Category: World

Ukrainian fencer Vlada Kharkova has gained the CISM World Army Championships in Seville, Spain.

Supply: Ukrainian Fencing Federation

Particulars: Kharkova confronted off in opposition to Switzerland's Angelin Favre within the remaining of the World Fencing Championships which passed off in the present day, on 20 September.

Favre, the bronze medallist of the 2024 European Championships, tried to compete with the 28-year-old Kharkova, however to no avail – the Ukrainian gained a assured victory with a rating of 15-9 and have become the world champion.

Background:

• It’s value noting that this world championship gold medal was the second in Kharkova’s profession. Vlada gained her debut world championship title in July at a match in Georgia.
• In consequence, the Ukrainian crew completed the 2025 CISM World Championships with 5 medals (two gold, one silver, two bronze).
• Earlier, the Ukrainian para-fencing crew took third place on the World Championships in South Korea.

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The variety of folks injured in a Russian evening assault on the town of Dnipro has risen to 36, with one individual killed.

Supply: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Army Administration; Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Prosecutor's Workplace

Quote from Lysak: "Firefighters have extinguished the flames. After an inspection, it was determined to briefly relocate the residents of essentially the most broken high-rise constructing in Dnipro. That is about 100 residents. Everybody was supplied non permanent lodging, however no requests had been acquired. Individuals will stick with relations.

Presently, there are 36 injured folks. Eight of them are nonetheless in hospital. The others are receiving outpatient care.

In Dnipro, along with residence buildings and homes, a number of colleges and kindergartens, buildings and dormitories of two vocational colleges, and infrastructure have been broken."

Particulars: On Saturday morning, the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Prosecutor's Workplace reported that one man had been killed and 26 folks injured within the assault on Dnipro.

Background: On the evening of 19-20 September, the Russians hit a high-rise constructing throughout a large-scale mixed assault on Dnipro.

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Particles of what’s probably the final of the Russian drones that violated the nation's airspace en masse on the night time of 9-10 September has been present in Poland.

Supply: RMF24, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Whether it is confirmed that that is the wreckage of one of many Russian drones, it is going to be the final of the 19 drones formally recorded by the Polish companies.

The police obtained a report concerning the discover on the afternoon of 20 September. The drone was discovered within the village of Korsze within the Kętrzyn County, which borders Russia’s Kaliningrad Oblast.

The machine was found by the proprietor of the plot the place it was discovered, just a few dozen metres away from the closest buildings. The police and representatives of the Prosecutor's Workplace have been referred to as to the scene.

In accordance with police sources, it’s almost certainly one of many Russian drones that violated Polish airspace.

The earlier UAV was discovered earlier this week close to town of Zamość, not removed from the border with Ukraine’s Lviv and Volyn oblasts – it was caught in timber.

Additionally this week, a fraction of a Russian Gerbera drone was discovered on a seaside in Latvia.

Background:

• In the course of the mass incursion of Russian UAVs into Poland on the night time of 9-10 September, between 19 and, based on unofficial information, greater than two dozen plane flew into the nation's airspace. A few of them flew virtually 300 km from the jap border.
• The one harm brought on by the assault was to a home in Wyryki close to Lublin. Info that this may occasionally have been brought on by a missile from an F-16 fighter jet moderately than the downed UAV prompted a political scandal.
• The Polish Minister of Defence emphasised that Russia is accountable for all the results of the assault.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees on the applying of three new packages of sanctions by Ukraine, particularly in opposition to propagandists, people who conduct enterprise within the occupied territories and people who destabilise Moldova within the pursuits of Moscow.

Supply: Zelenskyy’s tackle

Quote: "At present, I signed decrees on the applying of recent sanctions by Ukraine. I signed three packages of sanctions.

Particularly, in opposition to propagandists who assist Russia, in opposition to varied people who do enterprise within the occupied territory and fill Russia's coffers, supporting this evil system, in addition to in opposition to people who destabilise Moldova within the pursuits of Moscow. Ukraine helps Moldova, and we have an interest within the stability of our neighbour and in Moldova's success."

Up to date: Later, decrees imposing sanctions have been printed on the president's web site.

Considered one of them imposes sanctions in opposition to quite a few Russian residents, amongst them historian and publicist Alexander Dyukov, the primary deputy head of the Russian Overseas Ministry Andrei Kikot and blogger and public determine Katerina Mizulina. Some Ukrainian residents have been placed on the sanctions record as effectively, together with Ukrainian entrepreneur, chairman of the supervisory board and former proprietor of Delta Financial institution Mykola Lahun and pro-Russian bloggers Alexander Rogers and Vsevolod Filimonenko.

One other decree imposes sanctions in opposition to 66 people and 13 authorized entities.

The third decree imposes sanctions in opposition to 11 Moldovan residents.

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New ambassadors of Germany, Norway and Czechia have formally started work in Ukraine on Saturday 20 September.

Supply: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Zelenskyy introduced that on Saturday, he accepted the credentials and spoke with the newly appointed ambassadors of Czechia, Norway and Germany. The acceptance of credentials is taken into account the official begin of their work.

Quote from Zelenskyy: "I welcomed them firstly of their diplomatic missions and expressed gratitude for his or her international locations’ help of Ukraine. We mentioned strengthening our cooperation, notably within the safety and protection sectors."

Background:

• Norwegian Ambassador Lars Hansen offered a replica of his credentials to the Ukrainian Overseas Ministry in early September.
• Luboš Veselý grew to become the brand new Czech ambassador and likewise arrived in Ukraine in early September.
• Heiko Thoms, the newly appointed German ambassador to Ukraine, offered his credentials to the Overseas Ministry earlier this week. His predecessor, Martin Jäger, left his submit to move the German Federal Intelligence Service.

