In Rivne a 16-year-old girl jumped from a dormitory window and died. The police have launched a pre-trial investigation into intentional homicide with a suicide note.
From January to August 2025, local budgets in Ukraine received UAH 219. 5 million in tourist tax, which is 35.1% more than last year. Kyiv, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Zakarpattia regions were the leaders in payments.
A Lowy Institute report shows that Trump's policies, including tariffs and aid cuts, are weakening US influence in Southeast Asia. China is becoming the dominant power in the region through trade and investment efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian drone strikes on temporarily occupied Crimea are effective because they prevent the peninsula from being turned into a large military base. Thanks to long-range drones and pressure on logistics, the Russian war machine has faced serious difficulties.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. The Russian Foreign Ministry did not provide any details on the content of the talks.
The presidents of Poland and the United States discussed the situation in Central and Eastern Europe and also mentioned the Russian-Ukrainian war.
In the capital of Thailand, a 900 sq. m and 50-meter deep sinkhole formed near a central hospital due to ground subsidence. This paralyzed traffic and disrupted utility services, and the hospital is temporarily not admitting patients.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko awarded Denys "Redis" Prokopenko with the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 2nd class. Azov corps units liberated 8 settlements in Donetsk region, eliminating almost 4,000 occupiers.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated that Russia, being a member of the UN, is setting a dangerous precedent that armed aggression can bring territorial and political gains. He emphasized that this could destroy the system of governance based on respect and partnership, and a similar situation to that in Europe could happen anywhere on Earth.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has drones capable of flying 2-3 thousand km, and thanks to naval drones, it has pushed Russian ships out of the Black Sea. He also emphasized that only its own weapons and strong alliances can guarantee Ukraine's security.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated at the UN General Assembly that global rules are needed for the use of artificial intelligence in various types of weapons. He emphasized that this issue is as urgent as the fight against nuclear proliferation.
Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to the head of the Presidential Office, stated that the Russian dictator's lust for power makes him an unreliable partner. No agreements or compromises with him are possible; he will have to be stopped by collective efforts.
The Ukrainian delegation will arrive in the US on September 30 for talks on the legal part of the agreement on joint arms production. The issue of military cooperation was discussed at the meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and White House chief Donald Trump.
Ukraine is starting its fourth heating season under wartime conditions, with Rivne Oblast being the first to begin. Heating tariffs remain unchanged, and the country is preparing for possible Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump is ready to provide security guarantees to Ukraine after the war. Zelenskyy also noted that Trump now trusts him more than Putin.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump has accurate information about the situation on the front. The discussion with Trump opened new opportunities for accelerating the establishment of peace.
In Kyiv region, a dog was found hanged on the fence of a private house. Law enforcement officers have launched a pre-trial investigation into the cruel treatment of the animal.
US President Donald Trump intends to talk to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to get Hungary to stop buying Russian oil. Trump believes Orban may agree to this if he discusses the issue with him.
Ukrainian defenders de-occupied 360 square kilometers of territory and captured about a thousand Russian servicemen. These prisoners will be used for exchange, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russian police are massively pressuring men in the occupied territories, forcing them to sign contracts with the Russian army, using threats of criminal charges. For this, law enforcement officers receive bonuses, which indicates the systemic nature of such actions.
Olena Zelenska reported that thanks to the joint efforts of Ukraine and its partners, 1625 children abducted by the occupiers have been returned from Russia. According to her, at this rate, it will take 50 years to return all the children.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the destruction of 34 Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod, Kursk, and Tula regions. This comes amid a gasoline shortage in Russia following attacks on oil refineries.
Serbia plans to sign a three-year agreement with Russia for the import of 2. 5 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually. The country already receives gas from Azerbaijan and Russia, and also has significant reserves in its gas storage facility.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a conversation with the Commander of the US Army Europe and Africa, Christopher Donahue. Syrskyi reported that the Defense Forces thwarted the Russians' offensive plans in the spring-summer campaign, despite the enemy's numerical superiority.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated a possible connection between drone incidents in Norway and Denmark after a conversation with his Danish counterpart. Earlier, Russia violated Norwegian airspace three times, and in Oslo, the military recorded drone flights over Akershus Fortress.
In Poland, the Central Bureau of Investigation liquidated a criminal group involved in the illegal trade of luxury cars. Almost 600 vehicles were illegally smuggled to Russia and Belarus, and companies received over 40 million zlotys in undue VAT refunds.
Several people reported to the police in Malmö, Sweden, about a large unknown drone flying over the city. This happened after Denmark closed its airport in Copenhagen due to unknown drones flying over.
Today marks Education Technology Day and the International Day Against Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Women and Children. Christians also commemorate the Conception of John the Baptist.
Approximately 32,000 Hasidim, including 5,000 children (over 15% of the total), have arrived in Uman for the Rosh Hashanah celebration. Deputy Mayor Oleh Hanich reported that pilgrims are ignoring air raid alerts, despite warnings from authorities.
UNN shares five recipes featuring white chocolate, such as syrniki, lemon brownies, "Tangerines in White Chocolate" dessert, nougat, and ice cream.
