The Presidents of Ukraine and France met to discuss the escalation from Russia and incidents involving drones and fighter jets in the airspace of European countries. The leaders also focused on strengthening Ukraine's air defense, sanctions against the Russian Federation, and the use of frozen Russian assets.
The fifth summit of the International Crimea Platform was held for the first time on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York with the participation of over 60 countries. President Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia's annexation of Crimea violated the principles of peaceful coexistence.
The state will allocate UAH 200,000 to doctors who completed their internship this year and will work in rural areas or in frontline territories. To receive the payment, documents must be submitted by October 10.
The leader of the Crimean Tatar people, Mustafa Dzhemilev, stated that without the liberation of Crimea, the Crimean Tatar people could completely disappear. Since the beginning of the occupation, about 50,000 Crimean Tatars and up to 100,000 Ukrainians have left the peninsula.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss the expansion of the PURL program, which has already reached $2. 1 billion. The parties also coordinated positions on threats from the escalation of Russian aggression, emphasizing the deliberate nature of violations of NATO airspace.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced that the military component of security guarantees for Ukraine is almost ready. The main structure has already been formed, and work on the political component will begin after the war ends.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in New York. The parties discussed Sweden's participation in the reconstruction of Ukraine and support for school meal reform.
Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions experienced power outages in certain areas due to Russian shelling, which led to delays for a number of trains. Passengers and crews of the Odesa-Dnipro and Odesa-Kharkiv trains are in shelters; there are no casualties.
Aalborg Airport in northern Denmark is closed due to drones in the airspace. Police are on the scene, an airport representative said.
US Vice President J. D. Vance said that Donald Trump considers the war in Ukraine harmful to Russia and is becoming impatient with the Russians. According to Vance, Trump sees the real numbers and believes that the Russians' refusal to negotiate will have bad consequences for their country.
A Russian fighter jet flew over a German Navy frigate in the Baltic Sea, which German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius called a provocation. He compared the incident to recent Russian violations of Polish and Estonian airspace.
Ukraine and Syria signed a joint communiqué on the resumption of diplomatic relations. This happened after the fall of the Assad regime and Syria's recognition of the occupied territories of Ukraine.
Lithuania has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war until March 4, 2027. The Lithuanian government made this decision on September 24, citing the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Ankara's efforts to achieve a just peace between Ukraine and Russia, planning to advance the Istanbul negotiation process. He also emphasized the importance of dialogue with France and the development of cooperation in trade, energy, and defense.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez, discussing the situation on the Russian-Ukrainian front and the peace process. Sánchez confirmed political support for Ukraine, particularly on its path to EU membership, and emphasized the importance of unity between Europe and the US for achieving peace.
In the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv, 4 fires broke out, damaging a shop, outbuildings, houses and cars. In the Chuhuivskyi district, a residential building, outbuildings, a garage and cars were on fire, and there are casualties.
Over the past day, September 23, the Russian army lost 970 servicemen, two tanks, two planes and other equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 24.09.25 amount to 1,104,550 personnel.
American Republican Senator Lindsey Graham described US President Donald Trump's statement about Ukraine's ability to regain control over its territory within internationally recognized borders as a "turning point. "
In the eastern Hualien County of Taiwan, super typhoon "Ragasa" caused the death of 14 people, with another 124 considered missing. This happened after a mountain lake overflowed, flooding a local town.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated at the UN General Assembly that Russia's invasion of European airspace indicates a threat of destabilization for all European countries. He emphasized the growing "disagreements" that hinder the global order.
A cold snap is expected in Ukraine from September 24, with frosts possible in some places. Daytime air temperatures will be +12…+16 degrees Celsius, and up to +29°C in the east and southeast.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated at a meeting of the UN Security Council in New York that UN countries must unite efforts to force Russia to move towards peace. He emphasized that Russia uses its veto power in the Security Council to prolong the war.
The outstanding Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, known for her roles in over a hundred films, died in Nemours, France, at the age of 87. She gained international popularity after the films "8 1/2" and "The Leopard", and was also a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is building a new security architecture together with Great Britain, France, and over 30 countries. This is happening after the Budapest Memorandum, which was supposed to guarantee security, "failed" and turned into "empty words."
A United Surveys poll for Wirtualna Polska showed that 48. 8% of Poles are against Ukraine ceding territories in exchange for security guarantees. At the same time, 41.7% of respondents believe that Ukraine should agree to concessions for the sake of ending the war.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in New York to participate in the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. According to Russian media, he will also meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the United States.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated that NATO must be ready to use force in response to Russia's actions. This will help prevent future airspace violations, especially if Russian aircraft continue to violate NATO airspace.
In the first half of the year, 84 MW from wind power plants were connected to the grid. This is significantly more than 44.6 MW for the entire year 2024, which strengthens the country's energy security.
NASA is planning a ten-day crewed lunar expedition around the Moon in February 2026, which will be the first such flight in 50 years. The Artemis II mission will test the rocket and spacecraft systems, flying a record distance beyond the Moon's orbit.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is ready to meet with the head of the Kremlin, Putin, anywhere except Moscow. Negotiations were proposed in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Europe, Austria, Switzerland, and Kazakhstan.
