Ukraine

More than 50 UN member states, as well as the EU, called on Russia to agree to a ceasefire and peace talks with Ukraine. They also demand the return of civilians and prisoners of war.

Russia and Ukraine have expressed interest in a limited ceasefire regarding grain and energy. The United States is ready to facilitate an agreement.

77% of Ukrainians have a negative attitude toward Fedorov’s exemption from mobilization, and see signs of corruption in his business dealings with Palantir — study

A survey showed Ukrainians’ critical attitude toward Mykhailo Fedorov’s exemption from mobilization and his decisions. 82.3% consider them harmful to Ukraine.

In Kyiv and the region, a Russian attack caused internet outages for about 100,000 households. Operators are repairing damaged infrastructure.

In 2026, Russia occupied around 890 km², while Ukraine liberated 800 km² of territory. Russia’s losses reached 270,000 military personnel.

Bohdan Lviv is suspected of laundering assets worth UAH 26 million registered in the name of his assistant’s mother. Two women have also been served with suspicions.

Ukraine is ready to guarantee safe shipping and food security in the Black Sea. Russia must take real steps toward de-escalation, Zelenskyy said

In eastern Poland, a railway line for freight trains was blocked with concrete blocks - an investigation has been launched

In the Lublin Voivodeship, two freight trains crashed into concrete blocks on the tracks but did not derail. The police are investigating an act of hooliganism.

Russia is turning civilian and critical infrastructure into targets — Zelenskyy responds to the new wave of attacks and shows the consequences

Russian attacks have killed two people and injured 24 in Kyiv and other regions. Zelenskyy called on partners to strengthen sanctions.

The man was a Ukrainian citizen and was wanted among persons liable for military service. The border guards handed him over to the National Police for verification.

Peskov said that Putin and Trump are ready for a new meeting, but no agreements have been reached. The Kremlin sees no conditions for negotiations with Ukraine.

More than 30 trains are delayed amid Russian attacks — where the biggest delays are

Kyiv’s railway stations were not damaged, but more than 30 trains are running behind schedule. The biggest delays are affecting services from the central regions, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk region.

Russian outlets circulated around 120 publications alleging that Hungary had blocked Ukraine’s energy initiatives. The campaign is intended to deepen divisions within the EU.

European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis called on the EU not to weaken its support for Ukraine and to increase economic pressure on Russia.

Vladyslav Vlasiuk criticized the EU's decision to remove Usmanov and Fridman from the sanctions list. Ukraine is preparing new restrictions.

Ukraine is asking the EU to accelerate the €90 billion loan and cover the €26 billion deficit. The parties will continue negotiations in 7–10 days.

Marco Rubio said that there is currently no energy deal. According to him, the war will end through negotiations, not a military victory.

Lee Jae-myung and Donald Trump agreed to help resume dialogue with Pyongyang. Seoul seeks to initiate talks on peace and denuclearization.

Basketball EuroLeague 2026/27: the start of the season and the first games

The 2026/27 EuroLeague season, featuring 20 teams, will start on September 24. Ukrainian player Maksym Shulha will play for Real Madrid, while Beşiktaş will return to the tournament.

Cyclone from the Black Sea will bring heavy rain and storm-force winds - weather forecast for September 23

On September 23, significant rainfall, thunderstorms, and wind gusts of up to 20 m/s are expected on the left bank. Temperatures will be seasonal.

During the night of September 23, Russia launched 161 drones at Ukraine, including 82 jet-powered Shaheds. Air defense shot down or suppressed 122 targets.

Astronomical autumn begins on September 23 at 03:05 Kyiv time. Folk weather signs link the rowanberry harvest and the departure of cranes to the winter weather.

Sergey Lavrov arrived at the UN General Assembly and will meet with Marco Rubio on September 23. The sides will discuss the war in Ukraine and relations between the United States and the Russian Federation.

What is a guided aerial bomb: range, speed, and countermeasures

Winged guided aerial bombs can travel up to 150 km and strike beyond the reach of air defense systems. Ukraine counters them with air defense, electronic warfare, and its own developments.

The number of Belgian F-35As has risen to 7. The country plans to transfer 53 F-16s to Ukraine, with the first of them potentially arriving in 2026.

In Ukraine, the "Chahar" barrier was created, which cuts FPV drones’ fiber-optic cables in one second

The Logika Design Bureau developed a system to counter fiber-optic FPV drones, with a one-second response time and a 95% probability of severing the line. One set protects up to 100 meters.

Sanae Takaichi met with Zelenskyy for the first time in New York and reaffirmed support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. Kyiv invited Japanese businesses to participate in reconstruction.

Zelenskyy asked Trump to encourage Xi Jinping to appeal to Putin in order to end the war. Trump and Xi will meet on September 24.

Ukraine proposed an energy truce and called for China to be involved in pressuring Russia. Zelenskyy is also asking for Patriot missiles and a trilateral meeting.

The Neryungri State District Power Plant caught fire in Yakutia, 5,500 km from the Ukrainian border

A fire covering an area of 90 sq. m damaged equipment at the Neryungri State District Power Plant in Yakutia. The cause of the fire is being established; no external impact was recorded.