Pavlo Bashynskyi
The draw for the 1/8 finals of the Ukrainian Cup of the 2025/2026 season has taken place, where "Dynamo" will meet "Shakhtar", and "Agrotech" will play "Phoenix-Mariupol". The matches will take place on October 28-30, 2025, with the winner determined in a single game.
On September 27, the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup kicks off in Chile, where Ukraine will play its first match against South Korea. The tournament will last until October 19, 2025.
The Cabinet of Ministers reallocated over UAH 14 million, intended to compensate for humanitarian demining costs, to implement the subsoil agreement between Ukraine and the United States. This will ensure the fulfillment of the agreement's provisions regarding the establishment of the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Investment Fund.
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided on additional payments to the official salary of employees of the Judicial Security Service during martial law. The amount of remuneration varies from 50% to 200% depending on the territory of service.
FIFA has unveiled the official mascots for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. They are Maple the Moose, Zayu the Jaguar, and Clutch the Bald Eagle, symbolizing the host countries of the tournament.
Diplomats from Great Britain, France, and Germany warned the Kremlin that NATO is ready to respond to airspace violations, including by shooting down Russian planes. This happened after three MiG-31 fighters intruded over Estonia.
"Unknown" drones were recorded over the Mourmelon-le-Grand military base in France on the night of September 21-22. The incident was called "exceptional," and an investigation is underway.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocates over UAH 220 million to Dnipropetrovsk region for water supply and infrastructure restoration. Also, almost UAH 60 million has been allocated for the repair of the emergency section of the second Donetsk water pipeline.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to increase salaries for medical workers in areas of active and possible hostilities. Doctors in combat zones will receive UAH 40,000, mid-level medical personnel - UAH 27,000, and junior medical personnel - UAH 18,000.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocates over 300 million hryvnias to complete the construction of fortifications in Sumy region. The funds from the State Budget's reserve fund are directed to the Sumy Regional Military Administration.
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed relevant bodies to prepare action plans for a stable heating season. In particular, the establishment of a moratorium on cutting off electricity and gas during martial law in frontline regions.
The court denied the application of a pre-trial measure to the coach in the case of the death of 10-year-old Vanya Honcharuk, who drowned at a football camp. The boy's mother expressed shock and surprise at the court's decision, as the accused remains without restrictions.
Russia and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding on the construction of small nuclear power plants in Iran. This happened during a meeting between Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev and Iranian Vice President Mohammad Eslami in Moscow.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Rubio called on Russia to stop the killings and emphasized the need for substantial steps to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian war.
US President Donald Trump replaced Joe Biden's portrait in the presidential hall of fame with a photo of a device that automatically signs Biden's name. This happened after Trump's order to investigate Biden's use of an autopen for official documents due to doubts about his cognitive state.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko visited Donetsk region, where she listened to reports on the operational situation and supply. She awarded servicemen of the National Guard, State Border Guard Service, National Police, and rescuers.
Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv left unchanged the pre-trial detention measure for Nestor Shufrych, accused of treason. He remains in custody until October 4. Earlier, Shufrych was notified of suspicion of treason and financing of the Russian Guard in Crimea.
US Energy Secretary Christopher Wright stated that America is ready to replace all Russian gas and oil products flowing to Europe. He spent six days in Europe, assuring leaders of the US's readiness to meet their needs.
Two executives of a private company have been notified of suspicion of causing over UAH 138 million in damages. They illegally siphoned off more than 6.7 million cubic meters of gas from the state gas transportation system.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the risks of a radiation accident at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant continue due to weak international institutions. Yesterday, another blackout occurred at the plant, and Russia does not stop shelling near it.
Russian "Shaheds" of the "Geran-2" and "Geran-3" types have a flight range of up to 2500 km and 1600 km, respectively, which allows them to reach European countries, including Great Britain and France. Expert Kostiantyn Kryvolap notes that European air defense systems are effective against high-altitude targets, but may have problems with low-flying drones.
Cyber specialists of the Main Intelligence Directorate once again gained full access to all computers and servers of the occupation authorities in Crimea. Over 100 TB of intelligence data was obtained, including official correspondence and information about the abduction of Ukrainian children.
September 24 marks World Gorilla Day, World Cancer Research Day, and Women's Health and Fitness Day. World Day Against Software Patents is also held.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he does not feel China's interest in ending the war with the Russian Federation. He believes that Donald Trump can change this situation.
US President Donald Trump said that the greatest progress in ending the war lies in the terrible state of the Russian economy. He also noted that the war has been going on for 3.5 years and is not stopping.
US President Donald Trump stated that he would answer the question about supporting Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in a month. This happened during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The US President stated that it is too early to talk about US security guarantees for Ukraine, but plans to discuss it with the President of Ukraine. Zelenskyy seeks to convince the US administration to join the security guarantee system.
The Embassy of Ukraine in China sent an official note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China due to the entry of the container ship HENG YANG 9 into Sevastopol. The vessel, owned by a Chinese company, deliberately concealed its movements by transmitting false route data.
In 2025, Ukraine will present a resolution condemning the abduction and deportation of children and establishing a mechanism for tracking Ukrainian children. President Zelenskyy emphasized the return of 1,625 children and the importance of holding those responsible accountable.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised the diplomatic efforts of the US and other countries to end the war in Ukraine. He emphasized the need for a complete ceasefire and a just peace in accordance with the UN Charter.