Oleksandra Vasylenko
Greece handed over to Bulgaria remains identified as those of Tsar Samuel, discovered in 1965. There is no genetic confirmation of the identification.
European banks are increasingly blocking accounts and checking clients with Russian passports. Russia has been added to the list of countries with high money-laundering risks.
After the September eruption, two new islands formed near Anak Krakatau, and the area of the volcanic island increased by 32. 8 hectares. The eruption caused disruptions to nearly 3,000 flights.
The United States and Russia are discussing the possible sale of Lukoil’s international assets worth billions of dollars as part of negotiations to end the war. No final decision has been made, and the transfer of the assets would require OFAC approval.
Lyubov Rozhanska was detained in Astana in connection with a Russian case when she was traveling to Ukraine to pick up her grandson. Lubinets urged that she not be extradited.
Serhii Beskrestnov suggested that 1–3 MESH repeaters are operating in Kyiv for short-term control of Shaheds. The theory is still being verified.
Former director of the Molodyi Theater Andrii Bilous was released from pretrial detention after bail was posted. He is suspected of sexual violence against female students.
Marta Kos said that Ukraine joining the EU on January 1, 2027, is unrealistic. The European Commission expects new clusters to be opened by the end of 2026.
Ukraine's women's national team won the 500-meter race in ten-person boats at the World Championships in Hangzhou. This is its fourth medal of the tournament.
We have compiled the main autumn tasks at the dacha: cleaning, caring for the garden and vegetable patch, insulating buildings, and draining water from the systems.
Four women were injured in Dnipro, and 36 people in Kharkiv, including three children. Two women were killed.
On October 13, the EU may potentially open two negotiating clusters each for Ukraine and Moldova. Montenegro may close three chapters, while Albania may close one.
Ukrainian singer SKYLERR accepted lawyer Yevhen Pronin’s proposal. The couple has not yet announced the date and venue of the wedding.
More than 26,000 bodies and remains have been returned to Ukraine, a significant portion of which remains unidentified. To speed up identification, an interagency group will be created.
The G7 countries will not ease sanctions against Russia amid the energy crisis. They plan to release 100 million barrels of resources over four months.
A fire covering an area of 2,000 m² broke out at the historic Miller Mansion in St. Petersburg. There are no preliminary reports of casualties.
putin said that russia is ready for negotiations, but reaffirmed the demand for Ukraine's neutrality. He also claimed that russia had seized 1,301 km² in September.
A Russian drone attacked the Institute for Nuclear Research in Kyiv, 100 meters from the reactor. The Foreign Ministry called it nuclear terrorism.
Putin called the proposal to stop attacks on vessels in the Black Sea in exchange for Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries pointless. There is no agreed ceasefire.
French school students are protesting over the state of education, blocking hundreds of secondary schools and universities. The demonstrations have been accompanied by clashes and arson.
The US has called on the EU to release more than 40% of its diesel reserves over six months. France and Germany have the largest stockpiles in the bloc.
October 1 brings together the Feast of the Intercession, Defenders of Ukraine Day, and Cossacks’ Day. The date symbolically unites faith, Cossack heritage, and remembrance.
No buyer submitted an application for the Gulliver auction on Prozorro. Sale. The next steps will be determined by the supervisory boards of Oschadbank and Ukreximbank.
The US has charged five people linked to the preparation of assassination attempts against Russian opposition figures. There is no evidence of a personal order from Putin.
Following Russia's massive drone attack, electricity restrictions were imposed in Kyiv and three regions. The capital may be without electricity for up to ten hours.
September brought diplomatic initiatives, strikes on energy infrastructure, and budget decisions. In October, new rules, negotiations, and events are expected.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine stated that Belarusian repeaters amplify the signals of Russian drones. They attack Volyn and approach the border with Poland.
Sybiha condemned the arson attack on Milrem Robotics, which Estonia links to Russia, and called on Europe to strengthen sanctions and expose sabotage networks.
Zelenskyy and Odile Renaud-Basso discussed support for the energy sector, infrastructure recovery, and investment in Ukrainian exports.
On September 29, Ukraine honors the victims of Babyn Yar. During the Nazi occupation, about 100,000 people were killed there, including 33,771 Jews.