Ukraine managed to rescue 16 young people from the temporarily occupied territory. All of them are safe, receiving psychological support, and restoring their documents.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of the victims of the mass Nazi executions in Babyn Yar. Representatives of the President's Office, diplomats, and religious figures were present at the ceremony.
Three young people aged 18-20 were rescued from the temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. One of them avoided forced labor, and the other two avoided mobilization into the Russian army.
Ukraine returned 17 children and teenagers from temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Among those rescued are a 17-year-old boy who was interrogated by Russian soldiers and a 16-year-old girl who was threatened with being taken away from her mother.
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 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.
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.
Andriy Yermak reacted to the new threats of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to the West, emphasizing that this is treated exclusively by force. Putin stated that Moscow is ready to respond to any challenges not with words, but with military force.
The EU has started discussing the creation of a "drone wall" that would protect against further Russian attacks.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the preparation of security guarantees for Ukraine and the expansion of cooperation. The conversation took place on the eve of the meeting between the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States in New York.
Three Ukrainian teenagers – two girls and a boy – have been rescued from temporarily occupied territories. They are receiving protection, having their documents restored, and undergoing psychological support as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
Information about a conflict between the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Office of the President of Ukraine is not true. It was spread by Telegram channels to create a false impression of internal political tension.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed a working group led by Andriy Yermak to prepare a draft annual address to the Verkhovna Rada on the internal and external situation of Ukraine. The document must be submitted for consideration by December 1, 2025.
Ukraine has successfully returned 16 children from temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Among those rescued are a girl whose parents were convicted by the occupiers, and children who lost their homes or lived in fear.
The international working group has prepared proposals to increase pressure on Russia to cease fire. They include sanctions against the energy and financial sectors, asset confiscation, and restrictions on access to military technologies.
Ukraine rescued 16 children from temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. The children spent years under pressure from the occupation authorities, experiencing fear and humiliation.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin can only be stopped by force, not by compromises. Ukraine has already become Europe's shield, and proposals to simply hand over frozen Russian assets for a ceasefire are unacceptable.
Russian troops shelled the city of Marhanets, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, injuring six people: four women aged 37 to 74, and two boys aged 13 and 18. The occupiers also attacked Nikopol district, Nikopol, and the villages of Myrove, Marhanets, and Pokrovsk rural communities.
In southern Ukraine, Russians continue shelling, which resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to 14 people in Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Dozens of residential buildings, enterprises, and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration Tymur Tkachenko and Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak, along with security advisors from Germany, Britain, France, and Italy, honored the memory of 22 victims, including 4 children, of a Russian missile strike in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district. Tkachenko emphasized that Western partners must see what kind of terrorists Ukraine is confronting.
The US is imposing sanctions on 34 companies from eight countries that supplied goods to Russia's military-industrial complex. This is another step in undermining the Kremlin's ability to sustain its war machine.
A bill has been registered in the US Congress to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism if it does not return illegally deported Ukrainian children. The initiators of the document were Senators Lindsey Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Amy Klobuchar, and Katie Britt.
Representatives of the Government and the Office of the President of Ukraine met delegations from Great Britain, France, Germany, and Italy in Kyiv. The symbolic significance of the visits is emphasized – it is important for strengthening the security of Europe and the world.
Ukraine returned a 17-year-old boy forcibly taken to Russia. He did not receive proper treatment for a chronic illness.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb arrived in Kyiv to meet with the Ukrainian leader. Security projects, European integration, investments, sanctions against Russia, and sustainable peace are being discussed.
Polish politician Adam Stanisław Szłapka stated that Russia is responsible for the drone attack on Poland on September 10. He urged not to spread disinformation and to trust only official sources.
During the day, 153 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 2 missile strikes, 45 air strikes, and used 1989 kamikaze drones. The greatest pressure remains on the Novopavlivka and Pokrovsk directions.
A 20-year-old Ukrainian was evacuated from the temporarily occupied territory. He was under pressure from the occupiers, who forced him to obtain Russian documents and threatened his family.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak stated that Russia is deliberately trying to expand the war because it feels impunity. He emphasized that the situation requires strong and coordinated steps from Ukraine's partners.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on the successful election results. The head of the Norwegian government expressed condolences to Zelenskyy over Russian strikes on peaceful Ukrainian cities.
