Lithuania has provided Ukraine with 1. 7 billion euros in aid, of which 800 million is defense support. This amounts to 2% of the country's GDP, which is the third highest among partner countries.
According to a KIIS poll, the share of Ukrainians who support elections before the end of the war, provided hostilities cease and security guarantees are in place, has risen to 22%. The majority of respondents (63%) still believe that elections should take place after a final peace agreement.
Psychologist Kateryna Kononova explained what autumn depression is, its symptoms, and causes. She also provided self-help tips for dealing with this condition.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated that Ukraine needs security guarantees, strong Armed Forces, and the support of allies. He emphasized that Ukraine has fulfilled its part of the agreement with the US and Europe, and now it is Russia's turn to take concrete steps for a settlement.
A former high-ranking official of the State Fiscal Service has been notified of suspicion of abuse of office. His actions led to the state being charged UAH 108 million in penalties for the untimely refund of VAT.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated that Russia plans to increase the number of attacks on Ukraine to a thousand per day. Ukraine needs additional air defense systems and funding for interceptors.
Law enforcement agencies should open criminal proceedings regarding Oleksandr Bilchuk's transfer of repair documentation for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd, which is connected with the Russian military-industrial complex. This creates a threat of sensitive information leakage and may have signs of high treason.
Captured Russian occupiers testify that the command ordered them to shoot civilian Ukrainian men and use children and women as "human shields. "
Local police discovered a holiday villa on the island of Bali where a laboratory for growing marijuana and producing ecstasy was set up.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated that the exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine is ongoing. Further steps regarding a ceasefire are expected after trilateral and bilateral meetings in Washington.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys stated that Kyiv remains strong, free, and resilient. He emphasized that Ukrainians do not give up despite the aggression, and their courage protects all of Europe.
An international criminal organization has been exposed in Ukraine that, under the guise of "legal assistance," defrauded over 4,500 citizens of Europe and Central Asia. The damages caused exceed UAH 186 million, and nine participants have been notified of suspicion.
Minister of Social Policy Denys Uliutin presented the draft budget for 2026, where social spending will increase by 11%. In particular, payments for childbirth will increase to UAH 50,000 and monthly payments during the first year.
Comfortable weather with temperatures up to +28 degrees on Sunday is expected in Ukraine on September 20-21. A cold snap will come from the middle of next week, according to the forecast of meteorologist Natalka Didenko.
As of early August 2025, the volume of loans issued to Ukrainians and businesses reached UAH 1. 23 trillion, which is 15% more than in 2024. Loans are growing faster than deposits, which amount to UAH 2.79 trillion, but the growth rate of deposits has slowed down.
Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko announced the allocation of UAH 6 billion to support frontline territories. The funds will be used for housing, children's nutrition, educational spaces, and healthcare.
Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko announced the possibility of a repeated revision of the 2025 State Budget to increase funding for the security and defense sector. Consultations are currently underway regarding the format and timing of allocating additional expenditures.
Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko announced a revision of the subsistence minimum, which currently stands at 3209 hryvnias. It will be modernized and unlinked from inappropriate surcharges.
A survey showed that 58% of Ukrainians use artificial intelligence, a quarter of them do so regularly. AI is most often used for information retrieval, work, and study, but security concerns deter some users.
Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko announced an expected 18. 8% increase in State Budget revenues for 2026, reaching 2.8 trillion hryvnias. The revenue increase will be achieved through VAT, personal income tax, military levy, corporate income tax, and excise taxes.
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba stated that the UAH 12. 8 billion allocated for road maintenance in 2026 is critically insufficient. The industry needs 5-6 times more funds to function.
Russia launched an attack on Kyiv and six regions of Ukraine, using almost 90 attack drones, most of which were neutralized. President Zelenskyy called for intensified strengthening of Ukraine and pointed to large-scale agreements on drones and weapons proposed to America.
Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko stated that the government has provided sufficient resources for the security and defense sector for 2026. The total volume of expenditures and provision of loans from the state budget will amount to UAH 4.8 trillion, of which UAH 2,805.8 billion will be allocated to defense and security.
25 foreign companies, including defense production giants, are localizing production in Ukraine. The government offers various cooperation models and is creating Defence City to minimize investor risks.
In the Kupyansk direction, the situation remains tense, the enemy's main goal is to seize the city of Kupyansk. The 10th Army Corps reports dynamic combat operations and enemy attempts to cross the Oskil River.
Dutch Minister for Asylum and Migration, Mona Keijzer, suggests that Ukrainian men with jobs should arrange their own housing. This is due to overcrowded shelters and an increasing number of refugees.
Overnight, Russia launched 86 attack UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, and other types against Ukraine, of which 71 were shot down or suppressed. Hits by 15 drones and debris falling in several locations were recorded.
Missile debris, likely used to shoot down a drone, has been found in the Lublin Voivodeship of Poland. Military police are conducting an operation in Choiny, and a thorough inspection of the scene is scheduled for September 19.
Over the past day, 223 combat engagements were recorded at the front, 87 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The invaders launched 71 air strikes and used 4,672 kamikaze drones.
Russian militants conducted shooting and drill training for children in grades 5-7 in schools in the Kherson region. This took place as part of the campaign for "cadet classes," encouraging children to join militarized movements.
