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1:11 AM

White House announces $375 million in military assistance to Ukraine

The U.S. has authorized a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $375 million, the White House announced on Sept. 25. The aid includes air-to-ground weapons, munitions for rocket systems, armored vehicles, and anti-tank weapons. The assistance comes via the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), which U.S. President Joe

12:49 AM

US to announce 'series of actions' supporting Ukraine, Biden says

The United States on Sept. 26 will announce "a series of actions to accelerate support" for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's full-scale invasion and future recovery, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sept. 25. Biden convened with President Volodymyr Zelensky and other world leaders on the sidelines of

11:52 PM

Trump slams Zelensky for refusing to 'make a deal' with Moscow

Former U.S. President and current Republican nominee Donald Trump criticized President Volodymyr Zelensky at a campaign rally on Sept. 25, accusing Zelensky of refusing to "make a deal" with Russia and "making little nasty aspersions" against Trump. The comments come as Zelensky visits the U.S. to rally support

11:06 PM

US to announce $8 billion military aid package when Zelensky visits White House, Reuters reports

The United States is preparing a military aid package for Ukraine worth over $8 billion, Reuters reported on Sept. 25, citing two U.S. officials.

10:29 PM

House Speaker demands Zelensky fires Ukrainian ambassador to US over ammunition plant visit

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to fire Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, for alleged "election interference" related to Zelensky's visit to a Pennsylvania ammunition plant, Fox News reported on Sept. 25. Johnson alleges that Markarova arranged a taxpayer-funded trip to a

10:13 PM

Putin suggests changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a series of changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine on Sept. 25 during a Security Council meeting on nuclear deterrence, Russia's state-owned outlet Ria Novosti reported. Throughout the war, the Kremlin has repeatedly laid down red lines, which it has said could provoke a nuclear response

9:44 PM

'There can be no just peace without Ukraine' — Zelensky's full speech at the UN General Assembly

Editor's Note: The following is the transcript of a speech delivered by President Volodymyr Zelensky at the UN General Assembly on Sept 25. It was published by the President's Office online and is republished here without changes. Zelensky delivered the address in English. Dear leaders, Your excellencies, Today, I want

Ukraine war latest: Russia preparing to attack 3 nuclear power plants in Ukraine, Zelensky says

9:39 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Russia preparing to attack 3 nuclear power plants in Ukraine, Zelensky says

Key developments on Sept. 25: * Russia preparing to attack 3 nuclear plants in Ukraine, Zelensky tells UN * No Russian troops on Vuhledar outskirts, governor claims * Around 20 Russian soldiers captured during operation to recapture Vovchansk aggregate plant, military intelligence claims * Ukraine has 'extensive' 3-year plan for drone, ground robotics production,

Estonian President on Russia's threats of escalation

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Estonian President on Russia's threats of escalation.

In an exclusive interview, Estonian President Alar Karis emphasizes his country’s support for Ukraine, advocating for the removal of restrictions on Western-provided long-range weapons so Ukraine can strike Russian territory.

9:07 PM

Russia has destroyed all thermal power plants, nearly all hydroelectric capacity in Ukraine ahead of winter, Zelensky says

Russia destroyed all thermal power plants and almost all hydroelectric capacity in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept. 25 during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Russia launched nine coordinated attacks against Ukraine's electricity infrastructure between March and August, striking facilities in 20 oblasts.

Russia attacks Kramatorsk city center, killing 2, injuring 19, including children

6:57 PM

(Updated: September 25, 2024 9:03 pm)

Russia attacks Kramatorsk city center, killing 2, injuring 12, including children

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin clarified later in the day that the city was attacked by two guided aerial bombs, not three, as he had previously claimed. Russian forces attacked the city of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast on Sept.

7:47 PM

Zelensky's stance on 'forcing' Russia to make peace 'fatal mistake,' Kremlin says

President Volodymyr Zelensky's stance on "forcing" Russia to peace is a "fatal mistake" and will have "consequences for Ukraine," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Sept. 25, according to Russia's state-owned Ria Novosti outlet. Peskov's statement comes after Zelensky's speech at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, in

6:20 PM

Death toll in Russia's Sept. 24 attack on Kharkiv rises to 4

The death toll in the Sept. 24 Russian attack on Kharkiv has risen to four people, as rescuers found the body of a woman under the rubble of a damaged building, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported on Sept. 25. Russia bombarded the city with guided aerial bombs, targeting densely populated districts.

