Ukraine

Putin

Olena Zelenska Meets Melania Trump, Thanks Her For Letter to Putin

At the United Nations Headquarters, Olena Zelenska praised Melania Trump for spotlighting children in war, noting her rare letter to Putin urging action over Ukrainian kids.

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Sept. 25, 2025

Russia

Russian Drone Barrage Cuts Power and Water in Northern Ukraine, Sparks Criticism Over Preparedness

Russian drone strikes hit critical infrastructure in Chernihiv and Nizhyn on Sept. 25, leaving 30,000 without power and prompting sharp criticism over paucity of Ukraine’s air defenses in the area.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Sept. 25, 2025

Drones

‘Everyone Leave the Water!’ – Ukraine’s Sea Drones Hit Russian Hubs in Novorossiysk, Tuapse

Ukraine’s intelligence said naval drones hit Russian oil terminals in Novorossiysk and Tuapse on Sept. 24, disrupting exports of up to 2 million barrels of crude a day.

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Sept. 25, 2025

Russia

Kyiv DDoS Attack Knocks Out Russia’s Fast Payment System, $30M Lost

Ukraine’s intel said its cyber unit crippled Russia’s fast payment system SBP with a DDoS attack, disrupting online transactions and causing losses up to $30 million.

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Sept. 25, 2025

War in Ukraine

Zelensky Signals Readiness to Step Down After War Ends, Open to Elections During Ceasefire

Zelensky told Axios he is “ready” to leave office once the war ends and vowed to push for elections if a ceasefire is reached – despite constitutional and security hurdles.

By Kyiv Post

Sept. 25, 2025

Crimea

WATCH: Ukraine’s ‘Ghosts’ Destroy Russian High-Value Radars, An-26 Planes in Crimea Raid

Ukraine’s military intelligence said its Ghosts unit destroyed two Russian An-26 planes and high-value radar stations in occupied Crimea, releasing drone footage of the fiery strikes.

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Sept. 25, 2025

War in Ukraine

Zelensky Holds Series of Bilateral Meetings on UNGA Sidelines

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met world leaders at the UN General Assembly, discussing Russia’s aggression, humanitarian aid, EU accession, and restoring diplomatic ties with Syria.

By Kyiv Post

Sept. 25, 2025

Ukraine

Ukraine and Syria Restore Relations After Years of Diplomatic Freeze

Ukraine had cut diplomatic ties with Syria in 2022 after Damascus recognized the so-called independence of territories in eastern Ukraine temporarily occupied by Russian forces.

By Alisa Orlova

Sept. 25, 2025

Featured

Drones

Russian Drone Barrage Targets Ukraine Overnight, Killing One in Kharkiv

Thirteen drones hit eight locations, and debris fell in another area. The attacks are ongoing, with more drones coming from the north. Authorities warned people to stay safe.

By Kyiv Post

Sept. 25, 2025

War in Ukraine

ANALYSIS: ‘We’re Advancing at Colossal Cost’: Russian Senator Admits Ukraine Dominates Drone War, Front Stuck in Stalemate

Dmitry Rogozin, a senator representing the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, said Russian forces are advancing only “with enormous difficulty and at a colossal cost.”

By Alisa Orlova, Christopher Stewart

Sept. 25, 2025

Zaporizhzhia

Ukraine Downs Russian Su-34 Bomber Dropping Guided Weapons on Zaporizhzhia

The Air Force reported shooting down a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber dropping precision-guided munitions (PGMs) on Zaporizhzhia early Sept. 25, though details on the aerial kill remain undisclosed.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Sept. 25, 2025

War in Ukraine

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 24, 2025

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on September 24, 2025

By ISW

Sept. 25, 2025

War in Ukraine

‘Paper Tiger’ Meets Economic Pressure: Trump’s Surprise Shift on Russia Finds Force in UN Push

Following Trump’s “paper tiger” comment, US officials are pushing a new policy to world leaders. The focus is on using economic pressure to end the conflict swiftly.

By Alex Raufoglu

Sept. 25, 2025

War in Ukraine

PHOTOS: More Than 80% of War-Damaged Kyiv Properties Have Been Restored, Gov’t Says

More than 24,000 of 30,000 damaged or destroyed sites—including residential buildings, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure – have been repaired, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba announced.

By Kyiv Post

Sept. 25, 2025