US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace unacceptable. He noted that it is still unclear whether the drones were intentionally aimed at Poland.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated that some allies have shown readiness to send a contingent to Ukraine, realizing that stopping Russia there is cheaper than at the EU's doorstep. She compared the situation to 1938 and emphasized that if Ukraine loses, Europe's security will be at risk.
During the Russian-Belarusian exercises 'Zapad-2025', the dictators of the Russian Federation and Belarus are practicing three war strategies with the West, including the use of nuclear weapons and an attack on the Suwalki Corridor. These maneuvers, despite the small number of participants, are aimed at intimidating neighbors and repressing critics of the regime.
Ukraine's campaign of attacks on Russian oil refineries does not have Western support. Kyiv's allies have long avoided actions that could disrupt oil supplies.
Ukraine intends to create drone lines up to 30 km deep on the front line, a so-called Kill Zone, to prevent future aggression. This was announced by Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, emphasizing the need for partners' support in providing Ukraine with FPV drones, robotic systems, and long-range missiles.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with French Minister-Delegate Benjamin Haddad. The parties discussed security challenges, Russia's escalatory actions, and Ukraine's accession to the EU as a guarantee of peace.
A number of trains passing through Boiarka station will run on a changed route due to an emergency near Kyiv. Explosions in the Kyiv region, presumably, occurred at an oil depot and are not related to an air attack.
Unknown individuals damaged the roof and cut off the cross from the main dome of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Legnica. Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Bodnar sent a note to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs demanding punishment for those responsible.
US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg stated that the war against Ukraine would end if China stopped aiding Russia. He also noted that if Russia were truly achieving real successes, "they would not be bringing thousands of North Korean soldiers to the territory of the Russian Federation."
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on Western partners to strengthen sanctions against Russia to force it to peace. He, in particular, emphasized the need to impose strong sanctions against terminals that ship and receive oil from Russia.
Since the beginning of September 13, 158 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The enemy launched 63 air strikes, dropped 106 KABs, and used 1950 kamikaze drones.
US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg said that if he were Putin, he would stop reminding Europeans about nuclear weapons, as Europe is getting stronger. He also noted that the drone attack on Poland is not accidental and Ukraine will not lose the war.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions pressure against Russia, especially regarding oil and energy trade. He noted that Europe has already reduced its dependence on Russian energy carriers and called on the United States for a strong sanctions and tariff policy.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he does not consider NATO to have failed due to Russian drones over Poland, but emphasized the need for strong responses. He proposed providing Ukraine with weapons to strike factories where drones are produced and imposing sanctions against companies that supply components for Russian weapons.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that a Russian drone penetrated 10 kilometers into the territory of Romania, a NATO country, and remained there for about 50 minutes. Romania scrambled combat aircraft, and Poland activated a military response to the threat of Russian drones.
Two Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter jets detected and tracked a drone in the country's airspace near the border with Ukraine. The drone disappeared from radars 20 km southwest of Chilia Veche, posing no threat to the population.
US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg met with the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kyrylo Budanov near a cat statue. Kellogg said that Ukrainians nicknamed him "the cat who brings a few nights of peace," as his visits coincide with a pause in Russian strikes.
Poland's Government Security Centre has issued an air raid warning for six districts of the Lublin Voivodeship. This happened after Polish and allied fighter jets were scrambled due to the threat of Russian drones over Ukraine.
On September 13, Borscht Day, three recipes for the main culinary symbol of Ukrainian cuisine were presented. Among them are classic Ukrainian borscht with meat, green borscht with sorrel and egg, and fish borscht with carp.
Ukraine is ready for President Donald Trump's proposal for a trilateral and bilateral format for a meeting of leaders. The main goal is to stop the killings, not to discuss technical issues.
Poland has put its ground-based air defense systems on the highest level of alert due to the threat of Russian drones operating over Ukraine. This happened after Russian drones entered Polish airspace during a massive attack on Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the situation on the battlefield is difficult due to the number of Russians and drones, but Ukraine controls the front. He refuted claims of Russia's advance in the east, calling them disinformation.
Poland scrambled fighter jets and closed Lublin airport due to the threat of Russian drones in Ukraine.
Over 20 representatives of the film industry have died defending Ukraine at the front. President Zelenskyy congratulated filmmakers on Ukrainian Cinema Day, awarded them state honors, and bestowed honorary titles.
Donald Trump admitted to confidants that he underestimated Vladimir Putin's desire for peace. He doubts his ability to influence the Russian dictator, despite promises to end the war in Ukraine.
In Kyiv, a drunk female driver in a Volkswagen hit a 23-year-old servicewoman at a pedestrian crossing, ignoring a red traffic light. The victim was hospitalized, and the driver was detained; criminal proceedings have been initiated.
Today, a drone hit the Novoufimsky oil refinery in Ufa, Russia. Relevant videos are circulating online; the distance from Ukraine is over 1800 km.
Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development have signed a loan agreement for $246. 5 million from Japan. The funds will be used for investment management for the country's post-war recovery and reconstruction.
At least three civilians were killed and six wounded as a result of the shelling of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region. The city is under enemy artillery and aerial bomb fire, with an administrative building and residential buildings damaged.
On September 14, variable cloudiness without precipitation is expected in Ukraine, except for short-term rain and thunderstorms in the west. The temperature at night will be 8-13°, during the day 20-25°, wind southeast.
