The Russian fishing vessel "Mekhanik Stepanov" with a faulty engine and power outage was drifting in the Øresund Strait. Sweden, Denmark, and Great Britain deployed coast guards and NATO ships to ensure safety.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated that the country is not equipped to repel a potential military attack due to decades of underinvestment in defense. Italy plans to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, but the creation of an autonomous air defense system is not possible before 2031.
The defense of a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022 plans to appeal. The man, identified as Serhiy K., was arrested in Italy on a European warrant.
China has entered the top 10 of the UN's annual innovation ranking for the first time, taking 10th place. This was due to significant investments in research and development, while Germany dropped to 11th place.
On September 16, the first round of the 2025/2026 Champions League begins, where for the first time since the 2005/2006 season there are no Ukrainian clubs. However, Ukrainian footballers will play as part of European teams, including Trubin, Sudakov, Lunin, and Zabarnyi.
Great Britain is sending Typhoon fighters to Poland in response to the violation of its airspace by Russian drones. This step is part of a NATO mission to strengthen the defense of the eastern flank.
The Danish government has been granted broad powers to override laws and citizens' rights to complain for national defense projects. This will allow the Ukrainian company Ukrainian Fire Point to build a solid rocket fuel plant, ignoring more than 20 regulations.
On September 12, the Swiss Federal Council approved Ukraine's accession to the CV90 club, which unites countries operating the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle. Kyiv joined the group with observer status in March 2024.
Ukraine is working on the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, which will cover Russian ports in the Baltic Sea and block ways to circumvent sanctions. It is also planned to strike at Russia's banking infrastructure and shadow fleet.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to the first ladies of Finland and Estonia, as well as to the first gentleman of Denmark. This happened during the fifth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen in Kyiv.
A study for the Fifth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen revealed that 31% of Ukrainian students experience anxiety or fear during their studies. 58% of Ukrainian students consider support to be the main quality of a teacher during the war.
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.
The company "Ukrspecsystems" will build a drone factory in Great Britain with investments of 200 million pounds, with production scheduled to start in early 2026. The project will create up to 500 jobs and provide access to modern technologies for the British Armed Forces.
Ukraine has reached 60% domestic production of armaments. A joint factory is being established with Denmark for the production of missile and drone components.
Russia committed a war crime by striking a Danish humanitarian demining mission. Ukraine has submitted materials to the International Criminal Court and is informing international partners.
Ukrainian specialists are improving armaments, but financial constraints pose serious challenges. President Zelenskyy is working with partners on financing new weapons clusters, including drones and missiles.
Ukraine is building its first joint weapons factory in Denmark and calls on Italy to join similar projects. Europe needs a new network of modern defense production to strengthen resilience.
More than half of Poles oppose Ukraine's NATO membership. However, attitudes towards Ukraine's EU membership are more favorable.
On September 4, a summit of the "volunteer coalition" on security guarantees for Ukraine will take place in Paris. Participants plan to discuss additional sanctions against Russia during a conversation with Donald Trump.
Kyiv continues close coordination with allies on security guarantees. The European integration track, pressure on Russia, and investments in weapons production were discussed.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the main task is to force Russia to stop the war and killings. He emphasized that sanctions are working, and pressure on Russia must continue.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that powerful Armed Forces of Ukraine are a key part of future security guarantees for Ukraine. President Zelenskyy confirmed the importance of the Armed Forces and funding, and also counts on the PURL program and the "Danish model" to cover the $6 billion deficit for drones.
President Zelenskyy announced an upcoming conversation with Donald Trump. They will discuss aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia, if a meeting with Putin does not take place.
President Zelenskyy announced an agreement with the Nordic countries and the Baltics regarding additional air defense systems and weapons production. This will strengthen Ukraine's defense ahead of winter.
Mette Frederiksen stated that Putin shows no intention of negotiating, despite his statements. She added that he could stop the war today, but continues it with the support of Iran, Belarus, North Korea, and China.
Great Britain imposed new sanctions against the Russian Federation, including the Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation and Ramzan Kadyrov's mother in the list. The restrictions apply to 11 individuals and organizations involved in the re-education of Ukrainian children.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Denmark. He will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and negotiations with NB8 format leaders.
Emergency services are working to eliminate the consequences of the Russian strike on September 3 on energy facilities, a transport hub, and residential areas. Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for strong pressure on the aggressor.
Denmark has proposed changes that would require gas importers to provide proof of non-Russian origin of fuel. This would close a loophole for Russian gas imports after the ban in 2027.
President Zelenskyy thanked partners for participating in the PURL program, which has accumulated $2 billion. The program allows Ukraine to purchase weapons from the United States, with coordination carried out by NATO.
