Vadim Khlyudzinsky
Donald Trump signed a law expanding sanctions and tariffs against Russia and extending restrictions on Iran. The law allows for tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian energy resources.
In Sumy, two city council employees were killed in an enemy strike on a high-rise building. Eight people were injured, including two children.
Donald Trump said that his son is returning money to Umar Kremlev for the wedding expenses. The U.S. Congress is investigating the financing of the celebrations.
Russian forces struck a private house in Balakliia. According to preliminary data, two people were killed, and search-and-rescue operations are ongoing.
Ukraine expects to open all negotiating clusters for EU accession by the end of 2026. Zelenskyy called on parliament to take the necessary legislative steps.
In Bucha district, two men were injured in a drone attack. Warehouses were damaged, and a fire broke out in one of them.
The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 6648 and the euro at UAH 51.2372. Banks are selling the dollar for UAH 44.93.
Over the past day, Russian forces lost 1,420 troops. Russia's total losses have reached approximately 1,514,910 personnel.
The Economist reports on intensified strikes against Kyiv and pressure on Ukraine. Talks in Abu Dhabi may take place in early October.
The occupiers are organizing voting near the front line, putting people in danger. The Russian authorities are willing to expose the civilian population in the temporarily occupied territories to mortal danger in order to create an image of legitimacy for the sham "elections".
Most of Ukraine will have partly cloudy skies, while occasional showers will occur in some western areas. No precipitation is expected in Kyiv, with temperatures reaching +21°C.
The EU will provide Ukraine with €3. 3 billion for missiles and drones. A joint programme to develop a European air and missile defence system is also being prepared.
The Trump administration is considering deals with Russia before the end of the war to encourage the Kremlin to pursue peace. This contradicts the position of Congress and Kyiv.
The IAEA adopted the resolution with 63 votes "in favor. " The document calls for the demilitarization of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and the restoration of Ukraine's control over the facility.
In the Vorozhbyanska community, a teenager detonated an explosive device. He died in hospital from severe injuries sustained.
Putin urged Russians to vote as a contribution to victory and support for the army. The CPD considers this an attempt to turn the elections into a referendum on the war.
In large Russian cities, A-95 gasoline is unavailable at 53% of gas stations, and A-92 at 45%. Over the year, gasoline prices have risen by 21%, while diesel fuel has risen by 15.5%.
Two Russian strikes were recorded in a neighborhood of Balakliia. Houses and outbuildings were damaged; there were no casualties.
The assistance will be paid to households to prepare for the heating season. Applications are accepted in person until October 30.
A shopping center was destroyed in Zaporizhzhia as a result of a Russian attack. A large-scale fire broke out there on the evening of September 17; there are preliminarily no casualties.
Zelenskyy said that China has influence over Russia but is not pressuring it for the sake of peace. According to him, Beijing is politically closer to Russia.
In Kyiv’s Podilskyi district, a drone struck a non-residential building, and a man was hospitalized. In the Sviatoshynskyi district, debris fell near a school.
Andrej Babiš called Russia the aggressor and urged negotiations. The Czech Republic supports Ukraine and advocates a European missile defense system.
On the evening of September 17, Russian forces attacked a shopping center in Zaporizhzhia. A large-scale fire broke out; according to preliminary data, there were no casualties.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that he would not give up support for Ukraine. He considers this necessary for Europe’s freedom.
Russia attacked five districts of Dnipropetrovsk region more than 40 times. Three people were killed and five others injured, and fires broke out.
The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 55 and the euro at UAH 51.64. The hryvnia strengthened against the euro by 12 kopecks.
Over the past day, Russian forces lost 1,700 military personnel. Russia's total losses since the beginning of the invasion have reached approximately 1,508,600 people.
The Chancellor of Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that territorial concessions and the demand for elections are intended to cause Ukraine’s political collapse. He recalled the occupation of Estonia in 1939.
ISW analysts believe that the Russian drone near Yahodyn was aimed at a train carrying European officials. The drone damaged a passenger train and infrastructure.