CNN: Russia moving troops into Ukraine from occupied territories in Georgia.

1:24 AM

Kazakh President Tokayev says 'Russia cannot be defeated.'

"A further escalation of war will lead to irreparable consequences for the whole of humanity and above all for the countries involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict," Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev added.

12:09 AM

US announces sanctions against Georgian officials for human rights abuses.

"Today's action underscores our concern about the consequences of anti-democratic actions in Georgia and efforts by key individuals to use violence and intimidation to achieve their aims," said Treasury official Bradley Smith.

11:13 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Putin to increase Russian military personnel and staff by 180,000

11:01 PM

Up to each NATO country to decide policy on Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities, Stoltenberg says.

"It's for the individual allies to make these decisions, but it's important that we consult closely on these issues as we do," said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

10:33 PM

Ukraine's Victory Plan 90% complete, Zelensky says.

Zelensky said on Aug. 27 that he would present U.S. President Joe Biden with a plan for victory during a meeting in September.

10:30 PM

US aid

US reassures, but sense of urgency questioned by Ukraine as $6 billion military aid hangs in the balance

9:50 PM

Trump shooting suspect Ryan Wesley Routh — personal interactions in Ukraine raise questions about support for Kyiv

8:43 PM

Culture

Toronto Film Festival resumes ‘Russians at War’ screening, ignoring widespread criticism

8:33 PM

Kremlin propagandist attacked in Russia, possibly killed, Ukraine's intelligence reports.

The Kyiv Independent contacted Ukraine's military intelligence for confirmation of who was behind the attack. It replied with a smiling face with sunglasses emoji.

7:53 PM

Journalist Georgiy Gongadze, murdered 24 years ago, commemorated in downtown Kyiv on the day of his abduction.

A number of Ukrainian journalists gathered in downtown Kyiv to open a temporary "memorial alley," where, over the course of a week, people can learn more about one of Ukraine's first high-profile journalists murdered for his work.

7:41 PM

Interview

Estonian President Karis: We have to cross all ‘red lines,’ then start forcing Russia out of Ukraine

6:57 PM

Opinion

Opinion: Putin’s red carpet in Mongolia was a betrayal of justice and accountability

5:28 PM

UK's Starmer seeking European support for Ukraine long-range missile strike proposal, Bloomberg reports.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she supports the decision of allies to give Ukraine the go-ahead, adding that Italy is committed to ensuring Ukraine can enter peace negotiations with Russia in the "very best conditions."

5:24 PM

Video

Ex-US Ambassador on Putin's 'red lines' and US role in Ukraine war.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor weighs in on the upcoming presidential election and how it could drastically shape America’s support for Ukraine.

5:22 PM

Opinion

Opinion: Life, death, and social solidarity in dark times

4:26 PM

Putin signs decree increasing number of military personnel, staff to 2.38 million.

The decree will take effect on Dec. 1, 2024, and will increase the total number of Russian troops by 180,000.

3:58 PM

Ukraine passed mobilization law a year too late, Polish FM Sikorski says.

Sikorski said that the law should have been passed when there were "many volunteers" to serve in the army, and "people felt personally threatened."

3:36 PM

Zelensky signs law establishing Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces.

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sept. 16 signed a bill on the formation of a separate branch of Ukraine's Armed Forces dedicated to unmanned systems.

2:57 PM

Russia continues to store ammunition, deploy troops at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv says.

The facility is housing Russia's National Guard units totaling up to 1,300 people, the center said, citing data from Ukrainian citizens on the ground.

11:58 AM  (Updated:  September 16, 2024 2:49 pm)

Ukraine invites UN, Red Cross to Kyiv-held part of Kursk Oblast.

"Since the first day of the Kursk operation, Ukraine's Defense Forces demonstrated full adherence to international humanitarian law as a professional army with high standards and values of freedom and human life," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on X.

2:38 PM

Ukraine to receive another batch of Danish F-16s this year, minister says.

The Danish government promised to transfer another batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end of this year, the DR broadcaster reported on Sept. 15, citing Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.

2:09 PM

Russia has launched over 640 Shahed-type drones at Ukraine in September, Zelensky says.

Zelensky's statement comes after a recent Russian attack against nine oblasts and Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with 56 Shahed-type drones.

12:40 PM

Zelensky denounces apparent assassination attempt on Trump.

"It's good that the suspect in the assassination attempt was apprehended quickly. This is our principle: the rule of law is paramount and political violence has no place anywhere in the world," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

12:22 PM

Poland will finance Czech artillery initiative for Ukraine, minister pledges amid delays.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski confirmed that Warsaw has not yet participated in the project due to "temporary formal obstacles."

11:16 AM

Latvia to supply Ukraine with British-made CVR(T) armored vehicles.

Latvia will provide Ukraine with an unspecified number of CVR(T) armored vehicles previously purchased from the U.K., the Delfi outlet reported on Sept. 15, citing the Latvian Defense Ministry.