The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Papua New Guinea signed a Joint Communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations. Ukraine is ready to develop cooperation in the areas of food security, digital technologies, and humanitarian initiatives.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher in New York. They discussed humanitarian aid and the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war and deported children.
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska met with Melania Trump, discussing child protection. Zelenska thanked her for supporting Ukraine and for her attention to children affected by the war.
Drone nets are installed to protect evacuation routes from enemy drone attacks.
Over 1,000 children in Indonesia were poisoned by free school lunches this week, marking another incident in a series of poisonings. NGOs are calling for a suspension of the program, which has already caused over 6,000 poisonings since January.
Cyber specialists of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine carried out a successful attack on the Russian national payment system "SBP" and the provider "TransTeleCom", which led to the impossibility of instant transfers and online payments. Estimated economic losses amount to up to 30 million US dollars.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Angolan President João Lourenço, discussing the deepening of bilateral relations. Zelenskyy invited Angola to participate in this year's "Grain from Ukraine" summit.
The World Health Organization warns of drug shortages as a systemic problem affecting millions of patients in Europe and North America. In Ukraine, in addition to shortages, the issue of rising drug prices and their accessibility is acute.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the allocation of approximately 200 million euros to provide school meals for Ukrainian children. This took place at a conference in New York, where support for the return of abducted children and sanctions against those involved in crimes were also discussed.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a ceasefire in Ukraine at a meeting of the UN Security Council. He emphasized that the war has been going on for over three and a half years, leading to numerous civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
On September 20-21, Rivne hosted the first half marathon from Nova Poshta and NewRun, which brought together over 1300 participants, including people with disabilities and veterans. The youngest participant was 1.3 years old, the oldest runner was 69 years old, and all proceeds from the race will go to prosthetics for UNBROKEN patients.
The Seimas of Lithuania adopted amendments to laws that allow the army to respond more quickly to drones that pose a threat to the country's airspace. This provides a new legal mechanism for the use of military force against drones in restricted areas.
Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, has been accused of sexually abusing five children and stepchildren for decades. Relatives repeatedly sought help from the billionaire, but he did not directly participate in police investigations.
Techiia Foundation NGO, founded by Oleg Krot, has undertaken the restoration of the Kyiv City Children's Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital, which was damaged by a missile attack. The organization will also finance the opening of a Mental Health Center and provide the hospital with medicines.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko met with the new FBI attaché Jamie Walkert. They discussed cooperation in combating cyberterrorism and countering the supply of components for weapons to the Russian Federation.
The billionaire urged other governments not to cut health funding, warning of a threat to millions of children.
Seven charities have severed ties with the Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson after the disclosure of her 2011 email to Jeffrey Epstein, in which she called him her "best friend. " A spokesperson for the Duchess stated that the letter was written to counter Epstein's threats to sue her.
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.
Two 18-year-old teenagers have been rescued from temporarily occupied territories. They refused to enroll in Russian universities and received draft notices for the Russian army.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed humanitarian cooperation and demining with WFP Director Cindy McCain. Ukraine confirmed its role as a guarantor of food stability by providing assistance to 10 million people in 18 countries.
Donald Trump introduced the "Golden Card" and the Trump Platinum Card, which allow obtaining a residence permit and work in the USA for investments ranging from 1 to 5 million dollars. This initiative is expected to attract over 100 billion dollars to the American budget.
Ukraine needs to import over 4. 5 billion cubic meters of gas to get through the heating season. The country hopes to have at least 13.2 billion cubic meters of gas in its storage facilities.
Actor Tom Holland was hospitalized after a failed stunt on the set of "Spider-Man: A Brand New Day," sustaining a concussion. Filming has been suspended for several weeks while the actor recovers.
September 22 marks World Narcolepsy Day, established in 2019 by 24 organizations. This day also honors the Day of Partisan Glory of Ukraine and World Rhino Day, which has been celebrated since 2011.
