Trump backs Ukraine's strikes on targets inside Russia – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he has clear support from U.S. President Donald Trump for strikes on Russian targets such as energy infrastructure and arms factories.
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Crimea Platform Summit adopts New York Declaration
At the 5th Crimea Platform Summit, held within the framework of the UN General Assembly, participants adopted the New York Declaration, which calls for ending Russia's war against Ukraine and restoring the country's territorial integrity.
HUR naval drones strike oil facilities in Novorossiysk, Tuapse – source
On September 24, strike naval drones of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) targeted logistics facilities on Russia's Black Sea coast, specifically the ports of Novorossiysk and Tuapse.
Rubio accepts invitation to visit Ukraine – Sybiha
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha invited U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Ukraine at a convenient time, and the invitation was accepted.
Ukrainian cyber specialists crippled Russia's online payment system – source
Cyber specialists from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) carried out a successful attack that disrupted the operation of Russia's national payment system SBP, which is widely used for transferring funds to "charitable and volunteer organizations" that support the so-called "special military operation."
Russia confirms strike near chemical plant in Krasnodar region
In the town of Belorechensk, Russia, traffic has been suspended in the area around the EuroChem-Belorechensk Mineral Fertilizers chemical plant, and employees have been evacuated after an incident in which, residents say, unmanned aerial vehicles struck the facility overnight.
Invaders carry out 87 strikes on Sumy region, seven people wounded
Russian troops carried out 87 strikes on 39 settlements in 15 territorial communities of the Sumy region during the day, from the morning of September 24 to the morning of September 25.
MID soldiers hit two Russian An-26 planes and coastal radar station in Crimea
Soldiers of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense destroyed two An-26 aircraft belonging to the Russian invaders in the temporarily occupied Crimea and struck a surface radar station and the coastal radar MR-10M1 (“Mys-M1”).
MID soldiers hit two Russian An-26 planes and coastal radar station in Crimea
Soldiers of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense destroyed two An-26 aircraft belonging to the Russian invaders in the temporarily occupied Crimea and struck a surface radar station and the coastal radar MR-10M1 (“Mys-M1”).
One person killed and one injured in enemy strikes in Kharkiv region
Five settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian strikes yesterday, killing one person and injuring another.
War update: 160 clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk and Lyman sectors most intense
160 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were reported on the frontline yesterday, September 24.
Russian troops shell two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with Grad MLRS and drones, causing casualties
Russian troops attacked the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and large-calibre artillery.
Air Defense Forces destroy 150 of 176 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 150 of the 176 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of September 24.
Russians kill five and injure 17 residents of Donetsk region
Russian troops killed five residents of the Donetsk region yesterday, September 24.
Russian drone strike on utility facility in Kupiansk district leaves one dead
In the Kharkiv region, a Russian drone strike on the night of September 25 killed one person.
Russian army loses another 940 troops in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine—from February 24, 2022, to September 25, 2025—amount to approximately 1,105,490 personnel, including 940 killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Three settlements in Kirovohrad region partially without power after drone attack
Three settlements in the Kirovohrad region were partially left without electricity following a Russian drone strike.
Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian Su-34 in Zaporizhzhia sector
On the morning of September 25, the Defense Forces of Ukraine shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter jet in the Zaporizhzhia sector.
Paths to peace, pressure on Russia: Zelensky meets with Lula
At a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed Ukraine's openness to peace talks with Russia, while noting the aggressor's unwillingness to engage constructively, and called for stronger international pressure on the Kremlin.
Ukrainian, Panamanian presidents discuss sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with President of Panama Jose Raul Mulino the importance of sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet.
Zelensky and Macron discuss strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, use of frozen Russian assets
At Ukraine’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with French President Emmanuel Macron.
One killed, three injured as Russian forces launch 582 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Over the past day, occupying Russian forces carried out 582 strikes across 12 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. One person was killed and two others injured as a result of attacks on the Vasylivka and Polohy districts.
Zelensky and Macron discuss strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, use of frozen Russian assets
At Ukraine’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Ukrainian president meets with King of Sweden
During his visit to New York, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
Zelensky and Sánchez discuss peace process and Ukraine’s EU integration
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met to discuss the current state of the peace process and Ukraine’s path toward European Union membership.
Zelensky discusses expansion of PURL program with Rutte
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed the effectiveness and further expansion of the PURL initiative.
Russian forces target energy infrastructure in Vinnytsia region
Critical infrastructure in the Vinnytsia region was struck during attacks carried out by Russian forces.
Ukrainian, Panamanian presidents discuss sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with President of Panama Jose Raul Mulino the importance of sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet.
China cancels unofficial subsidies for copper and nickel imports from Russia — intelligence
In September, the Chinese government canceled unofficial subsidies that helped state-owned companies import copper and nickel from Russia. Previously, these benefits, in the form of discounts or fixed payments, compensated for logistics costs and provided competitive advantages to Russian suppliers.
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Paths to peace, pressure on Russia: Zelensky meets with Lula
At a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed Ukraine's openness to peace talks with Russia, while noting the aggressor's unwillingness to engage constructively, and called for stronger international pressure on the Kremlin.