Polish Overseas Minister Radosław Sikorski has criticised Hungary over its veto blocking Ukraine’s path to European Union membership.
Supply: Sikorski at a press convention along with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha, as reported by European Pravda
Particulars: Sikorski, who’s visiting Kyiv, stated that Poland will work carefully with the Danish EU presidency to maintain EU accession for Moldova and Ukraine on the forefront of discussions.
"We urge Hungary to carry its veto on the beginning of talks relating to the primary negotiating cluster. We look ahead to Ukraine becoming a member of the EU household," he stated.
The Polish international minister careworn that solely coordinated strain on Hungary can obtain outcomes.
Background:
The EU had been reportedly contemplating opening the primary membership negotiating cluster with Moldova however not Ukraine.
Nevertheless, assist for decoupling later weakened once more.
Common Alexus Grynkewich, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, has mentioned he believes the operation to shoot down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace was profitable.
Supply: Grynkewich at a press convention at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Friday 12 September, as reported by European Pravda
Particulars: The final was requested to touch upon criticism of NATO’s operation in Poland, which achieved a decrease drone interception fee than Ukrainian forces.
"I do assume it was a extremely profitable operation intercepting the drones that we did with our Dutch F-35s and the opposite property that contributed to that," Grynkewich mentioned.
He added that this operation, like different related conditions, would assist NATO to establish methods to enhance its effectiveness sooner or later.
"In my judgement, the size of the incursion [into Polish airspace – ed.] the opposite day was clearly bigger than earlier incursions that we’ve had. So bringing further sources to bear on this downside will assist to resolve that," Grynkewich mentioned.
He additionally careworn that he doesn’t need NATO troops "occupied with how a lot their weapons price – I would like them defending our residents".
Background:
In line with the newest info, wreckage from 17 Russian drones has been present in settlements throughout 5 Polish voivodeships, with the biggest quantity – 10 – in Lublin Voivodeship.
In response, NATO has determined to launch an operation referred to as Jap Sentry to strengthen its japanese flank.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a approach of successfully responding to Russia’s drone assault that will not entail direct NATO involvement within the conflict.
Russia’s offensive on the town of Sumy has been utterly thwarted by Ukrainian forces, though combating continues within the border space, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mentioned following the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Workers assembly on 12 September.
Supply: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)
Quote: "Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi supplied an replace on the frontline scenario and key instructions. There are achievements in Sumy Oblast – as of right now, we will affirm that the Russian offensive operation on Sumy has been utterly thwarted by our forces.
Combating continues alongside the Sumy Oblast border, however the Russian grouping there has misplaced its offensive functionality on account of sustained losses.
We additionally proceed actively countering Russian assault exercise in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts."
Particulars: Zelenskyy additionally set particular duties to step up work with Ukraine’s companions with a purpose to guarantee quicker provides and subsequently extra dependable safety for essential infrastructure.
Quote: "We analysed the stability between the influence and prices of our deep strikes. I thank each unit for his or her precision, notably concerning Russian logistics and gasoline infrastructure."
Belarusian political prisoners who had been launched on 11 September and deported to Lithuania have in contrast jail circumstances in Belarus to medieval torture.
Supply: a press convention in Vilnius on 12 September, as reported by Radio Liberty’s Ukrainian service
Quote from anarchist Mikola Dziadok: "The world doesn’t realise the dimensions of what’s taking place in Belarus – human rights violations, sexual and bodily violence… I used to be held in solitary confinement in Grodno jail. I might get up at night time as a result of grown males had been actually howling. They had been calling for his or her moms. That’s how a lot they had been affected by the chilly. They started to listen to voices. Nobody beat them. However I’ve turn into satisfied which you can drive an individual to insanity and dying just by leaving them in solitary confinement."
Деталі: "Інший звільнений 11 вересня Геннадій Фединич розповів, що вранці того дня, коли політв’язнів мали вивозити із СІЗО КДБ, їх навіть не погодували – дали чай і ложку каші: "Ніхто не став їсти, безумовно. Але ця ворожість, яка там існує, наводить на думку, що дії людей спрямовані на те, щоб зробити все гірше. Нічого, витримаємо".
Лідерка білоруських демократичних сил та голова Об'єднаного перехідного кабінету Світлана Тихановська заявила, що всі звільнені політв’язні повинні мати право виїхати чи залишитись у Білорусі.
"Ми всі раді бачити людей на волі, але називаймо речі своїми іменами. Те, що сталося вчора, – це не звільнення, а примусова депортація. Ми всі переживаємо за долю Миколи Статкевича, який відмовився виїжджати з Білорусі. І він мав на це право. Тепер його місце перебування невідоме. Його мужній вчинок нагадує вчинок Марії Колеснікової, яка розірвала свій паспорт", – сказала вона.
Particulars: One other launched prisoner, Henadz Fiadynich, mentioned that on the morning of 11 September, when the political prisoners had been on account of be taken from the KGB detention centre, they weren’t even given correct meals – just a few tea and a spoonful of porridge. "Nobody touched it, after all. However the hostility that exists there means that these individuals’s actions are aimed toward making issues worse. By no means thoughts, we are going to endure."
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Belarusian democratic chief and head of the United Transitional Cupboard of Belarus, mentioned that each one launched political prisoners ought to have the precise to both depart or stay in Belarus.
Quote from Tsikhanouskaya: "We’re all glad to see individuals free, however let’s name issues by their title. What occurred yesterday was not a launch however a compelled deportation. We’re all involved concerning the destiny of Mikola Statkevich, who refused to depart Belarus. And he had the precise to take action. Now his whereabouts are unknown. His brave act echoes that of Maria Kalesnikava, who tore up her passport."
