Category: World

Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia on the evening of 15-16 September, killing 2 folks and injuring 20, together with 4 kids. Fires have damaged out and residential areas have been destroyed.

Supply: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Army Administration; Yuliia Svyrydenko, Prime Minister of Ukraine

Particulars: Ivan Fedorov reported explosions in Zaporizhzhia Oblast at 00:38. Earlier, Ukraine’s Air Power warned of "high-speed targets" heading in the direction of town.

Up to date: Fedorov later confirmed that 5 folks had been injured after a strike hit a home.

He revealed a video displaying fires brought on by the Russian assault, including that Russian forces had carried out no less than 10 strikes on Zaporizhzhia. Homes and non-residential buildings had been destroyed and fires broke out.

Fedorov then reported that 1 individual had been killed and the variety of injured, together with a toddler, had risen to 7. The determine was later up to date to 9, together with a four-year-old woman.

Up to date: Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko stated on Monday 16 September that in whole, 2 folks had been killed and 18 injured within the assault, together with 2 kids.

Later, Fedorov reported that individuals proceed to hunt medical assist, and the variety of civilians injured within the Russian nighttime assault on Zaporizhzhia has risen to twenty, together with 4 kids.

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The Council of the European Union accepted on 16 September suggestions for EU member states on the return, reintegration into Ukrainian society and alter of authorized standing for Ukrainians displaced by the struggle and now residing in EU international locations as soon as situations enable.

Supply: European Pravda, citing the press service for the Council of the European Union

Particulars: The EU units out within the suggestions a coordinated method to section out non permanent safety for Ukrainians as soon as situations in Ukraine enhance.

The suggestions embrace measures to make sure displaced individuals are stored knowledgeable, in addition to provisions to make sure coordination, monitoring and knowledge change between member states and Ukraine.

The Council has known as on member states to grant displaced Ukrainians nationwide residence permits, for instance, on the grounds of employment, coaching, schooling or household circumstances.

Extra particulars: These underneath non permanent safety should even be allowed to use for statuses underneath EU legislation, together with these associated to extremely certified employment. It’s not attainable to concurrently maintain an EU authorized standing and profit from non permanent safety.

Many Ukrainians who fled the struggle require assist to return dwelling and reintegrate into Ukrainian society. Member states might help them by permitting exploratory visits to Ukraine, with situations for such visits coordinated between EU international locations.

Member states are additionally anticipated to offer for voluntary return programmes obtainable for a restricted time period and coordinate the situations of those programmes with Ukrainian authorities and different member states.

They need to lengthen non permanent safety rights, resembling housing, healthcare and schooling, to these collaborating in voluntary return programmes.

Member states also needs to present data to displaced Ukrainians relating to alternatives to use for one more authorized standing, the influence on their rights and advantages, and assist obtainable to them upon returning to Ukraine.

EU international locations ought to specifically set up data methods and develop campaigns about voluntary return programmes. They could additionally arrange so-called "Unity Hubs", which will be funded by means of EU programmes.

Background:

• In July 2025, EU ambassadors accepted a listing of suggestions on measures following the phase-out of non permanent safety for Ukrainians.
• As reported by European Pravda, as soon as non permanent safety within the EU ends, Ukrainians will probably be helped both to return voluntarily to Ukraine or to alter their authorized standing within the EU in the event that they work or research there.

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The European Union has postponed the presentation of its nineteenth package deal of sanctions in opposition to Russia following calls for from US President Donald Trump to impose stricter restrictions.

Supply: Bloomberg, citing a European diplomat, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: The European Fee was anticipated to current the brand new sanctions package deal at a gathering of EU diplomats on Wednesday 17 September.

Nonetheless, on Friday, america started pressuring its G7 allies to introduce 100% tariffs on Russian oil bought by China and India, in addition to to take further steps to pressure Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin to barter with Ukraine.

In line with the supply, the G7 is at present engaged on a brand new sanctions package deal and goals to finalise the textual content inside the subsequent two weeks.

