Pope Leo XIV criticized the "bubble of comfort and luxury" of the rich, confirming agreement with his predecessor Francis on social and economic injustice. In his first teaching document, "Dilexi te," he emphasized Christianity's constant concern for the poor.
On the night of October 10, Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, firing 32 missiles and 465 drones. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 405 drones and 15 missiles, including one "Kinzhal", while 4 missiles failed to reach their targets.
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are developing emergency action plans that include the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in the event of a Russian military buildup or attack. This is a response to Russia's massive military spending and its invasion of Ukraine.
The Russian attack damaged energy facilities, leading to emergency blackouts in Kyiv and 9 regions. Energy workers are working to restore stable power supply, DTEK TPP equipment was damaged.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on Russia's night attack with over 450 drones and 30 missiles, which caused power outages in 9 regions and Kyiv. As a result of the attack, a child was killed and over 20 people were injured.
A 7. 6 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines in the Mindanao region. At least one person died, and the tsunami warning was canceled.
Donald Trump suggested that NATO consider expelling Spain from the alliance due to its lagging defense spending. Spain was the only country that refused to meet the target of 5% of GDP for defense expenditures.
Educational institutions in Kyiv on the left bank and in some other districts function as Invincibility Points. Education takes place remotely or through independent study of the material.
Despite blackouts, trains run with minimal deviations. Delays are recorded in Dnipropetrovsk region due to lack of voltage and in the Grebinka area.
The 2026 Nissan Ariya electric crossover will receive an updated design, a new Google-powered infotainment system, and V2L functionality. The car will debut at the Japan Mobility Show on October 31, but will not be available in the US market.
As a result of Russia's night attack on Kyiv region, about 28,000 families in Brovary and Boryspil districts were left without electricity. In Brovary, three multi-story buildings, kiosks, and cars were damaged; there were no casualties.
Brent crude futures fell 7 cents to $65. 15 a barrel, while U.S. WTI crude fell 2 cents to $61.49. This happened after Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a plan to end the war in Gaza.
Global deliveries of Mercedes-Benz fell by 12% in the third quarter, totaling 525,300 vehicles. The decline was attributed to weak markets in China and the US, despite increased sales of electric vehicles and luxury SUVs.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 132 combat engagements at the front as of 4:00 p. m. on October 9. The largest number of battles, up to a third, took place in the Pokrovsk direction, and the enemy was also more active in the South-Slobozhansky direction.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on EU and G7 member states to immediately approve a proposal to use frozen Russian assets. This should form the basis for a significant grant and loan to Ukraine, with repayment contingent on future Russian reparations.
In September, consumer inflation in Ukraine slowed to 11. 9% year-on-year, compared to 13.2% in August. Food prices decreased by 0.8%, while clothing, footwear, and education became more expensive.
The winner of the parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic, Andrej Babiš, announced a conversation with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They discussed the current situation and agreed on a meeting in Ukraine next year.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russia's violations of EU airspace and interference with infrastructure, demanding coordinated action and sanctions. The resolution calls for the creation of a European Defense Union and cooperation with Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 12028, which grants the SBU the right to develop and submit draft regulatory acts for consideration by the President and the Cabinet of Ministers.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 13378, which grants the State Special Transport Service additional powers for the construction of fortifications. The document consolidates the status of the SSTS as a military formation that is part of Ukraine's security and defense sector.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 13627, which provides for a monthly payment of 50,000 hryvnias to servicemen released from captivity who require long-term inpatient treatment. Payments are valid for the entire period of treatment but may be suspended if there is suspicion of crimes against national security.
Naftogaz Group received a loan of UAH 3 billion from Oschadbank. The funds will be used to purchase imported natural gas due to massive enemy attacks on gas infrastructure.
Serbian oil company NIS, partly owned by Russia, failed to obtain another waiver from US sanctions. This jeopardizes fuel procurement for the country's only oil refinery.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 13335, which allows critical enterprises to reserve employees with improperly processed registration documents for 45 days. This reservation is valid once a year and does not exempt from responsibility, and the employer can dismiss the employee if the military registration violation is not eliminated in time.
The Ministry of Energy announced that the government has approved the Action Plan to ensure the stable passage of the autumn-winter period of 2025/26 by the regions of Ukraine. It defines key tasks for providing heat and light in conditions of intensified shelling.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on sending units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to other states. This decision will facilitate the acquisition of complex military equipment and the mastery of its use.
On the night of October 9, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Korobkovsky Gas Processing Plant and the Yefimovka linear production dispatch station in Russia's Volgograd region. Explosions and fires were recorded on the territory of both facilities.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading a draft law on the Cyber Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which defines their legal status and principles of activity. Cyber reservists – civilian specialists without the status of military personnel – will be able to join the Cyber Forces.
An investigation by SPIEGEL, De Tijd, and Direkt36 revealed that Hungarian intelligence appears to have been spying on EU institutions in Brussels for years, attempting to recruit European officials. One agent, operating under diplomatic cover, according to the investigation, offered money to a European Commission employee.
A Ukrainian delegation led by Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko will visit the US next week. Air defense, energy, sanctions, the negotiation track, and frozen assets will be discussed.
