Ukraine
Germany supports the EU plan to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. Berlin is open to legally sound options for using 172 billion euros to support Ukraine.
Drone nets are installed to protect evacuation routes from enemy drone attacks.
Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas expressed regret that some EU countries continue to buy Russian oil and gas, financing the war. She agreed with Trump's criticism, who called on Europeans to abandon cooperation with Moscow in the energy sector.
The government is considering a moratorium on disconnecting water and electricity supply in frontline communities due to debts for a stable heating season. A comprehensive solution is also being developed to compensate for the difference in heating tariffs.
Poland plans to change its legislation to allow its military to act independently against Russian drones over Ukraine, removing bureaucratic restrictions from 2022. A Ministry of Defense bill, submitted in June, would allow drones to be shot down without NATO and EU approval.
The President of the European Commission and EU heads of state will discuss drone incursions at an informal meeting of the European Council in Copenhagen next week. This issue will also be considered at the first meeting on the 'drone wall' on Friday, with the participation of representatives from seven border EU member states, Denmark, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated that Ukraine has received approximately 3. 5 million large-caliber shells within the framework of the "artillery initiative." In 2025 alone, over 1.1 million shells have been delivered, which the Czech Republic purchases from third countries.
India has appealed to the United States to allow the import of Iranian and Venezuelan oil to compensate for reduced purchases of Russian crude. New Delhi emphasizes the need to maintain the country's energy security and curb the rise in global energy prices.
Educational ombudsman Nadiia Leshchyk emphasized the importance of creating favorable conditions for the reintegration of Ukrainian children who studied abroad. She suggested familiarizing oneself with the basic principles for catching up on educational losses and psychological support.
In Ukraine, changes to the Procedure for Suspending Tax Invoice Registration come into force on September 27, 2025. The innovations are aimed at reducing blockages and increasing transparency for businesses.
In Odesa region, the SBU uncovered a corruption scheme for evading mobilization: the head and two members of the "updated MSEC" were detained for selling fake disability certificates for $3,000. They helped men avoid service by issuing fictitious medical conclusions.
Autumn school holidays in Ukraine in 2025 are tentatively scheduled to last from October 27 to November 2. The exact dates depend on the educational institution, region, security and epidemiological situation.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump supported the idea of striking Russian targets in response to attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The President of Ukraine also hinted at possible strikes on centers of Russian power, such as the Kremlin.
A fraudulent call center that defrauded citizens of Kazakhstan out of over UAH 5. 3 million was exposed in Chernivtsi. The organizer and some participants have been detained, and an investigation is underway regarding 300 other victims for an amount exceeding UAH 70 million.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk denies criticism of bill No. 14057, which, according to the media community, threatens journalistic investigations. He claims that the bill expands the personal rights of citizens and does not create new restrictions for journalists, but only clarifies existing norms in accordance with European practice.
On September 24, 2025, naval drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine attacked ports in Novorossiysk and Tuapse. As a result of the operation, the work of Transneft's oil loading complex and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal was paralyzed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness to resign after the war ends. He will appeal to the parliament with a request to organize elections after a ceasefire and security guarantees are ensured.
In a year, Ukrainians spent $882 million on buying bitcoins. Ukraine is one of the world leaders in cryptocurrency usage.
European officials fear that US President Donald Trump's new rhetoric on Ukraine is aimed at shifting blame to Europe. Trump is calling on the EU for tougher sanctions against Russia and tariffs on China and India, which Europeans consider unfeasible.
On Friday, September 26, dry and sunny weather is expected in Ukraine thanks to the Petralilly anticyclone. The daytime temperature will be +13+16 degrees, in the south up to +18, at night +2+9 with possible ground frosts.
First Deputy Head of the Patrol Police Department Oleksiy Biloshytskyi explained how to check for fines and make payments online or offline. Fines can be paid at the scene of the violation, in the Diia application, in the "Electronic Driver's Office" or at any bank in Ukraine.
Occupiers in Donetsk region faced a critical water shortage, but the Kremlin's only plan was to wait for autumn and winter precipitation. Only 15% of water reserves remained in the Starokrymske reservoir, while other reservoirs and wells are drying up.
The number of companies and individual entrepreneurs in the "White Business Club" decreased by 26% over the last quarter, to 6619 companies and 530 individual entrepreneurs. The number of IT companies in the club also decreased by 63 units.
In Ukraine, in October 2025, the average temperature is expected to be 7–13 °C, which is 1 degree above normal. Precipitation is forecast to be 31–77 mm, which corresponds to the climatic norm.
Prosecutors of the Prosecutor General's Office have notified the organizer and an accomplice of an illegal scheme to seize land belonging to the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Rural Life of Ukraine in Pirohiv of suspicion. The perpetrators attempted to illegally obtain 1.5 hectares of land by forging documents and registering ownership of non-existent real estate objects.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, stated that Russian troops left Belarus after joint exercises. However, the threat from this direction for Ukraine does not disappear, so the Defense Forces remain vigilant.
From January to August 2023, 1968 people, including 119 children, died in road accidents in Ukraine, and 20463 people were injured. The most common cause of death was speeding.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has lowered its forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth in 2025 to 2. 5% due to the impact of Russian aggression and a poor harvest. At the same time, the forecast for 2026 remains at 5%.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 160 combat engagements over the past day, a third of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy also pressed more actively in the Lyman direction, launching four missile and 68 air strikes.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 4105/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by four kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 48.65/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.40/PLN.