The Supreme Court of Ukraine has upheld the verdict against Dmytro Komasa, a former deputy head of the Defense Ministry. He was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for offering a bribe of UAH 24 million for a positive audit.
The Norwegian agency DSA has detected traces of cesium-137 at two stations near the border with Russia. The source of the radiation is unknown, but it may be related to Russian nuclear facilities or Burevestnik missile tests.
The United States reduces military aid packages to Ukraine due to concerns about the Pentagon's dwindling stockpile. Weapons production is not keeping pace with demand, and replenishment of stocks is a lengthy process.
The KIIS poll showed that 79% of Ukrainians would stay in Ukraine even if they received US or EU citizenship. Among young people under 30, 74% want to stay in Ukraine despite the difficulties.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed in the first reading a bill to increase taxes by UAH 58 billion in 2023 and UAH 137 billion in 2024. The draft law provides for an increase in military duty and taxes for individual entrepreneurs.
The US State Department has expressed concern over the expansion of security relations between North Korea and Russia. Washington warns that this could destabilize the situation on the Korean Peninsula.
Netflix has announced the 5th season of Emily in Paris. New episodes will be set in Rome, where Emily's relationship with Italian fashion designer Marcello will continue.
Washington has announced sanctions against two Georgian government officials and two activists for suppressing protests. The sanctions are related to the ill-treatment of peaceful protesters and political opponents.
Massoud Peseshkian said that Iran has not transferred weapons to Russia since August. He emphasized the right to maintain relations with Russia and accused NATO of provoking the war in Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy had several conversations with Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyy about the situation at the front. They discussed the Kursk operation, which resulted in Zelenskyy signing decrees on awarding the military.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is 90% ready to present a victory plan to its allies. The plan contains 4 main points and one post-war point, including security and support.
Minister Sibiga had a telephone conversation with Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen. They discussed Ukraine's recovery, investments in the defense industry, energy sustainability and coordination of positions before the UN General Assembly.
Rustem Umerov held a video call with Hanno Pevkur. They discussed new projects to support the Ukrainian defense industry, including the purchase of long-range drones and missiles.
The European Union is sending 8 firefighting planes to Portugal to help fight the wildfires. Ursula von der Leyen thanked France, Greece, Italy and Spain for their quick response, calling it a manifestation of EU solidarity.
The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has added Anastasia Trofimova to the list of persons threatening national security. The Ministry of Culture also explained that her film “Russians at War” spreads Russian propaganda and demonstrates “unacceptable neutrality” regarding Russia's war against Ukraine.
Putin signed a decree to increase the Russian army to 2. 389 million people, including 1.5 million military personnel. The Center for Countering Disinformation considers this a preparation for an escalation and a long war, refuting Russia's claims of peaceful intentions.
At night on Halytska Street in Lviv, an unknown person attacked a coffee shop owned by Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier Luka Karpyuk. The attacker smashed shop windows, furniture, and dishes, causing half a million hryvnias in damage. Police detained a 28-year-old suspect.
President Tokayev said that Russia is “invincible in the military sense”. He supported China and Brazil's peace plan for Ukraine and called for all peace initiatives to be considered to end the fighting.
Law enforcement officers exposed two 16-year-old criminals who were setting fire to military vehicles of the Defense Forces on the order of Russia. The detainees face up to 8 years in prison for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces during a special period.
The President of Belarus has signed a decree pardoning 37 people convicted of “extremist crimes”. Among those pardoned are 6 women, as well as people with chronic illnesses, the disabled and pensioners.
The Center for Countering Disinformation has warned of fake emails being sent on behalf of the State Emergency Service about the missile attack on the Rivne NPP. The letters contain false information about the increased level of radiation and evacuation instructions.
Two members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are accused of killing a police officer and wounding another in Vinnytsia region. They are charged with a number of crimes, including attempted murder and misappropriation of military property.
On September 18, Ukraine launches the ePermit system for electronic registration of business documents. The first service available is the registration of a declaration of compliance with labor protection requirements through the Diia portal.
The President of Ukraine has signed draft law No. 11507 on the inclusion of the Unmanned Systems Forces in certain branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This adds to the existing list, which includes the Special Operations, Territorial Defense, Logistics, and other forces.
Rescuers in Poltava region are battling a large forest fire that has covered 680 hectares. 57 train passengers and 7 local residents have been evacuated, and 411 rescuers and 67 pieces of equipment have been engaged.
The Taigan Reservoir in Crimea is critically shallow and its bottom is overgrown with weeds. A local historian warns of problems with water supply in the Southeast region in the summer of 2025 due to a lack of water.
The German Air Force scrambles Eurofighter jets to intercept Russian Tu-142s and Su-30s over the Baltic Sea. The Russian planes did not report their flight plan and turned off their transponders.
President Zelenskyy has prioritized strengthening positions in the Donetsk region. Ukraine is working to produce and supply weapons, seeking financial assistance from partners to increase production.
The President of Ukraine met with the Danish Minister of Defense in Kyiv. They discussed military cooperation, in particular the F-16 issue and the joint production of the Bohdan air defense system.
On September 13, Russian forces shelled Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region. The attacks resulted in four civilian casualties in Dvorichna and Kupiansk, including an FPV drone strike.
