Pavlo Bashynskyi
A bus carrying Hasidic pilgrims was involved in an accident on the Kyiv-Odesa highway. Reportedly, there are casualties, but there is no official information yet.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the European Union's move towards adopting the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. He also welcomed the preparatory work on a mechanism for using revenues from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump will host Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on September 25 at the White House. The parties will discuss trade, including the purchase of Boeing aircraft and an F-16 agreement, as well as continued negotiations on the F-35.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian destabilization is expanding to new countries and directions, commenting on the violation of Estonian airspace by Russian planes. He emphasized that this is a systemic Russian campaign against Europe, NATO, and the West, which requires a systemic response.
US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg stated that Putin considers himself a winner in the war against Ukraine, and therefore does not agree to peace. Trump is annoyed by Putin, who provoked him.
The politician stated that Ukraine will likely have to recognize the Russian occupation of part of its territory now, but will be able to return them in the future. He emphasized that Ukraine should look at the situation in the long term, as de facto does not mean de jure.
The politician stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, if he conquers Ukraine, will not stop there and will move on to attacking NATO countries. Kellogg compared the situation to World War II and called Putin a "KGB agent" who only understands force.
Psychologist Kateryna Kononova explained what autumn depression is, its symptoms, and causes. She also provided self-help tips for dealing with this condition.
A bill has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada that allows applicants from frontline regions to enter universities without the EIT. They will have to pass it during their studies to keep young people in these regions.
Donald Trump stated that the war in Ukraine could end sooner if Europe imposed sanctions or tariffs on China. He noted that China is the largest buyer of Russian oil and has leverage over Russia.
Ukraine will soon be able to produce and use 1,000 interceptor drones per day to effectively shoot down Russian drones. Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal noted that this is not only about drone production, but also about creating an entire interception ecosystem, which includes ground control complexes, radars, and electronic warfare systems.
Russia has appealed to the International Court of Justice against the ICAO Council's decision on its involvement in the downing of flight MH17. The Russian Foreign Ministry expects an impartial approach from the court in this case.
The European Union is considering an accelerated rejection of Russian liquefied natural gas imports by the end of 2027. This decision follows US President Donald Trump's call for the EU to limit energy trade with Moscow.
Portuguese club Benfica has appointed Jose Mourinho as its new head coach. The contract is valid until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Donald Trump stated that Vladimir Putin kills more Russians than Ukrainians. Trump also expressed hope for "good news" regarding the war.
Donald Trump believed that his good relations with Vladimir Putin would help resolve the conflict, but Putin let him down. The American leader hoped for an easy solution to the problem.
Deputy head of the CEC Serhiy Dubovyk stated that there are currently no prerequisites for holding election campaigns in Ukraine. The draft State Budget for 2026 does not provide for UAH 20 billion for their conduct.
President Zelenskyy met with servicemen participating in the Dobropillia counteroffensive operation. 160 square kilometers and seven settlements have been liberated, and almost a hundred occupiers have been captured.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and Polish Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz signed a memorandum on the creation of a joint operational group on unmanned aerial systems. This group will become a platform for coordinating and developing joint initiatives, integrating the latest protection technologies, and initiating new projects.
The Polish Senate voted without amendments for the bill that preserves the "800+" assistance only for working Ukrainians. The law also strengthens control over receiving social assistance and limits the use of medical services for adult citizens of Ukraine.
Some passenger services that were rerouted around the damaged section are already arriving at their final stations. Power restoration is ongoing, and trains are passing through the section with backup diesel locomotives.
On September 17, the first matches of the Ukrainian Cup Round of 16 took place. "LNZ" defeated "Metalist", and "Kryvbas" was eliminated from the tournament due to a violation of regulations, despite winning against FC "Chernihiv".
A 31-year-old employee of the TCC and SP in Ternopil, while intoxicated, caused a mass road accident in which police cars, a truck, and an Audi were damaged. The issue of bringing him to administrative and criminal responsibility is being decided.
The device will be seized and sent for examination, the pre-trial investigation is ongoing.
Funds received from the UN World Food Programme will be used to improve the quality of hot meals and finance primary school students.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated over UAH 6. 2 billion for teachers' allowances for unfavorable working conditions in September-December 2025. The funds will be received by 409,241 teachers.
The Cabinet of Ministers extended the experimental project for distributing liquefied gas as humanitarian aid until May 1, 2026. Zaporizhzhia Oblast was also included in the project.
The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the procedure for assisting internally displaced persons, introducing an additional "seventh" payment. It will be received by IDPs who, after displacement, officially worked or registered as individual entrepreneurs and continued to work for all 6 months.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law that provides for the introduction of a single basic social assistance from January 1, 2026, instead of various payments. It will be provided to the most vulnerable categories of the population, and its amount will be determined as the difference between the basic amount for the family and its average monthly income.
The President of Ukraine emphasized that Ukraine's main goal is to end the war. In addition, according to the Head of State, if the hostilities drag on, "Plan B" provides for annual funding of $120 billion.