On September 25, Andriy Kluchok summarized the main events of the day. Ukrainian drones struck a chemical plant in Russia's Krasnodar region, leading to evacuation and a fire. Maritime drones disabled a crucial oil terminal near Novorossiysk, impacting Russian oil exports—a key revenue source funding the war against Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview with Axios, requested more US weaponry to defend Ukrainian energy infrastructure. He also noted his willingness not to run for president if the war ends. Donald Trump publicly supported a tougher response to Russian aggression, urging Europe to limit oil purchases from Russia.
European governments are debating whether to shoot down Russian planes violating their airspace, but there is no consensus. Unidentified drones over Danish military sites have been labeled as a hybrid threat. Meanwhile, the US scrambled fighter jets to intercept Russian bombers near Alaska; the mission ended without incident.
China's involvement is significant: Chinese experts support Russia’s defense industry, despite official denials. India seeks to reduce Russian oil imports if allowed to buy from Iran and Venezuela, and Turkey along with other European countries are facing calls to cease oil trade with Russia.
Economically, the EBRD lowered Ukraine’s GDP growth projection to 2.5% due to the ongoing war, low exports, and labor shortages; the budget deficit may reach 22% of GDP. Ukraine's Cabinet approved automatic military registration for men aged 25–60, with procedures now streamlined online. The timing of future presidential elections remains tied to the outcome of the war and ongoing political negotiations.
These issues shape the public debate and policy agenda in Ukraine and define its relations on the international stage.