5:34 PM

Lammy calls Putin head of 'mafia state,' compares him to slave owner

U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of running a "mafia state" and compared him to a slave owner during his speech at a meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Sept. 24. Lammy, who took over as British Foreign Secretary in July 2024, has

4:56 PM

Ukraine Business Roundup — Hotels and tax hikes

The following is the Sept. 25, 2024 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here. Kyiv’s iconic “Hotel Ukraina,” located on the city’s central Independence Square, also known as Maidan Nezalezhnosti,

4:11 PM

No Russian troops on Vuhledar outskirts, governor claims

Russian troops have not yet reached the outskirts of the embattled town of Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast, Governor Vadym Filashkin said on Sept. 25. "There is no enemy on the outskirts of the town yet. Sabotage and reconnaissance groups are coming in, but our defenders are trying to knock them

3:48 PM

Zelensky meets with NATO's Stoltenberg in New York

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in New York on Sept. 25, thanking him for "supporting Ukraine throughout his tenure." In a post on social media, Zelensky said the pair discussed several issues, including "the need to enhance Ukraine's air defense, (and) the continued efforts on

2:52 PM

Around 20 Russian soldiers captured during operation to recapture Vovchansk aggregate plant, military intelligence claims

Ukrainian forces captured around 20 Russian soldiers and killed "several dozen" others during an operation to recapture an aggregate plant in the town of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, a member of Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) claimed on Sept. 25. Speaking to national television, a HUR special forces officer with the

Russia establishes secret attack drone program in China, Reuters reports

2:18 PM

Russia establishes secret attack drone programme in China, Reuters reports

Russia has secretly established a development and production program in China for attack drones to be used in the war in Ukraine, Reuters reported on Sept. 25 citing European intelligence sources and documents reviewed by the outlet. According to the report, Russia has flight-tested a new drone called the Garpiya-3

1:18 PM

Ukraine has 'extensive' 3-year plan for drone, ground robotics production, defense minister says

Ukraine has developed a three-year plan for the production of drones, electronic warfare equipment and ground robotic systems, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said in an interview with Lb.ua media outlet published on Sept. 24. Described as "very thorough and extensive," the document on Ukrainian manufacturing was presented during Umerov's

12:34 PM

Lula pushes China-Brazil 6-point peace plan at UN, already dismissed by Ukraine as 'destructive'

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva touted his peace plan jointly developed with China at the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 24, despite the proposal already being dismissed as "destructive" by Ukraine. Condemning the "invasion of Ukrainian territory," Lula said it was now "crucial" to create the conditions

12:09 PM

Iran mediating secret talks to send Russian anti-ship missiles to Yemen's Houthis, Reuters reports

Iran is brokering secret negotiations between Russia and Yemen's Houthis to transfer Yakhont supersonic anti-ship missiles to them, Reuters reported on Sept. 24, citing seven unnamed sources. Representatives of the Iran-backed Houthi group and Moscow met in Tehran at least twice in 2024, two officials familiar with the matter told

11:19 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill at least 11, injure 69 over past day

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least 11 people and injured 69 others over the past day, regional authorities said on Sept. 25. Ukrainian forces downed 28 out of 32 Shahed-type drones and all four Kh-59/69 cruise missiles launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Four more drones

9:55 AM

Russia preparing to attack 3 nuclear plants in Ukraine, Zelensky tells UN

Russia is preparing to target three Ukrainian nuclear power plants, President Volodymyr Zelensky told the U.N. Security Council in New York on Sept. 24. "If Russia is ready to go that far, it means nothing you value matters to Moscow. This kind of Russian cynicism will keep striking if

9:23 AM

Ukraine responds after Czech president's 'temporary Russian occupation' comments

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on Sept. 24 reiterated that the full withdrawal of Russian troops from all occupied territories is necessary for a "just and lasting peace," after the president of Czechia said Kyiv should be "realistic" about achieving such a goal. In an interview with The New York Times (NYT)

9:06 AM

No Zelensky-Trump meeting scheduled in US this week, AP reports

No meetings have been scheduled between former U.S. President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky this week, the Associated Press (AP) reported on Sept. 25, citing an unnamed official on Trump’s campaign. As Zelensky's visit to the U.S. continues, he is expected to meet with U.S.

8:18 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 646,400 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 646,400 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Sept. 25. This number includes 1,250 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day. According to the report, Russia has

7:30 AM

Zelensky says Russia can't be calmed by talks alone

President Volodymyr Zelensky told the U.N. Security Council on Sept. 24 that peace cannot be achieved through negotiations alone, but that Russia must be forced to end the war. Zelensky has been rallying support from Western leaders for his "victory plan" to bring an end to the war, which

4:50 AM

UK's Lammy aims to secure strongest support for Ukraine

U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Sept. 24 that he is working to ensure Ukraine is in the "strongest position" in its war against Russia ahead of the winter months. While Lammy refrained from confirming whether the U.K. would authorize Ukraine to use British long-range precision weapons

3:46 AM

Trump vows to 'get America out' of Ukraine war, blames Biden for conflict

At a rally in Atlanta on Sept. 24, U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump criticized America's involvement in the war in Ukraine, saying the country is "stuck" and will only be able to "get out" if he wins the election.

