The President of Ukraine said that the Victory Plan is aimed at strengthening the country, regardless of Russia's actions. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of international partners' support for the implementation of this plan.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the need to quickly distribute 35 billion of Russia's frozen assets to support Ukraine. Zelenskyy also emphasized the importance of financing domestic production of weapons and air defense systems.
Charles Michel stated that immediate military and financial support for Ukraine is needed. He emphasized that the EU will stand by Ukraine as long as necessary, and the country's future is inextricably linked to the EU.
russia continues air attacks on southern Ukraine due to the lack of success at sea. S-300 and Iskander missiles are being used to strike civilian infrastructure, including ports.
Navy spokesman Pletenchuk said that the presence of several cruise missile carriers at sea does not mean an imminent attack. The Russians rarely use the missiles alone because of their low effectiveness, more often to distract air defenses.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service reported a decrease in passenger traffic at the Ukrainian border. On weekdays, 80-85 thousand people cross the border in both directions, compared to 3 million in September and 4 million in the summer.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service said that the blockade of trucks at the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint announced by Polish farmers is not currently taking place. Earlier, the farmers announced a possible blockade from October 8 to the end of 2024.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service denied the Education Minister's statement about the mass departure of young men abroad. According to Demchenko, there has been no significant increase in the number of people leaving Ukraine, and passenger traffic remains stable.
More than 630 criminal groups that facilitated illegal border crossing have been identified in Ukraine. The number of attempts to illegally cross the border is decreasing.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 2256 UAH/USD, down 1 kopeck. On the interbank market, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.22-41.25, the euro at UAH 44.89-44.91.
The First Lady of Ukraine presented the country's first guidebook “SPINALIS” on life after spinal cord injury. The publication is available online and will be handed over to rehabilitation centers and organizations.
The self-proclaimed “prime minister” of Crimea has proposed replacing the term “new regions” with “historical regions. ” This is part of a propaganda campaign to destroy Ukrainian historical and cultural heritage.
Vitaliy Koval met with FAO Director General Qiu Duanyu in Italy. The parties discussed programs to support farmers, exports of value-added products and new areas of cooperation between the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and FAO.
The Russian occupiers are trying to make the most of the favorable weather conditions in the Donetsk region before the onset of frost. Ukrainian troops, unlike the enemy, are preparing for the winter period.
The Minister of Health has stated that hospitals are fully prepared to operate autonomously in the event of a power outage. The facilities have generators, backup heat and water sources, and Starlink satellite communications.
In the first 9 months of 2024, 91 detentions were recorded in the occupied Crimea, of which 26 were of Crimean Tatars. There have also been 131 arrests, 59 searches and 89 interrogations, which indicates systematic human rights violations.
Donald Trump said he gets along “very well” with Putin and believes that the invasion of Ukraine would not have happened under his watch. He promises to end the war in Ukraine if he becomes president.
The price of bitcoin rose to $65,395 after Kamala Harris promised to support the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The postponement of Mt Gox's distribution for a year also contributed to the growth of investor sentiment.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 1963 UAH/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 1 kopeck. On the interbank market, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.14-41.19, the euro at UAH 44.94-44.98.
The Russian military faces problems of supply, lack of medical care, and salary delays. This leads to mass desertions and suicides among soldiers.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Germany remains one of the biggest supporters of Ukraine after the United States. He emphasized that Germany's goal is to protect Ukraine's independence and sovereignty.
Since the beginning of 2024, 7,113 loans worth UAH 12. 1 billion have been issued under the eHouse program for the purchase of housing. 70.5% of the loans were used for purchases on the secondary market, 22.6% - through developers, and 7% - during the construction phase.
Yanina Sokolova was found guilty of incitement to hatred and threats of violence via the Internet. She was also banned from administering websites and using the Internet for 3 years.
Since the beginning of 2024, 18,532 loans worth UAH 69 billion have been issued to entrepreneurs under the Affordable Loans 5-7-9% program. The program focuses on investment purposes and the development of energy capacities of businesses, condominiums and housing cooperatives.
A KIIS poll found that 59% of Ukrainians trust President Zelenskyy. The level of trust fluctuated from 80% after the election to 37% before the invasion, rose to 90% in May 2022, and stabilized at 59%.
The closure of baby homes will not be immediate; their funding will continue until 2025. This will allow the development of family-based forms of care, adoption and services for children and families.
The price of bitcoin rose to $63,913 after Mt Gox announced that it would postpone payments to creditors for a year. The cryptocurrency remains in the range of $50-65 thousand due to fears of tighter regulation in the US.
The SBU detained two Russian agents who were installing hidden cameras near strategic facilities to adjust missile strikes. The offenders face life imprisonment for high treason.
The National Bank of Ukraine has strengthened the official hryvnia exchange rate by 2 kopecks to 41. 1891 UAH/USD. On the interbank market, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.13-41.16, the euro at UAH 45.00-45.02.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has shared the first results of the implementation of the uResidency e-residency program. The Ministry plans to expand the functions for e-residents and attract new countries to participate in the program.
