Ukraine
Over 20 representatives of the film industry have died defending Ukraine at the front. President Zelenskyy congratulated filmmakers on Ukrainian Cinema Day, awarded them state honors, and bestowed honorary titles.
Donald Trump admitted to confidants that he underestimated Vladimir Putin's desire for peace. He doubts his ability to influence the Russian dictator, despite promises to end the war in Ukraine.
In Kyiv, a drunk female driver in a Volkswagen hit a 23-year-old servicewoman at a pedestrian crossing, ignoring a red traffic light. The victim was hospitalized, and the driver was detained; criminal proceedings have been initiated.
Today, a drone hit the Novoufimsky oil refinery in Ufa, Russia. Relevant videos are circulating online; the distance from Ukraine is over 1800 km.
Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development have signed a loan agreement for $246. 5 million from Japan. The funds will be used for investment management for the country's post-war recovery and reconstruction.
At least three civilians were killed and six wounded as a result of the shelling of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region. The city is under enemy artillery and aerial bomb fire, with an administrative building and residential buildings damaged.
On September 14, variable cloudiness without precipitation is expected in Ukraine, except for short-term rain and thunderstorms in the west. The temperature at night will be 8-13°, during the day 20-25°, wind southeast.
The General Staff of Poland announced the start of NATO's "Eastern Guardian" mission to strengthen the country's eastern flank after the incident with Russian drones. A French A-400 aircraft delivered weapons for Rafale fighters, which are already in Poland.
Yuliia Svyrydenko and Prince Harry discussed the rehabilitation of Ukrainian veterans. The Prince was also shown the consequences of an Iskander missile hitting the government building.
G7 finance ministers met in Canada to discuss further measures to increase pressure on Russia. They agreed to accelerate discussions on using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's defense.
On September 13, Ukraine celebrates Ukrainian Cinema Day. The holiday was established in 1996, and the history of Ukrainian cinematography began in 1893 with the invention of Joseph Timchenko.
On the night of September 13, Russia attacked Ukraine with 164 drones and a ballistic missile. Air defense forces destroyed 137 UAVs; a missile and 27 drones hit their targets.
Russian troops attacked Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region. Two men were wounded, a church and residential buildings were damaged.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in Odesa with Lord Ashcroft. People's Deputy Oleksiy Honcharenko said that Johnson liked the city.
September 13 marks Hairdresser's Day, Ukrainian Cinema Day, and the birthday of penicillin. Also on this day, Physical Culture and Sports Day, World First Aid Day, and the Eve of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross are celebrated.
Canada summoned Russia's ambassador to deliver a note of protest after Russian drones violated the airspace of Poland and NATO. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand declared unwavering support for NATO allies and Ukraine.
On September 13, variable cloudiness and scattered rain are forecast in western Ukraine, with no precipitation in the rest of the country. Temperatures in the east will be 5-10°C, rising to 18-23°C during the day, up to 26°C in Zakarpattia and Odesa regions, and 21-23°C in Kyiv.
On September 12, the Swiss Federal Council approved Ukraine's accession to the CV90 club, which unites countries operating the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle. Kyiv joined the group with observer status in March 2024.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha thanked British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper for new financial aid to Ukraine. Great Britain introduced new sanctions and allocated an additional 142 million pounds sterling to strengthen Ukraine's resilience.
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal said that the US Congress could impose anti-Russian sanctions without President Trump's approval. The bill provides for sanctions against Russian oligarchs and countries that buy Russian oil.
The "Shkval" battalion of the "Skelya" regiment conducted a successful offensive operation on the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions. The fighters eliminated the occupiers' strongholds and regained control over the village of Filiia, where the Ukrainian flag now flies.
The US will urge its G7 allies to impose tariffs of up to 100% on China and India for purchasing Russian oil. It is also proposed to confiscate Russia's frozen foreign exchange reserves to finance Ukraine's defense.
Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN, Andriy Melnyk, stated that if Russia's escalation against Western countries goes without a decisive response, Moscow will not stop at Poland. He emphasized that the launch of drones into Ukraine and Poland is a "spit in the face" of the UN Security Council.
The United States of America has pledged to defend NATO territory after an incident involving Russian drones in Poland. This happened after Russia intensified its bombing of Ukraine and was accused of disrespecting US peace efforts.
Russian occupiers involve former Olympians in propaganda in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, giving lectures to young people. At the same time, the path to international competitions for young residents of the TOT is blocked due to the non-recognition of their Ukrainian citizenship.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia. The Prime Minister of Malaysia stated that Putin is also considering participating in the meeting.
A bill has been registered in the US Congress to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism if it does not return illegally deported Ukrainian children. The initiators of the document were Senators Lindsey Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Amy Klobuchar, and Katie Britt.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk met with a parliamentary delegation from Great Britain, thanking them for their support and discussing further cooperation. The parties also paid attention to the issue of returning Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia.
British Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, visited Kyiv and familiarized himself with the consequences of Russian shelling. Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, reported that 137 Kyiv residents, including 12 children, died as a result of Russian terror.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Alliance's Joint Forces in Europe, Alexus Grinkevich, stated that NATO fighter pilots should not consider the cost of missiles when shooting down drones over Poland. He considers the operation of using expensive missiles to destroy cheap drones successful, emphasizing the protection of civilians.