As of the evening of September 20, the smoke in Kyiv has almost disappeared, and the indicators are approaching normal. The Minister of Environmental Protection said that the situation is normalizing due to warming and stronger winds.
The President of Ukraine called for increased support for the Peace Summit to end the war. Zelenskyy emphasized that peace should be reliable, not a freezing of the conflict.
The government has allocated over UAH 21 million to compensate IDPs for utilities in state, municipal and private institutions. The funds have been distributed among ministries, utility companies and regional military administrations.
The Government has reallocated UAH 1. 9 million to provide employees of the Ministry of Finance with technical means of access to the Internet. The funds have been allocated within the budget allocations for 2024 for the smooth operation of the Ministry.
The Cabinet of Ministers has set the amount of rewards for athletes and coaches for 4th-6th places at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. For 4th place - UAH 250 thousand, for 5th - UAH 200 thousand, for 6th - UAH 150 thousand.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has never had a "plan A" to prevent a russian invasion. The country is already living by "plan B" - in a state of war, fighting for victory.
The President of Ukraine spoke about plans to use the EU loan as part of the G7 commitments. The funds will be used for energy, construction of bomb shelters, production of drones and missiles, and purchase of air defense.
The President of Ukraine said that the victory plan depends on the decisions of the United States and its allies. The plan is designed for quick decisions by partners from October to December.
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov claims that Elon Musk remotely disconnected the Tesla Cybertruck he received as a gift. Musk previously denied the information about the gift to Kadyrov, calling it a media lie.
Ukraine's Interior Minister has offered Portugal assistance in fighting large-scale fires. The State Emergency Service is ready to provide a specialized firefighting aircraft and trained specialists to work in extreme conditions.
The President of Ukraine reacted to the Russian air strike on a retirement center in Sumy. He added that Russia had used nearly 90 guided missiles on Ukrainian cities and positions over the past 24 hours.
Ukraine is preparing for talks with its European partners before the winter season. Most attention will be paid to the energy sector, the frontline, Russian assets, and EU accession.
The President of Ukraine reported on active operations in the Kursk region, which diverted significant enemy forces. Zelenskyy also spoke about the replenishment of the exchange fund and the situation in Donetsk region.
Deputies of Zhytomyr City Council voted to terminate the powers of Mayor Serhiy Sukhomlyn early. He may become the head of the State Agency for Infrastructure Restoration and Development.
Yuriy Kamelchuk leaves the Servant of the People party because of the vote to rename Chervonohrad to Sheptytsky. He criticizes the disregard for the will of the community and declares that he will continue to work in the faction.
The President of Ukraine awarded state awards to the members of the Paralympic team for their performance at the Games in Paris. The Ukrainian athletes won 82 medals, ranking 7th in the medal standings.
Andriy Sybiga met with Mihai Popsza in Chisinau. They discussed steps to accelerate Ukraine's accession to the EU, countering Russian disinformation, and strengthening good neighborly relations between the two countries.
The Kyiv City Council has awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Kyiv to 15 prominent Kyiv residents. Among the honorees are Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, writer Oksana Zabuzhko and other prominent figures in culture, science and military affairs.
Alina Kyrpale, the director of a private lyceum in Dnipro, scolded her students in Russian. She does not consider herself guilty, blames the children, and says she is happy with the scandal because of the rating increase.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law to launch the State Agrarian Register. This will create a transparent mechanism for obtaining subsidies for farmers and expand the range of users of state support in the agricultural sector.
August saw a decrease in attempts to illegally cross the border compared to July. Border guards uncovered at least 600 criminal groups trying to smuggle people across the border.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has put MP Andriy Odarchenko on the national and international wanted list. He is suspected of attempting to bribe the former head of the State Agency for Infrastructure Recovery and Development.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service said that Russian troops had been withdrawn from Belarus. Ukraine continues to reinforce its border, building fortifications from Volyn to Chernihiv.
In Pershotravensk, Dnipropetrovs'k region, a group of people attacked a 24-year-old soldier, inflicting bodily injuries. The attackers included a local deputy, and police are investigating the case under the article “hooliganism.
A suspect shot and killed a 65-year-old Honda Accord owner at a gas station in Kyiv and stole his car. Law enforcement officers detained the attacker, who could not explain his motives due to the possible influence of unknown drugs.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky reported on changes in the situation in the Kursk region. Zelenskyy said that the defense forces were keeping the situation at the bridgehead within their calculations, and that meetings with partners were being prepared.
The President of Ukraine declared the full readiness of the victory plan with all the points and details. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of determination in implementing the plan and rejected alternatives to peace.
Men with three children may not receive a deferral from mobilization under certain conditions. This applies to those who have child support arrears or do not live with and support their children.
A 65-year-old pensioner was shot dead at a Kyiv gas station. The suspect was detained, weapons, drugs and ammunition were seized from him. The police are considering the possibility of a premeditated murder for mercenary reasons or due to a sudden conflict.
The SAPO initiated bail forfeiture and putting MP Andriy Odarchenko on the wanted list, accused of attempting to bribe the leadership of the Ministry of Reconstruction. Odarchenko did not appear in court and his whereabouts are unknown.
