Russian forces again attack Ukraine’s biggest oil refinery in Kremenchuk.

5:03 PM  (Updated:  September 13, 2024 3:50 am)

Russia strikes cargo ship with Ukrainian wheat destined for Egypt in Black Sea.

Romania's Coast Guard confirmed on Sept. 12 that the vessel was sailing through Romania's exclusive economic zone, about 55 km from the Romanian port of Sfantu Gheorghe, at the time of the attack.

2:59 AM

Further Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure could lead to dangerous nuclear risks, Bloomberg reports.

Further Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid could lead to a dangerous situation at one of Ukraine's three remaining operational nuclear power plants, Bloomberg reports.

1:51 AM

Canadian film festival halts screenings of 'Russians at War,' citing security concerns.

"We have received reports indicating potential activity in the coming days that pose significant risk; given the severity of these concerns, we cannot proceed as planned," the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) said in a statement.

11:20 PM  (Updated:  September 13, 2024 1:26 am)

Canadian film festival says film 'Russians at War' is not 'propaganda.'

"In our view, in no way should this film be considered Russian propaganda," the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) said in a statement.

12:00 AM

Foreign Ministry raises diplomatic concerns with Mongolia, citing inaction in arresting Putin.

On Sept. 12, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry issued a formal diplomatic note, also known as a demarche, to Mongolia during a meeting with a high-ranking Mongolian diplomat in Kyiv.

11:06 PM

Energy Ministry: explosive device found at electrical substation in Kyiv Oblast.

An explosive object was discovered near an electrical substation in Kyiv Oblast, the Energy Ministry reported on Sept. 12.

10:49 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Russian forces recapture 10 settlements in Kursk Oblast amid ongoing counterattack, Moscow claims

10:16 PM

Harris would be 'more aggressive' than Biden in supporting Ukraine, ex-US ambassador says.

U.S. President Joe Biden has done "a great job" of assembling and maintaining a coalition of partners but has been "slow to make some decisions," said William B. Taylor.

10:07 PM

War analysis

Kursk counteroffensive: Will Russia push Ukraine out of its turf?

9:16 PM

Trump's 'peace plan' could include creation of demilitarized zone between Russia and Ukraine, Vance says.

Donald Trump could bring Russians, Ukrainians, and Europeans to the negotiating table to "figure out what a peaceful settlement looks like," according to J.D. Vance.

6:59 PM

Zelensky urges the West to allow long-range strikes without distance limits.

If the West plans to lift the restrictions only for a range that Russia has already adapted to, then "this is a purely political decision to relieve pressure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

6:05 PM

Over 150 miners trapped underground at Donetsk Oblast mine due to Russian attacks.

Russian strikes have cut off power to Dobropillia and nearby settlements, including coal mines.

5:49 PM

War analysis

Russian cities left defenseless as Ukraine ramps up drone attacks

5:41 PM

US foreign agent rules can't keep pace with Russian propaganda

4:47 PM

War analysis

The long-range missiles Ukraine could soon be firing deep into Russia

2:58 PM  (Updated:  September 12, 2024 4:05 pm)

3 Red Cross employees killed, 2 injured in Russian attack on Donetsk Oblast.

Russian forces attacked the Kostiantynivka community in Donetsk Oblast and the village of Borova in Kharkiv Oblast on Sept. 12, killing five people and injuring at least nine, local authorities reported.

3:18 PM

Russia claims to have recaptured 10 settlements in Kursk Oblast amid ongoing counterattack.

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Sept. 12 that Russia had launched a counterattack in Kursk Oblast, saying that "everything is going according to our plan."

3:06 PM

'You either support war or you don't' — Zelensky blasts China-Brazil 'destructive' peace initiative.

President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized a peace initiative put forward by Brazil and China as "destructive" in an interview with Brazilian outlet Metropoles published on Sept. 12.

2:37 PM

Russian tank manufacturing plant catches fire in Omsk.

Russia uses Omsktransmash to produce military equipment, including tanks and Solntsepek multiple rocket launchers capable of using thermobaric warheads.

2:15 PM

Zelensky gave detailed pitch to Blinken, Lammy on need for long-range strikes, source says.

It remains unclear whether the decision on the long-range strikes will be taken during the meeting between U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Joe Biden this Friday or later in September during a U.N. assembly in New York, the source said.

8:48 PM  (Updated:  September 12, 2024 2:07 pm)

Putin dragging his feet on mobilization despite troop shortages exposed by Kursk incursion

1:36 PM

Spain blocks Hungary's attempt to buy train company over 'Ukraine concerns,' FT reports.

Spain prevented Hungary from buying Talgo, a Madrid-based train manufacturer, due to its potential usefulness for Ukraine's reconstruction, the Financial Times reported on Sept. 12, citing undisclosed officials.

1:17 PM

Russia pushing toward Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast from several vectors.

Russian troops are pushing on the town of Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast from three directions, but their advance has slowed down, Nazar Voitenkov, acting spokesperson for Ukraine's 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) on Sept. 12.

12:46 PM

Estonian president arrives in Kyiv.

"Arrived in the great city of Kyiv. Looking forward to all the meetings & discussions," Estonian President Alar Karis said on X.

12:04 PM

Ukraine sabotaged Belgorod Oblast railroad, derailing freight train, media reports.

Ukrainian reconnaissance and special forces blew up a railroad in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, derailing a freight train, Babel media outlet reported on Sept. 12, citing a military intelligence source.