Ukraine

The Ukrainian government plans to create an extensive network of military lyceums in each region. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the initiative to establish such an institution in Mykolaiv region.

Prime Minister Shmyhal has ordered legislative changes to be developed to lift restrictions on financing long-term military contracts. This will allow for stable financing of the production of weapons and equipment, in particular under the Weapons of Victory program.

Political expert Petro Oleshchuk published 10 critical facts about Poroshenko on his birthday.

The government has supported a draft law that allows for online military registration through electronic identification. It is planned to abolish commissions and medical examinations during registration, as well as clarify the provisions on women's registration.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U. S. President Joe Biden at the White House. The meeting was also attended by the leaders' wives, Olena Zelenska and Jill Biden.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports, Kyiv RMA, and Vyshneva Hromada signed a memorandum of cooperation to develop a network of sports clubs. The experiment involves financial support for clubs and the transition to a club-based system of sports organization.

The Cabinet of Ministers liquidated the State Reserve Agency and created the State Agency for the Management of Reserves of Ukraine. The reform envisages a change in approaches, a distinction between the concepts of reserves, and the creation of a single register.

In August 2024, Ukrainians purchased new passenger cars worth UAH 15 billion, up 45% year-on-year. The most popular brands were BMW, Toyota and Mercedes-Benz.

The USA and the EU have almost reached an agreement on a $50bn aid package for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. The US is ready to contribute $20bn if the EU changes the sanctions regime against Russia.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives at the U. S. Capitol to meet with congressmen. The visit is aimed at conveying Ukraine's victory plan to the US president, presidential candidates and Congress.

The SBU arrested a criminal group that kidnapped and tortured businessmen to extort money. The gang was led by a russian citizen, a former member of the Vostok terrorist group.

Kyiv considers it unacceptable to use images of the consequences of the war in Ukraine for political advertising in Georgia. The Foreign Ministry calls on the Georgian government to refrain from exploiting the war in its internal political struggle.

NPC Ukrenergo reported that no blackouts are planned for September 27 in Ukraine. Power engineers urged to use powerful electrical appliances sparingly from 10:00 to 16:00.

There were 106 combat engagements over the last day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 26 assault attacks. The situation remains tense but under control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

In two years, foreigners have generated more than 20,000 electronic residence permits through Diia. The government has confirmed the success of the project, and e-residency permits are now used on a regular basis.

The Economist reports that Zelenskiy is considering calling presidential elections in 2025 due to his falling ratings. Confidence in the president has dropped from 80% to 45%, according to the American National Democratic Institute.

After the amalgamation, the village of Knyazhychi received a police officer and an ambulance. A new medical clinic is planned, and the lyceum received two school buses.

The Office of the Prosecutor General is preparing materials for the extradition of MP Artem Dmytruk, suspected of attacks on a law enforcement officer and a soldier. Dmytruk, who was put on the international wanted list, was detained in London.

The United World of Wrestling has updated the rules for the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus in competitions. Now they will be allowed to participate without direct evidence of support for the war, but only as neutral athletes without national symbols.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. The parties discussed support for Ukraine's sovereignty, the development of bilateral relations and trade, and the implementation of the Peace Formula.

Political analyst Volodymyr Tsybulko said that the institution of business reputation in Ukraine stopped working after the change of power in 2019. He emphasized the importance of restoring this institution for the development of a civilized country.

From January 1, 2025, Ukrainians without Russian passports in the occupied territories will be granted the status of foreigners. They will have to register for migration or obtain a temporary residence permit.

More than a million veterans will become economically active, said the Deputy Minister of Economy. The labor market must adapt to veterans, prepare teams and jobs.

As a result of an enemy drone attack on a railway station in Sumy region, three railway workers were wounded - one employee of the carriage service, a paramilitary guard and a communications officer - who were on a business trip, no passengers were injured, trains in the region are running on schedule.

Georgia's ruling party posted campaign banners with photos of destroyed Ukrainian cities. They were contrasted with peaceful Georgian cities, calling for “choosing peace” and “saying no to war.

The Ministry of Justice won a case in the HACC against Russian oligarch Usmanov. Iron ore products worth more than UAH 2 billion and 100% of the authorized capital of Peter-Service Ukraine LLC were recovered.

The Bundestag approved a €400 million increase in funding for military support for Ukraine. The funds will be used to purchase air defense equipment, tanks, drones and ammunition, and €70 million has been allocated for energy restoration.

An engineering class for designing drones was opened in the 47th school of occupied Mariupol. This is part of Russia's program to militarize Ukrainian youth in the occupied territories.

Russian troops attacked a railway station in Druzhba, Shostka district, Sumy region, with FPV drones. Three employees of the railway station were wounded in the attack, and the prosecutor's office opened an investigation.

Ukraine imports about 1,500 MW of electricity from its neighbors every day to balance the system and supply consumers. The situation with generation has stabilized, and no outage schedules are applied.