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Andrii Yermak, Head of the Ukrainian President’s Workplace, has held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, particularly on making ready safety ensures for Ukraine and the upcoming assembly between Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump in New York.

Supply: Yermak on Telegram

Quote from Yermak: "I held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, performing advisor to the US president on nationwide safety, forward of the necessary assembly between the presidents of Ukraine and the USA in New York."

Particulars: The events mentioned the preparation of safety ensures for Ukraine, in addition to the growth of cooperation within the navy, defence and financial spheres.

Yermak and Rubio famous the significance of the upcoming assembly between Zelenskyy and Trump "as a part of the continuing dialogue between the 2 leaders aimed toward attaining a simply peace".

Background: On 20 September, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he would meet along with his American counterpart Donald Trump throughout the UN Common Meeting, which can happen on 21-24 September in New York.

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Russian troops have attacked Poltava Oblast, hitting civilian infrastructure within the Myrhorod and Poltava districts.

Supply: Volodymyr Kohut, Head of Poltava Oblast Navy Administration

Particulars: Early studies point out that there are not any casualties. All related companies are engaged on web site to cope with the aftermath of the assault.

Quote: "The enemy has as soon as once more attacked Poltava Oblast. Civilian infrastructure within the Myrhorod and Poltava districts has been hit. No casualties have been reported. All related companies are already coping with the aftermath of the assault."

Background: On 17 September, the Russians attacked a petroleum station in Poltava Oblast with a drone. 4 casualties had been reported.

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Russia has launched a daytime drone assault on town of Chernihiv on Sunday 20 September, damaging transport infrastructure.

Supply: Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, Head of Chernihiv Metropolis Army Administration, as reported by Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne

Particulars: Early experiences say there have been no casualties.

Quote: "Falling drone particles has triggered injury to move infrastructure. There are not any casualties."

Extra particulars: Two Russian drones have fallen within the metropolis of Chernihiv. Earlier, at round 17:20, native media reported explosions within the metropolis.

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By 1 September 2025, solely 3.17 million corporations remained in Russia's Unified State Register of Authorized Entities, down from 3.29 million in 2023.

Supply: International Intelligence Service of Ukraine

Quote: "The explanations for this are the excessive key fee of the central financial institution, which remained at 21% every year for six months, and the tightening of tax management."

Particulars: In 2024, the Russian tax service liquidated 100,000 authorized entities, in contrast with 172,000 in 2023 and over 214,000 in 2022. Slightly than stabilising the market, these measures weaken competitors, scale back employment and suppress innovation.

Ukrainian intelligence stories that within the first half of 2025, "enterprise deaths" in Russia have exceeded "births" by nearly one and a half occasions – the primary time since 2022, when corporations left the market en masse following sanctions.

Closures have most frequently affected commerce, building and industrial corporations.

Regardless of a modest lower in the important thing fee to 17%, Russian companies proceed to contract. The Russian financial system faces a chronic disaster that hits key sectors and denies small and medium companies alternatives for development.

Background:

• International Intelligence Service of Ukraine reported that Russia had trapped itself by boosting defence spending and turning its defence industrial base into the principle driver of home demand.
• The Russian Ministry of Finance introduced a brand new measure aimed toward defending the state funds from fluctuations in oil costs and Western sanctions affecting Russian power exports.
• The Russian authorities is contemplating elevating the value-added tax (VAT) fee to curb the funds deficit and protect reserves.
• Russia’s financial system faces extra severe issues than formally acknowledged, with an actual danger of a systemic banking disaster over the subsequent 12 months.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that he’ll meet his US counterpart Donald Trump through the UN Common Meeting, which can happen from 21 to 24 September in New York.

Supply: Zelenskyy chatting with journalists on Friday 19 September, as reported by European Pravda on the subject of Interfax-Ukraine, a Ukrainian information company

Particulars: Zelenskyy stated {that a} collection of bilateral talks will happen in New York, together with the assembly with the US president. A separate assembly between the primary women of Ukraine and america may be held, specializing in humanitarian points, significantly Ukrainian kids.

Quote: "The agenda covers enterprise, know-how, defence and the minerals deal. They are going to be mentioned inside a significant financial assembly. And a gathering with the president of america of America. Additionally, almost definitely, a gathering of the primary women of Ukraine and america on humanitarian points and concerning [Ukrainian – ed.] kids."

Extra particulars: Zelenskyy added that he needs to listen to indicators from Trump on safety ensures for Ukraine and the continuation of sanctions towards Russia.

He stated that Ukraine had ready the premise for safety ensures that Europe was able to help, bearing in mind the participation of america.

The Ukrainian president added that many discussions had taken place, together with dialogue at numerous ranges between the management of armies and common staffs of each international locations with European and American counterparts.

Zelenskyy additionally famous that the UK prime minister had met with the US president and it had been agreed that related points could be mentioned throughout their bilateral assembly in New York.

Zelenskyy additionally famous that Trump expects sturdy measures from Europe.

Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine totally supported Europe imposing sanctions and strengthening tariff insurance policies towards international locations importing vitality sources from Russia. Nevertheless, he added that tying all measures collectively would sluggish strain on Putin. Ukraine’s president famous that Ukraine was prepared for a gathering with Putin, each bilateral and trilateral, however that Putin was not prepared.

Background:

• Ukraine’s Ministry of International Affairs earlier confirmed that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the high-level week of the eightieth UN Common Meeting in New York.
• Zelenskyy may meet with Polish President Karol Nawrocki in New York.

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