Since the beginning of 2025, 91 Ukrainian companies have excluded Russian citizens from their ownership, although the law directly prohibits such changes. Most of these businesses continue to operate and even participate in government tenders.
On the night of September 29, Russia launched 32 drones of various types at Ukraine. Air defense forces neutralized 23 of them in the north and east of the country; 9 hits were recorded.
On the morning of September 29, snow and an air temperature of -3°C were recorded in the high-altitude areas of the Ukrainian Carpathians. On Mount Pip Ivan, it is cloudy, with an easterly wind of 4 m/s.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate against the dollar at UAH 41. 4789/dollar, which means the hryvnia strengthened by two kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 48.40/euro, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.33/zloty.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell after the resumption of crude oil exports from Iraqi Kurdistan through Turkey. OPEC plans another increase in oil production in November, which will increase global supplies.
On September 29, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness and light rain, moderate in the west and north. Daytime temperatures will be 13-18°C, in the west and north 9-14°C, and in the Carpathians 1-5°C.
Today, September 29, marks Otolaryngologist Day and World Heart Day, which in 2025 will be held under the slogan "Don't miss a single moment. " Babi Yar Tragedy Memorial Day and Saint Cyriacus the Anchorite are also commemorated.
On September 27, in the village of Bilky, the beatification of Father Petro Pavlo Oros took place. He gave his life for Christ during the communist persecutions. The solemn Divine Liturgy was led by Bishop Teodor Matsapula.
Since mid-September, mobile internet has been unavailable in Melitopol, and access to Google Play and VPN has been blocked. The occupiers check phones at checkpoints, which makes using these services risky.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is preparing an appeal to the headquarters of media outlets that participated in Russia's propaganda press tour to the occupied territories. Participants face legal consequences and a ban on entry to Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian troops are using civilian tankers to launch drones that attack European countries. He emphasized that EU sanctions should be directed against Russia's energy trade and its tanker infrastructure.
President Zelenskyy reported on the consequences of Russian strikes on several regions of Ukraine, noting that Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, and Zaporizhzhia were most affected. As a result of the shelling, more than 80 people were injured, and four died, including a child.
On September 29, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, moderate rains in the west and north, and wet snow in the Carpathians. The temperature at night will be 4-9°C, and during the day 9-18°C.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced his intention to identify as many Russian soldiers as possible responsible for the killings in Bucha. He emphasized that war criminals will be held accountable with the support of international partners.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that Russia has refused bilateral and trilateral negotiations with Ukraine. He emphasized that Moscow must face the reality on the battlefield.
President Zelenskyy announced active work on an agreement with the United States regarding the purchase of weapons worth $90 billion. Ukrainian delegations will visit the US for technical negotiations and discussions on drone production.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for his support and informed him about the Russian attack. The leaders discussed the PURL program for purchasing weapons that save Ukrainian lives.
International sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine have significantly weakened Moscow's position in Latin America. Military-technical cooperation has sharply declined, while Iran and China have intensified their influence in the region.
Dozens of people were injured in the morning Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, six were hospitalized, including three children. 41 apartment buildings and 22 private houses, as well as non-residential buildings, were damaged.
The European Union has launched an official investigation into the supply of urea from Russia. Finland and Sweden are strengthening the defense of NATO's eastern flank, while Serbia and Kenya have detained suspects in pro-Russian activities.
As a result of the night attack by the occupiers in Kyiv, four people died, including a 12-year-old girl, a nurse, and a patient of the Institute of Cardiology. Throughout Ukraine, over 70 people were injured, and two rescuers were also injured during the aftermath liquidation.
The invitation for US President Donald Trump to visit Moscow remains in effect, said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Putin is ready to meet with Trump, and the decision on the visit depends on the American leader.
The Ukrainian Air Force detected and tracked 643 Russian aerial attack assets, neutralizing 611 of them. The main strike targeted Kyiv, with destroyed targets including UAVs, cruise missiles, and jet drones.
Russia launched a massive 12-hour attack on Ukraine, firing nearly 500 drones and over 40 missiles. Four people died in Kyiv, including a 12-year-old girl.
Over the past day, 173 combat engagements, 81 airstrikes, 5118 shellings, and 6262 kamikaze drones were recorded. The largest number of enemy attacks occurred in the Pokrovsk direction – 59 assaults.
September 28 marks World Retina Health Day, International Right to Know Day, All-Ukrainian Preschool Day, and International Day of the Deaf. Orthodox Christians honor the Synaxis of the Venerable Fathers of Kyiv-Pechersk, who rest in the Near Caves.
Poland scrambled additional pairs of fighter jets and brought air defense systems to the highest level of combat readiness due to long-range aviation strikes by the Russian Federation over the territory of Ukraine. These actions are preventive, aimed at protecting citizens and airspace.
Brigadier General Roman Hyt'ha of the Czech army sustained serious injuries in a knife attack on Friday morning. Military police are investigating the incident, which may involve two servicemen.
On the night of September 28, Russia launched Kh-101/555 cruise missiles from the Saratov region. Missiles are expected to approach the borders of Ukraine around 5-6 AM, air defense forces are ready to repel the attack.
The Ukrainian national football team defeated the Republic of Korea with a score of 2:1 at the Youth World Cup. Ukraine will play its next match against Panama on September 30 at 23:00.
