President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump's attitude towards Ukraine's security has changed to a fair one. Ukraine must maintain this new US attitude towards the war so that it aligns with the European one.
NABU, together with the police, is once again trying to seize the assets of Ukrainian businessman Oleksiy Fedorychev, who owns two terminals in the Pivdennyi port. This is a new stage in a 10-year persecution, which, according to the businessman, is an attempt to raid his assets.
In Warsaw, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with his counterparts from the Weimar Triangle the situation at the front, Ukraine's military needs, and a joint response to Russia's escalation. They also discussed Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU as a security guarantee.
The European Union is planning new restrictions on the travel of Russian diplomats within EU countries to minimize the risks of subversive activities. Russian diplomats must now notify their travel plans in advance and provide route details.
President Zelenskyy proposed to Poland and its partners to create a joint shield against Russian air threats, citing Ukraine's experience. He also noted that Russia could have used tankers in the Baltic Sea to launch drones.
As of September 29, 2025, at least 2,184 Russian servicemen from units stationed in Crimea have been killed.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on long-range successes and the situation at the front. Zelenskyy announced the creation of a Technological Headquarters for the production of Ukrainian drones and missiles.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia will not establish Ukraine's borders, which are defined by the Constitution. He is ready for diplomatic negotiations but emphasized the inviolability of territorial integrity.
Russian occupiers cannot ensure the full operation of the ZNPP cooling systems due to a lack of diesel fuel, which could lead to nuclear fuel meltdown.
Commander of the Ukrainian Navy, Oleksiy Neizhpapa, reported a successful 'Neptune' missile strike on the Karachevsky 'Elektrodetal' plant in Russia. This attack disabled another link in the enemy's supply chain.
Serhiy Leshchenko explained that 'Flamingo' missiles are complex high-precision weapons with many components purchased abroad. They are used selectively for maximum results.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution on the procedure for transmitting real-time emissions monitoring results. This will ensure free public access to environmental information on the level of industrial emissions.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with the Marshal of the Polish Senate, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska. They discussed Russian provocations against EU and NATO member states and ways to deter the Kremlin.
On September 29, the world celebrates World Heart Day. Specialists from the Shalimov Center shared tips on how to prevent cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading cause of death in Ukraine.
The SBI and the SBU exposed a border service inspector who organized the illegal transfer of people across the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. He planned to transfer two men for 9,000 US dollars.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to OJSC "Karachevsky Zavod "Elektrodeta" in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation on September 29. The enterprise produces electrical connectors for military needs; explosions and a fire were recorded.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the US is considering Ukraine's request to purchase long-range Tomahawk missiles. President Trump will make the final decision on authorizing the deal.
Serhiy Leshchenko stated that the blackout in Belgorod after the attack on the thermal power plant is only the beginning. He also hinted at long-range strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation, which will be a surprise.
Instagram blogger Sofia Stuzhuk was заочно (in absentia) served with a notice of suspicion of tax evasion amounting to almost UAH 11. 5 million. She received income exceeding UAH 58 million without paying taxes and has been living abroad since the beginning of the war.
On October 12, Ukraine's representative for Junior Eurovision 2025 in Georgia will be determined. Seven young finalists from different regions of the country will compete for the right to go to Tbilisi.
The event occurred in the area of the city of Stryi, Lviv region, and is classified as slightly perceptible.
The SBU detained a Russian agent in Khmelnytskyi region who was collecting coordinates of military facilities and defense factories for combined enemy attacks. The perpetrator, a local handyman, photographed strategic objects and marked their coordinates on Google Maps.
The European Union must radically transform due to Putin's provocations and Trump's semi-detachment. EU countries are looking for ways to counter the Kremlin's aggressive rhetoric.
After celebrating Rosh Hashanah, almost 40,000 Hasidic pilgrims left Ukraine. The largest flow was recorded on September 25, when about 25,000 people left the country.
At the "Ustyluh" customs post, a Ukrainian citizen was detained who attempted to import almost a hundredweight of red caviar and crab meat of Russian origin from Europe. The estimated value of the cargo is over 170 thousand hryvnias.
European Council President António Costa is leading efforts to advance Ukraine's EU membership bid, despite Hungary's resistance. He is trying to garner support from EU capitals for simplifying the accession procedure for new members, proposing to open negotiation clusters with the consent of a qualified majority of EU countries.
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will discuss new threats from Russia to European democracy this week. Also on the agenda is a draft convention on the establishment of an International Commission for the Settlement of Claims regarding Ukraine.
Since the beginning of 2025, 91 Ukrainian companies have excluded Russian citizens from their ownership, although the law directly prohibits such changes. Most of these businesses continue to operate and even participate in government tenders.
On the night of September 29, Russia launched 32 drones of various types at Ukraine. Air defense forces neutralized 23 of them in the north and east of the country; 9 hits were recorded.
On the morning of September 29, snow and an air temperature of -3°C were recorded in the high-altitude areas of the Ukrainian Carpathians. On Mount Pip Ivan, it is cloudy, with an easterly wind of 4 m/s.
