The European Parliament's Committee on Trade has supported a €35 billion financial assistance package for Ukraine. This is the EU's contribution to the G7 initiative to support Ukraine with $50 billion to meet its urgent needs.
The russian defense minister went to China for talks with the country's military and political leadership.
A 42-year-old man from the Lozova district has been raping his daughters, aged 10 and 13, since the spring of 2022. The suspect faces up to 15 years in prison and is being held without bail.
The Ukrainian ambassador to Germany has announced the publication of Ukraine's Victory Plan. The plan includes military, diplomatic and economic steps to force russia to negotiate.
The Center for Countering Disinformation records massive reports of “mining” of state institutions and social facilities in Ukraine. The enemy's goal is to sow panic. The Center urges people to remain calm and trust official sources.
Kyiv police received a report of a possible bomb threat at school #217. An investigation is underway, and reports of mines at other facilities in Kyiv and Sumy have also been received.
The Brave1 platform has 3,000 registered companies, 99% of which were established after 2022. The platform provides grants and expertise for the development of defense technologies, including missiles and ammunition.
Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk said that the Sea of Azov is under the fire control of the Ukrainian Navy. Two Russian submarines remain in the Black Sea, whose main function is to protect Novorossiysk.
The Air Force reported that there were no attacks by the Shaheda at night. However, enemy aircraft activity and shelling of Sumy region with guided aerial bombs were recorded.
A representative of the 24th Brigade reported on the critical situation in the Chasovyi Yar area. The enemy conducts 3-4 assaults daily, using artillery, drones and aircraft, destroying the city with CABs and unguided missiles.
In the Kurakhove sector, 32 russian attacks were registered, half of them were repelled. The hottest fighting continues near Katerynivka. A total of 94 combat engagements took place in various sectors over the last day.
In Bucha, a neighbor attacked a family, beating a mother and a child. According to the victim, the reason was her request two months ago for her husband to speak Ukrainian.
russian occupants are significantly intensifying their offensive in eastern Ukraine, using all available resources. According to Captain Nazarenko, the enemy has suffered heavy losses, but has no problems with resupply and ammunition.
Police in Sumy region evacuated 6 families with 12 children from the Krasnopil community due to constant shelling. In Sumy region, forced evacuation of children and parents from 90 settlements was announced.
After the TCC checks at the Okean Elzy concert in Kyiv, men are selling tickets to the band's next performances in droves. The checks sparked criticism from MPs and discussion of law enforcement actions.
In the village of Mylovydivka, Kremenchuk district, 10 pigs died due to African swine fever. Quarantine was introduced in three villages and a surveillance zone was established in other settlements of the district.
The Kupyansk District State Administration reported that 40 children still remain in the settlements where mandatory evacuation has been announced. Authorities are working to get these children and their parents out of the danger zone.
The President of Ukraine spoke about defense packages, air defense, and investments in weapons production following his visit to London, Paris, Rome, and Berlin. Zelenskyy presented the Victory Plan to his partners and discussed the approach of a just peace.
Knyazhytsky called the massive inspections of the TCC after the Okean Elzy concert “piggishness. ” Poturaev, on the other hand, supported such actions. About 50 employees of the TCC checked the men after the concert.
In occupied Khrustalne, a class with military training for children from the 5th grade was opened. In Siverskodonetsk, the situation with medical care is critical - there are only two district doctors in the entire city.
Polls show the Social Democrats leading ahead of parliamentary elections in Lithuania. A change of power could strengthen President Nausėda's position and focus attention on economic inequality.
Heavy fighting continues in the Kursk region of Russia, the situation is constantly changing. The defense forces have partially regained their positions, but the Russians are sending columns to assault again, said the head of the NSDC's Central Intelligence Center.
The head of the Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, said that the partners understand the logic of Ukraine's Victory Plan. Ukraine expects concrete steps from its partners in response to the plan.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, reported the successful use of attack drones against enemy targets in September. 147 servicemen of the BpAK units were honored for the successful destruction of the enemy and equipment.
Lloyd Austin and John Healey discussed the war in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. They reaffirmed their determination to support Kyiv against Russian aggression and the importance of containing Iran.
According to the ISW, “several thousand” North Korean infantrymen are being trained in Russia. They may be deployed to the front in Ukraine or in the border regions of Russia by the end of 2024.
The Administrative Court of Cassation upheld the NACP's decision to terminate state funding of the Golos party. The reason was inaccurate information in the reports amounting to almost UAH 5 million for 2020.
EU envoys agree to provide Ukraine with €35 billion from frozen Russian assets. According to Prime Minister Shmyhal, the funds should be available by the end of 2024.
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to sell the state-owned stake in the United Mining and Chemical Company. The winner of the auction offered about UAH 4 billion and pledged to invest at least UAH 400 million in the modernization of the company.
A judge of Kyiv's Pechersk Court rejected a motion to disqualify the judge in the case of soldier Serhiy Gnezdilov. Gnezdilov, who publicly announced that he was leaving his unit, was suspected of desertion.
