The President of the European Commission announced the dismantling of a Lithuanian thermal power plant to be shipped to Ukraine. The EU is helping to restore 2.5 GW of power capacity and exporting 2 GW of electricity to meet Ukraine's needs.
Ukraine's Prime Minister is to meet with the European Commission President in Kyiv to discuss speeding up the transfer of frozen Russian assets. Ukraine expects to receive $50 billion by the end of the year to cover the budget deficit.
The President of Ukraine thanked the IAEA for the resolution confirming the need to restore control over the ZNPP. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of collective action to stop Russia's nuclear blackmail.
The IAEA General Conference approves a resolution on nuclear safety in Ukraine. The document demands that Russia withdraw its military from ZNPP and return the plant to Ukrainian control.
The Diia app will be used to vote for Ukraine's representative to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024. Anyone aged 14 and over will be able to vote, and the final of the National Selection will be available on Diia.TV.
Prime Minister Shmyhal announced plans to increase the budget for weapons and military equipment by 65% in 2025. This is an additional UAH 300 billion to be spent on the production of Ukrainian missiles, drones, and other equipment.
Asphalt repairs will begin at the Polish border crossing point Korczowa on September 23, which may lead to queues. The works will last until early November 2024, and it is recommended to choose other checkpoints.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has never had a "plan A" to prevent a russian invasion. The country is already living by "plan B" - in a state of war, fighting for victory.
In the Russian army, soldiers are regularly given narcotic and psychotropic drugs, including the banned promethol. This is confirmed by documentation that shows “black” accounting for the receipt and issuance of the drug in military units.
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.
Danil Martynov, the former deputy head of the Russian Guard for the Chechen Republic, was sentenced in absentia to 11 years in prison. He led the seizure of a psychoneurological boarding school in Borodyanka, taking 500 people hostage.
The government appointed Tymofeyev as Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports. Three deputy ministers were dismissed, and the appointment of two heads of district state administrations and a deputy head of the RSA was approved.
The President of Ukraine spoke about plans to use the EU loan as part of the G7 commitments. The funds will be used for energy, construction of bomb shelters, production of drones and missiles, and purchase of air defense.
The President of Ukraine said that the victory plan depends on the decisions of the United States and its allies. The plan is designed for quick decisions by partners from October to December.
Fraudsters send out fake letters from commercial courts about the collection of funds. Attachments contain spyware to gain remote access to devices.
A Veteran's Hub was opened in Brovary to provide psychological support to war veterans. 66.8% of the surveyed veterans report having psychological problems, and 42.7% expect them after the war.
The EU Commission will provide Ukraine with a loan of up to €35 billion as part of the G7 pledge. This is another significant contribution by the EU to Ukraine's reconstruction amid constant Russian attacks.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation explained that the ban on Telegram applies only to official devices of civil servants and the military. The use of the messenger on personal smartphones is not restricted.
The draft State Budget 2025 provides UAH 43. 2 billion for the Road Fund, which contradicts the promises to allocate all additional excise taxes to defense. This drew criticism from MPs and members of the Budget Committee.
The criminal case against Oleksandr Zyma, the NBU's chief lawyer, may negatively affect cooperation with the IMF. Experts call for personnel changes to restore the trust of international partners.
The National Security and Defense Council has announced a ban on Telegram on the official devices of civil servants, military and critical infrastructure workers. The decision was made due to national security threats associated with the use of the messenger during the war.
The Pentagon's deputy spokeswoman announced the intention to use all available funding for Ukraine. The US Department of Defense is working with Congress to extend authorizations for further support.
MP Oleksiy Honcharenko reported on the directive of the Land Forces Command to ban the mobilization of people under 25 years of age. The text of the directive is not published because it is classified.
State mine action operators have surveyed and demined 5308 km² of Ukrainian territory since the beginning of Russian aggression. The area of contaminated territories has decreased from 156 thousand km² to 142 thousand km².
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.
The Verkhovna Rada has started considering the draft state budget for 2025. MPs have until October 1 to submit proposals, and the first vote will take place by October 20.
During a nighttime air raid in Kirovohrad region, the defenders of the sky successfully worked. The attack was repelled without consequences
Donald Trump's planned speech with Polish President Andrzej Duda in Pennsylvania has been canceled. The reasons for the cancellation were not reported, but voters of Eastern European descent may influence the outcome of the election in this state.
Air quality in Kyiv has deteriorated amid shifting winds and fires in peat bogs and open areas in three regions. Rescuers are extinguishing 21 large-scale fires in Ukraine, covering a total area of about 2,200 hectares.
Six UAVs were shot down in Mykolaiv region. Air defense forces destroyed a total of 15 kamikaze drones in southern Ukraine overnight.