Yevhen Ustimenko
Olena Zelenska and Melania Trump will meet at the UN General Assembly, but it will not be a classic meeting.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at UN headquarters on Tuesday, September 23. Details of the visit are currently unknown.
Poland will open its border with Belarus on the night of September 23-24 after the completion of the joint Russian-Belarusian military exercises 'Zapad-2025'. Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the government may close the borders again in case of tension or aggressive behavior from Russia or Belarus.
Ukrainian athletes won five medals at the World Armwrestling Championship in Bulgaria. Oleh Zhoh won gold, while Artem Popov, Sofia Onopriienko, and Andriy Dendeberia took home bronze medals.
The NATO Council condemned Russia's dangerous violation of Estonian airspace on September 19, calling it part of irresponsible behavior. The Alliance expressed solidarity with member countries and reaffirmed support for Ukraine.
The Chinese cargo ship Heng Yang 9, flying the Panamanian flag, entered the port of temporarily occupied Sevastopol at least three times. The use of ports in Crimea by foreign vessels has been prohibited since 2014.
Naftogaz and Western partners have raised $2. 5 billion for gas purchases to get through the winter. Ukraine has signed contracts covering approximately 95% of the country's gas needs.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with his Romanian counterpart Gheorghiță Vlad the current situation at the front and the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They also talked about joint counteraction to threats related to Russian air attack means crossing the Ukrainian-Romanian border.
The Russian Federation denies the fact of its military aircraft entering Estonian airspace, claiming a "lack of evidence. "
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that the intrusion of Russian military aircraft into Estonian airspace brings the Baltic states closer to armed conflict. This is the fourth violation of Estonian airspace by Russia this year.
Traffic is difficult in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district due to damage to the public transport contact line. Drivers are advised to take this information into account when planning their route.
From September 23 to 27, a cold snap is expected in Kyiv and the region. On September 24, the daytime temperature will drop by 8-10°C, and night frosts are possible on the ground.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated 840 million hryvnias for the protection of energy facilities in Kharkiv Oblast. The funds will be used to construct protective structures at the substations of JSC "Kharkivoblenergo", which provide light and heat to more than 220,000 residents.
The Russian National Guard troops began creating tank units by Putin's decision in August 2023. This happened two months after the failed mutiny of Wagner PMC mercenaries.
Israel has reinforced its ground, air, and naval forces for the Jewish New Year holiday period, which runs from September 22 to mid-October. This decision was made following an investigation into the events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants exploited minimal troop presence.
On Tuesday, September 23, warm and dry weather is expected in Ukraine with air temperatures up to +29 degrees. The exceptions will be Volyn and Rivne regions, where rains and +19+22 degrees are predicted.
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan stated that Afghanistan is a fully independent country. Donald Trump had previously demanded that the Afghan authorities return Bagram base to US control.
On September 21, Russian troops shelled Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, using barrel artillery and an FPV drone. As a result of the attack, one civilian was killed, three more were wounded, and infrastructure was damaged.
The Russian Federation has deployed a large-scale network of fake websites called CopyCop, using AI to create fabricated news. These sites target the US, France, Canada, and Norway with the aim of discrediting politicians and radicalizing public sentiment.
Oleksandr Lapin, former commander of the "Center" and "North" groups, was dismissed from the Russian army. He will become an assistant to the head of Tatarstan.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce the official recognition of Palestine as a state on Sunday. This comes after Israel rejected his statement, and Benjamin Netanyahu accused Starmer of justifying Hamas terrorism.
Donald Trump stated that the airbase was allegedly "built by Americans," although in reality, it was built in the 1950s and used by Soviet troops.
On September 22, Earth will be hit by a "red level" magnetic storm with a K-index of 4. 7. It is recommended to drink more water, eat bananas and nuts, and limit coffee and alcohol.
The special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine "Ghosts" destroyed an expensive Russian radar, as well as three helicopters on the peninsula.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 54 UAVs, including Shahed, from Kursk, Millerovo, Bryansk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. Air defense forces shot down 33 enemy UAVs, but 21 attack UAVs hit 8 locations in the north, east, and center of the country.
Over the past day, 151 combat engagements were recorded, the occupiers used 37 missiles and 71 air strikes, dropping 120 guided bombs. The enemy carried out 4785 shellings, involving 6322 kamikaze drones.
Russians in the Zaporizhzhia direction send wounded soldiers to identify the positions of the Defense Forces. They are threatened with execution for refusal, and there is no evacuation from the battlefield.
Ukraine has the right to strike any legitimate military targets on Russian territory, as the two countries are at war. This is in line with international law and Article 51 of the UN Charter.
In 2026, Ukraine plans to spend UAH 2. 8 trillion on national security and defense, of which UAH 955 billion will go to the procurement and production of weapons. This accounts for a third of all funds allocated for defense, with 60% of the budget to be directed to defense until the end of hostilities.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports from the military and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on the situation at the front. He reported successful counter-offensive actions in the Donetsk direction, particularly in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia areas, where the Russians suffered significant losses.