The Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine will be launched in three stages. Preparations are currently underway for the conclusion of an expanded partial agreement on the Steering Committee of the Special Tribunal.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klychko appointed Petro Panteleiev as acting first deputy head of the Kyiv City State Administration from October 14, 2025, dismissing Mykola Povoroznyk on October 13, 2025.
The number of domestic violence reports in Ukraine is increasing. Government Commissioner for Gender Policy Kateryna Levchenko explained this by improved response and identification of cases, as well as the impact of economic instability and increased aggression in society.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko informed the European Union delegation about the work on child protection and the implementation of transitional justice in Ukraine. The partners expressed their readiness to join the development of a systemic project.
The former UDO employee, sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a young man on the funicular, has filed an appeal.
Approximately 60,000 claims have been submitted to the international register of damages caused by the Russian aggression, said Deputy Minister of Justice Lyudmyla Sugak. Currently, 13 categories are open, and in the future, their number will increase to 44, covering damage to the state and businesses.
The cargo ship Eileen, flying the flag of Cameroon, sank in the Black Sea near Bulgaria. 10 Ukrainian sailors, who were on life rafts, were rescued.
Today, October 14, marks World Caries-Free Future Day, established in 2016 by the Alliance for a Caries-Free Future. This day also marks the 81st anniversary of the creation of the UPA and the 99th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh's birth.
A 20-year-old Ukrainian was injured in a collision between two trains in Slovakia and is receiving medical assistance. In total, 69 people were injured, and there were no fatalities.
Ihor Dubyna, head of the Odesa Regional Mental Health Medical Center, spoke about the use of ketamine therapy in Ukraine. It is considered only when standard methods of treating depression are ineffective.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal changed the pre-trial detention measure for Mercedes driver Oleksandr Khilyk, suspected of beating a cyclist, assigning him arrest with a bail of UAH 5 million. Earlier, Khilyk was detained for inflicting grievous bodily harm and leaving the victim in danger.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko appealed to the Verkhovna Rada with a proposal to toughen criminal liability for the murder and rape of children, demanding life imprisonment. He emphasized the injustice of the current legislation, which provides for up to 15 years in prison for such crimes.
The Ministry of Communities and Territories Development refutes information about the start of the heating season in November. The heating season in Ukraine starts as planned.
Two high-speed trains collided in Slovakia, one of which derailed. According to preliminary data, about 80 people were injured, and there are no Ukrainians among them.
A European defense roadmap will be presented this week, outlining goals and development stages for capabilities in key areas. It will include counter-drone systems, as stated by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas stated that the European Union received a presentation from Ukrainians on drone protection and anti-drone systems that require funding for implementation. She also spoke about the EU defense roadmap, which has specific milestones for readiness by 2030.
The European Union is allocating 10 million euros to the Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This is intended to ensure that those responsible for crimes of aggression are held accountable.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas stated that work on using frozen Russian assets is ongoing. She noted that the EU aims to act quickly but has 27 member states with different concerns, so the process takes time.
The European Union has already allocated 800 million euros to support Ukraine this winter and is working on an additional 100 million euros for generators, shelters and equipment. The EU will also provide 2 million euros for drones, 10 million for a Special Tribunal on Russia's crime of aggression, and 6 million for the rehabilitation of deported children and victims of sexual violence.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, said that no changes have been recorded at the border with Belarus, despite statements about a combat readiness check of the Belarusian army. Intelligence and border detachments constantly monitor the situation to respond to risks in a timely manner.
Zakarpattia prosecutors have appealed to the court with a demand to oblige the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" to grant protected status to 527 hectares of primeval forests, which constitute a unique natural heritage of the Carpathians.
Since October 12, three checkpoints on the border with Ukraine have joined the new digital entry and exit system (EES). The system involves collecting biometric data and information about border crossings, without affecting visa-free travel.
Oksana Savchuk, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, emphasized the need to modify the protection of critical infrastructure facilities. She also noted that it is necessary to introduce a new term "transport security" at the legislative level.
The High Anti-Corruption Court chose a pre-trial restraint for a lawyer suspected in a case of incitement to provide 3. 5 million dollars for closing a NABU case, in the form of detention. An alternative is to post bail in the amount of over 2 million hryvnias.
In Odesa, eight officials from the city council and utility companies are suspected of embezzling over 7 million hryvnias of budget funds. Among the suspects are the head of the Communal Institution "Center for Financing and Economic Activities of Institutions and Establishments of the Kyiv District Education System," the former head of the Capital Construction Department, and the chief accountant of the Communal Non-Profit Enterprise "Center for Primary Medical and Sanitary Care No. 4."
The High Anti-Corruption Court arrested a prosecutor of the Prosecutor General's Office, suspected of mediating a bribe to HACC judges. The bail amount is over 4 million hryvnias, although the SAP insisted on 8 million UAH.
The specialized prosecutor's office sent an indictment to court against a lieutenant colonel who involved subordinates in construction work on his own property and the construction of a small architectural form (MAF). The state suffered losses of over UAH 4.3 million.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) upheld the verdict against MP Andriy Odarchenko, who was found guilty of offering an improper advantage. He was sentenced to 8 years in prison with confiscation of property and a ban on holding positions.
The head of the Ivanivka village military administration of the Henichesk district, Kherson region, has been notified of suspicion of extorting and receiving over UAH 930,000. Officials systematically demanded and received undue benefits from subordinate employees, threatening to deprive them of bonuses.
The company director is accused of evading UAH 30 million in taxes during the supply of protective structures. The indictment has been sent to the Dnipro District Court of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
