Olena Mukhina

Scholz also emphasized Germany's crucial role in implementing a G7 initiative to unlock $50 billion in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction. Meanwhile, the funds have not yet reached the country, Ukrainian officials said.

Human rights organizations have presented evidence to the ICC detailing the systematic indoctrination and militarization of over 2,200 Ukrainian children in Belarus, marking it as a targeted crime against humanity.

The leaders discussed additional air defense systems, including MANPADS for Kyiv.

Despite commitments from G7 countries, no concrete steps have been taken, leaving Ukraine without the funds needed for reconstruction and defense.

Germany announced a new €1.4 billion aid package for Ukraine, with €1 billion secured from partner countries and nearly €400 million to come from Germany’s defense budget, enhancing air defense capabilities ahead of winter.

Ukrainian Minister Mykola Tochytskyi met with Canadian Deputy Minister Isabelle Mondou to discuss strategies for countering Russian propaganda in the film industry and strengthening cultural cooperation.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned that while supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia is costly, the price of a Ukrainian defeat due to halted Western aid would be far greater, potentially leading to a massive refugee crisis and further aggression toward countries like Georgia and Moldova.

Ukrainian officials report $726 million in damages from Russian grain theft and destruction, labeling it a crime against humanity aimed at erasing Ukraine’s economic survival.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has warned that Russia is planning strikes on critical nuclear facilities, which could trigger a catastrophic nuclear incident.

Russian oil product exports surged by nearly 10% in the first half of September, hitting 2.2 million barrels daily.

President Zelenskyy will meet with Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, and Donald Trump next week in the US to discuss Ukraine’s Victory Plan. Zelenskyy emphasized there is no alternative to peace or delaying Russian aggression, with the plan's details yet to be publicly disclosed.

Denmark has transferred €40.7 million to Ukraine for the production of Bohdana artillery systems, a crucial step in strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.

Russian disinformation and opposition to military support for Ukraine are finding traction in Germany, fueled by insufficient explanations from the German authorities why suport for the country is important, warns a foreign policy expert.

In an undisclosed airbase in southwestern France, a group of Ukrainian pilots has completed their training on Alphajet trainer aircraft. The program, cut down to six months, is part of France's ongoing support for Ukraine's military aviation needs.