Interfax-Ukrainehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/Information about recent political developments in Ukraine, key Ukrainian economic news and major current events in the CIS and the rest of the world.enTue, 22 Sep 2026 19:27:22 +03002https://interfax.com.ua/static/rss_logo_180x180.jpgInterfax-Ukrainehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/Replacing entire supervisory boards of state-owned companies at once creates major shock – Viesturs Liegis, Managing Partner at Amrop, Baltics and Ukrainehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/interview/1208291.htmlInterview with Viesturs Liegis, Managing Partner at Amrop, Baltics and Ukraine, for Interfax-Ukraine news agency on the formation of supervisory boards at state-owned companies, the Sense Bank selection process, and foreign business interest in UkraineTue, 22 Sep 2026 19:27:22 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/interview/1208291.htmlInterviewUkrainian Red Cross Society continues backing local volunteer fire brigadeshttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208294.htmlThe Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) is providing communities with 424 equipment kits for volunteer fire brigades.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:21:00 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208294.htmlFactsEU ambassadors extend sanctions over violations of Ukraine's territorial integrity for 3 years instead of 6 months, remove 'certain individuals' from listhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208255.htmlAmbassadors – the permanent representatives of European Union member states – after a lengthy discussion, finally decided to extend sanctions for violations of Ukraine's territorial integrity by three years, rather than six months as had been the case previously; "certain individuals" were excluded.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:39:58 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208255.htmlFactsTrump: USA working with Ukrainian, Russian leaders to end warhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208246.htmlU.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States is working with the leaders of Ukraine and Russia to end the war, and expressed confidence that this will happen quickly.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:24:04 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208246.htmlFactsButenko: Students will be able to retake NMT to reduce stress over 'last chance of year'https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208234.htmlMinister of Education and Science Andriy Butenko says that several approaches to changing the national multi-subject test (NMT) system for next year are being discussed, including the introduction of the option to retake the test.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:07:42 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208234.htmlFactsZelenskyy reports two oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan and Samara region struckhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208210.htmlOver the past 24 hours, two oil refineries in Bashkortostan and Samara region of Russia have been hit, and strikes have also been recorded in the Black Sea, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:56:25 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208210.htmlFactsKushner, Witkoff, Rubio, Bessent to take part in Trump-Zelenskyy talk – mediahttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208198.htmlA meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled for Tuesday in New York; Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, U.S.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:51:51 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208198.htmlFactsZelenskyy pays tribute to those who died in 9/11 terrorist attack in NYChttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208191.htmlAs part of his visit to the United States, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the site of the terrorist attack that took place at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and paid his respects to the victims.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:42:48 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208191.htmlFactsUkraine strikes US-linked ships several times – Rubiohttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208177.htmlShips linked to the U.S. have been targeted by Ukraine several times in recent months, U.S.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:24:16 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208177.htmlFactsZelenskyy holds closed-door talks with CIA Director Ratcliffe - sourcehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208140.htmlPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe at Shannon Airport, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Interfax-Ukraine.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:32:24 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208140.htmlFactsPanama joins Cultural Resilience Alliance - Berezhnahttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208116.htmlPanama has joined the Cultural Resilience Alliance, launched by Ukraine, becoming the first Latin American country to do so, Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy and Minister of Culture Tetiana Berezhna said.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:05:29 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208116.htmlFactsUkraine secures $841 mln World Bank pension loan backed by Canadahttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1208110.htmlUkrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky said Ukraine had attracted $841 million from the World Bank under guarantees from the Canadian government.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:41 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1208110.htmlEconomyHungarian PM, foreign minister respond to Sybiha's remarks: Hungary is not a member of 'Carpathian Eight'https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208107.htmlHungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar responded to comments by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, stressing that declaring Hungary a participant in the "Carpathian Eight" without Budapest's consent is unacceptable.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:50:33 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208107.htmlFactsStefanchuk continues nationwide 'Parliamentary Dialogue' tourhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208102.htmlUkrainian parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk is continuing meetings with the university community as part of a nationwide tour, "Parliamentary Dialogue: A Meeting with the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada."Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:47:33 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208102.htmlFactsEnergy, defense sectors most attractive for investment in Ukraine despite war risks - surveyhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/investments/1208077.htmlThe energy sector and defense industry top the list of the most promising areas for investment in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian and international business representatives.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:06:18 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/investments/1208077.htmlInvestmentsUAV debris falls in Kyiv parking lot – mayorhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208069.htmlKyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that UAV debris had fallen in a parking lot in the capital's Darnytsky district.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:00:11 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208069.htmlFactsEnclosed sea: Mutual blockade of Black Sea ports of Ukraine and Russia as instrument of warhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/video/1208056.htmlOn Wednesday, September 23, at 11.00, the press center of the Interfax-Ukraine news agency will host a press conference entitled "Enclosed sea: Mutual blockade of Black Sea ports of Ukraine and Russia as instrument of war" with the presentation of an analytical report prepared by the team of the United Ukraine analytical center.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:35:41 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/video/1208056.htmlVideoOne person injured in strike on Kharkivhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208051.htmlA Russian drone has struck Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, resulting in one injury, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:35:21 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208051.htmlFactsThe future of private pensions in Ukraine – New opportunities or new risks?https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/press-announcement/1208052.htmlOn Thursday, September 24, at 14.00, the press center of the Interfax-Ukraine news agency (8/5a Reitarska Street) will host a round table entitled "The future of private pensions in Ukraine – New opportunities or new Risks?" on legislative changes being prepared for consideration by parliament that provide for modernization of Ukraine's private pension system, as well as the future of private pensions in Ukraine, protection of pension savings and maintaining public confidence.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:34:10 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/press-announcement/1208052.htmlPress AnnouncementInvestment appeal of Kyiv-area recreational property shaped by security factor - ABHhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1208041.htmlDevelopment of recreational real estate in the Kyiv region is being shaped by "security belts," according to an analytical report by ArtBuild Hospitality (ABH).Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:27:33 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1208041.htmlEconomyWarehouses catch fire in Odesa region following enemy strike – Emergency Servicehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208040.htmlWarehouses in Odesa region caught fire following a Russian strike; rescuers were forced to leave the scene and seek shelter several times due to air raid alerts, the State Emergency Service (SES) reported.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:16:25 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1208040.htmlFactsCNG is a cost-effective alternative to other fuels amid global price surge - former GTSOU headhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1208012.htmlAmid a price surge on global hydrocarbon markets, the price of Ukrainian-produced compressed natural gas (CNG) at filling stations is half that of other fuel types, making a switch to methane economically viable, at least for municipal transport.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:49:37 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1208012.htmlEconomyRussia launches another massive overnight attack on oil and gas facility in Poltava regionhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1208001.htmlThe Russian army launched another overnight ballistic missile attack on an oil and gas facility in Poltava region, the Naftogaz Ukrainy group reported on Tuesday.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:34:19 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1208001.htmlEconomyRussian forces strike residential building in Sumy: one person killed – policehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1207955.htmlRussian occupation forces launched an FPV drone strike near an apartment building in Sumy, Sumy Region Patrol Police press service reports.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:30:50 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1207955.htmlFactsState projects accounted for 27% of Amrop's business in Ukraine in 2025 - managing partner Liegishttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1207935.htmlProjects for the state sector accounted for 27% of the recruiting network Amrop's business in Ukraine in 2025, said Viesturs Liegis, Amrop's managing partner for Ukraine and the Baltic states.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:06:26 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1207935.htmlEconomy