Alla Belinska became the world champion in wrestling in the weight category up to 72 kg at the 2025 World Championships in Zagreb. This is the first world gold in the athlete's career and the first for Ukrainian wrestlers at this championship.
Prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, with monthly salaries of over UAH 200,000, receive hundreds of thousands in state aid – allegedly "to resolve social and domestic issues. "
The prosecutor's office will petition for the search and detention of the head of the department of the Education Department of the Dnipro District State Administration, who is accused of embezzling budget funds. The woman did not appear at the court hearing, stating that she was traveling to Turkey for treatment and fearing for her own life.
The head of the occupation administration, Denis Pushilin, met with foreign journalists and politicians from various countries. The Center for Countering Disinformation notes that these are marginal figures, and Russian propaganda uses such events to spread fabrications.
Demand for foreign real estate among Poles has sharply increased after Russian drone attacks.
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.
American military personnel observed joint military exercises of Russia and Belarus, which began amid escalating tensions with NATO. Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin invited them to see "everything that interests them," which became another sign of warming relations between Washington and Belarus.
This summer, severe weather conditions in Europe caused short-term economic losses of at least €43 billion. By 2029, these losses are expected to increase to €126 billion.
Istanbul Airport in Turkey has been recognized as the busiest airport in Europe by the number of daily flights, which was 1624. It surpassed the airports of Amsterdam, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt, and London Heathrow.
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.
The Georgian State Security Service stated that SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) officers handed explosives to a Mercedes truck driver for import into Georgia. The driver claims he was allegedly transporting the explosives to Russia, but the Georgian special service does not believe him.
The Ukrainian AN-32P Firekiller aircraft is helping to extinguish forest fires in Montenegro, having made 39 water drops. The United Arab Emirates covered all the costs of the operation.
Great Britain announced a new package of sanctions against Russia, aimed at the shadow fleet transporting Russian oil, as well as companies and individuals supplying technology and materials for arms production.
Ukrainian airline XENA, specializing in firefighting, plans to double its fleet to participate in European tenders. The company already has two An-32P aircraft and is actively extinguishing fires in Montenegro and Turkey.
The State Security Service of Georgia detained two Ukrainian citizens who were found to have 2. 4 kg of hexogen, as well as drugs. The explosives were transported from Ukraine through Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
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.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that the appearance of 19 drones in the country's airspace cannot be a coincidence, and NATO air defense forces have been tested. He also noted that this is an unprecedented violation of EU and NATO space, and discussions will take place at the highest level.
President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine's readiness for negotiations with Russia without a ceasefire or security guarantees. He noted that Putin is deliberately delaying peace initiatives, refusing meetings.
A former WhatsApp cybersecurity executive has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that 1,500 engineers had unrestricted access to user data. This could violate a 2020 US government order.
The Ukrainian AN-32P Firekiller aircraft from XENA company is helping Montenegro extinguish forest fires. The United Arab Emirates has covered all operation costs.
Bandwidth for X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp has been restricted in Turkey. Users are experiencing difficulties connecting to these platforms.
Peskov claims that more and more countries share Moscow's position on the war in Ukraine. At the same time, the Kremlin does not confirm its readiness for territorial compromises.
An earthquake of magnitude 4. 9 occurred in the Turkish province of Balıkesir. Tremors were also felt in Izmir and Istanbul.
Since the beginning of the year, Finland has deported 104 Russians who sought political asylum, most of whom were trying to avoid mobilization. Finnish authorities deny asylum, believing that mobilization in Russia has ended, although the law on this has not been signed.
The United States is considering leading the monitoring of a buffer zone in Ukraine as part of a peace agreement with Russia. This demilitarized territory would be controlled using drones and satellites, without the involvement of American military personnel.
The Dolce Vento yacht, worth almost 1 million dollars, sank off the coast of Turkey 15 minutes after its maiden voyage. The owner, captain, and two crew members were rescued; the causes of the incident are being investigated.
In Tychy, Poland, a man kidnapped his 3. 5-year-old son, dragging him into a car. Police detained him in Żory, the child was returned to his mother unharmed.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called Putin's proposal for a meeting in Moscow deliberately unacceptable. Ukraine is ready for a meeting at any time, but only on serious terms.
The Ukrainian company "XENA" has deployed its An-32P aircraft to extinguish fires in Montenegro. This aircraft can drop up to 8,000 liters of water in a single pass, operating at an altitude of 40 meters or more.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin are not yet ready for a meeting. He held talks with both leaders after returning from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
