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.
This enterprise is the second largest producer of organic synthesis chemical products in Russia.
In the Russian Federation, as a result of a combined attack, the roadbed was damaged, 15 fuel tanks were destroyed on the railway section, and two representatives of the occupying armed forces were eliminated.
On September 13, Ukraine celebrates Ukrainian Cinema Day. The holiday was established in 1996, and the history of Ukrainian cinematography began in 1893 with the invention of Joseph Timchenko.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) to recognize as unfounded the assets of the Deputy Minister of Health – Chief Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine, totaling over UAH 3. 2 million. This refers to two land plots and two residential buildings acquired in 2021–2022, which could not have been purchased using legal sources.
On September 11, a munition from a Ukrainian fighter jet hit a private house in Volyn, completely destroying it. The SBI is investigating the incident as a violation of flight rules.
Since September 10, the eOselia program mechanism has been updated, which provides for compensation from the state for IDPs and residents of frontline regions. The state will subsidize 70% of the first installment and 70% of the interest rate in the first year, as well as a one-time bank commission of UAH 40,000.
This led to fires on the vessel and pumping station, suspending oil shipments and causing significant daily losses for the Russian budget.
After September 1, passenger traffic at the Ukrainian border slightly decreased. SBGS spokesman Andriy Demchenko reported a decrease in the number of crossings to 120,000 citizens per day.
Zakarpattia Oblast Council deputy Heorhiy Horvat, suspected of selling timber, was placed under night house arrest. The prosecutor's office plans to appeal this decision, insisting on round-the-clock house arrest.
After joining the EU, Ukraine will make contributions to its budget, which will include customs duties, VAT, and a monetary contribution proportional to GNI.
Artificial intelligence can create individual learning paths for Ukrainian students, but it is important to be aware of the risks of its incorrect use. The First Deputy Minister of Education and Science, Yevhen Kudriavets, emphasized the need for ethical use of AI.
The European Union will unveil a new package of sanctions against Russia on September 15. This 19th package has been agreed directly with US President Donald Trump.
The Kharkiv laboratory, containing extremely dangerous materials, including uranium, has been damaged 74 times. Potential radioactive contamination threatens 640,000 Ukrainians.
The SBI has opened criminal proceedings regarding a road accident involving a NABU detective. The truck driver sustained severe injuries, including partial leg amputation, while the NABU detective suffered minor injuries.
The UEFA Champions League final of the 2026/2027 season will take place on June 5, 2027, at the home arena of Madrid's Atlético – the Metropolitano. This will be the second Champions League final at this stadium and the sixth for Madrid overall.
On September 12, 280 passengers departed on direct flights from Uzhhorod to Bratislava, Budapest, and Vienna. This marks the beginning of regular service, which opens up new travel opportunities and integrates Ukrainian infrastructure into the European transport space.
New Zealand lowers the price cap on Russian oil to $47. 6 per barrel. The country also introduced the 32nd package of sanctions against Russian entities involved in cyberattacks against Ukraine.
Japan has introduced a new package of sanctions against Russia, freezing the assets of 47 companies and 9 individuals. Exports to 11 organizations have also been banned, and the price cap on Russian oil imports has been lowered.
In the village of Kopyllia, Volyn, a munition fell from a Ukrainian aircraft, destroying a residential building. The SBI has launched an investigation into the fall of the aerial munition.
The foreign ministers of Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine condemned the incursion of Russian drones into Polish territory. They call for strengthening Ukraine's air defense and NATO's eastern flank.
The FBI is offering $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the murder of Charlie Kirk. The murder occurred on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University.
Albania was the first in the world to introduce the virtual minister Diella, controlled by AI, to manage public procurement. This will ensure transparency and incorruptibility of tenders.
US President Donald Trump will speak with the family of Charlie Kirk, who was murdered the day before. He also expressed hope that the killer would be caught.
Tetiana Krupa, the former head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Medical and Social Expert Commission (MSEK), posted bail of UAH 20 million. This occurred after the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) changed the pre-trial restraint, reducing the bail amount.
On September 16, the Verkhovna Rada may begin consideration of the bill on the military ombudsman, submitted by the President. The document defines the powers and procedures of the ombudsman, and also provides for responsibility for non-compliance with his requirements.
