Ukraine
Polish investors, including the woodworking company Barlinek, continue to operate in Ukraine, despite significant losses from Russian strikes. Barlinek's factory in Vinnytsia was attacked by Russian drones in July, resulting in injuries and destruction.
The airspace over Lublin Airport (EPLB) was closed on the night of September 10 due to unplanned military activity. This happened after Russian attack drones entered Polish airspace.
France has assured Ukraine of continued military support, despite political instability and the need to appoint a new prime minister. The country's defense budget has been maintained, and President Macron has promised an additional 2 billion euros in aid.
Canada has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth over 2 billion Canadian dollars. By the end of 2025, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive 50 ACSV Super Bison armored personnel carriers and other military equipment.
Poland engaged its own and allied aircraft for airspace security on the night of September 9-10. This happened after Russian drones flew into its airspace during an attack on Ukraine.
On the night of September 10, Russian attack drones entered Polish airspace. This happened during a massive air attack on Ukraine.
The Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture met with the IMF mission. Ukraine's financial needs and reforms for further cooperation were discussed, including privatization and de-shadowing of the economy.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that the war in Ukraine requires the EU to be ready for defense. Lithuania invests 4% of its GDP in defense, expecting greater EU participation in security programs.
Russians are recruiting militants from the Russian Federation to work in occupation administrations in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. A special program, "Zaporizhzhia Heroes," is training 21 candidates for Zaporizhzhia.
This week in Budapest, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó will meet with Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka. The talks, scheduled for Thursday, September 11, will concern issues of Ukraine's European and Euro-Atlantic integration.
White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt did not confirm a new call between Trump and Putin. Earlier, Trump stated his intention to speak with Putin about the war in Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the day, 152 combat engagements have been recorded, the enemy used 1977 kamikaze drones and carried out 3416 shellings. In the Pokrovsk direction, 152 occupiers were neutralized and a number of enemy equipment was destroyed.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko called on the US and EU to impose tough sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet" and oil companies. She noted that sanctions have already led to losses in the Russian economy of over $160 billion.
The Ukrainian national team drew 1:1 with Azerbaijan in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Heorhiy Sudakov's goal was equalized after a penalty awarded for Oleksandr Zinchenko's handball.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha held talks with Péter Szijjártó, discussing Taras Kachka's visit to Budapest and further bilateral contacts. Sybiha informed about the escalation of terror by Russia and emphasized the need for consolidated support.
Transcarpathian Regional Council deputy Heorhiy Horvat has been notified of suspicion in the illegal sale of oak timber for over UAH 1 million. This is not the first scandal involving the deputy's family; his son was previously detained for robbery.
The body of a man, approximately 40 years old, was found in a forest near Marcinkonys on the border of Lithuania and Belarus. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting that he is an illegal migrant, possibly one of three Iranian citizens who previously got lost in the area.
President Zelenskyy stated that this week's Ramstein format meeting should bring concrete results regarding air defense and funding for the PURL program for the procurement of American weapons. Earlier, Shmyhal emphasized Ukraine's urgent need for 10 Patriot systems.
Germany is initiating a new "deep strike" program and strengthening support for the procurement of long-range drones with the Ukrainian defense industry. Contracts worth 300 million euros have been signed for the supply of thousands of Ukrainian drones of various types.
Ukraine urgently needs 10 Patriot systems and missiles for them to protect its energy infrastructure.
The temporarily suspended head of the State Aviation Service transferred the right to supervise the repair of Mi-8MTV helicopters to AAL Group Ltd, a company linked to the Russian defense-industrial complex. This creates risks for national security, which may be an indication of crimes against the foundations of national security.
Germany is transferring two complete Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, with the first launchers already delivered. Norway covers half of the cost, and Great Britain will finance thousands of long-range drones.
On September 5, 2025, a round table "Identification of Veterans in the Justice System: Challenges and Opportunities for Ukraine" was held. The event was organized to discuss the consideration of veterans' status in criminal proceedings and the protection of their rights.
Great Britain will fund, manufacture, and deliver thousands of long-range attack drones to Ukraine over the next 12 months.
A special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna condemned Russia's terrorist acts in Ukraine. International partners expressed support for Kyiv and called for Russia to be held accountable.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on the successful election results. The head of the Norwegian government expressed condolences to Zelenskyy over Russian strikes on peaceful Ukrainian cities.
The DSEI exhibition has opened in London, with the Ukrainian defense industry in the spotlight. Weapons production in Ukraine has increased 35-fold.
The Ukrainian national team took second overall team place at the 2025 World Cup in wheelchair dance sport in Italy. 12 out of 14 Ukrainian athletes won 13 awards: 4 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze medals.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and his counterparts from Britain and Germany agreed on the agenda for the Ramstein format meeting. Shmyhal thanked the partners for their support and co-organization of the event.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with the IMF mission and submitted a request for a new cooperation program. Ukraine has passed 8 reviews under the current program, and the 2026 state budget was formed taking into account the prolonged war.