Particulars: The opposition chief added that her workplace will proceed to press for the discharge of political prisoners and assist those that are freed with paperwork. She mentioned €85,000 had been raised in a single day to assist them.
RFE/RL President and CEO Stephen Capus, who spoke after Tsikhanouskaya, famous that the Trump administration was concerned from the outset in securing the political prisoners’ launch, and that with out these efforts, it could not have occurred.
Background:
On 11 September, Belarus launched 38 of its residents and 14 overseas nationals – from Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Germany, France and the UK – from penal establishments. Amongst them was Radio Liberty journalist Ihar Losik, who had spent greater than 5 years in jail.
Trump, who held a cellphone dialog final month with self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko, mentioned earlier this month that he hoped Minsk would launch most of the lots of of political prisoners.
Andrei Pidnebenny, 36, has turn into the ninth political prisoner identified to have died in jail in Belarus.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump's Particular Envoy for Ukraine, that he’s no weaker an air defence for Ukraine than Patriot missile techniques.
Supply: Zelenskyy throughout a speech in Kyiv
Quote: "I particularly wish to thank Normal Kellogg. We hadn’t realised earlier than, however the US really has an air defence system on par with the Patriots.
That is actually stated each time you might be right here. When you’re in Kyiv, the individuals of Kyiv can undoubtedly get a little bit of sleep…
I’m able to grant Normal Kellogg citizenship. No matter is required – an residence, no matter is required."
Background: On the night time of 11-12 September, Russia attacked Ukraine with 40 Shahed and Gerbera loitering munitions and different forms of drones. Ukrainian air defence models destroyed 33 of them.
The EU has agreed to increase private sanctions in opposition to these concerned in Russia's aggression in opposition to Ukraine.
Supply: Kaja Kallas, EU Excessive Consultant for Overseas Affairs and Safety Coverage, as reported by European Pravda
Quote: "We simply prolonged our sanctions on Russia. On the identical time, we’re finalising work on the nineteenth package deal – trying into extra curbs on Russian oil gross sales, shadow oil tankers, and banks. We’ll preserve choking off the money for Putin’s struggle."
Particulars: Though Kallas has not specified what sanctions are concerned, the extension clearly considerations private sanctions – the earlier resolution expires on 15 September. Previous to that, they had been prolonged in March 2025.
Background:
It was reported that Hungary and Slovakia demanded that six Russians be faraway from the EU sanctions listing, threatening to not assist the choice in any other case. It’s at the moment unknown whether or not these concessions had been made.
Within the spring of 2025, 4 names had been faraway from the EU sanctions listing: Vladimir Rashevsky, the previous head of EuroChem, one of many largest mineral fertiliser producers; the sister of Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, Gulbahor Ismailova; businessman Vyacheslav Moshe Kantor; and Russian Minister of Sport Mikhail Degtyarev.
Their elimination from the EU sanctions listing was a requirement of Hungary with a view to lengthen all the listing, which incorporates about 2,400 folks concerned in violating Ukraine's territorial integrity.
A bipartisan group of US senators has launched a invoice to label Russia and Belarus state sponsors of terrorism as a result of abduction of Ukrainian kids.
Supply: Axios, as reported by European Pravda
Particulars: On Thursday 11 September, Senators Lindsey Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Amy Klobuchar and Katie Britt launched a brand new invoice supposed to extend strain on the Kremlin. The laws would label Russia and Belarus as state sponsors of terrorism in the event that they fail to return the over 19,000 kids Ukraine says have been kidnapped in the course of the warfare.
At present, the US checklist of state sponsors of terrorism contains solely Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria.
Quote from Graham: "It's onerous to get on that checklist. Properly, let me let you know, Russia's earned the fitting to be on this checklist."
Extra particulars: Graham added that the group would urge leaders of each events to permit dialogue and a vote on the measure: "We need to put it in movement proper now."
The senator can be looking for White Home help for a separate bipartisan sanctions invoice in opposition to Russia, which already has greater than 80 co-sponsors.
Quote: "We're going to attempt to create one other entrance in opposition to Putin's Russia. The Russians have invaded Ukraine and so they have kidnapped, we predict, 19,546 Ukrainian kids away from their households in Ukraine. What's the fitting reply? Do one thing about it. Get off our ass as a world and make this, like, unacceptable."
Background:
Since 2022, Ukraine has been urging the US to label Russia a state sponsor of terrorism. This could isolate Moscow internationally and require Washington to impose additional restrictions on nations interacting with the Kremlin.
Nonetheless, the Biden administration rejected the request, arguing that it could restrict US flexibility in partaking with Russia and hamper any diplomatic efforts to finish the warfare.
In 2023, the OSCE Parliamentary Meeting referred to as Russia a state sponsor of the Wagner Group terrorist organisation.
Russia launched 40 assault drones on the night time of 11-12 September, together with Shahed, Gerbera and different sorts of drones, 33 of which have been downed by Ukrainian air defence.
Supply: Ukraine’s Air Pressure
Particulars: Beginning at 22:00 on 11 September, the Russians launched drones from the Russian cities of Kursk, Millerovo and Primorsko-Akhtarsk.
It’s famous that greater than 20 of the drones launched by Russia have been Shahed drones.
Early studies point out that as of 09:00, air defence had shot down or jammed 33 Russian drones – Shahed, Gerbera and others – over Ukraine’s north, east and centre.
