Ukrainian forces push forward near Melitopol
The Ukrainian counteroffensive continues operations in the Melitopol sector, the General Staff of Ukraine's armed forces announced on Sept. 24.
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Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders to meet in Spain in October
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will meet in Granada, Spain, with the leaders of France, Germany, and the European Council on Oct. 5.
ISW: Winter will not end the Ukrainian counteroffensive
The coming winter will not necessarily stop the advance of Ukrainian counteroffensive troops, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in its Sept. 23 report.
Pope tells countries not to 'play games' with Ukraine on military aid
The pope spoke to reporters about his "frustrations" with the war and the arms industry aboard the papal plane while returning to the Vatican from a visit to France.
Azerbaijani minister accuses Armenia of provocations in UN speech
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov accused Armenia of revanchism and military provocations in an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 23.
National Resistance Center: Russian strongholds in Kursk Oblast deserted
Russian military strongholds in Kursk Oblast are largely abandoned and only imitating defensive positions, the National Resistance Center reported on Sept. 23.
Hungarian official: New sanctions against Russia 'cause more harm to Europe'
Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijarto told the Russian state news agency TASS on Sept. 22 that new sanctions against Russia "are not necessary."
Polish Defense Minister: Polish army will be strongest land force in Europe
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak believes that Poland will amass a force of 300,000 soldiers, making it the largest land army in Europe, Polskie Radio reported on Sept. 23.
Budanov responds to CNN reports about Ukrainian drone strikes in Sudan
In a Sept. 23 conversation with Voice of America, Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov addressed CNN's report that Ukraine likely participated in drone strikes against a Wagner-backed Sudanese militia.
Russian shelling in Donetsk Oblast kills 1, injures 1
Russian forces shelled Donetsk Oblast on Sept. 23, killing an elderly woman and injuring one man, the Donetsk regional prosecutor's office reported to Suspilne news.
Stolen cultural property returned to Ukraine
Cultural artifacts stolen from Ukraine during the ongoing Russian invasion were restored to President Volodymyr Zelensky at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., the president's office reported on Sept. 21.
US announces $325 million in new security assistance for Ukraine
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced via press statement on Sept. 21 that the U.S. has authorized a new round of security assistance for Ukraine worth $325 million.
Pistorius: 'We are not refusing to deliver cruise missiles'
In an interview with French media outlet Le Monde on Sept. 21, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Germany is "not refusing" to send long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.
Explosion and blackout reported in Tula, Russia
A loud explosion in the city of Tula, Russia, on Sept. 21 was followed by a major power outage in one district, the Russian independent media outlet Meduza reported on Telegram.
Russia claims drones shot down over Belgorod, Oryol oblasts
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that air defense units destroyed two drones over Belgorod and Oryol oblasts on the night of Sept. 19, Russian state media agency RIA Novosti reported.
CNN: Military source says Ukraine 'likely' behind strike on Wagner forces in Sudan
Ukrainian special services may have been responsible for a military operation against a Wagner-backed militia in Sudan, according to a CNN investigation published Sept. 19.
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