Kharkiv athlete Kateryna Sadurska became the AIDA Freediving World Champion in Limassol. She won "gold" in the constant weight bi-fins (CWBF) discipline with a result of 97 meters.
Romanian Minister of National Defense Ionuț Moșteanu announced the completion of the development of a methodology for applying legislation regarding the shooting down of drones and manned military aircraft that violate airspace. The procedure includes identification, jamming, and intervention, with shooting down being a last resort after other steps have been ignored.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered hundreds of generals and admirals to gather next week without warning or explanation at a Marine Corps base in Virginia. The unusual directive has caused concern and confusion among the top military brass.
Military and civilian patients with vision organ injuries sustained as a result of the war can receive free ophthalmological care, including ocular prosthetics, in medical facilities approved by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Services are paid for by the state within the framework of the Medical Guarantees Program, and an electronic referral or emergency hospitalization is required to receive assistance.
Since the beginning of the day, 80 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, of which 30 attempts by the occupiers to dislodge Ukrainian defenders took place in the Pokrovsk direction. In total, the enemy launched six air strikes and carried out 110 shellings.
Ukraine has agreed with the European Commission to extend the Agreement on the Liberalization of Freight Transport for another 15 months — at least until March 2027.
Zaporizhzhia NPP has been operating on diesel generators for the second day due to the loss of external power supply. This creates a critical situation that threatens the security of Ukraine and Europe.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Donald Trump's optimism regarding Ukraine conceals a promise to reduce US involvement and shift responsibility for ending the war to Europe.
Since the beginning of the day, 122 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, occupiers have used 2,435 kamikaze drones and carried out 3,593 shellings. The most active battles are ongoing in the Pokrovsk direction, where there have been 47 attempts to break through the Ukrainian defense.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Brazil Lula da Silva to discuss ways to achieve real peace. Zelenskyy emphasized his readiness to meet with the Russian side, and Lula da Silva stated Brazil's readiness to play a role in the peace process.
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino announced the cancellation of the registration of over 200 Russian tankers, some of which are in poor condition. Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with him the importance of sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet and thanked him for supporting Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Angolan President João Lourenço, discussing the deepening of bilateral relations. Zelenskyy invited Angola to participate in this year's "Grain from Ukraine" summit.
Two key oil ports on Russia's Black Sea coast have suspended tanker loading after overnight warnings of drone attacks. The suspensions affect the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal and the Sheskharis oil depot, both located near Novorossiysk.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on China to use its influence to help stop the killings and encourage Russia to come to the negotiating table. She emphasized that the time for diplomacy has come.
The European Union is considering providing Ukraine with a reparation loan of up to 130 billion euros. The size of the loan will be determined after the IMF assesses Ukraine's financial needs in 2026-2027.
South Africa is ready to host a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is ready for a meeting at the leadership level without preconditions.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated at the UN General Assembly that Russia seeks a world where brute force prevails over international law. He emphasized that Ukraine is fighting for international order, and Russia has accomplices such as Iran and North Korea.
Kyiv police have charged a 17-year-old mother who left her 7-month-old son alone in a locked apartment for four days. The child suffered severe illnesses and was hospitalized in critical condition.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated at the UN General Assembly that turning a blind eye to Ukraine today means giving a green light to future aggressors. He emphasized that Russia's invasion has changed the global security landscape, and the world has not become safer.
Belarus is betting on trade with Ukrainian territories temporarily occupied by Russia. This has become a new stage in the country's economic strategy, which is trying to support enterprises through cooperation with Venezuela, Syria, North Korea, and the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced his readiness to provide a platform for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. He emphasized the need for preliminary work to achieve mutual understanding.
Since the beginning of the day, 78 combat engagements have taken place at the front, with active enemy actions in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Toretsk directions. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous attacks, and battles continue at key points.
IAEA head Rafael Grossi has officially announced his candidacy for the position of UN Secretary-General. He is actively using his influence to gain Washington's favor.
Dmytro Lubinets reacted to the shooting of a family in Donetsk region by Russians, calling it a war crime and a crime against humanity. He sent official letters to the UN and the ICRC.
A spokesman for the German government said that US President Donald Trump's new rhetoric gives hope for a more intensive discussion of tougher sanctions against Moscow. This is in line with the German government's goals of increasing Western pressure on Russia.
Russia reported strikes on the Belgorod region and Taganrog. The governor of the Belgorod region reported 5 injured and a fire at a commercial enterprise, probably the Frez plant.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump now trusts him more than Putin. This happened after Trump realized the falsity of information from the Russian dictator.
Drones attacked Russia's Kursk region, damaging energy facilities in the city of Lgov. The majority of consumers in Lgov and Lgov district were temporarily left without electricity.
Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron openly expressed disagreements over the recognition of Palestinian statehood during a meeting at the UN General Assembly. Trump called the move a gift to Hamas, while Macron emphasized the need to resolve the conflict.
Since the beginning of the day, 140 combat engagements have taken place, the enemy used 1925 kamikaze drones and carried out 3176 shelling attacks. On the Pokrovsk direction, 105 occupiers were eliminated and 67 were wounded.
