President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will lead the Ukrainian delegation at the 80th UN General Assembly in New York. This was announced by MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi, emphasizing the importance of the session for Ukraine as a founding country of the UN.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine confirmed the provision of the first package of military aid by the US under the PURL program. The details of the package are currently unknown, but the launch of the program mechanism is a positive outcome.
The 1/16 final of the Ukrainian Cup begins on September 17, with 4 participants of European cups joining. UNN publishes the match schedule and information about broadcasts.
MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi refuted Daily Mail's information that Iryna Zarutska's father could not go to her funeral in the USA. The MFA facilitated the visa acquisition, and the man is already in the USA to honor his daughter's memory.
Former goalkeeper of Kyiv "Dynamo" and Donetsk "Shakhtar" Artur Rudko was detained while attempting to illegally cross the border. According to unofficial information, he is currently undergoing basic military training in one of the training centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine thwarted two offensive operations by the Russian army. Russia is preparing for two more offensive operations in the autumn.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed to increase salaries for teachers and scholarships for students, as well as to launch a check-up program. In total, UAH 66 billion more will be allocated for education next year.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service regarding long-range strikes on Russia's fuel sector and the intentions of the Russian leadership. He emphasized that Russia is rebuilding itself for war capabilities, and this can only be countered by strong sanctions and Ukrainian long-range capabilities.
The international working group has prepared proposals to increase pressure on Russia to cease fire. They include sanctions against the energy and financial sectors, asset confiscation, and restrictions on access to military technologies.
US Senator Lindsey Graham said that Hungary and Slovakia, which continue to buy Russian oil, will face consequences. He expressed hope that these countries would join the US in stopping the bloodshed.
Kyiv Metro responded to information about not allowing dog Misha into the "Teremky" station during an air raid alert, stating that the dog is not homeless and has an owner. After a complaint, Misha was once denied entry, but that same night he entered the subway.
Ruslan Magamedrasulov, a NABU detective who is already in custody on suspicion of aiding the aggressor state, has been served with a new suspicion notice. He is accused of abusing his influence for illegal tax schemes involving Ukrainian enterprises totaling UAH 30 million, for which he was to receive UAH 900,000.
In the draft budget for 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers allocated over 3. 6 billion hryvnias to the National Military Memorial Cemetery, which is three times more than in 2025. In total, almost 18 billion hryvnias are planned to be allocated for veteran policy.
Bill No. 14037 grants a deferment from mobilization to homeowners who gratuitously accommodate two or more IDPs. To obtain a deferment, the fact of IDP residence must be formalized by a notarized agreement.
On September 16, the first round of the 2025/2026 Champions League begins, where for the first time since the 2005/2006 season there are no Ukrainian clubs. However, Ukrainian footballers will play as part of European teams, including Trubin, Sudakov, Lunin, and Zabarnyi.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the incursion of Russian drones into Poland and Romania indicates an escalation of the war and the need for its cessation. He noted that ending hostilities requires the consent of both sides, which Russia is not providing.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine made personnel changes, appointing Dmytro Makarenko as the head of Derzhheokadastr. Maksym Malashkin was appointed State Secretary of the Ministry of Defense, replacing Ivan Sopiga.
The Cabinet of Ministers has registered in the Verkhovna Rada the draft law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026". The document will be considered and presented to the Budget Committee on September 17.
State budget expenditures for 2026 are planned at UAH 4. 8 trillion, which is three times the pre-war level. The largest expenditure item is national security and defense, for which UAH 2.8 trillion has been allocated.
The Cabinet of Ministers, in the draft budget for 2026, has allocated 878 million hryvnias for the activities of the President and the Office of the President. This is 12.2% or 95.6 million hryvnias more than in the current year.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to raise over UAH 22 billion next year from taxing online platforms and introducing an excise tax on sweet drinks. An additional UAH 26 billion is expected from the collection of tax debt.
According to the draft law on the State Budget for 2026, the government plans to set the hryvnia to dollar exchange rate at 45. 6 UAH/USD. This indicator is calculated based on plans to attract international assistance.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the draft State Budget for 2026, which provides for an increase in the subsistence minimum to UAH 3,209 from January 1. In 2025, the subsistence minimum remains at UAH 2,920, as in 2024.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to gradually increase teachers' salaries by 50% in 2026, which entails allocating UAH 183. 9 billion. In total, UAH 265.4 billion is provided for education in 2026, which is UAH 66.5 billion more than this year.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the draft budget for 2026, according to which the minimum wage will be 8647 hryvnias. This is 647 hryvnias more than in 2025, when it will remain at the level of 8000 hryvnias.
In 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers plans to increase defense spending by almost UAH 170 billion, to UAH 2. 8 trillion, which will amount to 27.2% of GDP. The focus continues to be on financing the domestic defense-industrial complex, in particular on the production of ammunition and missile weapons.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the draft State Budget for 2026. The document envisages expenditures of UAH 4.8 trillion and revenues of UAH 2.826 trillion.
Armand Duplantis set a new world record in pole vault, clearing 6. 3 meters. This is already the 14th record in the career of the Swedish athlete.
The agency approved an action plan for the approbation of this model, which will include pilot testing and the development of a special educational platform.
In the first 8 months of 2025, Ukraine recorded 397 crimes involving unregistered weapons, unrelated to combat operations. The National Police of Ukraine confirms that the highest number of offenses were detected in Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions.
