The occupiers plan to open a customs post in Mariupol by 2027. They also talk about reconstructing the port for vessels up to 10,000 tons.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the war in Ukraine cannot be ended by military means; diplomacy will be its conclusion. He emphasized that the longer the war continues, the more lives are lost.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he ends the war. Trump responded to a similar question with: "Why not?"
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the EU Representation discussed cooperation in the agricultural sector, focusing on assistance to frontline farmers and harmonization of legislation. Ukraine is completing screenings for three negotiation chapters, having received a high assessment from the European Commission.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha thanked his Irish counterpart Simon Harris for Ireland's additional funding of 35 million euros to support people in Ukraine. The parties discussed bilateral contacts, diplomatic efforts for peace and security guarantees, and support for Ukraine's European integration.
The SBU's military counterintelligence detained a 31-year-old unemployed FSB agent in Khmelnytskyi who was directing missile and drone strikes on military and critical facilities in the western region of Ukraine. He faces life imprisonment for treason.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's priorities with the President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock. Among them are attention to the situation in the occupied territories and support for a resolution on human rights.
On the night of September 24, Zaporizhzhia was attacked by drones, causing a fire and damage to private homes. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein. They discussed the continuation of humanitarian aid to Ukraine and threats from Russia, including violations of NATO airspace.
Ukraine, the EU, and 36 countries jointly called on Russia to stop the killings and start negotiations with Ukraine. The statement was made at the UN on September 23, 2025.
Russian troops are actively storming the Plavni-Prymorske-Stepnohirsk direction, trying to use their numerical superiority in infantry, despite significant losses. DeepState analysts note the constant detection of enemy groups trying to advance into Prymorske or Stepnohirsk.
President Zelenskyy at the UN General Assembly announced a resolution condemning Russia's abduction of children. A pilot mechanism for tracing deported children has been launched with the support of a number of countries, including Austria, Latvia, and Estonia.
Three former heads of the Novomoskovsk military forestry enterprise will be tried in Dnipropetrovsk region. They are accused of illegal logging amounting to almost 70 million hryvnias.
Over the past day, September 22, the Russian army lost 1010 servicemen, two planes, a helicopter and five tanks. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 23.09.25 amounted to approximately 1,103,580 personnel.
Due to damage to railway infrastructure in Kirovohrad Oblast as a result of enemy shelling, several trains are running late. This applies to routes No. 54 Odesa - Dnipro, No. 254 Odesa - Kryvyi Rih, No. 51 Odesa - Zaporizhzhia, No. 128 Lviv - Zaporizhzhia, and No. 92 Odesa - Kramatorsk.
On the night of September 23, Russia attacked the Kirovohrad region, damaging an infrastructure facility. According to the head of the Regional Military Administration Andriy Raikovych, there were no casualties.
On September 22, the Russian army carried out 576 strikes on 11 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in one death. 203 reports of damage to residential buildings and infrastructure were recorded.
On September 23, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with light rain possible only in the far west. Daytime air temperature will be from +22° to +27°, in Volyn, Rivne, and Lviv regions +16°...+21°.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas stated that Hamas will have no role in governing Palestine. He called for complete demilitarization and elections within a year after a ceasefire.
One person was killed in the night attack on Zaporizhzhia on September 23. Russian troops launched six guided aerial bomb strikes on private residential areas and industrial facilities.
The US Secret Service arrested a man who shined a laser at Marine One with President Donald Trump on board. The incident occurred during the helicopter's departure from the White House; the suspect also aimed the laser at an officer.
Since the beginning of the year, 5. 1 thousand Ukrainians have used the eOselia program, receiving preferential housing loans totaling UAH 9.4 billion. Since the program's launch in October 2022, 19,970 loans worth UAH 33.5 billion have been issued.
US President Donald Trump announced that the FDA will provide recommendations regarding a possible link between acetaminophen use by pregnant women and an increased risk of autism in children. Women are advised to limit the use of Tylenol during pregnancy without medical necessity, although experts note the conflicting scientific data.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US President's special representative General Keith Kellogg, discussing the situation at the front and the results of the counteroffensive near Dobropillia and Pokrovsk. They also touched upon the development of cooperation between Ukraine and the US, including agreements on drones and the procurement of American weapons.
Oslo's Gardermoen Airport was temporarily closed due to the detection of unknown drones, leading to delays for 12-14 flights. Earlier, the military recorded drones over Akershus Fortress, and two Singaporean citizens were detained.
The government has submitted a biosecurity and biosafety bill to the Verkhovna Rada, which aims to strengthen the readiness of medical services and laboratories for epidemics. The document establishes updated operating standards, action algorithms in case of dangerous pathogen spread, and control over the import of biological materials.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme of embezzlement where the director of a construction company appropriated almost UAH 4 million allocated by a charitable organization for the construction of modular homes for residents of Kyiv Oblast. Out of 10 planned homes, only three were built, although the entrepreneur reported full completion of the work.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that he does not believe in a quick end to the war in Ukraine. He also noted that Europe's economic aid to Ukraine cannot last forever.
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson stated that the country will use force against Russian fighter jets that violate its airspace. This includes the right to use weapons with or without warning in accordance with the IKFN resolution.
On September 23, a meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and the United States will take place, as well as a summit of the Coalition for the Return of Children Abducted by Russia. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister of Canada will co-chair the summit with the participation of the first ladies.
