Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated at the Ecosystem Summit in Berlin on September 26 that peace in the Federal Republic of Germany can no longer be discussed. He listed actions that concerned him, including drone flights, espionage, and cyberattacks, and also highlighted the war in Ukraine as an attempt to shift borders by military force in Europe.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki intends to submit a bill to the Sejm next week that provides for amendments to the Criminal Code and the law on the Institute of National Remembrance to punish the spread of "Banderism" or "Volyn lies. "
Russian troops achieved partial territorial success in Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. The occupiers advanced near Yampil, Berezove, Kalynivske, Olhivske, and Novoivanivka.
In Ukraine, the process of transforming the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" into a joint-stock company has begun, which is the final stage of the forestry reform. This step will allow the company to attract investments and update its material and technical base, while 100% of the shares will belong to the state.
The Pension Fund of Ukraine will automatically calculate housing subsidies for the 2025-2026 heating season for most households starting October 1. The calculation will take into account income for the first and second quarters of 2025, and pensions for August 2025.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects the approval of the 19th EU sanctions package and steps from the US. He hopes that Hungary will hear a key NATO ally and respect US President Donald Trump, who criticizes buyers of Russian oil.
In the occupied left-bank Kherson region, children from an art school were forced to draw portraits of a Russian soldier. The occupier was present at the lesson and spoke about his participation in the war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered a full investigation into the violation of Ukraine's airspace by Hungarian reconnaissance drones. He instructed to respond accordingly in case of repeated incidents.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said that frozen assets were discussed during the meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump. Ukraine hopes for progress on this issue, as it believes that Russia must pay for its aggression.
On September 26, a drone was recorded flying over Zakarpattia, which twice violated the Ukrainian border from Hungary. The Ukrainian Defense Forces patrolled the airspace over Uzhhorod district.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia might be using tankers as launch pads for drones targeting Denmark, Norway, and the Baltic states. According to him, this is not easy to prevent, but it is realistic.
The Hungarian Ministry of Defense refutes President Zelenskyy's statements about Hungarian drones violating Ukrainian airspace. The agency claims that it has not received any information about such incidents from the Ukrainian side.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports from the Foreign Intelligence Service (SZR) and the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) regarding Russian arms production and the fuel complex. Based on the intelligence findings, new tasks for Ukraine have been outlined.
Russian oil imports to Turkey, the largest European buyer of fuel from Moscow, fell in September to their lowest level since April. This was due to competition from other oil brands, sanctions, and Donald Trump's calls to stop buying Russian oil.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is discussing concrete steps with the US to stop the war. He emphasized the importance of fulfilling agreements.
Denmark is allocating an additional almost 1. 6 billion Danish kroner (over 400 million euros) for the Ukrainian defense industry. The aid package is financed by the Ukrainian Fund, and the total amount of military support from Denmark from 2022 to 2028 is approximately 70.3 billion Danish kroner.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki signed a law on aid to citizens of Ukraine, which limits benefits for those who do not work in Poland.
Maria Zakharova stated that Ukraine allegedly plans to use Russian drones, brought to the Yavoriv training ground, for attacks on NATO countries.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha responded to his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó, who accused the President of Ukraine of losing his mind. Sybiha stated that Ukraine sees the hypocrisy and moral degradation of the Hungarian government, as well as its work against Ukraine and Europe.
The Accounting Chamber has identified a number of risks in the draft State Budget for 2026, particularly due to dependence on international aid. The total volume of revenues amounts to UAH 5.45 trillion, of which almost 40% is international aid.
The state compensated 70% of the down payment and monthly loan payments at "SKY BANK", and also covered the costs of document processing.
Mobile groups have been created in the Russian army to deal with deserters. The occupiers are trying to stop the mass escape from the front line with torture and humiliation.
The Belarusian dictator believes that Ukraine should enter negotiations, otherwise Russia will not stop.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is "losing his mind" due to an "anti-Hungarian obsession. " This was a response to Zelenskyy's words about the possible entry of Hungarian reconnaissance drones into Ukrainian airspace.
Three young people aged 18-20 were rescued from the temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. One of them avoided forced labor, and the other two avoided mobilization into the Russian army.
A first aid training session under the Complex program was held in Poltava for 33 representatives of sports clubs and schools in the region. The event was organized with the support of Favbet Foundation and FAST First Aid and Special Training.
European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius emphasized the need for the EU to develop additional capabilities to combat drones. He noted that this requires drawing on Ukraine's experience, as well as focusing on drone detection and the use of traditional artillery.
Ukrainian law enforcement, in cooperation with their American counterparts, exposed a Ukrainian national for laundering millions of US dollars from state institutions. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to 500,000 dollars.
Bail in the amount of UAH 45. 42 million has been posted for Yevhen Borysov, the former head of the Odesa Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center (TCC and SP). The Kyiv Court of Appeal increased the amount of bail for the person involved in the SBI criminal proceedings.
Key participants in a series of contract crimes, including the preparation of the murder of 63-year-old Kyiv businessman Ihor Salo, have been exposed in the Kharkiv region. A 57-year-old Kharkiv resident ordered attacks on a lawyer and an entrepreneur, and a 49-year-old Kharkiv resident organized these crimes and the preparation of the businessman's murder.