Pavlo Bashynskyi
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.
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.