President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss the expansion of the PURL program, which has already reached $2. 1 billion. The parties also coordinated positions on threats from the escalation of Russian aggression, emphasizing the deliberate nature of violations of NATO airspace.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced that the military component of security guarantees for Ukraine is almost ready. The main structure has already been formed, and work on the political component will begin after the war ends.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in New York. The parties discussed Sweden's participation in the reconstruction of Ukraine and support for school meal reform.
US Vice President J. D. Vance said that Donald Trump considers the war in Ukraine harmful to Russia and is becoming impatient with the Russians. According to Vance, Trump sees the real numbers and believes that the Russians' refusal to negotiate will have bad consequences for their country.
Ukraine and Syria signed a joint communiqué on the resumption of diplomatic relations. This happened after the fall of the Assad regime and Syria's recognition of the occupied territories of Ukraine.
Lithuania has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war until March 4, 2027. The Lithuanian government made this decision on September 24, citing the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Ankara's efforts to achieve a just peace between Ukraine and Russia, planning to advance the Istanbul negotiation process. He also emphasized the importance of dialogue with France and the development of cooperation in trade, energy, and defense.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez, discussing the situation on the Russian-Ukrainian front and the peace process. Sánchez confirmed political support for Ukraine, particularly on its path to EU membership, and emphasized the importance of unity between Europe and the US for achieving peace.
Since the beginning of the day, 122 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, occupiers have used 2,435 kamikaze drones and carried out 3,593 shellings. The most active battles are ongoing in the Pokrovsk direction, where there have been 47 attempts to break through the Ukrainian defense.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Brazil Lula da Silva to discuss ways to achieve real peace. Zelenskyy emphasized his readiness to meet with the Russian side, and Lula da Silva stated Brazil's readiness to play a role in the peace process.
From January to August 2025, local budgets in Ukraine received UAH 219. 5 million in tourist tax, which is 35.1% more than last year. Kyiv, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Zakarpattia regions were the leaders in payments.
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino announced the cancellation of the registration of over 200 Russian tankers, some of which are in poor condition. Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with him the importance of sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet and thanked him for supporting Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Angolan President João Lourenço, discussing the deepening of bilateral relations. Zelenskyy invited Angola to participate in this year's "Grain from Ukraine" summit.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian drone strikes on temporarily occupied Crimea are effective because they prevent the peninsula from being turned into a large military base. Thanks to long-range drones and pressure on logistics, the Russian war machine has faced serious difficulties.
Two key oil ports on Russia's Black Sea coast have suspended tanker loading after overnight warnings of drone attacks. The suspensions affect the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal and the Sheskharis oil depot, both located near Novorossiysk.
The presidents of Poland and the United States discussed the situation in Central and Eastern Europe and also mentioned the Russian-Ukrainian war.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on China to use its influence to help stop the killings and encourage Russia to come to the negotiating table. She emphasized that the time for diplomacy has come.
The European Union is considering providing Ukraine with a reparation loan of up to 130 billion euros. The size of the loan will be determined after the IMF assesses Ukraine's financial needs in 2026-2027.
The validity of the certificate can be checked by its series, number, and the car for which it was issued.
South Africa is ready to host a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is ready for a meeting at the leadership level without preconditions.
Two executives of a private company have been notified of suspicion of causing over UAH 138 million in damages. They illegally siphoned off more than 6.7 million cubic meters of gas from the state gas transportation system.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated at the UN General Assembly that Russia seeks a world where brute force prevails over international law. He emphasized that Ukraine is fighting for international order, and Russia has accomplices such as Iran and North Korea.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko awarded Denys "Redis" Prokopenko with the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 2nd class. Azov corps units liberated 8 settlements in Donetsk region, eliminating almost 4,000 occupiers.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated at the UN General Assembly that turning a blind eye to Ukraine today means giving a green light to future aggressors. He emphasized that Russia's invasion has changed the global security landscape, and the world has not become safer.
In the Kherson region, ten civilians, including medical workers, were injured as a result of Russian shelling on September 24. Residential and social facilities were damaged, and the prosecutor's office launched a pre-trial investigation into war crimes.
The SBU detained the head of the housing and maintenance service of one of the brigades of the Air Force of Ukraine, who was preparing coordinates for a missile and drone attack. The court sentenced him to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for treason and illegal handling of weapons.
The American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, with a capital of $150 million, will be a market maker for critical raw materials and the mining industry. The fund will also develop a system of military and political risk insurance to attract investors.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has drones capable of flying 2-3 thousand km, and thanks to naval drones, it has pushed Russian ships out of the Black Sea. He also emphasized that only its own weapons and strong alliances can guarantee Ukraine's security.
The state mortgage program "eOselia" has crossed the mark of 20,000 issued loans, most of which were received by military personnel and law enforcement officers. The program is most actively used in Kyiv and the region, as well as in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
In the Kyiv pre-trial detention center on September 17, an inmate fell ill and was hospitalized with severe internal injuries. The man, who was accused of involvement in the death of another inmate, died in the hospital on September 24.