12:56 AM

Small percentage of artillery shells from Czech-led initiative malfunction

A few issues have been reported with some of the artillery shells received through the Czech initiative, according to German publication Handelsblatt, which cited a letter from Kyiv to Prague. Czechia unveiled the international initiative earlier this year amid Ukraine's shell shortages caused largely by delays in U.S. assistance.

Ukraine war latest: Fighting for Vovchansk continues, Kyiv restores control over aggregate plant

11:20 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Fighting for Vovchansk continues, Kyiv restores control over aggregate plant

Key developments on Sept. 24: * Ukraine regains control of Vovchansk aggregate plant, military intelligence says * Russia attacks Kharkiv's densely populated districts, killing 3, injuring 34 * Russia to maintain record high defense spending in 2025, Bloomberg reports * Around 60% of foreign parts in Russian weapons come via China, Ukraine says * 'Temporary'

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3:20 PM

Zelensky signs ratification documents on Special Tribunal on Russian aggression.

The tribunal, once established, would specifically target Russia's top political and military leadership for the crime of aggression, defined as the illegal use of force by one state against another.

10:58 AM

(Updated: July 1, 2025 2:55 pm)

Russian missile attack kills, injures residents in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast village.

Russia launched two ballistic missiles, likely Iskander-M, against the village at 9:15 a.m. local time, the military reported.

2:39 PM

After Trump cut support, US lawmakers press for action on Russian abductions of Ukrainian children.

A bipartisan resolution condemns the abductions and calls for the repatriation of children even before a potential peace deal is finalized.

2:01 PM

Ukrainian woman, baby daughter found murdered in Germany, 16-year-old arrested, police say.

According to the police statement, the autopsy results confirmed that both victims died from violent causes. The bodies were discovered in the Holsterhausen district of Dorsten in Germany.

10:34 AM

(Updated: July 1, 2025 1:52 pm)

'With surgical precision' — Ukrainian drones strike Russian plant 1,300 km away, SBU source says.

The SBU said its long-range drones targeted the Kupol plant in Russia's Udmurt Republic on the morning of July 1, resulting in at least two confirmed strikes and a fire at the site.

12:49 PM

Ukraine shows footage of Bober drones hitting Russian air defenses, fighter jet in Crimea.

The footage shows the combat use of UJ-26 drones, commonly known as Bobers (Beavers), targeting high-value Russian military systems.

11:50 PM

(Updated: July 1, 2025 12:27 pm)

Oil tanker damaged by blast weeks after visiting Russian ports.

The blast caused flooding in the Vilamoura’s engine room, though the cause of the explosion remains unclear, according to a company spokesperson.

12:11 PM

Ukraine's army chief bans tent camps for troops in training after Russian strikes.

"My categorical order is to ensure and increase the safety of service members at training centers and training grounds," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.

11:40 AM

Kim Jong Un publicly honors North Korean soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war.

Photographs of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un resting his hands on flag-draped coffins were displayed during a gala concert in Pyongyang on June 30 to commemorate the first anniversary of a military treaty signed between North Korea and Russia.

10:52 AM

4 killed, 15 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day.

Russia launched 47 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 14 drones, while 33 were intercepted by electronic warfare or disappeared from radars, according to the statement.

10:45 PM

(Updated: July 1, 2025 10:06 am)

Minerals

Loss of Ukraine lithium deposit to Russia won’t impact minerals deal, says investor

5:08 AM

(Updated: July 1, 2025 9:40 am)

Russian military, industrial sites allegedly targeted in Ukrainian strikes on occupied Donetsk, Luhansk.

A Russian logistics hub in occupied Luhansk Oblast is on fire amid a reported drone attack overnight on July 1.

9:30 AM

Ukraine developing new anti-drone ammunition to counter Russian aerial attacks.

The manufacturer Brave1 has already codified the new rounds according to NATO standards. The goal is to supply every infantry soldier with a magazine of specialized ammunition for use in case of aerial threats.

9:08 AM

Iran summons Ukraine's envoy, warns of 'consequences' over comments on Israeli, US strikes.

Highlighting Iran's support for Russian aggression against Ukraine, Kyiv has previously called for the dismantling of the Iranian nuclear program to prevent it from threatening the Middle East or the wider world.

8:17 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,020,980 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 970 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:44 AM

Zelensky, German FM discuss supplying IRIS-T air defenses, joint weapons production, strengthening Russia sanctions.

President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met in Kyiv on June 30, where the two leaders discussed Germany supplying additional IRIS-T air defense systems, joint weapons production, and strengthening sanctions against Russia, Zelensky said.

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