To this point, Trump has avoided imposing direct sanctions in opposition to Russia, regardless of repeatedly lacking deadlines he had set himself and regardless of Putin’s continued refusal to barter an finish to the warfare.

Background:

• Earlier, sources informed European Pravda that the presentation of the nineteenth EU sanctions package deal in opposition to Russia had been postponed. In line with the sources, the work is perhaps accomplished by the top of the week.
• Trump mentioned he was able to impose critical sanctions on Russia, however provided that all NATO nations did the identical and stopped buying Russian oil.
• The US proposal shifts accountability onto Europe. Tariffs on India and China could be troublesome for the EU, as many nations, together with Germany, depend on these export markets.
• In the meantime, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the White Home to take a "clear place" on sanctions in opposition to Russia and safety ensures for Ukraine to be able to cease the Kremlin chief and finish the warfare.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has referred to as on US President Donald Trump to take a transparent stance on sanctions towards Russia and safety ensures for Ukraine as a way to cease Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin and finish the warfare.

Supply: Zelenskyy in an interview with Sky Information, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Zelenskyy acknowledged that Trump may present Ukraine with a ample variety of air defence programs, which america possesses in ample provide. He added that the US can also be able to imposing highly effective sanctions that may harm the Russian economic system.

Quote: "I consider that the US is robust sufficient to take choices of their very own. I consider Donald Trump may give us air defence programs in amount and US has sufficient. I'm positive the US can apply sufficient sanctions as a way to harm the Russian economic system, plus Donald Trump has sufficient drive to make Putin afraid of him."

Particulars: Based on Zelenskyy, the one method to cease the combating is to first guarantee clear safety ensures, which is barely potential if Trump exhibits braveness.

Zelenskyy additionally expressed hope that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer would focus on Ukraine’s future with Trump intimately throughout his state go to this week.

Quote: "Earlier than we finish the warfare, I actually need to have all of the agreements in place. I need to… have a doc that’s supported by the US and all European companions. This is essential. To make this occur, we’d like a transparent place of President Trump."

Extra particulars: Zelenskyy famous that the EU has already adopted 18 sanction packages towards the Russian Federation, and "all that's missing now’s a robust sanctions bundle from the US".

Background:

• Earlier, Trump stated he was able to impose severe sanctions on Russia if all NATO international locations did the identical and stopped buying Russian oil.
• In the meantime, Secretary of State Marco Rubio famous that the US administration understands which sanctions it may impose towards Russia, however the ultimate resolution can be made immediately by Trump.

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Russia has misplaced 910 troopers killed and wounded and 5 armoured fight automobiles over the previous day.

Supply: Basic Employees of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Fb

Particulars: The whole fight losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 16 September 2025 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]:

• roughly 1,096,430 (+910) navy personnel
• 11,184 (+0) tanks
• 23,274 (+5) armoured fight automobiles
• 32,810 (+26) artillery programs
• 1,490 (+2) multiple-launch rocket programs
• 1,217 (+0) air defence programs
• 422 (+0) fixed-wing plane
• 341 (+0) helicopters
• 59,719 (+310) operational-tactical UAVs
• 3,718 (+0) cruise missiles
• 28 (+0) ships/boats
• 1 (+0) submarine
• 61,770 (+72) automobiles and gasoline tankers
• 3,965 (+0) particular automobiles and different gear.

The data is being confirmed.

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Representatives of the European Union and Ukraine have accomplished screening conferences on the final negotiating chapter, quantity 11 – Agriculture and Rural Improvement.

Supply: Ministry of Economic system, Atmosphere and Agriculture of Ukraine, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Over three days of conferences, Ukraine offered 28 thematic blocks masking agricultural reform progress, digitalisation, state help, market regulation and growth of the agrarian sector.

The ministry stated this "demonstrated Ukraine’s readiness to combine into the EU’s Frequent Agricultural Coverage".

