New Zealand lowers the price cap on Russian oil to $47. 6 per barrel. The country also introduced the 32nd package of sanctions against Russian entities involved in cyberattacks against Ukraine.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski arrived in Kyiv. Negotiations are expected on security, Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration, and strengthening pressure on Russia.
At midnight on September 12, Poland completely closed traffic on its border with Belarus due to the "Zapad-2025" military exercises, which, according to Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński, are clearly directed "against Poland and the European Union. " Resumption of traffic is only possible if the safety of Poles is guaranteed, and this decision is not temporary and will depend on the development of events.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will arrive in Kyiv for her first foreign visit. She will meet with Zelenskyy and announce a £142 million aid package.
The foreign ministers of Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine condemned the incursion of Russian drones into Polish territory. They call for strengthening Ukraine's air defense and NATO's eastern flank.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó held a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussing the war in Ukraine and bilateral cooperation. Szijjártó noted Trump's peace efforts and a new phase of friendship between the countries.
Germany will strengthen its presence on NATO's eastern border and expand air patrolling over Poland. This decision was made in response to the incursion of Russian drones into Poland.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Kyiv is fully responsible for the extraordinary deterioration of relations between the countries over the past 10 years. He also noted that Hungary is interested in good relations, but the situation depends on Kyiv.
The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs predicts at least two more years of war in Ukraine. She points to the weakness of European diplomacy and the lack of consensus.
The presidents of Ukraine and Finland discussed Russia's attack on Poland, Ukraine's European integration, and the "shelter coalition. " Zelenskyy expects the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia.
A bill on taxes from citizens who sell goods or provide services through online platforms has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. It aims to harmonize Ukraine's tax legislation with EU and OECD law.
New restrictions will affect the banking sector, shadow fleet, and critical goods.
The foreign ministers of Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine condemned the invasion of Polish territory by Russian drones, calling it a deliberate provocation and a threat to regional security. They called for intelligence sharing and strengthening of air defense.
The European Union strongly condemns the deliberate violation of the airspace of an EU member state by Russian drones on September 10. The EU will strengthen sanctions against Russia and provide support to Poland.
IAEA teams recorded explosions and drone flights near Khmelnytskyi and Rivne NPPs. This creates a serious danger, as any hostilities near nuclear facilities violate key safety principles.
On September 10, the Russian army launched 527 strikes on 14 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. As a result of the shelling, four people were injured.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the invasion of Polish airspace by Russian drones was a deliberate provocation by the Kremlin. He emphasized the need for a significant improvement in NATO's air defense.
President Zelenskyy thanked Ursula von der Leyen for €6 billion for drone production in Ukraine. The use of frozen Russian assets and strengthening sanctions were discussed.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemned the EU's intentions to suspend bilateral support, calling it "unacceptable. " He stated that such a signal strengthens Hamas and the radical axis in the Middle East.
The European Union is considering the possibility of a faster cessation of Russian oil and gas imports. This is due to pressure from the United States, which demands a sharp increase in purchases of American LNG and the equalization of the trade balance.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the government's action program for 2025. The document contains 12 priorities, including security, European integration, and economic development.
Belgium may agree to riskier strategies to increase profits from frozen Russian assets if legal risks are distributed among all EU member states. About 190 billion euros of Russian sovereign assets are held in the Belgian Euroclear depository.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico called for an investigation into who controlled the drones that violated Polish airspace on September 10. He expressed solidarity with Poland and offered cooperation in the investigation of the incident.
The European Union plans to expand sanctions to approximately 2600 Russian individuals and companies. Hungary and Slovakia tried to exclude some oligarchs from the list.
Ursula von der Leyen proposes to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement. This decision is related to the IDF's actions in the Gaza Strip and the humanitarian crisis.
Ukraine received 1 billion euros in macro-financial assistance from the EU under the ERA Loans program. The funds were financed from the profits of frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank.
On September 24, 2025, the United by Mining forum will take place in Kyiv, bringing together government, business, and investors to develop Ukraine's resource economy. The event will facilitate attracting investments into critically important sectors and forming partnerships.
The court in Luxembourg found the European Commission's methodology for supervisory fees under the Digital Services Act to be flawed. EU regulators have been given 12 months to correct the methodology.
The European Union and Ukraine are establishing a "Drone Alliance" with €6 billion in funding from ERA to strengthen defense capabilities. The program aims to scale up the use of drones at the front and counter Russian superiority.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that partners will continue to help Ukraine, making it more extensive and systematic. The EU is allocating 6.6 billion euros for weapons. Germany plans to provide Ukraine with Patriot.
