Julia Shramko
Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point peace plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, which has been approved by Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and a number of Arab countries. Hamas is studying the proposal, while Palestinian Islamic Jihad called it a "recipe for an explosion in the region."
Over the past day, 176 combat engagements were recorded at the front, almost a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 51 air strikes and 4463 shellings, using 5531 kamikaze drones.
Oil prices fell on Tuesday due to an expected increase in OPEC+ production and the resumption of exports from Iraqi Kurdistan. Brent futures for November delivery fell to $67.43 per barrel, while US WTI crude traded at $62.95 per barrel.
US President Donald Trump has promised to impose 100% tariffs on foreign-made films, as he pledged in May. This could lead to serious upheaval in the entertainment industry, given the volume of media production outside the US.
Brussels welcomed the plan by European Council President António Costa, which involves bypassing Hungary's veto to advance Ukraine's and Moldova's applications for EU membership. The proposal would allow voting on the opening of negotiation clusters by a qualified majority of member states.
Electronic Arts Inc. has agreed to sell shares to a group of private investors for $55 billion, marking the largest leveraged buyout in history. The consortium, including Silver Lake Management and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, will pay $210 per share in cash.
A container ship rammed two bridges over the Moselle River in Germany, damaging five of its forty containers. The water police are investigating the cause of the incident, having found no alcohol in the captain's system.
European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen announced Brussels' upcoming plan to combat the housing crisis, which will include limiting speculation in the real estate market. The plan envisages a review of state aid rules and measures regarding short-term rentals.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the Coalition of the Willing to support Ukraine is ready. He called it one of the most important security projects for Europe in recent decades, possibly since the emergence of NATO.
The party of Moldovan President Maia Sandu, PAS, received 50. 20% of the votes in the parliamentary elections. The total voter turnout was 52%, and the results were announced after 100% of the protocols were counted.
The meeting on the proposed EU 'drone wall' was a 'productive initial exchange'. The next steps involve discussions with other EU member states in a broader format.
EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius admitted the EU's limited capabilities in detecting drones, especially those flying low. He emphasized the need to implement a "drone wall" project with radars and sensors.
In Warsaw, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with his counterparts from the Weimar Triangle the situation at the front, Ukraine's military needs, and a joint response to Russia's escalation. They also discussed Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU as a security guarantee.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on long-range successes and the situation at the front. Zelenskyy announced the creation of a Technological Headquarters for the production of Ukrainian drones and missiles.
An anesthesiologist has been notified of suspicion of improper performance of professional duties, which led to the death of a 7-year-old child. The medic violated the instructions regarding the dosage of anesthesia during a planned operation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Maia Sandu on her election victory and noted that Russian destabilizing activity had lost, while Moldova in Europe had won. He emphasized Moldova's effectiveness in defending against threats and promised further cooperation.
Commander of the Ukrainian Navy, Oleksiy Neizhpapa, reported a successful 'Neptune' missile strike on the Karachevsky 'Elektrodetal' plant in Russia. This attack disabled another link in the enemy's supply chain.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution on the procedure for transmitting real-time emissions monitoring results. This will ensure free public access to environmental information on the level of industrial emissions.
The European Union has reinstated restrictive measures against Iran's nuclear program, which were suspended in 2015. This decision was made after the UN sanctions were renewed, which include travel bans, asset freezes, as well as economic and financial restrictions.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to OJSC "Karachevsky Zavod "Elektrodeta" in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation on September 29. The enterprise produces electrical connectors for military needs; explosions and a fire were recorded.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the US is considering Ukraine's request to purchase long-range Tomahawk missiles. President Trump will make the final decision on authorizing the deal.
Typhoon Bualoy hit Vietnam, killing 8 people and leaving 17 fishermen missing. The storm damaged homes, flooded crops and disrupted power supplies, after which it weakened and headed towards Laos.
Pilots of the 59th Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a Mi-28 helicopter using an FPV drone. This was reported by the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Robert "Madyar" Brovdi.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported the encirclement of some enemy units and the liberation of 175 sq km of territory. The total losses of the occupiers amount to 3,185 personnel and 969 units of weaponry.
Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in 2026. The event will take place on February 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
European Council President António Costa is leading efforts to advance Ukraine's EU membership bid, despite Hungary's resistance. He is trying to garner support from EU capitals for simplifying the accession procedure for new members, proposing to open negotiation clusters with the consent of a qualified majority of EU countries.
On the night of September 29, Russia launched 32 drones of various types at Ukraine. Air defense forces neutralized 23 of them in the north and east of the country; 9 hits were recorded.
Indian oil refining company Nayara Energy Ltd. , partially owned by Rosneft, is resuming operations and sales after a crisis caused by sanctions. The company is working with banks to simplify payments in local currency and is restoring its export network.
In August 2025, the number of new passenger car registrations in Europe increased by 5% to 790,177 units. The most popular car was the Volkswagen T-Roc with 14,693 units sold.
In Michigan, a man crashed a car into a church, opened fire with an assault rifle, and set the building ablaze, killing at least four and injuring eight. The assailant, 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, a former Marine, died in a shootout with police.