The Ukrainian delegation additionally outlined the extent of alignment of nationwide laws with EU regulation in 5 areas: horizontal points (monetary and administrative constructions), agricultural markets, high quality coverage, natural manufacturing and promotion of agricultural merchandise.

"The European Fee positively assessed the supplies offered," the ministry famous.

Chapter 11, Agriculture and Rural Improvement, consists of a variety of obligatory guidelines, most of which is able to apply in Ukraine upon accession with out the necessity for extra laws.

Correct software, enforcement and monitoring of those guidelines are thought-about essential for the functioning of the EU’s Frequent Agricultural Coverage.

Learn extra: Getting round Orbán: how to unblock Ukraine's road to the EU

Background: In July, Ukraine efficiently accomplished screening of the fourth cluster of accession negotiations with the EU.

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Polish authorities have neutralised a drone flying over authorities buildings and the presidential residence.

Supply: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Tusk mentioned on the night of Monday 15 September that Poland’s State Safety Service neutralised a drone flying above the federal government workplaces on Parkowa Avenue and the Belweder Palace, one of many president’s official residences.

"Two Belarusian residents have been detained. The police are investigating the circumstances of the incident," the Polish president mentioned, offering no further data.

Background:

• The incident comes after practically two dozen Russian drones violated Polish airspace on the evening of 9-10 September, getting into from Ukraine and Belarus.
• In response, NATO Secretary Common Mark Rutte introduced the launch of the Jap Sentry operation.
• Polish authorities reported the efficient begin of the introduced mission on 13 September.

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Russian troops disguised as civilians have infiltrated the village of Yampil in Donetsk Oblast, in violation of worldwide regulation.

Supply: DeepState, a Ukrainian group of army analysts

Particulars: A screenshot exhibits Russian troopers in civilian clothes opening hearth with an assault rifle.

DeepState analysts say that the Russians are hiding in homes, basements and cellars.

Civilians who haven’t evacuated from the village are stopping Ukrainian forces from eliminating the Russians.

Quote: "The enemy’s presence within the Yampil space has been repeatedly recorded. They’ve discovered a strategy to infiltrate the settlement, so elevated exercise must be anticipated within the route of the village they’re aiming to seize, realizing its significance and demanding position for all positions positioned east of it. Energetic preventing is presently underway within the settlement."

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​​Ukraine’s Ministry of International Affairs has condemned the assembly between Belarusian self-proclaimed president Alexander Lukashenko and Volodymyr Saldo, a Russian-appointed puppet chief, calling it an indication of contempt for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Supply: European Pravda, citing a press release from the Ukrainian Ministry of International Affairs

Particulars: The ministry acknowledged that Lukashenko’s assembly with Saldo was "yet one more manifestation of his blatant disregard for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and for the Ukrainian folks."

Quote: "The disgrace lies not solely within the assembly itself, however in Alexander Lukashenko’s remarks describing the occupied a part of Kherson Oblast as a so-called ‘new area’ of Russia, his pledge to strengthen the occupation regime, and his willingness to commerce with the occupiers."

The assertion additionally referred to Lukashenko's "delusions" about being a "Soviet man" for whom Ukraine and Kherson are allegedly "additionally his land".

"The Soviet Union has been on the scrapheap of historical past for over three a long time, and eventually the identical destiny will befall the 2 unrecognised nostalgists who met in Minsk at present. Ukraine was, is, and can stay intact inside its internationally recognised borders," the ministry acknowledged.

Lukashenko met with Russian collaborator Volodymyr Saldo in Minsk on 15 September and pledged to "actively help the event" of the area, a part of which has been occupied by Russia.

This was the primary time the self-proclaimed Belarusian chief acquired a Moscow-backed chief of the occupation administration of Kherson Oblast.

Background: Lukashenko had repeatedly met with Denis Pushilin, the chief of the so-called Donetsk Individuals's Republic (the occupied a part of Donetsk Oblast), and declared that Belarus had "de facto" recognised Russia’s annexation of Crimea, in addition to Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.

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