A Russian strike on Kharkiv injured 15 people, including 3 children. Hotels, a university, 19 private houses and a telephone network in different parts of the city were damaged.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has not yet received permission from the United States or Britain to use long-range missiles inside Russia.
The President of Ukraine has declared the readiness to see Russia at the second Peace Summit. Three points of the future victory plan have already been prepared, and the entire plan will be ready by early November.
At his meeting with Biden on September 26, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will present a victory plan. It includes an invitation to NATO, guarantees of arms supplies, a path to the EU, and economic agreements.
The Polish Foreign Minister said that Ukraine needs more weapons and funds to win. He emphasized the need for a strategy for victory, not just for Ukraine's survival.
A warehouse in the Krasnodar region of the Russian Federation, attacked by drones, was storing North Korean KN23 missiles and Smerch ammunition.
The US may plan to send $375 million in military aid to Ukraine, including missiles for the F-16.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz once again refused to supply Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. He emphasized the need to explore the possibilities of achieving peace, but called the position on peace talks as an alternative to supporting Ukraine “naive.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York. He is also scheduled to hold talks with the leaders of Turkey and Brazil.
The Polish Foreign Minister said that his country supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine. The proposal on Crimea was made as part of a hypothetical discussion on the implementation of Zelenskyy's ideas.
At the Krakivets-Korchova checkpoint, customs officers found a truck with 6,600 new T-shirts that were not listed in the declaration. The cargo was being transported under the guise of humanitarian aid for a Lviv charity fund.
MP Lesia Zaburanna spoke about the tools to cover the budget deficit of UAH 500 billion. Among them are domestic borrowing through government bonds and public debt restructuring.
MP Lesya Zaburanna said that the Verkhovna Rada is still discussing the VAT increase. Currently, the Parliament is focused on the military fee as a specialized tax to finance the army.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a draft law on tax increases in mid-October. The new regulations, including an increase in the military tax to 5% for all citizens and the introduction of a fee for individual entrepreneurs, will take effect on October 1.
In Odesa, a 4-year-old boy fell out of a 5th floor window, sustaining numerous injuries. The police are investigating the incident under articles on negligent bodily harm and malicious failure to fulfill parental responsibilities.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine and the President of the European Commission discussed increasing financial assistance to EUR 400 billion. The parties plan to hold a joint meeting of the Ukrainian government and the European Commission Board in Kyiv.
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.
