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Alleged incursions put NATO nations on alert as Ukraine launches strikes on Russia during parliamentary voting.

A 14-year-old boy was killed after a Russian drone tore into a 16-storey apartment block in Kyiv’s Pecherskyi district overnight on Friday 25 September 2026.

Ukraine's president added that eight regions have come under attack by Russian forces since the start of the day.

A Russian drone strike hit central Kyiv before 8am on 25 September, killing a 14-year-old and leaving rescue workers clearing rubble from damaged buildings. Residents said there was little time to react to the air raid sirens, as Russia's increasingly deadly drone attacks also struck logistics facilities and postal infrastructure elsewhere in the city. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg has the details from Kyiv.

Ukraine has targeted an industrial plant in Russia's Perm region with a massive drone swarm.

Russia attacks Ukraine while Zelenskyy speaks at UNGA

The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says.

US and Russia engage in urgent talks to reduce war's impact on global energy during UN General Assembly.

The president criticised North Korea for using citizens like 'currency' to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing two people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday as a series of blasts rocked the Ukrainian capital. As autumn approaches, Ukrainians are bracing for a tough winter following Moscow's intensifying attacks on the country's energy infrastructure. 

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Polish FM Radoslaw Sikorski says Russia ‘doesn’t have the force to invade NATO.

While major powers compete in militarised space races and state-led megaprojects, a group comprising a Russian astronaut trainer, Chinese science educators and Malaysian collaborators is laying the groundwork for an international youth space camp. Set to be held in Penang’s rainforest eco-park in late 2027 at the earliest, the week-long programme will gather youth from around the region to inspire future spacefarers, scientists and global citizens through physical exercises, immersion in space...

The BBC has spoken to residents in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky who say they now have to eat garden weeds to survive.

Europe Intelligence Brief — Wednesday, 23 September 2026 The Berlaymont, seat of the European Commission, in Brussels. The Council prolonged its listings of people and entities tied to Russia’s war until 22 September 2029, after removing… The post Europe Intelligence Brief — Wednesday, September 23, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Moscow at the United Nations on Wednesday that Ukraine would strike back and make the coming winter deeply painful for Russia, if the two sides cannot agree a truce on energy attacks before the cold sets in. Ukraine and its allies are racing to secure limited agreements on energy infrastructure and Black Sea shipping before winter, fearing renewed Russian strikes on power and heating ‌facilities, while Moscow continues to show little interest in wider...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the world’s leaders Wednesday to keep choking Russia’s revenues and impede its war efforts, telling the UN General Assembly that “Russia’s revenues must remain a target”. Watch his full speech above. 

Ukrainian president urges world leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues to impede its war efforts.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning that Russia's “never-ending war" could spread throughout Europe.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had enlisted fighters from 47 countries including North Korea, Ghana and India to fight against Ukraine. Zelensky warned that his forces could target Russian heating and energy facilities in the winter months if Moscow attacks Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump pushes for an end to Russia’s war and Kyiv seeks to shape renewed diplomatic efforts after more than four and a half years of conflict. France 24 International affairs commentator Douglas Herbert shares further details.

Russia hammered Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, with drones in daylight attacks on Wednesday, killing two people and wounding 23, just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due to address world leaders at the UN General Assembly. Zelenskyy met US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, as Trump has expressed frustration over the lack of progress in talks aimed at ending the war and the continued escalation of aerial attacks by both sides. Emerald Maxwell reports.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy met Trump on Tuesday and discussed a potential bilateral ceasefire on energy-related targets.

Talks of a possible halt in attacks on energy facilities come as strikes on such targets continue unabated.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy he disagreed with the European Union’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, according to people familiar with the matter.

Situations in Russia and West Asia were also discussed during the meeting

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham accused Russia of spreading lies and disinformation in an "attack" on society. (Source: Bloomberg)

In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.

Ukraine leader says Kyiv is ready to stop strikes on Russian facilities if Moscow halts attacks on its energy system.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressed the UN General Assembly, accusing Russia of information warfare.

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that he and US President Donald Trump had discussed efforts to end the four-year-old war with Russia, including a potential bilateral ceasefire on energy-related targets. Speaking to the media after a 40-minute meeting with Trump at UN headquarters in New York, Zelensky said Kyiv was ready for any ‌format of an energy ceasefire with Moscow but there had been no discussion of Ukraine unilaterally halting its attacks on Russian oil...