A Canadian law that came into effect on June 23 allows the confiscation of assets subject to sanctions due to Russia’s war, and their subsequent use to support Ukraine. Canada has blocked assets worth $328 million due to the sanctions.
The Polish prime minister said that the drone had been operating near several government buildings in the Polish capital, including the Belweder palace, which serves as one of the official presidential residences as well as a guest house for international dignitaries.
"As I begin my mission as Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, I carry with me the courage and resilience of our people," Olha Stefanishyna said.
Total expenditures are projected at Hr 4.8 trillion ($116.5 billion), an increase of Hr 415 billion ($10 billion) compared to 2025.
The deal gives the U.S. special access to investment projects in Ukraine, spanning natural resources, related infrastructure, and even defense projects.
The European Union and Ukraine have completed the final screening meetings for Chapter 11 of accession negotiations, focused on "Agriculture and Rural Development."
Ukrainian forces have cleared Russian troops from the village of Pankivka in the Dobropillia sector of Donetsk Oblast, the 1st Azov Corps of the National Guard reported on Sept. 15.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi has dismissed Volodymyr Silenko, head of the 17th Corps, and Maksym Kituhin, commander of the 20th Corps.
The Kyiv Independent’s Chris York sits down with former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to speak about Europe’s role in Ukraine’s defense, Russia’s attacks on NATO territory, and the risks of escalation.
"Strike drones are becoming a cheap and practical solution for the front lines — they are affordable to manufacture and easily scalable," Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
"It is hard to imagine such openness that we demonstrate and ensure in this exercise," Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said.
"NATO is at war with Russia; this is obvious and needs no proof," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
The attack coincided with Russia's unified voting day, which included elections for 21 governors, deputies of 11 regional assemblies, and around 47,000 municipal leaders.
Ukraine's Air Force said Russian forces launched 84 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones and three S-300 missiles overnight.
