Russian daylight drone strikes hit Kyiv’s business centres, railway infrastructure, warehouses and fuel stations on Wednesday, killing at least two people and injuring 41, according to city authorities. The attack was among the heaviest since Russia began using faster, harder-to-intercept jet drones against Kyiv and nearby areas over the summer.

GGlobal News2026-09-23 18:28

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that Russia and Ukraine had both expressed interest in a limited ceasefire covering grain and energy.

RReuters2026-09-23 17:31

Russia struck Kyiv with drones, killing two people and injuring 23, hours before Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due to address the annual UN gathering in New York. His visit is part of an effort to secure and attract further international support for Ukraine’s gruelling fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Eeuronews2026-09-23 15:23

Russia launched heavy daylight drone attacks on Kyiv on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring 23, hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due to address world leaders at the UN General Assembly. Zelenskyy had met US President Donald Trump the previous day amid frustration over stalled peace talks and escalating air attacks.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-23 15:18

As world leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly, Ukraine says it is open to a diplomatic solution to end the war, while preparing for possible further Russian attacks this winter. BNE IntelliNews editor-in-chief Ben Aris provides analysis.

TTRT World2026-09-23 12:15

Russia says it has made gains in Donetsk while pushing this year to seize the region’s remaining areas. Military bloggers describe the situation around Lyman as difficult and the fighting as intense, but not a retreat. Maps offer conflicting accounts: TASS shows Lyman and nearby towns under Russian control, while Ukraine’s Deep State says they remain Ukrainian-held.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-23 10:58

Ukrainian authorities say Russian missiles and drones hit at least four regions overnight, killing at least five people. Ukrainian forces also damaged another Russian oil refinery in a long-range strike. The attacks came as Volodymyr Zelensky met Donald Trump in New York for talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-23 10:48

Ukraine says its forces have retaken at least 125 square kilometres near the eastern city of Lyman after a largely unpublicised counteroffensive by the 3rd Army Corps. Independent analysts estimate that more than 200 square kilometres may have been recaptured during the four-month operation, while official information remains limited.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-23 10:38

Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in New York on September 22 to discuss the war in Ukraine. Zelensky said he wants the conflict to end before winter, warning that its continuation raises the risk of more deaths on the front line. Trump has also said Ukraine and Russia agreed not to target each other.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-23 09:30

After meeting U.S. President Donald Trump in New York, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was prepared to pursue an energy truce with Russia as an initial step toward ending the war, if Moscow halted attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure. Trump has been urging both sides to stop strikes on energy facilities.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-23 05:58

Today’s highlights include President Trump saying that whoever wins the race for superintelligence will be the winner, with the United States leading the world and seeking to maintain that lead safely and responsibly. Secretary of State Rubio said Trump is open to meeting Iranian President Pezeshkian during the UN General Assembly in New York, though no meeting is scheduled. Ukrainian officials said Russian missiles and drones killed five people overnight, while Washington think-tank experts urged guardrails around intertwined US-China supply chains to reduce the risk of miscalculation and unintended escalation.

VVOA Chinese2026-09-22 22:44

After meeting Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled support for an energy ceasefire with Russia that could pause attacks on power plants, oil facilities and other critical infrastructure. He hopes Trump can bring Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, though it is unclear whether the truce could lead to broader peace talks.

DDW News2026-09-22 22:00

Speaking to reporters, U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy were seeking a way to bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to an end.

RReuters2026-09-22 20:00

US President Donald Trump meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the United Nations General Assembly. Many people in Kyiv doubt the meeting will help bring peace to the Russia-Ukraine war.

RReuters2026-09-22 18:36

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are holding a bilateral meeting, with live coverage available.

GGuardian News2026-09-22 18:03

US President Donald Trump is meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the United Nations General Assembly. Many people in Kyiv doubt the encounter will help advance peace in the Russia-Ukraine war.

RReuters2026-09-22 17:09

Russian captors force Ukrainian prisoners of war to make propaganda videos intended to build domestic support for the invasion and deepen divisions in Ukraine. The footage often continues to haunt former captives after their release. NBC News examines its effects on local communities and returning soldiers.

NNBC News2026-09-22 13:23

Russia and Ukraine exchanged deadly strikes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepared to meet Donald Trump at the UN. In New York, Zelenskyy first met US senators and thanked them for what he called strong bipartisan backing and for passing a tougher Russia sanctions bill that Trump signed into law.

Eeuronews2026-09-22 12:30

Russia is intensifying drone attacks on Ukraine’s railways, prompting passenger trains to stop and evacuate people when nearby threats are detected. The network is vital to Ukraine’s economy, military logistics and civilian transport, while train crews operate under the constant danger of attack.

DDW News2026-09-22 07:51

Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Vsevolod Chentsov says Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities are difficult to defend against without the relevant equipment. He describes the issue as a main topic for discussion with the US as Trump and Zelenskyy prepare to meet at the UN General Assembly.

Eeuronews2026-09-22 07:18

Fighting in the Ukraine war intensified over the weekend as Ukraine launched what was described as its largest attack on Russia, adding pressure to global diesel prices. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due at the United Nations General Assembly and is expected to meet Donald Trump, while Vladimir Putin appears set to retain power through carefully orchestrated parliamentary elections.

GGlobal News2026-09-21 22:45

Ukraine carried out what was described as its largest-ever drone attack on Moscow and nearby areas as Russia’s parliamentary election reached its final day. Russia’s Defense Ministry said more than 1,900 drones, eight guided bombs, eight cruise missiles and four rockets were downed overnight, while Kyiv did not confirm the figures.

CCNN2026-09-21 17:35

The Fox News report by Stephanie Bennett follows Ukraine’s unprecedented assault on Moscow, the Russian strikes that followed, and diplomatic moves before Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump meet in New York.

FFox News2026-09-21 16:26

Russian drones struck a city in southern Ukraine after Kyiv launched a weekend barrage involving 1,000 drones. The war’s relentless daily attacks underscore the lack of significant progress in diplomatic efforts to end the fighting, more than four years after Russia began its full-scale invasion of its neighbour.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 15:49