Vladimir Putin stated that there are 700,000 Russian troops on the front line in the "SVO" zone. President Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine can force Russia to peace if the army has sufficient strength and long-range capabilities.
A Ukrainian court sentenced FSB officer Serhiy Sinitsyn, known as "Sabir," to life imprisonment in absentia. He coordinated the work of the occupation "Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation" in Kherson, organized repressions and torture.
Global debt has surpassed 235% of GDP, reaching $251 trillion, according to IMF data. Public debt has risen to 93% of GDP, while private debt has decreased to 143%.
Estonia will completely stop importing Russian natural gas, including liquefied gas, from next year, according to a government decision of September 18. This expansion of sanctions was initiated by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna to cut the Kremlin's revenues.
Pechersk District Court of Kyiv заочно (in absentia) chose a pre-trial detention measure in the form of custody for ex-MP Vadym Novinsky. He is suspected of high treason and inciting religious hatred.
Since the beginning of the day, 100 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, eight of them in the Siversk-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions. In the Pokrovsk direction, 39 attacks were repelled, and in the Toretsk direction, the enemy carried out 12 assault operations.
Deputy head of the CEC Serhiy Dubovyk stated that there are currently no prerequisites for holding election campaigns in Ukraine. The draft State Budget for 2026 does not provide for UAH 20 billion for their conduct.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation refutes information about a leak of Ukrainians' personal data during the testing of the "e-Notary" system. Testing takes place in a separate environment, not connected to industrial registers, and notarial records remain only in the training environment.
The publishing house "Choven" canceled the presentation of Oksana Briukhovetska's book "Voices of BLM" after a wave of threats against the author, publishers, and journalist Terrell Starr. The reason for the aggression was a tragedy in the USA, where a Black man killed Ukrainian Iryna Zarutska.
100 veteran businesses from 20 regions of Ukraine and the capital have become winners of the "Varto ROBYty SVOYE 2. 0" competition. They will receive financial support ranging from 600,000 to 1.6 million hryvnias for the implementation of their business ideas.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine can force Russia to peace if its army is strong enough and has long-range capabilities. He emphasized that the world can help with this through strong sanctions.
The Central Election Commission recognized Tetiana Chornovol as an elected People's Deputy of Ukraine. This happened instead of Andriy Parubiy, whose powers were terminated prematurely.
On September 18, Ukraine repatriated the bodies of defenders who fell in the Kursk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia directions. Investigators will conduct examinations to identify the repatriated bodies.
Ukraine is conducting a counteroffensive operation in the Donetsk direction, liberating 7 settlements and clearing 9 more of Russian presence. During the operation, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated 160 square kilometers of territory, destroying over 2,500 occupiers.
Information about a conflict between the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Office of the President of Ukraine is not true. It was spread by Telegram channels to create a false impression of internal political tension.
The eyeWitness to Atrocities app, launched by the International Bar Association in 2017, has collected over 55,000 photos of war crimes committed by Russians against Ukraine. These materials are authentic and legally significant, and are used by law enforcement agencies and the International Criminal Court.
Japanese scientists have identified four types of the body's reaction to COVID-19 vaccines using artificial intelligence. The study showed that people with high initial antibody levels that rapidly decline are at the highest risk of infection.
Two men and a woman have been arrested in the British county of Essex on suspicion of espionage and cooperation with Russian special services. They have been released on conditional bail, and the investigation is ongoing.
In Zakarpattia, in 2025, an ancient wooden synagogue from the village of Velyki Komyaty will be moved and restored to the Zakarpattia Museum. A memorandum of cooperation was signed by representatives of the Zakarpattia OVA, the Hungarian Consulate General, the Uzhhorod rabbi, and the museum's management.
Ukraine has returned 1,000 bodies, which, according to the Russian Federation, belong to Ukrainian servicemen. Russia received 24 bodies of its fallen servicemen found in Ukraine.
The National Bank of Ukraine is easing currency restrictions for small businesses and to support Ukrainians abroad. Starting September 18, postal operators and international transport carriers will be able to make cross-border transfers to pay customs duties to the United States.
President Zelenskyy signed laws protecting the defense industry, which restrict access to information about enterprises. At the same time, the State Aviation Service transferred documentation for Mi-8 helicopters to a company with Russian ties, which jeopardizes national security.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and Polish Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz signed a memorandum on the creation of a joint operational group on unmanned aerial systems. This group will become a platform for coordinating and developing joint initiatives, integrating the latest protection technologies, and initiating new projects.
The Ukrainian national team dropped to 28th place in the FIFA ranking, losing two positions after defeats in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Spain topped the ranking for the first time since 2014, displacing Argentina.
Since early September, over 1,000 Ukrainians abroad have used mobile consular services. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is intensifying such services to simplify access to services.
The European Union will present its 19th package of sanctions against Russia to member states on September 19. It will target cryptocurrencies, banks and energy.
Long-range SBU drones hit the ELOU-AVT-4 unit of the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refinery in Bashkortostan. This led to a fire and a black column of smoke rising over the territory of one of Russia's largest petrochemical plants.
Slovakia and Hungary have stated that they will resist pressure from US President Donald Trump to reduce imports of Russian oil and gas until alternative suppliers are secured. Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Sakova and Hungarian Government Minister Gergely Gulyás confirmed that their countries would not take steps that threaten their energy security.
From September 25-26, a sharp cold snap is expected in Ukraine, with wet snow in some places. Before that, on September 19, the temperature will rise to +19-24 degrees, and on the weekend of September 20-21, it will reach +24-28 degrees.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to discuss cooperation, particularly in drone operation training and the development of joint industry initiatives. He also visited the Polish military cemetery in Bykivnia and met with Ukrainian ministers.
