On September 25, 157 combat engagements were recorded at the front, with the most active battles taking place in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The occupiers launched 38 air strikes, dropping 71 guided aerial bombs, and used 1,440 kamikaze drones.
The Cabinet of Ministers reallocated over UAH 14 million, intended to compensate for humanitarian demining costs, to implement the subsoil agreement between Ukraine and the United States. This will ensure the fulfillment of the agreement's provisions regarding the establishment of the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Investment Fund.
FIFA has unveiled the official mascots for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. They are Maple the Moose, Zayu the Jaguar, and Clutch the Bald Eagle, symbolizing the host countries of the tournament.
Diplomats from Great Britain, France, and Germany warned the Kremlin that NATO is ready to respond to airspace violations, including by shooting down Russian planes. This happened after three MiG-31 fighters intruded over Estonia.
Ukraine returned 17 children and teenagers from temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Among those rescued are a 17-year-old boy who was interrogated by Russian soldiers and a 16-year-old girl who was threatened with being taken away from her mother.
Delays in vehicle traffic leaving Ukraine at the Shehyni-Medyka and Krakovets-Korczowa checkpoints are possible at the border with Poland. This is due to the Polish side testing the biometric data verification system and the departure of Hasidic pilgrims. Drivers are advised to choose other checkpoints.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu at UN Headquarters. They discussed cooperation to end Russian aggression, the fate of deported Ukrainian children, and the situation on the battlefield.
The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Papua New Guinea signed a Joint Communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations. Ukraine is ready to develop cooperation in the areas of food security, digital technologies, and humanitarian initiatives.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher in New York. They discussed humanitarian aid and the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war and deported children.
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska met with Melania Trump, discussing child protection. Zelenska thanked her for supporting Ukraine and for her attention to children affected by the war.
Donald Trump stated that Russia has spent millions of dollars on the war against Ukraine, but has not seized any territory. He also expressed disappointment in Putin and noted that Russian invaders have lost about a million soldiers.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that Ukraine will continuously receive American weapons, financed by NATO countries under the PURL initiative. $2 billion has already been allocated for aid packages.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a decision on automatic military registration and de-registration. Men aged 17 will be able to register through "Reserve+", and those who have reached the maximum age will be de-registered automatically.
Since the beginning of the week, wholesale prices for cucumbers in Ukraine have increased by 15%, reaching UAH 30-50/kg. At the same time, prices for onions have fallen by 20% to UAH 6-13/kg.
European partners are ready to provide Ukraine with an interest-free loan of almost 140 billion euros, which will be repaid only after Russia compensates for the damages. The funds are intended exclusively for Ukraine's military purposes and will ensure its defense capability for several years.
The former representative of the President of Ukraine in Crimea has been convicted in absentia and sentenced to 11 years in prison for high treason. He participated in the vote for the so-called "all-Crimean referendum" and the adoption of the declaration of Crimea's "independence."
Most UEFA members support banning Israel from participating in European football tournaments next week. The decision is being considered amid protests and the UN Commission's finding of genocide in Gaza.
An analysis of prices for popular medicines in Kyiv showed that Darnitsa's drugs are significantly more expensive than analogues from other Ukrainian manufacturers. This leads to a drop in the company's sales, as consumers prefer more affordable options.
In Zaporizhzhia, a lawyer and two of her accomplices were exposed for setting up an illegal scheme to smuggle conscripts across the state border of Ukraine.
The Slovenian government has banned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from entering the country over accusations of war crimes. This move is part of Slovenia's pressure on Israel over military actions in Gaza.
Ukraine will send an expedition for exhumation work in the Polish village of Jureczkowa to investigate possible burials of UPA soldiers. Deputy Minister of Culture Andriy Nadzhoh emphasized the importance of safety and communication with the Polish side.
The court denied the application of a pre-trial measure to the coach in the case of the death of 10-year-old Vanya Honcharuk, who drowned at a football camp. The boy's mother expressed shock and surprise at the court's decision, as the accused remains without restrictions.
Since the beginning of the day, 80 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, of which 30 attempts by the occupiers to dislodge Ukrainian defenders took place in the Pokrovsk direction. In total, the enemy launched six air strikes and carried out 110 shellings.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha participated in a meeting on the downing of flight MH17, emphasizing the need for an international response to Russia's impunity. He stressed that holding Russia accountable for the downing of the passenger plane is a test for international law.
Ukraine has agreed with the European Commission to extend the Agreement on the Liberalization of Freight Transport for another 15 months — at least until March 2027.
Zaporizhzhia NPP has been operating on diesel generators for the second day due to the loss of external power supply. This creates a critical situation that threatens the security of Ukraine and Europe.
After celebrating Rosh Hashanah, thousands of Hasidic pilgrims are leaving Ukraine, which has led to an increase in passenger traffic at the borders with Moldova and Poland. Queues have formed at a number of checkpoints, and border guards have deployed additional patrols to speed up processing.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Donald Trump's optimism regarding Ukraine conceals a promise to reduce US involvement and shift responsibility for ending the war to Europe.
Expeditionary work to search for and exhume Ukrainians in the Polish village of Jureczkowa will begin at the end of September. This happened after the exchange of lists of places for searching for remains between Ukraine and Poland in January.
Germany supports the EU plan to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. Berlin is open to legally sound options for using 172 billion euros to support Ukraine.
