Stefanchuk discusses joint defense projects and European integration with French delegation
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk held a meeting with France’s Minister Delegate for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad.
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13 September 2025
Shmyhal and Kellogg discuss potential delivery of Patriot systems to Ukraine
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and U.S. Presidential Envoy Keith Kellogg met in Kyiv to discuss the possibility of Ukraine’s Defense Forces receiving new Patriot air defense systems and related munitions.
Ukraine ready to share experience with NATO and contribute to collective defense – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with advisors of the leaders of the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy to discuss Ukraine’s readiness to share its military experience and contribute to NATO’s collective defense.
About 30M tonnes of new-harvest grain already gathered across Ukraine
As of September 12, 2025, Ukrainian farmers gathered 29.15 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops.
Thousands gather again in Slovakia to protest against Fico’s pro-Russian policies
Thousands of people took to the streets in the Slovak capital on Thursday to protest against Prime Minister Robert Fico's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the planned austerity measures.
Head of Odesa Forensic Bureau explains how repatriated war dead identified
Since the beginning of May 2024, specialists at the State Institution Odesa Regional Bureau of Forensic Examination have handled 10 repatriations — a total of 2,600 bodies of fallen Ukrainian defenders returned to the country.
First trains depart from Uzhhorod to EU via new standard-gauge line
On September 12, 2025, direct trains from Uzhhorod to Bratislava, Budapest, and Vienna departed for the first time via the new European standard-gauge railway.
SBU detains Russian informant spying on Ukrainian defense in Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has detained an informant working for Russia’s FSB who was spying on Ukrainian troops engaged in frontline combat in the Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions
12 September 2025
Germany could provide more aid to Ukraine, says Bundestag member
Germany is providing Ukraine with less military assistance than it could and has been slow to deliver long-range weapons.
PM Svyrydenko discusses weapons production, sanctions against Russia with UK Foreign Secretary
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and the UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper met in Kyiv to discuss cooperation in defense manufacturing and strengthening sanctions against Russia.
NATO General: Eastern Sentry focused on Alliance defense, learning from Ukraine’s drone expertise
Operation Eastern Sentry will focus primarily on defending NATO territory. However, NATO continues to learn from Ukraine and will take its experience in shooting down aerial targets into account.
Europe must start planning troop deployment in Ukraine after ceasefire, says German politician
Any scenarios involving the deployment of foreign troops on Ukrainian territory are currently unrealistic, but thinking about and planning for them should begin now, including in Germany.
Sikorski on drone attacks: blaming Ukraine means echoing Kremlin propaganda
The incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace was not accidental, and anyone claiming it was a Ukrainian provocation is either the author of, or complicit in, Russian propaganda.
German MP in Kyiv: mapping Ukraine’s military needs firsthand
During his visit to Ukraine, Bundestag member and foreign affairs committee representative Roderich Kiesewetter said he plans to hold meetings with politicians and exchange views with experts.
NATO launching Eastern Sentry in response to Russian threat
NATO is launching Operation Eastern Sentry to strengthen its posture along the Alliance’s eastern flank. The effort will bring together a range of forces and capabilities from member states including Denmark, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and others.
Zelensky, UK Foreign Secretary discuss production of Ukrainian-designed interceptor drones in Britain
President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper discussed implementing an agreement to produce Ukrainian-designed interceptor drones in Britain during their meeting in Kyiv.
Lukashenko may continue prisoner-for-sanctions bargain with U.S., expert says
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko could continue bargaining with Washington, offering the release of political prisoners in exchange for the easing of sanctions, and U.S. President Donald Trump would likely agree to such a deal, provided no provocations occur during the ongoing Zapad-2025 military drills.
Zelensky discusses further defense support with Danish foreign minister
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Denmark’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, to discuss the continuation of defense assistance for Ukraine and joint weapons production.
Reports of Russian capture of Kolodiazi village are false – military spox
The Dnipro operational and strategic group of troops has denied reports that Russian forces have captured the village of Kolodiazi in the Lyman sector.
Shmyhal and Sikorski discuss cooperation on intercepting aerial targets
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with a delegation led by Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski to discuss potential cooperation in intercepting aerial threats.
Zelensky on UK sanctions: A strong blow to Russia’s shadow fleet and military supply chains
The new sanctions package from the United Kingdom will deliver a powerful blow to Russia’s shadow fleet and its military supply chains.
Kremlin says Russia–Ukraine talks are on ‘pause’
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on Friday that negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are currently on “pause.”
Preparing for winter: EU announces additional EUR 40 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The European Commission has announced an additional EUR 40 million in humanitarian assistance to help Ukraine endure its fourth winter amid ongoing Russian aggression.
CinC Syrskyi visits combat units in Pokrovsk and Dobropillia sectors
General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, visited brigades defending the Donetsk region in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia sectors.
Two men injured in Russian drone attack near Kherson
Two men, aged 52 and 70, were injured in a Russian drone strike in the suburb of Antonivka, near Kherson.
With a third of oil refineries shut down, Russia will face gasoline collapse – expert’s opinion
Having 30-35% of its oil refining facilities shut down, Russia may face a serious crisis. At the same time, one should not underestimate the enemy’s ability to quickly restore its energy objects after strikes.
Russians strike Borova in Kharkiv region, injuring woman; two more people feared trapped under rubble
Russians shelled the village of Borova in the Kharkiv region, and two elderly people are believed to be trapped under the rubble of a destroyed house.
SSU drones strike Russia's largest oil port on Baltic Sea - source
On the night of September 12, Ukrainian Security Service (SSU) drones struck Russia's largest oil port, Prymorsk, on the Baltic Sea, which is the terminus of the Baltic pipeline system.
Belarus and Russia launch joint military exercises “West-2025”
On Friday, September 12, Belarus and Russia launched joint strategic exercises called “West-2025,” which will continue at training grounds in Belarus and Russia until September 16.
Military denies Russian capture of Oleksandrohrad, Ivanivka, and Zelenyi Hai
The Dnipro operational-strategic group of forces has denied reports that Russian troops have captured the settlements of Oleksandrohrad, Ivanivka, and Zelenyi Hai in the Novopavlivka direction.