Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 2. 3% compared to the previous day. Due to shelling and hostilities, there were power cuts in 6 regions over the past day, but no scheduled outages are planned.
Border guards seized a 1946 Albert Schlegel Markneukirchen violin from a 21-year-old Ukrainian woman at the Vylok checkpoint. The instrument was sent for examination to determine its cultural and historical value.
The President of Ukraine said that the war with Russia will end because of the UN Charter, not because of fatigue. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to force Russia to peace as the only aggressor.
Fragments of a Russian Geranium-2 attack drone were found in Romania. The wreckage was found south of the city of Plaura and was seized for examination.
Some EU countries support lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western weapons against military targets in Russia. Borrell said that the discussion is ongoing, but no decision has been made yet.
The Ministry of Energy informs that no blackout schedules will be applied today. However, due to the shelling, there were power outages in 7 regions overnight, and 536 settlements were without electricity in the morning.
Passenger traffic at the Ukrainian border remains at the level of last year with seasonal fluctuations. In August, about 4 million people crossed the border, and in September there was a slight decrease.
Andriy Sybiga met with Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaywi to develop cooperation with the Gulf states. They discussed the Formula for Peace, freedom of navigation in the Black Sea and global food security.
Four men were detained while trying to illegally cross the border with Hungary on a rubber boat. They planned to pay the organizers from 4 to 12 thousand dollars for crossing the Tisza River.
At the Dyakivtsi checkpoint, border guards found two old books in the car of a Ukrainian woman heading to Romania. The books, published in 1922 and 1935, were sent for examination to determine their historical value.
The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in Ukraine's energy system. Due to shelling and hostilities, there were power outages in 6 regions, but no outage schedules are planned for today.
The Kremlin realizes that nuclear threats are losing their effectiveness. Putin is considering “more subtle” options for responding to Western support for Ukraine, avoiding direct escalation.
Ruslan Kravchenko met with Italian Ambassador Carlo Formosa. They discussed energy resilience of communities, reconstruction of Kyiv region and creation of an online platform for business cooperation between regions.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has announced plans to open new consular offices in Slovakia and Romania. This is part of a strategy to deepen cooperation with European neighbors and ensure the protection of Ukrainians' rights in these countries.
The Ministry of Energy reported a stable situation in the energy system. Due to shelling and hostilities, there were power outages in Dnipropetrovs'k, Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv and Kherson regions.
A Ukrainian citizen tried to smuggle two iPhone 16 Pro Max without declaring them. Customs officers drew up a report on the violation and seized the gadgets worth over UAH 160 thousand.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has completed visits to Romania, Slovakia, and Moldova. He announced agreements on European integration, support for Ukraine, and joint projects with neighboring countries.
Today, there are no plans to apply blackout schedules in Ukraine. Due to hostilities and technical disruptions, 496 settlements remain partially or completely without electricity.
Severe flooding and landslides hit the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Two people went missing, about 1000 were evacuated, schools were closed, and trains were canceled due to storm Boris.
The German newspaper FAZ mistakenly reported that Romania had asked Ukraine to shoot down Russian drones. In fact, it was Ukrainian Minister Sibiga who made the request to Romania.
Romania has asked Ukraine to shoot down Russian drones flying into its territory. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga discussed military assistance and support from Western neighbors during his visit to Bucharest.
At least 24 people have been killed by Storm Boris in Central and Eastern Europe. Poland, Romania, and Italy are taking measures to protect against flooding, and the head of the European Commission will visit the affected regions.
Andriy Sybiga will meet with his Moldovan counterpart Mihai Popschi on September 19. They will discuss good neighborly relations, regional security, the Transnistrian conflict, and coordination of actions on EU accession.
A group of men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Romania were detained on the border with Romania. Two local residents were transporting them for $10,000 each, and now they face criminal liability.
On September 19, there are no plans to apply blackout schedules in Ukraine. Over the past 24 hours, seven regions, including Dnipropetrovs'k and Donetsk, suffered power cuts due to enemy shelling.
August saw a decrease in attempts to illegally cross the border compared to July. Border guards uncovered at least 600 criminal groups trying to smuggle people across the border.
The defense ministers of Romania, Poland, and Latvia have signed a joint letter to Allies on strengthening NATO's air defense. They call for the immediate introduction of an air defense rotation model and increased deterrence activities on the eastern flank of the Alliance.
Andriy Sybiga discussed with Alain Berset cooperation between Ukraine and the Council of Europe, the Peace Formula and Russia's responsibility for crimes. The Minister invited the Secretary General to visit Ukraine.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga will visit Slovakia on September 18. He will discuss support for Ukraine, the Peace Formula, Euro-Atlantic integration, and bilateral projects with the country's leadership.
Romania's defense minister called on NATO to respond in a coordinated manner to incidents involving Russian missiles and drones. The countries on NATO's eastern flank expressed concern about repeated violations of NATO airspace.
