On September 23, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with light rain possible only in the far west. Daytime air temperature will be from +22° to +27°, in Volyn, Rivne, and Lviv regions +16°...+21°.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US President's special representative General Keith Kellogg, discussing the situation at the front and the results of the counteroffensive near Dobropillia and Pokrovsk. They also touched upon the development of cooperation between Ukraine and the US, including agreements on drones and the procurement of American weapons.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, discussing peace, religious freedom, and the future of the Ukrainian church. Zelenskyy informed about the protection of religious freedom, cooperation with American partners, and invited the Patriarch to visit Ukraine.
The government has submitted a biosecurity and biosafety bill to the Verkhovna Rada, which aims to strengthen the readiness of medical services and laboratories for epidemics. The document establishes updated operating standards, action algorithms in case of dangerous pathogen spread, and control over the import of biological materials.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme of embezzlement where the director of a construction company appropriated almost UAH 4 million allocated by a charitable organization for the construction of modular homes for residents of Kyiv Oblast. Out of 10 planned homes, only three were built, although the entrepreneur reported full completion of the work.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that he does not believe in a quick end to the war in Ukraine. He also noted that Europe's economic aid to Ukraine cannot last forever.
Russia is building a broadcasting network in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including launching a 74-meter TV tower near Berdiansk. It can cover up to 25,000 people and is used for propaganda and to intensify repression.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. They discussed achieving a just peace, trade and economic cooperation, and the participation of Kazakh companies in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, students were obliged to make trench candles for the Russian army. The local administration introduced a special production plan for each educational institution.
The SBI in Odesa region exposed a border guard who organized the illegal transfer of conscripts to unrecognized Transnistria. He transported men for money, providing instructions on the route. The law enforcement officer has been detained and notified of suspicion; the investigation is ongoing.
A Russian military intelligence agent has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for adjusting strikes on the Zaporizhzhia region. He provided the occupiers with the locations of civilian buildings and critical infrastructure facilities, which led to civilian deaths and destruction.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in New York with the First Lady and his team. He will take part in the UN General Assembly, the Summit of the Coalition for the Return of Children, and the Crimea Platform, and will also hold almost two dozen meetings.
Over the past day, 143 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 45 air strikes, and carried out 3,454 shellings, involving 2,185 kamikaze drones.
On September 22, 2025, a group of unknown individuals attacked the Kalush District TCC and SP. As a result of the attack, three conscripts fled the territory.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that Russia's reckless actions in the airspace of Poland, Romania, and Estonia threaten a direct conflict with NATO. She emphasized that the Alliance is ready to defend the skies and territory of its allies.
At an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski warned Russia of serious consequences if a missile or other object enters NATO airspace. This followed the incursion of Russian fighter jets into Estonian airspace and drone flights over Poland.
Naftogaz and Western partners have raised $2. 5 billion for gas purchases to get through the winter. Ukraine has signed contracts covering approximately 95% of the country's gas needs.
US President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, UN Secretary-General, the President of Argentina and the EU on September 23. The meetings will take place within the framework of the UN General Assembly.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with his Romanian counterpart Gheorghiță Vlad the current situation at the front and the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They also talked about joint counteraction to threats related to Russian air attack means crossing the Ukrainian-Romanian border.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the illegal visit of the ambassadors of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to occupied Crimea on September 18-20. These actions are regarded as a blatant violation of international law and Ukrainian legislation.
Two 18-year-old teenagers have been rescued from temporarily occupied territories. They refused to enroll in Russian universities and received draft notices for the Russian army.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that the intrusion of Russian military aircraft into Estonian airspace brings the Baltic states closer to armed conflict. This is the fourth violation of Estonian airspace by Russia this year.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte regarding the implementation of the PURL program, particularly concerning air defense. The discussion took place on the eve of the General Assembly in New York, where Zelenskyy emphasized the need for real protection against Russian strikes.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed humanitarian cooperation and demining with WFP Director Cindy McCain. Ukraine confirmed its role as a guarantor of food stability by providing assistance to 10 million people in 18 countries.
In August 2025, Ukraine imported 14. 5 thousand tons of energy equipment worth over UAH 6.55 billion, taking advantage of benefits totaling UAH 1.41 billion. Imported equipment included turbines, electric generators, and batteries.
Ukraine will cooperate with the largest research institute in the Netherlands, TNO, to develop breakthrough military technologies. The Brave1 cluster signed a memorandum of partnership, engaging thousands of scientists and engineers.
Vladimir Putin has stated Russia's readiness to abide by the limitations of the Strategic Offensive Arms Reduction Treaty for another year, which expires on February 5, 2026. This step aims to maintain the status quo, but only on the condition that the US does not upset the balance of power.
Former UDO employee Kosov was found guilty of the premeditated murder of Maksym Materukhin and sentenced to life imprisonment. Prosecutor General Kravchenko emphasized that this verdict restores trust in justice and the inevitability of punishment for crimes against children.
The Kyiv Regional Military Administration plans to stop traffic on the central streets of settlements in the Kyiv region every day at 9:00 AM for a minute of silence. This decision is part of forming a new etiquette of interaction with Ukrainian defenders.
IT Arena 2025, which will take place on September 26–28 at "Arena Lviv," will gather over 6,000 participants from nearly 40 countries. The event, partnered by Favbet Tech, will present new solutions, startups, and discuss trends on five stages, including the new Defense stage.
