General Staff: Russia has lost 627,790 troops since Feb. 24, 2022

10:46 AM

EU preparing to raise up to 40 billion euros in loans for Ukraine without US, FT reports.

The EU is preparing to gather up to 40 billion euros ($44.5 billion) in loans for Ukraine as Budapest keeps disrupting plans on a joint loan with the U.S., the Financial Times reported on Sept. 16, citing sources and a draft proposal.

10:13 AM

Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, including child, injure 9 over past day.

Ukrainian air defense shot down 34 of the 51 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight on Sept. 17, according to the Air Force.

9:41 AM

Doctors Without Borders closes programs in Russia.

The reason for the closure was that in August, the organization received a letter from the Russian Justice Ministry with a decision to exclude the affiliate office of the non-profit association "Doctors Without Borders"(Netherlands) in Russia from the register.

8:18 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 635,880 troops since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,020 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

7:15 AM

Meta blocks Russian state media across its platforms amid 'foreign interference activity'.

U.S. tech giant Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced a global ban on Russian state-run media outlets like RT and Rossiya Segodnya, citing their involvement in covert influence operations.

4:27 AM

As FIDE considers lifting sanctions, Ukrainian chess community calls for continued ban on Russian and Belarusian players.

A group of 13 Ukrainian chess players has sent a letter to the International Chess Federation (FIDE), urging the continued ban on Russian and Belarusian players from competitions due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

1:24 AM

'Russia cannot be defeated,' Kazakh President Tokayev says

"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.