Ukraine
On Wednesday, September 24, explosions were heard in Russian Novorossiysk. According to preliminary data, the city was attacked by air and sea drones, and Russian "media" blamed Ukraine.
russia is again trying to blame Ukraine for the lack of progress in negotiations, refusing real dialogue. Putin's press secretary peskov stated that a meeting without preparation is doomed to failure and threatened a worsening dynamic at the front.
Ukraine is starting its fourth heating season under wartime conditions, with Rivne Oblast being the first to begin. Heating tariffs remain unchanged, and the country is preparing for possible Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.
Urban development in Ukraine is impossible: why and how the problem is being solved in the EU.
In September, China ceased unofficial subsidies for the import of russian copper and nickel to reduce the competitive advantage of suppliers from the russian frederation. This decision is part of China's strategy to optimize state spending and diversify import flows, which will lead to a decrease in the profits of Russian producers.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that the country will not stop buying Russian oil due to geographical limitations. This came after Donald Trump expressed his intention to ask Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to stop the purchases.
During a visit to the UN, Donald Trump stated that Ukraine could restore its borders with the support of Europe and NATO. He avoided promising new aid to Ukraine, shifting responsibility for the continuation of the war to European allies.
After a trip to Great Britain and a meeting with Zelensky, Trump's rhetoric regarding Ukraine softened, and he allowed the return of all Ukrainian lands. Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi explained that this is a pleasant surprise, but the US is not rushing to take effective steps, as it does not have a clear plan.
In the Kyiv region, law enforcement officers held a 23-year-old administrator of an establishment in Irpin accountable for playing a song by a Russian artist. The incident was discovered during social media monitoring, and administrative materials were drawn up for petty hooliganism.
Shares of European defense companies surged after US President Donald Trump's statement that Ukraine is capable of regaining all occupied territories. The aerospace and defense index rose by 1.1%, approaching record highs.
The former acting chairman of the board of a bankrupt Kharkiv bank has been notified of suspicion of organizing asset embezzlement. Billion-dollar assets of a company linked to a Russian bookmaker have been nationalized.
The World Health Organization warns of drug shortages as a systemic problem affecting millions of patients in Europe and North America. In Ukraine, in addition to shortages, the issue of rising drug prices and their accessibility is acute.
The CEO of "Ukrzaliznytsia", Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, reported that Russia has been systematically attacking Ukrainian railway tracks since summer, using new tactics with long-range kamikaze drones. This leads to train traffic disruptions for 6-12 hours and increased diesel fuel costs.
The "StopPressure" portal was launched on September 2 to protect honest businesses from illegal pressure.
The average price of extra-grade milk in Ukraine increased to UAH 17. 45/kg excluding VAT as of September 20, which is 10 kopecks more than last month. This is happening despite a decrease in demand for finished dairy products and a decrease in prices for exchange-traded dairy products in Europe and the USA.
Since June, prosecutors have submitted 47 indictments to court in cases of illegal subsoil extraction.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the allocation of approximately 200 million euros to provide school meals for Ukrainian children. This took place at a conference in New York, where support for the return of abducted children and sanctions against those involved in crimes were also discussed.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia without prior preparation would not be successful. He also commented on the proposal for Zelenskyy to meet in Moscow.
An enterprise in Cherkasy region was exposed for illegal kaolin mining. It operated outside the scope of its permits, causing significant damage to the state.
EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated that the EU could significantly improve drone detection within a year, but creating a full-fledged network for tracking and destroying targets would take much longer. He noted that Europe needs to follow the example of the Ukrainian military, which has deployed acoustic sensors to detect unmanned aerial vehicles.
SBU drones hit Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat in Bashkortostan for the second time in seven days. This is one of the largest oil refining and petrochemical plants in Russia, producing 150 types of products.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that elections in the country are possible only under the conditions of a truce, support from international partners, and security guarantees. He noted that this is difficult according to the Constitution, but possible.
The Supreme Court ruled that the claims of shareholders of banks in liquidation are not subject to judicial review, creating a dangerous precedent. This decision contradicts the Constitution of Ukraine and the European Convention on Human Rights, depriving investors of the basic right to judicial protection.
In 2024, the average age at which young people in the EU leave their parents' home decreased to 26. 2 years. At the same time, 9.7% of young people aged 15–29 in the EU lived in households that spent 40% or more of their income on housing.
The SBU detained a 26-year-old nurse from a Kherson city hospital who was adjusting Russian air attacks on the regional center. He transmitted the coordinates of Ukrainian military facilities to the FSB, filming them on his phone during trips.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted Donald Trump's positive rhetoric regarding the return of all Ukrainian territories. Both leaders seek the quickest possible end to the war, as became known after Zelenskyy's interview with Fox News.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a ceasefire in Ukraine at a meeting of the UN Security Council. He emphasized that the war has been going on for over three and a half years, leading to numerous civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported shooting down 126 out of 152 Shahed, Gerbera, and other attack UAVs launched by Russia on the night of September 24. 26 drones hit 7 locations, and debris fell in 2 locations.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements were recorded, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, carried out shelling, and used kamikaze drones.
Over the past day, September 23, the Russian army lost 970 servicemen, two tanks, two planes and other equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 24.09.25 amount to 1,104,550 personnel.