.
Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City and English goalkeeper Hannah Hampton of Chelsea won the Yashin Trophy. Gianluigi Buffon announced them as the best goalkeepers in the world.
England national team head coach Sarina Wiegman and French "PSG" head coach Luis Enrique won the Johan Cruyff Trophy as the best coaches in the world for the 2024/2025 season. Fabio Capello announced them as the winners.
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal received the award for the best young player of the 2024/25 season. Barcelona midfielder Vicky Lopez became the best young female player in the world.
US President Donald Trump has been informed of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's proposal regarding adherence to the limitations of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. Trump will personally comment on this matter, said White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt.
US President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, UN Secretary-General, the President of Argentina and the EU on September 23. The meetings will take place within the framework of the UN General Assembly.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has served Judge Lyudmyla Kropyvna with a notice of suspicion for illegal enrichment and declaring false information. The judge acquired property in the Kyiv region, the value of which exceeds her legal income by UAH 16 million.
Louis Vuitton has unveiled two exclusive cases for storing the Ballon d'Or awards, which will be presented at the 69th ceremony on September 22, 2025. The cases are adorned with Monogram canvas and a golden V motif, symbolizing "Victory" and "Vuitton."
The Kyiv Regional Military Administration plans to stop traffic on the central streets of settlements in the Kyiv region every day at 9:00 AM for a minute of silence. This decision is part of forming a new etiquette of interaction with Ukrainian defenders.
President Zelenskyy has submitted a bill on sending Ukrainian Navy units to Turkey and Great Britain. This includes the corvette "Hetman Ivan Mazepa" and a number of mine countermeasures vessels, which will cost UAH 135 million in 2025.
In Kyiv, Khreshchatyk will be blocked daily at 09:00 until the end of the week for the national minute of silence. The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, is preparing the corresponding order.
On September 21, the world celebrates World Gratitude Day, Mini Golf Day, as well as International Alzheimer's Awareness Day and European Cooperation Day. In Ukraine, Forest Workers' Day is celebrated on this day.
September 21 marks the International Day of Peace, as well as the Day of Peace in Ukraine, established in 2002. Stanislav Zhelikhovsky, a candidate of political sciences, spoke about world initiatives and Ukraine's contribution to peace, as well as diplomatic steps and challenges.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order introducing a $100,000 fee for processing applications for non-immigrant H-1B work visas. This proclamation restricts the entry of foreigners if their petition is not accompanied by the specified payment, with the aim of preventing abuse.
The International Skating Union (ISU) mistakenly published a video of "neutral" figure skater Petr Gumennik's performance set to a Ukrainian song by the band Kazka. The video was removed, and the ISU apologized for the inappropriate music choice.
Kyiv law enforcement officers checked the conditions of keeping the dog Misha, who was previously refused entry to the subway. Information about unsatisfactory care was not confirmed; the dog is well-groomed and undergoing socialization.
On September 20, an electronic scoreboard with the inscription "Glory to Russia" was noticed in the window of the Kyiv-Rakhiv train. The police seized the tablet device and are conducting a check.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov discussed a new prisoner exchange with the Russian side; Ukraine aims to return 1,000 people. President Zelenskyy states that Russia is delaying the process despite agreements.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will present the concept of controlled arms exports in 10 days to finance the production of drones needed for the front. This will allow selling surplus naval drones and other modern weapons that are produced in greater quantities than Ukraine needs.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the decision to create modern separate assault troops. They will have a drone component, and everything will be ready in approximately a week.
Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesman for the Southern Defense Forces, stated that the situation in southern Ukraine remains unchanged but tense. In particular, in the Orikhiv direction and near the Antonivka bridges, the enemy is trying to dislodge Ukrainian troops.
As of the morning of September 20, over 23,000 pilgrims, including 3,500 children, have arrived in Uman to celebrate the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. The interdepartmental headquarters operates around the clock, and the inspected shelters can accommodate only 13,500 people.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bill that recognizes the special merits of soldiers awarded the "Cross of Military Merit" to Ukraine. Those awarded will receive the right to free burial and a monthly payment of one and a half minimum wages.
A group of US senators has introduced a bill that expands sanctions against Russian energy, targeting the "shadow fleet" of oil tankers. The document also provides for sanctions against Russian liquefied natural gas projects in the Arctic.
As a result of the Russian night attack on September 20, 9 private houses, 10 garage boxes, 15 cars were damaged, and windows were broken in a high-rise building in the Kyiv region. Damages were recorded in Boryspil, Bucha, and Obukhiv districts.
Federal law enforcement officers in Chicago used tear gas and pepper balls to disperse about 100 protesters near the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. Demonstrators tried to block the entry and exit of government SUVs and chanted the name of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, who was fatally shot by an immigration officer.
The US is trying to include India's purchases of Russian oil in trade talks, despite growing demand in India. India is pushing for the removal of additional duties on Russian energy, citing energy security.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved the NSDC decision regarding the defense budget for 2026. The document provides for financing the security and defense sector at no less than the 2025 level, as well as the possibility of adjusting expenditures.