The Kyiv Independent news desk

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff "has done a great job" in Washington-led efforts to help end the Russia-Ukraine war, Foreign Intelligence Chief Rustem Umerov told Axios.

The number includes 1,660 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

As is typical of elections in Russia, the results are widely considered by independent election monitors to be predetermined by Putin and his regime.

Key developments on Sept. 19-20: * Zelensky approves 'new long-range operations' in response to Russian strikes * Moscow Oil Refinery ablaze after massive Ukraine missile, drone blitz on Russia * Ukraine reveals new Operation Vivaldi gains in Donetsk Oblast * US Army awards $10.6 million contract for Ukrainian Raybird drones * No tanks, lone soldiers — Ukraine details new Russian assault tactics President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept. 19 that he had approved new long-range operations i

The number includes 1,560 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

The number includes 1,520 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on Sept. 18: * Russia pulls elite drone unit from northern Donetsk Oblast after losses from Operation Vivaldi, Ukraine's military says * Russia increasingly using repurposed S-400 training missiles to bombard Ukraine, Reuters reports * As elections get underway, Russia closes Sochi polling stations over drone threat * Ukrainian National Guard creates recruitment center for foreign volunteers, Ukrainian Prime Minister announces * Head of Ukraine's Eastern Operational Comman

The figure includes at 1,420 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Due to delays in processing Ukrainian receipts, the upcoming tranche is smaller than the 4.7 billion euros ($5.5 billion) previously promised by EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius on Sept. 11.

Key developments on Sept. 16: * At least 20 injured, including children, in Kyiv following Russian missile, drone attack * Ukrainian collaborator involved in Russia's sham 'referendums' killed in Ukrainian drone strike, Russian media claims * Ukraine strikes 2 S-400 launchers in Russia's Bryansk Oblast, General Staff claims * Russian drone attack on Tanzania-flagged vessel kills captain, injures 3 crew members, Ukraine says * Russian forces strike major Ukrainian steel plant for 4th time i

Ukraine's Infrastructure Ministry said Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukrainian ports, port infrastructure, and civilian commercial vessels in the Black Sea.

Citing Russian authorities, the headquarters said the bodies "belong to Ukrainian citizens, including military personnel."

The figure includes 1,960 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

The bill passed with 262 votes in favor and 159 against.

Key developments on Sept. 16: * 'In his nighttime lair' — Russian general eliminated in occupied Donetsk Oblast, military says * Partisans claim sabotage at Russian plant producing missile components * 40% of Ukrainians ready to relocate if conditions deteriorate 'significantly' this winter, poll reveals * Russia plans new prison complex in occupied Kherson Oblast among wider prison expansion * Ukraine approves more than 80 companies for private air defense * Ukraine hits Russian bomber i