Ukraine war updates: Regions vote on joining Russia, Putin orders a draft (Sept. 26) On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko. On Tuesday, annexation votes end in four Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity. On Friday, European Union energy ministers will meet to approve emergency plans for the Ukraine crisis. Listen to State of Ukraine podcast for updates throughout the day.Read Long Article
