Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Kyiv has prepared a list of more than 20 Russian oligarchs for EU sanctions. Ukraine is also seeking the reinstatement of restrictions against Usmanov and Fridman.
Zelenskyy met with ambassadors of EU countries and discussed support for Ukraine, air defense, finances, accession to the EU, and sanctions against Russia. New coordination meetings are planned soon.
putin said that russia is ready for negotiations, but reaffirmed the demand for Ukraine's neutrality. He also claimed that russia had seized 1,301 km² in September.
The EU has refused to provide Ukraine with part of the loan ahead of schedule due to doubts about the deficit assessment and demands for reforms.
The talks involving Turkey, the UN and mediators are scheduled for early October. The initiative is intended to protect grain shipments and ports.
Anait Khoperia has been appointed acting head of the National Security and Defense Council’s Center for Countering Disinformation. She has been working at the Center since June 2021.
Putin called the proposal to stop attacks on vessels in the Black Sea in exchange for Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries pointless. There is no agreed ceasefire.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the first combat use of Ukraine's FP-7. The Fire Point missile is described as a cheaper alternative to ATACMS.
Ukraine and the EU have agreed on sources of funding for budgetary and defense needs for 2026. They plan to allocate €45 billion for 2027.
Ukraine and the European Commission have determined the format and timelines for covering financial and defense needs in 2026–2027. The work will be coordinated monthly.
By October, the President expects missile deliveries to be accelerated. This concerns, among other things, air defense systems and F-16s. The protection of Kyiv’s critical infrastructure is also to be strengthened.
In September, Ukraine expanded the geography of its long-range strikes against Russia, hitting oil refineries, defense-industry enterprises, air-defense systems, and logistics facilities.
A Russian drone struck a school in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi District. The children and staff were in the shelter; there were no casualties.
The President thanked the military in an address marking the Day of Defenders and Defendresses of Ukraine. He emphasized that independence is won at the front.
Ukraine has stated that it needs additional billions of euros in 2026–2027. The EU may return to discussions of frozen\r\nRussian assets.
In 2022, Ukrainian troops liberated Lyman after four months of occupation. The city was first liberated from the invaders in June 2014.
Trump said that diesel prices in the United States are rising because of Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries, not because of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He called on Kyiv to reduce the attacks.
Papal envoy Matteo Zuppi held talks in Moscow on humanitarian issues related to the war. He also visited Ukrainian prisoners of war.
The President met with participants in Operation "Vivaldi" and discussed the army's needs. He stated that Russia's plans in Donbas had been thwarted.
Taras Stetskiv accused Poroshenko of trying to negotiate with the Kremlin through Medvedchuk. In his opinion, a firm rebuff would have stopped the aggression in Crimea.
September brought diplomatic initiatives, strikes on energy infrastructure, and budget decisions. In October, new rules, negotiations, and events are expected.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine stated that Belarusian repeaters amplify the signals of Russian drones. They attack Volyn and approach the border with Poland.
Seoul did not promise Kyiv military aid in exchange for two captured North Korean soldiers. Ukraine also did not set any conditions for their transfer.
The President met with soldiers of the 66th Brigade and presented them with awards. As part of Operation “Vivaldi,” more than 125 km² of territory was recaptured.
The main target of the strike was the energy infrastructure of Kyiv and the region. Five people were killed, including a child, and 14 others were injured.
The President called Shevchenko a national legend and thanked him for bringing joy and pride to Ukrainians. On September 29, the footballer turned 50.
Last week, Ukraine received €3. 3 billion from the EU for weapons. Another tranche of budget support is expected in the coming days.
Ukraine approved long-range operations for October and expects aviation packages for the F-16s by the end of the year. Prototypes to counter jet-powered “Shaheds” have been identified.
Zelenskyy and Odile Renaud-Basso discussed support for the energy sector, infrastructure recovery, and investment in Ukrainian exports.
Russia carried out four airstrikes on the center of Sumy, damaging a school and a residential area. Two people were killed and six were injured, including three children.