Drone Wall to protect both EU and Ukraine – European Commission
The Drone Wall project aims to protect EU member states along NATO’s eastern flank, as well as Ukraine.
Politics
Lithuanian Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys arrived in Ukraine on Friday, September 19, for a visit.
EU adopts 19th sanctions package against Russia
On Friday, the European Commission approved a new, 19th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Belarus expels Czech diplomat
On Friday, the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared a Czech diplomat persona non grata and summoned a Polish envoy after the Czech Republic and Poland expelled Belarusian representatives on charges of espionage.
Zelensky and Nawrocki may meet in New York in coming days
Polish President Karol Nawrocki may meet with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Ukraine’s government action plan approved, set for submission to Verkhovna Rada
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the government’s action plan and is preparing to submit it for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada.
Yermak: Ukraine should join drone wall project, EU talks next week
Ukraine should participate in the creation of a “drone wall” along the eastern border to protect against Russian attacks.
Ukraine proposes major drone and weapons deals to U.S. – Zelensky
Ukraine has proposed to the United States the conclusion of major agreements on drones and weapons procurement.
Kremlin attempting to manipulate Trump administration – ISW
The Kremlin is attempting to manipulate the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump in order to normalize bilateral relations between the United States and Russia without ending the war in Ukraine — contrary to Trump’s stated plan to work on relations only after peace in Ukraine is achieved.
Chornovol to replace Parubiy in Ukrainian parliament
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has recognized Tetiana Chornovol as an elected MP.
No preconditions for holding elections next year – Ukraine’s Election Commission
Deputy Head of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Serhii Dubovyk stated that there are no preconditions — neither legislative nor financial — for holding elections in Ukraine next year.
President signs law on Military Ombudsman
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the law on the Military Ombudsman.
18 September 2025
Danish ambassador to Ukraine concludes his tenure
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with the Danish Ambassador to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen who is concluding his diplomatic mission in Ukraine after five years of service.
NSDC secretary, NATO official discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov and NATO Senior Representative in Ukraine Patrick Turner have discussed security guarantees for Ukraine and their practical implementation.
Zelensky thanks Emir of Qatar for returning Ukrainian children
President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a conversation with the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, expressed gratitude for Qatar’s assistance in returning Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
U.S., UK agree to step up pressure on Russia – Starmer
U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the urgent need to increase pressure on Russia in order to end the war in Ukraine.
Trump on settling Russia’s war in Ukraine: “Putin let me down”
U.S. President Donald Trump once again said that he had considered the war between Russia and Ukraine one of the easiest to resolve thanks to his personal relationship with Vladimir Putin, but the Kremlin leader had let him down.
Sikorski urges tougher sanctions on Russia after Lavrov says Putin cannot be “enticed”
Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has called for tougher sanctions against Russia and continued support for Ukraine.
Ukraine ready to share experience with Poland on creating 'drone line' – Shmyhal
Ukraine is prepared to help train Polish engineers and military personnel, share its expertise in building a drone defense line, and provide access to specific software so that Poland can detect Russian attacks in advance.
Russian recon ships and drones spy on subsea cables, pipelines in Europe
British media report that Russian reconnaissance ships and drones are actively collecting data on subsea cables and pipelines in Europe.
International military exercise 'Lightning' kicks off in Estonia
On Thursday, September 18, the two-week international military exercise Pikne (Lightning) began in Estonia.
Zelensky approves ratification of One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement with Britain
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law ratifying the One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement with Great Britain and thanked King Charles III of the United Kingdom for his support.
Polish Defense Minister arrives in Kyiv
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Thursday, September 18, for a visit.
17 September 2025
Ukraine's capitulation will not bring peace, it will only encourage Putin to seek new target – Merz
Surrendering to dictator Vladimir Putin is not an acceptable scenario, as it would bring peace neither to Ukraine nor to Europe, and would only embolden him to further aggression.
MFA reminds Hasidic pilgrims heading to Uman of martial law in Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has called on Hasidic pilgrims planning to travel to Uman for the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, to take into account that full security for foreign citizens in Ukraine cannot be guaranteed.
Zapad-2025 drills raise security concerns for EU – Kallas
Given the ongoing war and repeated violations of EU airspace by Russian drones, the Zapad-2025 military exercises are raising security concerns.
Baerbock says UN humanitarian missions are vital for Ukraine
President of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock believes the organization's work is essential for people around the world, particularly for Ukraine during the war.
Reshetylova highlights top challenge for Ukraine’s Military Ombudsman
The future Military Ombudsman will face many challenges, with the greatest being dealing with despair, exhaustion, and fatigue among service members.
Metsola says Russia’s exit from Convention for Prevention of Torture worrying
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola stated that the European Parliament has not yet determined its response to Russia’s withdrawal from the Convention for the Prevention of Torture, but condemned any abandonment of international obligations.