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Denim Takes a Turn: Which Jeans to Pull Out of the Closet for Fall 2026

Culture 09/11/2026, 17:53

In fall 2026, distressed jeans with holes, creamed models, and straight cigarette cuts are back in trend, while wide-leg denim pants remain a wardrobe staple.

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"Almost 10% of Men": GUR Head Names the Price of Another 18 Months of War for Russia

Politics 09/11/2026, 17:45

GUR Head Oleh Hovkun forecast in an interview with The Times that another 18 months of war would add 765,800 killed and wounded to Russia's losses, bringing the total, combined with current losses, to almost 10% of men aged 25–49.

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Putin's generals request another 800,000 troops: GUR chief names the real limits of the Russian army's capabilities

Politics 09/11/2026, 17:38

GUR chief Oleksandr Ivashchenko told The Times that Putin's generals requested an additional 800,000 troops, exceeding the army's real capabilities, and that Russia's resources may run out by 2028.

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European Commission approves €6.1 billion for Ukraine's defence purchases: Patriot, PAC-3, drones and EW

Politics 09/11/2026, 17:29

The European Commission has approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine's defence purchases — Patriot systems, PAC-3 missiles, drones and EW equipment. The funds are being allocated within the framework of a total loan of €90 billion.

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Lukashenko Announced a Combat Readiness Check of the Entire Belarusian Army "Up to Mobilization"

Politics 09/11/2026, 17:21

Alexander Lukashenko announced the preparation of a large-scale combat readiness check of the entire Belarusian army, which, in his words, may include measures up to mobilization. Specific deadlines and details have not been clarified.

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UkrHydmet warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms in parts of Ukraine on September 12–14

Incidents 09/11/2026, 17:15

UkrHydmet warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms in parts of Ukraine on September 12–14. In Kyiv — cloudy with clearings, around +14 °C at night, with a gradual temperature rise during the day.

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Economy 09/11/2026, 17:07

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In Mykolaiv, two shopping malls shut down within two days: City Center and 'Yuzhny Bug' — reasons and reopening timelines conflict

Economy 09/11/2026, 16:54

On September 10 and 11, the City Center and 'Yuzhny Bug' shopping malls ceased operations in Mykolaiv. The management of the former cites 'technical reasons,' while a tenant points to shelling; the reasons for the latter facility are not disclosed. The closures occurred against the backdrop of strikes on the city on September 8–9.

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Ivashchenko: Some Repeaters for Russian Drones in Belarus Are Working Again

Politics 09/11/2026, 16:47

The head of the GUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Oleg Ivashchenko, stated in an interview with the NYT that some of the repeaters for Russian drones on the territory of Belarus are working again, and that Kyiv has the capabilities to deal with them. This contradicts Zelensky's June statement about their disconnection.

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"Extraordinary Circumstances": NCAA Makes an Exception for Ukrainian Center Koval After LSU Scandal

Sports 09/11/2026, 16:40

The NCAA made an exception for Ukrainian center Kateryna Koval, allowing an immediate transfer from LSU after the signing of Russian player Minaeva there. The athlete is now seeking a new team.

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NASA and IBM Release Open AI Model for Studying the Moon: Petabytes of LRO Data and 23% Higher Accuracy

Science 09/11/2026, 16:28

NASA and IBM have unveiled the open Lunar Foundation Model AI, trained on petabytes of LRO data collected over 17 years. The system is more accurate than existing algorithms in searching for lunar ice and mapping craters.

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GUR: At Current Loss Rates, Russia Could Exhaust Its War Resources by 2028

Politics 09/11/2026, 16:22

Oleg Ivashchenko, head of the GUR of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, stated that if current loss rates persist, Russia could exhaust its military and economic resources for waging war as early as 2028.

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Polina: two versions of origin, character and name day — what is known about the name

Culture 09/11/2026, 16:16

The name Polina has two main versions of origin — from the French Pauline and from Apollinariya — which gives rise to different interpretations of its meaning. We examine the character, diminutive forms, and how to determine the name day date according to the church calendar.

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Months Without Payment: Ukraine's Defense Producers Not Getting Paid for Equipment Supplied via eBall

Economy 09/11/2026, 16:09

Ukrainian weapons manufacturers that supplied equipment via the eBall system have not been paid for months. The outstanding debt to individual enterprises reaches hundreds of millions of hryvnias, and the cause is cited as a new round of approvals in the Rada.

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Scrap Metal Export: Expert Calls for Leveling the Playing Field and Cracking Down on Re-export Schemes via the EU

Economy 09/11/2026, 16:01

Economist Andriy Zablovskyi called for equalizing scrap metal export conditions in Ukraine and cracking down on re-export schemes via the EU, which deprive the budget of billions of hryvnias and create a raw material shortage for metallurgists.

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"Equivalent to Death": Lukashenko Says Belarus Will Not Be the First to Attack Neighbors

Politics 09/11/2026, 15:52

Lukashenko stated that a Belarusian attack on neighbors is "equivalent to death" and assured there are no plans for aggression. Meanwhile, the Russian "Oreshnik" is deployed on the republic's territory, and the Defense Ministry confirmed full readiness to deploy.

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Zverev “lost” his racket in the US Open 2026 quarterfinal: judge launched an “investigation,” and the German found the racket in his own bag

Sports 09/11/2026, 15:45

At the US Open 2026, Alexander Zverev halted the quarterfinal for several minutes over a “missing” racket, which he ultimately found in his own gear. The German beat van de Zandschulp and advanced to the semifinals.

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Drone Hits Office Building in Kyiv's Podilskyi District: Fire on Fourth Floor and Nearby Blaze

Incidents 09/11/2026, 15:37

In Kyiv's Podilskyi District, a drone struck an office building: a fire and damage on the fourth floor, and a nearby utility structure caught fire. The attack was part of a nighttime drone strike on the capital on September 11.

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