Ukraine
The President of Ukraine emphasized that Ukraine's main goal is to end the war. In addition, according to the Head of State, if the hostilities drag on, "Plan B" provides for annual funding of $120 billion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the first aid packages from the United States under the PURL program will include missiles for Patriot and HIMARS systems. This information was also confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Lithuanian law enforcement agencies have uncovered a criminal group that planned terrorist attacks across Europe using postal services. The criminals sent homemade incendiary devices disguised as massage pillows and cosmetics.
Ukraine has accumulated over 80% of the necessary gas volume, which is about 11-12 billion cubic meters. To achieve the target indicators and ensure a stable heating season, it is necessary to purchase gas for $1 billion due to the risks of Russian attacks.
Kyiv expects the Reconstruction Investment Fund to have $150 million by the end of 2024, and the volume could grow to $200 million by the end of 2028. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced a $75 million contribution to the fund, with Ukraine also contributing $75 million.
The Verkhovna Rada did not support draft law No. 13465, which was supposed to enshrine the use of the Mriya mobile application and electronic education documents. The document did not receive the required number of votes for adoption as a basis, referral for a second first reading, or revision.
Ukraine supports democratic elections in the neighboring country and is ready to help Moldova move towards EU membership.
Poland has called on EU countries to completely abandon imports of Russian oil by the end of 2026, two years earlier than planned. This decision will strengthen coherence and demonstrate determination to become independent of supplies that create political and strategic risks.
American partners are considering all territories controlled by Ukraine for mineral extraction within the framework of the Ukraine and US Investment Fund for Reconstruction. The geography of interests covers the entire country, including Kirovohrad and Zhytomyr regions.
Discussions are ongoing between European partners regarding the details of the 19th sanctions package. Ukraine insists on striking Russia's energy, military, financial, and IT sectors.
Ukraine has successfully returned 16 children from temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Among those rescued are a girl whose parents were convicted by the occupiers, and children who lost their homes or lived in fear.
This decision is based on the military-technical recommendation of the Chief of Defense, after which a market survey will begin to select the most suitable systems.
Colonel General of the Russian Guard Vladimir Spiridonov was sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison. He commanded the dispersal of peaceful protests and repressions against members of the resistance movement in occupied Kherson.
Local residents of the Polish village of Stanisławka discovered a drone that likely violated Polish airspace. This is not the first incident after Russia's attacks on Ukraine, which led to an investigation and the invocation of NATO Article 4.
The U. S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has invested $75 million in the Reconstruction Investment Fund. Ukraine will double this contribution, forming the fund's initial capital of $150 million.
European governments and G7 allies are seeking to expand the use of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. This comes amid pressure from Donald Trump and a change in Germany's position, which now supports maximizing the profitability of the funds.
This week, a Polish delegation will arrive in Ukraine to discuss real solutions in the field of common security, including possible exercises. The visit is not protocol-based and is aimed at developing concrete joint actions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will lead the Ukrainian delegation at the 80th UN General Assembly in New York. This was announced by MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi, emphasizing the importance of the session for Ukraine as a founding country of the UN.
The United States of America announced the allocation of $75 million to the Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. These funds are aimed at supporting the country's economic recovery.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine confirmed the provision of the first package of military aid by the US under the PURL program. The details of the package are currently unknown, but the launch of the program mechanism is a positive outcome.
Law enforcement officers exposed a large-scale fraudulent scheme in the south and east of Ukraine, where fraudsters, under the guise of helping the Armed Forces, embezzled charitable contributions. In one episode, the embezzlement of UAH 556,000 was documented, and the organizer and five accomplices face up to 7 years in prison.
The 1/16 final of the Ukrainian Cup begins on September 17, with 4 participants of European cups joining. UNN publishes the match schedule and information about broadcasts.
Prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, with monthly salaries of over UAH 200,000, receive hundreds of thousands in state aid – allegedly "to resolve social and domestic issues. "
Law enforcement officers exposed VVK officials in Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast who, for bribes ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 dollars, transferred military personnel from combat units to the rear. A female VVK member was detained in Kharkiv, and later the head of the VVK, and they were notified of suspicion.
The European Commission is developing plans to use frozen Russian assets to provide €170 billion in reparations loans to Ukraine. These plans involve transferring Russian cash to Ukraine without formally seizing the assets.
Russia has redeployed marines from the Kursk and Sumy directions, also capturing part of the Serebryansky forest.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine records the arrival of thousands of Hasidic pilgrims from September 22 to 24 to celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Uman. Border guards ensure controlled and safe border crossing for organized groups, of which about 7 thousand have already arrived.
Since the beginning of 2025, 8,345 Ukrainian companies have changed their legal addresses, which is almost equal to last year's figure and 10% less than in 2021.
Trump's visit to London aims to persuade him to increase support for Ukraine in the war with Russia, particularly through the influence of King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, denied reports that the father of Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian woman who died in the United States, was not allowed to leave Ukraine to attend his daughter's funeral. According to him, the father has already arrived in the United States, where he will be able to say goodbye to his daughter.