The head of the OP Yermak announced the deployment of North Korean troops on the Kursk front to participate in the war against Ukraine. 5,000 elite DPRK soldiers are expected to arrive by Monday.
Russian troops launched a massive assault in the direction of Levadne after capturing Vuhledar, cutting into the Ukrainian defense. The commanding heights remain under the control of Ukrainian forces.
The Vatican synod voted to expand the role of women in church leadership, but without the right to be ordained as priests. Out of 368 delegates, almost 60 were women, and all 151 proposals were supported.
The EIB and the EBRD will provide grant funding for the implementation of the 112 emergency system in Ukraine. The project will unite all emergency services into a single system based on European standards.
Kyiv has yellow and orange levels of air pollution with an index of 67. The capital ranks 56th in the global air quality rating IQAir.
Lithuania is holding the second round of parliamentary elections to elect 63 MPs in single-member districts. Polling stations are open from 7:00 to 20:00, and the turnout is expected to be higher than in the first round, where 78 MPs have already been elected.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday at the request of Iran over the Israeli strikes. Iran accuses Israel of violating international law, while Israel insists on the right of self-defense.
Today, at 18:00, the match between Dynamo and Shakhtar will take place at the Lobanovsky Stadium as part of the 11th round of the UPL. The broadcast can be watched on UPL.TV, 2+2 and Champion, and bookmakers estimate the teams' chances to be almost equal.
The ruling Georgian Dream party gains 54. 27% of the vote in Georgia's parliamentary elections. In foreign polling stations, the Coalition for Change is leading with 29% of the vote.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a plan to fight corruption in medical and social expert commissions and set up a group to review their decisions. MSECs will be liquidated by the end of the year, and inspections will last three months.
Every educational institution in Ukraine will receive an electronic security passport. These passports will be available to law enforcement and the SES to improve the security of the educational environment.
The Ukrainian government plans to completely renovate 100 training and practical centers in vocational education institutions. The changes will include new workshops and optimization of the financing process through the state budget.
The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate an additional UAH 142 million to rebuild a hospital in Zaporizhzhia and five apartment buildings in Irpin and Bucha. The largest amount of UAH 64.5 million will be allocated for the reconstruction of the hospital.
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to create a reserve of materials for the construction of fortifications. This will allow the construction of fortifications to be deployed promptly in places designated by the military.
Ukraine is continuing to implement the four-year EUR 50 billion Ukraine Facility program with the EU. Shmyhal also confirmed continued cooperation with the IMF and insisted on the confiscation of Russian assets.
The G7 and the EU will provide Ukraine with about $50 billion from frozen Russian assets. The funds are to be used for defense, recovery and support of Ukrainians this year.
On October 25, the All-Ukrainian radio dictation based on the text by Oksana Zabuzhko and performed by Pavlo Vyshebaba took place. The participants shared their impressions of long sentences and writing during the air raid.
The Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language announced a fine of UAH 3,400 for repeated violations of the language law. In 2023, the number of appeals regarding violations decreased by 1.7 times compared to the previous year.
Andrey Bednyakov announced his divorce from his wife after 16 years of marriage. The TV presenter thanked his ex-wife for their years together and their children, but did not disclose the reason for the divorce.
During the BRICS summit in Kazan, Antonio Guterres said that Russia violated international law by invading Ukraine. At his meeting with Putin, he discussed peace, shipping security and the situation in the Middle East.
The 2024 harvest is nearing completion in Ukraine, with 90% of all crops harvested. A historic soybean harvest record of 6 million tons has been reached, with 22 million tons of wheat harvested and 24 million tons of corn expected.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 26 UAH/USD, strengthening it by 1 kopeck. The euro is trading at 44.54 UAH, while exchange rates in exchange offices and banks range from 41.10-41.55 for the dollar and 44.50-45.10 for the euro.
Singer Khrystyna Soloviy kissed a little boy on the lips at a concert, causing outrage on social media. She was accused of “pedophilia” and criticized for her comment about the “emcee.
Lana Del Rey married a swamp guide, joining other celebrities who have chosen partners outside the world of fame. Dolly Parton, Taylor Lautner and other stars also have spouses from ordinary professions.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 2739 UAH/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 6 kopecks. The dollar and euro are also trading at lower rates in banks and exchange offices.
The Main Inspectorate of the Ministry of Defense will conduct an inspection of the Obukhiv Military Training Center due to the scandal with the mobilization of rape suspects. If any signs of a crime are found, the materials will be transferred to the State Bureau of Investigation.
alexander lukashenka announced his intention to run in the presidential election in belarus in 2025. Parliament scheduled the election for January 26, Lukashenka has been president since 1994.
In 9 months of 2024, Ukraine exported 48. 9 million tons of agricultural products worth $10.5 billion. The 25% increase was driven by the resumption of sea transportation, which accounts for 89% of exports.
The price of bitcoin fell to $67,161. 7 due to uncertainty over the US elections and expectations of a smaller Fed rate cut. Traders predict an increase in volatility due to the expiration of $4 billion in options.
Fund managers are actively buying Ukrainian dollar-denominated bonds in anticipation of Trump's victory in the US election. They hope that his presidency could help bring peace to Ukraine more quickly.
