Podolyak accuses EU of easing sanctions against Russia

Media reports suggest Kovalsky could ultimately be appointed prosecutor general, rather than merely serving in an acting capacity.

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

TASS identified the woman killed as Elena Astanina, the "chairperson of Precinct Electoral Commission No. 394," a so-called electoral body established by the Kremlin in the occupied city of Tokmak.

"This is not an act of hostility towards Ukraine. We can continue to train their soldiers, their armies; we can continue to provide them with equipment so they can defend themselves," the co-leader of the French far-right National Rally (RN) party, Marine Le Pen, said on Sept. 16.

"Despite the extraordinary complexity of its subject matter, ("Traces") employs a delicate and compelling cinematic language that does not alienate the viewer, but instead allows them to draw closer to the protagonists, hear them, and empathize with them," the Ukrainian Oscar Committee said.

The ruling comes amid media reports that Yermak kept his political influence on Zelensky after resigning in November amid a corruption investigation. The move also followed an earlier court ruling that eased the restrictions on Yermak.

Russia launched a drone and missile attack on Kyiv on the night of Sept. 16-17, damaging an education facility and injuring at least 12 people in Ukraine's capital, officials reported.

Russia launched a large-scale overnight attack on Ukrainian cities, using ballistic and cruise missiles, Shahed-type one-way attack drones, and Oniks anti-ship missiles, the Air Force said.

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

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

Separately, Telegram channels reported drones entering the industrial zone of the Yaroslavl oil refinery before publishing footage that appeared to show the facility on fire following explosions. Ukrainian drones have targeted oil refineries in this area in the recent past.

A person matching the description of Kyrylo Budanov, head of the President's Office, allegedly asked his deputy, Iryna Mudra, to launder cash to pay bail for former Energy and Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko.

"On the day of my speech, I was barred from entering the European Parliament. I directly attribute this to Zelensky's sanctions," Former press secretary Iulia Mendel said.