A group of US senators has introduced a bill that expands sanctions against Russian energy, targeting the "shadow fleet" of oil tankers. The document also provides for sanctions against Russian liquefied natural gas projects in the Arctic.
As a result of the Russian night attack on September 20, 9 private houses, 10 garage boxes, 15 cars were damaged, and windows were broken in a high-rise building in the Kyiv region. Damages were recorded in Boryspil, Bucha, and Obukhiv districts.
The US is trying to include India's purchases of Russian oil in trade talks, despite growing demand in India. India is pushing for the removal of additional duties on Russian energy, citing energy security.
Russia launched 40 missiles and 579 drones at Ukraine overnight, using a simultaneous strike tactic. Ukrainian air defense, including F-16s, neutralized 31 missiles and 552 drones.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved the NSDC decision regarding the defense budget for 2026. The document provides for financing the security and defense sector at no less than the 2025 level, as well as the possibility of adjusting expenditures.
Overnight, Ukraine suffered a massive Russian attack involving 40 missiles and 580 drones. Three people were killed, dozens were injured, and infrastructure and residential areas were targeted.
Poland scrambled fighter jets and activated ground-based air defense systems in response to Russia's night attack on Ukraine. These actions were preventive in nature, aimed at ensuring air space security.
Over the past day, 165 combat engagements were recorded. The invaders launched two missile strikes and 78 air strikes, dropping 154 guided aerial bombs.
On the night of September 20, Dnipro was subjected to an enemy attack, a Russian missile hit a residential high-rise building. 1 person was killed, 13 were wounded, buildings and enterprises were damaged.
On September 19, Russian troops lost 1070 soldiers and 31 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 20.09.25 amount to 1,100,600 personnel.
World Cleanup Day, celebrated on the third Saturday of September, has united up to 5% of the world's population, or about 400 million people, to clean up litter. In Kyiv, a city-wide cleanup will take place on September 20 in all districts of the capital.
On Saturday, September 20, most of Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness without precipitation, with only light rain in the east and Sumy region. The daytime temperature will be 19-24°C, and up to 27°C in Zakarpattia, Prykarpattia, and Odesa regions.
September 20 marks International Red Panda Day, World Gynecologic Oncology Day, Pharmacist's Day of Ukraine, World Juice Day, and Surgeon's Day. Also on this day, the memory of the holy martyrs Michael of Chernihiv and his boyar Theodore is honored.
Russia continues to deport Ukrainian children and teenagers to the Russian Federation, using military-patriotic and civic programs. For example, teenagers from occupied Chaplynka participated in the "Zarnitsa 2.0" competition in the Volgograd region, and "Yunarmia" cadets from the Zaporizhzhia region participated in the "Train of Heroes" project.
Donald Trump stated that Chinese leader Xi Jinping would cooperate with the US to resolve the war between Russia and Ukraine. Trump also noted that the US profits from selling weapons to Ukraine.
Russia plans to establish a "lawyers' association" in the temporarily occupied territories, which will provide free legal aid. These specialists will be controlled by the FSB and used to legalize seized property and participate in sham trials.
Since the beginning of the day, 124 combat engagements have taken place, the occupiers have used 2032 kamikaze drones and carried out 3475 shelling attacks. Russian troops launched 55 air strikes, dropping 98 guided aerial bombs.
In Brooklyn, 95-year-old Halyna Smirnova, a dementia patient, is accused of beating to death 89-year-old Ukrainian Nina Kravtsova. The incident occurred in a nursing home, where Smirnova, according to the investigation, delivered the fatal blow with a wheelchair pedal.
Russians in the Zaporizhzhia direction send wounded soldiers to identify the positions of the Defense Forces. They are threatened with execution for refusal, and there is no evacuation from the battlefield.
Estonia is initiating consultations under Article 4 of NATO after three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated its airspace over the Gulf of Finland. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna called it a serious and unacceptable provocation.
Ukraine has the right to strike any legitimate military targets on Russian territory, as the two countries are at war. This is in line with international law and Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Olha Stefanishyna, met with US President's Special Representative General Keith Kellogg. They discussed a large-scale drone deal proposed by Ukraine to the US, and preparations for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
As the Russian dictator's spokesman noted, the United States and President Trump personally retain their political will and intention to continue making efforts to facilitate a Ukrainian settlement.
In 2026, Ukraine plans to spend UAH 2. 8 trillion on national security and defense, of which UAH 955 billion will go to the procurement and production of weapons. This accounts for a third of all funds allocated for defense, with 60% of the budget to be directed to defense until the end of hostilities.
US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg stated that Putin considers himself a winner in the war against Ukraine, and therefore does not agree to peace. Trump is annoyed by Putin, who provoked him.
The politician stated that Ukraine will likely have to recognize the Russian occupation of part of its territory now, but will be able to return them in the future. He emphasized that Ukraine should look at the situation in the long term, as de facto does not mean de jure.
Three Ukrainian teenagers – two girls and a boy – have been rescued from temporarily occupied territories. They are receiving protection, having their documents restored, and undergoing psychological support as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
These materials contain numerous errors, and the dates of "treatment" coincide with Sandu's official meetings in Moldova, which refutes the fake.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports from the military and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on the situation at the front. He reported successful counter-offensive actions in the Donetsk direction, particularly in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia areas, where the Russians suffered significant losses.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called the incursion of three Russian fighter jets into Estonian airspace a direct threat to transatlantic security. He emphasized the need to end Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's sense of impunity.
