The United States has observed an increase in Russian military activity around important undersea cables. There is concern about possible sabotage operations aimed at disabling critical global communications infrastructure.
The new US aid package includes air defense systems, artillery, and HIMARS missiles. White House adviser John Kirby said it would help Ukraine succeed in its fight against Russian aggression.
Iranian President Massoud Peseshkian will attend the BRICS summit in Kazan and hold a bilateral meeting with Putin, RosSIA reports.
The President of Ukraine discussed the supply of SAMP/T systems with the Prime Minister of Italy. Zelenskyy also spoke about negotiations to authorize the use of weapons to strike Russian territory.
The Helsinki Commission of the U. S. Congress expressed concern over the IMF's decision to send a mission to Russia.
The President of Ukraine said that the situation in the Pokrovsk sector has improved, but it is still difficult. According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief, the enemy has not advanced in this area over the past 6 days.
Ukraine's president says there is no consensus on authorizing strikes on Russian territory. Zelenskyy hopes to convince at least one country, after which others may support this decision.
The US Secretary of Defense said that Russia had withdrawn its aircraft from the ATACMS area. Austin emphasized that Ukraine has many ways to attack strategic targets, including drones.
The President of Azerbaijan has announced a request to continue gas transit through Ukraine. Aliyev is ready to support this in order to prevent problems with gas supplies to the EU and the paralyzation of Ukraine's gas system.
The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov shared the agency's successes over the past year. He spoke about operations in the Black Sea, attacks on Russian targets and Ukraine's cyber defense.
At the 24th Ramstein meeting, a new $250 million package of military aid to Ukraine is announced from the United States. Canada, Britain, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Spain also provide weapons, missiles, and support.
Andriy Sybiha, Ukraine's new Foreign Minister, has announced upcoming personnel changes in the diplomatic corps. He emphasized the need for the MFA to adapt to the new geopolitical environment and to strengthen its work with international partners.
The SBU exposed a corrector who helped Russian Federation launch missile strikes in Zaporizhzhia. The court sentenced the FSB agent to 15 years in prison for high treason under martial law.
The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Vitaliy Koval as Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food. He received 251 votes in favor of his candidacy. Koval previously headed the Rivne RSA and had experience in the private sector.
State Border Guard Service spokesman Andriy Demchenko reported a change in the tactics of Russian subversive groups. Instead of direct combat, they are now engaged in mining the territory.
The Verkhovna Rada has appointed German Smetanin as Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine. This decision was voted for by 247 MPs.
A spokesman for the Tavria Joint Forces Operation Center reported that Russians are actively using poisonous munitions from copters and UAVs. In August, about 200 such munitions were dropped on the contact line in the area of the Tavria JFO.
256 MPs supported the appointment of Natalia Kalmykova as Minister of Veterans Affairs. The nomination for her appointment was submitted to the Verkhovna Rada along with other candidates for ministerial positions.
The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Mykola Tochytskyi as Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine. 252 MPs voted in favor of his candidacy.
239 MPs voted in favor of appointing Matviy Bidnyi as Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine. Prior to that, he had been acting Minister since November 9, 2023.
The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Svitlana Hrynchuk as Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine. The appointment was voted for by 246 MPs.
The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Oleksiy Kuleba as Vice Prime Minister for the Restoration of Ukraine and Minister of Community and Territorial Development. The appointment was supported by 240 MPs.
The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Olga Stefanishyna as Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine and Minister of Justice. The appointment was voted for by 253 MPs.
Ukraine is facing a serious problem of antibiotic resistance in microorganisms, which has been exacerbated by the war. The principles of prescribing antibiotic therapy for the wounded and civilians at different stages of evacuation have been violated.
The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Andriy Sybiga to the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. 258 MPs voted in favor of his candidacy.
The Parliament has supported the resignation of Vitaliy Koval from the post of the Head of the State Property Fund of Ukraine. This decision was voted for by 261 MPs after Koval submitted his resignation.
The government and the Ministry of Health have introduced “mobile pharmacies” in 10 regions of Ukraine, covering almost 600 settlements. These mobile pharmacies operate in rural areas and frontline areas where access to medicines is limited.
The Deputy Minister of Health reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in Ukraine.
255 MPs voted to dismiss Iryna Vereshchuk from the post of Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories. Vereshchuk has held this position since November 2021.
The Parliament has supported the resignation of Dmytro Kuleba as Foreign Minister. 240 MPs voted in favor. Andriy Sybiga is likely to succeed him as minister.
