On September 19, Russian troops lost 1070 soldiers and 31 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 20.09.25 amount to 1,100,600 personnel.
On Saturday, September 20, most of Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness without precipitation, with only light rain in the east and Sumy region. The daytime temperature will be 19-24°C, and up to 27°C in Zakarpattia, Prykarpattia, and Odesa regions.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on a special Gold Card visa program. It allows wealthy foreigners to fast-track their right to live and work in the US in exchange for a financial contribution.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has asked Congress to approve the sale of nearly $6 billion worth of weapons to Israel. The proposal includes 30 AH-64 Apache helicopters and 3,250 infantry fighting vehicles.
The Pentagon is introducing new rules for journalists: they will be able to access information only if it is approved by the U. S. government. This rule will come into effect within the next two to three weeks.
Portugal will recognize Palestinian statehood on September 21. This will happen before the high-level conference of the UN General Assembly, where nine other European states will also announce their recognition of Palestine.
A combat drone strike on a mosque in western Sudan killed 78 people and injured 20 others. Responsibility is attributed to the Rapid Support Forces group, which denies its involvement.
Russia continues to deport Ukrainian children and teenagers to the Russian Federation, using military-patriotic and civic programs. For example, teenagers from occupied Chaplynka participated in the "Zarnitsa 2.0" competition in the Volgograd region, and "Yunarmia" cadets from the Zaporizhzhia region participated in the "Train of Heroes" project.
Three Russian MiG-31 fighters made a "planned flight" from Karelia to the Kaliningrad region. The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that the flight was carried out in strict accordance with international rules, without violating the borders of other states.
In the Bosphorus, a ferry collided with a cargo ship. Eight people were injured and hospitalized. The incident occurred near the Üsküdar pier in Istanbul in the evening.
The body of 50-year-old Tyunin was found near a car on a road near a forest. A hunting rifle was found nearby. The suicide version is being considered. In his suicide note, Tyunin wrote that he decided to take his own life due to a five-year struggle with depression, which became increasingly difficult each year.
Donald Trump stated that Chinese leader Xi Jinping would cooperate with the US to resolve the war between Russia and Ukraine. Trump also noted that the US profits from selling weapons to Ukraine.
Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Dovilė Šakalėnė stated that Russian fighter jets in Estonian airspace confirm the necessity of NATO's "Eastern Guardian" operation. She recalled the 2015 incident when Turkey shot down a Russian Su-24 bomber.
US Central Command reported the elimination of Omar Abdul Kader, a high-ranking ISIS militant who posed a direct threat to the US. His elimination disrupts the terrorist organization's ability to plan new terrorist attacks.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, believes that Moscow's reaction to the downing of its aircraft over NATO territory will be minimal. This assumption was made after two Russian fighter jets violated the security zone of the Petrobaltic drilling platform in the Baltic Sea.
Russian militants conducted shooting and drill training for children in grades 5-7 in schools in the Kherson region. This took place as part of the campaign for "cadet classes," encouraging children to join militarized movements.
The US State Department has approved the sale of Javelin missile systems to Poland, including 2,506 FGM-148F missiles and 253 launchers, for $780 million. This deal will strengthen Poland's defense capabilities and "support the security of a NATO ally."
On September 18, Russian troops lost 1150 soldiers and 17 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 19.09.25 amount to over one million personnel.
The thawing of permafrost and extreme weather events will cost the Russian economy trillions of rubles; up to 60% of buildings in the Arctic have already been affected. The total damage to infrastructure will exceed $100 billion, and the total losses for the Russian economy are estimated at least at 5 trillion rubles by 2050.
On September 19, most of Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness without precipitation, with the exception of light rain in some western regions. Air temperature will range from 18-23° in the south to 9-14° in the Carpathians, in Kyiv – 19-21°.
The Russian military command continues to signal its commitment to Putin's theory of victory, according to which Russia can win a war of attrition against Ukraine. Putin's and Gerasimov's statements are consistent with this theory, which assumes that Russia has the resources for gradual advancement and victory.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki may hold talks with the presidents of the United States and Ukraine during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The Polish president's advisor confirmed the possibility of direct contact with Donald Trump and called a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky obvious.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov met with the Head of the NATO Representation Patrick Turner. Security guarantees for Ukraine and the implementation of the PURL program, which allows financing the purchase of American weapons, were discussed.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended unmanned drone tests and approved a plan to further enhance their capabilities using artificial intelligence. He also inspected the construction of a large greenhouse farm on the border with China.
US President Donald Trump said that the US will help ensure peace after the war in Ukraine ends. He expressed disappointment in Putin and noted that stopping the purchase of Russian oil could contribute to resolving the "conflict."
EU defense ministers will discuss next week the creation of a "drone wall" along the eastern border after Russian drones invaded Poland. The project involves combining sensors, weapons, and electronic warfare systems to detect and neutralize drones.
Yanina Sokolova commented on Valeriy Kharchyshyn's statement about their relationship, noting that she rarely makes mistakes about people, but this time her trust was betrayed by a man. She reflects on what drives people when they betray the trust of those they loved.
The United States of America vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that demanded an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. The US explained its position by stating that the resolution did not condemn Hamas harshly enough.
Fragments of an enemy UAV that attacked Kyiv on September 19 fell in several locations of the capital. The trolleybus network was damaged, and there are no preliminary reports of casualties.
US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, despite political differences, have formed a strong personal relationship. This unexpected duo offers hope for progress on complex issues, including cooperation on Ukraine.
