Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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.
Trump supported the idea of easing sanctions against Russia in exchange for the release of political prisoners. The initiative is at an early stage.
A Tu-95 crashed during a training flight in the Amur Region: six crew members were killed. Russia has 47 such aircraft,\r 38 of them combat-ready.
Ukraine and Belgium have agreed to deliver three F-16 fighter jets by the end of 2026. Kyiv has also received ammunition for the aircraft.
The President honored the memory of the victims of the Nazi massacres at Babyn Yar. In 1941, nearly 34,000 Jews were killed there.
The funds will be directed to backup environments, cloud infrastructure, and equipment. This is intended to speed up the restoration of systems after attacks.
Kyrylo Dmytriiev held talks in Washington on ending the war in Ukraine. The parties discussed possible joint energy projects after the war.
The petition to strip Potap of the title "Honored Artist of Ukraine" received 25,895 signatures. Zelenskyy instructed the government and the SBU to look into the matter.
The Russian Federation’s overnight strikes damaged infrastructure in Kyiv, Odesa region and eight other regions. A woman was killed in Kyiv, and 24 people were injured.
The President dismissed Andriy Kovalenko from the position of head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council. Kovalenko said that he would remain in the national security sector.
According to Zelenskyy, Russia is increasing recruitment and plans to involve foreigners. More than 8,000 North Korean troops are in the Russian Federation, and another 10,000 are being prepared.
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry demands explanations and an apology from Ukraine for disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners. Seoul said that a confidential agreement had been violated.
Russian attacks damaged data centers and temporarily affected hundreds of thousands of subscribers. An expert explained why the decentralized internet will withstand them.
The Chess Federation of Ukraine asks the SBU to assess Mykhailo Podolyak's actions and open a case over his appointment to FIDE's leadership. The organization does not recognize him as Ukraine's representative.
On September 28, Russian strikes on Kyiv claimed the life of a woman and injured 19 people, including three children. Six of those injured were hospitalized.
The building of the National Academy of Sciences is on fire in Kyiv following the Russian strike, and a search for people is underway. Zelenskyy reported fatalities and civilian objects under attack.