Zelensky meets with young people from Carpathian Eight countries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with young representatives of the countries of the Carpathian macro-region as part of the C8 forum.
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19 September 2026
Srebrenica Memorial Center to expand cooperation with Ukraine on war crimes documentation
Representatives of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s leading memorial institution, have completed a seven-day working visit to Ukraine aimed at developing cooperation in documenting and investigating war crimes and memorialization.
Summer-like warmth forecast for Ukraine on Sunday, with no precipitation
On Sunday, September 20, Ukraine is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with no precipitation. Temperatures will range from 10–15°С overnight to 21–26°C during the day.
Black Sea dolphin population could take up to 50 years to recover to prewar levels – environmentalist
According to preliminary scientific estimates, it will take between 30 and 50 years for the population of cetaceans in the Black Sea, which are dying as a result of hostilities, to recover.
UN documents more than 1,000 cases of sexual violence since start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights notes that since the start of Russia’s full-scale armed attack on Ukraine, sexual violence has been used against civilians and prisoners of war as part of a shocking pattern of torture, intimidation, and coercion.
Ukrzaliznytsia clarifies new operating rules based on air threat levels
The Cabinet of Ministers has regulated railway operations for instances where "yellow" or "red" air threat levels are declared, with new rules to remain in effect throughout martial law.
PM Koretskyi orders action to eliminate delays in identifying repatriated bodies
Prime Minister of Ukraine Sergii Koretskyi has instructed officials to prepare a plan to improve the process of identifying the bodies of repatriated Ukrainians.
18 September 2026
Russia returns bodies of 252 victims to Ukraine
Following repatriation efforts, the Russian side has returned the remains of 252 deceased individuals to Ukraine.
17 September 2026
North Korea could earn up to $800 million from its workers abroad
Tens of thousands of North Koreans are working in 17 countries despite international sanctions and resolutions, and in 2025, North Korea could have received $450–800 million from their labor.
16 September 2026
Zelensky announces law establishing criminal liability for fraudulent call centers
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law establishing criminal liability for fraudulent call centers.
Sybiha on Russian attacks on railway: This is attempt to paralyze civilian life
Russia targets civilians every day and tries to paralyze life in Ukraine. Each such attack should prompt renewed pressure from our partners.
Over 220,000 Ukrainians receive temporary protection in Romania
More than 220,000 Ukrainian citizens are registered as beneficiaries of temporary protection in Romania.
77% of Ukrainians support continuing armed resistance despite possible Russian attacks on energy infrastructure in winter
In Ukraine, 77% of citizens believe that armed resistance should continue even if Russia attempts to attack energy infrastructure in winter in order to leave people without electricity, heating, and sewage services.
15 September 2026
Ukraine to see temperatures ranging from 6°C at night to 25°C during day, no precipitation on Wednesday
On Wednesday, September 16, no precipitation is forecast across Ukraine, with nighttime temperatures of 6–12°C and daytime temperatures of 20–25°C.
14 September 2026
Rain and thunderstorms expected in several Ukrainian regions tomorrow, temperatures up to +23°C
On Tuesday, September 15, Ukraine is expected to have partly cloudy skies. Moderate, locally heavy rain and occasional thunderstorms are forecast in the eastern, southern, central and Sumy regions. Temperatures will range from 8–14°C at night and 17–23°C during the day.
Barrier-free shelter for 250 people set up in central Kherson
With the assistance of international donors, a barrier-free shelter capable of accommodating 250 people has been set up in central Kherson.
Musician and actor Kostiantyn Slobodeniuk killed in war
Musician and actor at the Chernihiv Regional Youth Theater Kostiantyn Slobodeniuk has been killed in the war.
Russian-speaking Ukrainians in Turkey increasingly switch to Ukrainian, says writer
Quite a few Russian-speaking members of the Ukrainian community in Turkey have switched to speaking Ukrainian, a trend linked in particular to Russia’s large-scale invasion.
13 September 2026
UN warns Ukraine could face toughest winter since start of full-scale war
Ukraine could face its toughest winter since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 due to systematic Russian strikes on energy and civilian infrastructure.
Vinnytsia region provides military with UAH 1.2M worth of drones
The Vinnytsia region has provided the 420th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment with 35 drones.
Kyiv and Dnipro to help Odesa with public transport
Kyiv and Dnipro will provide Odesa with seven buses as the city faces an acute shortage of public transport following Russian attacks.
Fewer people in Türkiye believe in ‘extraordinary power’ of Russian army – writer
Perceptions of Russia’s military capabilities are gradually changing in Türkiye, with more people questioning the long-standing notion of the “extraordinary power of the Russian army.”
Zelenska meets philanthropist James Temerty in Canada
Olena Zelenska met with Ukrainian-born Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist James Temerty and his family during her visit to Canada.
Estonian FM opens EDUHUB educational center for teachers in Zhytomyr
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna opened the “EDUHUB” educational and methodological center for teachers in Zhytomyr, which operates out of Preschool No. 25.
Psychologist on new social contract: Same people will do same thing, only call it something else
Social and military psychologist Oleh Pokalchuk believes that the idea of a new social contract in Ukraine is more of a theoretical construct than an effective mechanism for social change.
12 September 2026
Shelling leaves part of Rivne region without power
Parts of the city of Dubna and the Rivne district are without power as a result of Russian shelling.
Public perception of mobilization issues does not reflect actual situation — military psychologist
Mobilization problems in Ukraine do not mean its collapse—the process of replenishing the military continues, training centers and the “18–24” contracts are in effect, and the system is gradually changing.
Zelensky meets Ukrainian pilots in Canada
During his visit to Canada, President Volodymyr Zelensky visited a training center where Ukrainian Armed Forces pilots are undergoing training.
Former tennis player Stakhovsky discharged from Alpha Special Forces Unit and placed in reserve
Serhii Stakhovsky, Ukraine’s former top-ranked tennis player, has been demobilized into the reserves from the “Alpha” Special Operations Center after more than four years of service.
Canada to allocate more than USD 30 M for rehabilitation of Ukrainian veterans
Ukraine will receive more than USD 30 million from Canada to implement programs for the rehabilitation and reintegration of veterans.