Pavlo Bashynskyi
Donald Trump stated that the G20 summit in 2026 will take place in Miami. He suggested the possibility of inviting dictator Putin to this event.
On the night of September 6, Ukrainian air defense shot down 68 out of 91 enemy UAVs. 18 attack drones hit targets at 8 locations.
US President Donald Trump signed a decree transforming the Department of Defense into the Department of War. He stated that he had ended seven wars, and the war between Ukraine and Russia awaits "the same."
The US plans to transfer the first batch of 10 ERAM missiles to Ukraine in October. In total, Ukraine can purchase up to 3350 such missiles.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Hungary would not support Ukraine's accession to the EU. He noted that Hungary's position does not depend on Moscow, but is based on the opinion of Hungarians who do not want Ukraine's membership in the EU.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the American enterprise "Flextronics" in Mukachevo, which was hit by a missile strike on August 21. 17 employees were injured, but thanks to evacuation, greater casualties were avoided.
In Kyiv, on Maidan Nezalezhnosti, activists are protesting against stricter punishments for military personnel. They demand the adoption of a law on a military ombudsman and the repeal of the provisions of Law No. 8271 of 2022.
The Ukrainian national team will play against France in Wroclaw at 9:45 PM in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Serhiy Rebrov and Didier Deschamps have determined the starting lineups for the teams.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is responding to Russian strikes on energy facilities and will not tolerate darkness. Ukraine is ready to ensure Slovakia's energy stability by offering joint energy projects without Russian resources.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that abolishes the mechanism of exemption from criminal liability for the first unauthorized abandonment of a unit and desertion. The new rules will apply to offenses committed after the law comes into force.
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that the discovery of Chinese components in Russian drones makes it difficult to believe Beijing's stated position on peace. Ukraine calls on China to adhere to its diplomatic statements.
MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that Putin's invitation to Moscow is a sign of the Russians' unwillingness to meet. However, the very fact of allowing the possibility of a meeting is regarded as a step in the right direction.
Expert Serhiy Kuyun predicts a possible decrease in gasoline and diesel prices by 1-2 hryvnias in autumn. This is due to a decrease in wholesale prices and the stability of the fuel market.
The Ukrainian national football team will play its first 2026 World Cup qualifier against France in Wroclaw. Bookmakers consider France the favorite, despite their squad losses.
In Kharkiv, a taxi driver refused to serve a passenger in the state language, citing "infringement of the rights of Russian-speakers. " For this, he faces a fine of up to 5100 hryvnias.
An oil depot at 60 Rudneva Street in temporarily occupied Luhansk has been hit. This will cause a shortage of gasoline and diesel fuel in the city.
Law enforcement officers found a video where young people are torturing a hedgehog in Bila Tserkva. Police are establishing the circumstances of the incident; the hedgehog had broken paws.
LEGO has announced the launch of its most expensive Star Wars Death Star set – the Ultimate Collector Series for $999. 99, consisting of 9023 pieces. Sales will begin on October 1, 2025, for Lego Insiders members, and on October 4 for everyone.
Forward Roman Yaremchuk will not play for the Ukrainian national team against France due to injury. Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin and defender Oleksandr Tymchyk are also out of the squad.
President Zelenskyy stated that there is a basic framework of security guarantees for Ukraine, which includes the identification of participating countries. 26 countries are already ready to provide military contingents or support them to ensure peace.
The President of Ukraine and European leaders discussed with Donald Trump pressuring Russia. It was about economic measures to end the war and deprive Russia of resources.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that American leader Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that two European countries continue to buy Russian oil.
President Zelenskyy stated that Putin will try to use the meeting in China as permission to continue the war. Russia rejects all peace initiatives, demonstrating a lack of agreement for peace.
Romanian forward of Kyiv Dynamo Vladislav Blenuțe found himself at the center of a scandal due to reposts of videos with a Russian propagandist and "Brigada". The club stated that the football player admitted his mistakes and confirmed his pro-Ukrainian position.
NABU and SAP reported suspicion to another person in the case concerning the bribe to former Supreme Court head Vsevolod Knyazev. This person facilitated the transfer of $2.7 million from the owner of the "Finance and Credit" group for a court decision.
In 2025, the NBU withdrew over 455. 8 million worn-out banknotes, mainly in denominations of 200 and 500 hryvnias, due to physical wear and tear and the replacement of old samples. As of August 1, 2025, over 2.57 billion banknotes totaling 858.62 billion hryvnias were in circulation.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a bill on strengthening responsibility for unauthorized entry into military facilities. Fines will reach UAH 51,000.
The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a number of decisions regarding the financing of medical institutions, the expansion of the Medical Guarantees Program, and the improvement of healthcare. In particular, the reduction coefficients for primary care in combat zones were canceled, and the procurement of medical devices was streamlined.
The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Ivan Rudyi from the post of head of KRAIL due to the liquidation of the commission. Other officials, including the Deputy Minister of Culture, were also dismissed.
President Zelenskyy admits a "Korean scenario" for Ukraine, but taking into account differences in the scale of threats. Ukraine seeks to obtain reliable security guarantees, similar to South Korea's Patriot systems.