After drinking alcohol, a 15-year-old boy fell into the Dnipro River and floated downstream. Passersby filmed it, called the police, and pulled him out of the water.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a draft law amending the Law on Administrative Procedure. The amendments are aimed at fulfilling European integration obligations and unifying the rules of administrative procedures.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law to increase liability for forest destruction and illegal logging. The law provides for fines of up to UAH 170 thousand and imprisonment of up to 8 years for serious violations.
President Zelenskyy discussed the details of the Victory Plan with British Prime Minister Starmer. The leaders agreed to work on the plan with allies and discussed future defense and financial assistance.
The MPs did not support amendment No. 988 to the draft law 11146-d on tax increases. This will lead to an immediate increase in the military tax for most taxpayers and other unforeseen consequences.
President Zelenskyy said that the invitation to NATO is part of Ukraine's Victory Plan. He emphasized that it would strengthen the country's position now, not after the war or in the future.
The President of Ukraine will hold talks with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss strengthening Ukraine's military component before the Ramstein meeting.
The October 12 Ramstein meeting has been postponed due to natural disasters in the US that require Biden's attention. Zelenskiy says a new schedule will be prepared soon to coordinate the Victory Plan.
Ukraine's President says that the Victory Plan depends on the political will of partners, not Putin. Zelenskyy plans to meet with the leaders of Britain, France, Italy, and Germany to discuss strengthening Ukraine.
The Energy Minister said that passive defense is ineffective against Russian ballistic missile weapons. Ukraine is working with partners to strengthen air defense systems to protect energy infrastructure.
A Russian MiG-31K fighter jet capable of carrying Kinzhal missiles has arrived at the Machulishchi airfield in Belarus. This is the first arrival of such an aircraft to Belarus since April 2023.
Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey announced plans to hold a peace summit with Russia by the end of the year. The format involves third parties, without direct bilateral negotiations with Russia.
Law enforcers detained a soldier of the 56th Separate Mechanized Brigade who publicly announced that he was leaving the military unit. The soldier had been hiding from law enforcement for two weeks after allegedly being sent for a medical examination.
Lithuania has installed “dragon teeth” on the bridge over the Neman River on the border with Russia. Welded metal beams are to be added, and some bridges are being prepared to be blown up if necessary.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law introducing a guaranteed tax liability for ethyl alcohol and bioethanol producers. Producers will pay excise tax on the volume corresponding to the maximum productivity of their equipment.
The Verkhovna Rada has banned the use of Telegram on official devices in accordance with the decision of the National Security and Defense Council. When you try to open the messenger, a message appears about blocking access.
The President of Ukraine said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine maintain the necessary pressure on Russia in the Kursk region, where fighting has been going on for three months. Zelenskyy also heard reports on processes in the enemy's system and cooperation with partners.
The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff on weapons production and supply. They discussed the needs of the army, domestic production, drones, electronic warfare systems, and the missile program.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has announced the opening of 50 vacancies for young people for the positions of attachés and leading specialists. Candidates must know two foreign languages and have an appropriate level of education.
Ukraine's captain Andriy Yarmolenko played his 500th match for Ukrainian teams in all tournaments. He became the 10th player to reach this milestone, scoring 195 goals in his career.
Roskomnadzor has blocked Discord for violating Russian law. The messenger is not available in desktop and mobile versions and was fined 3.5 million rubles.
The Verkhovna Rada passed a law on the redistribution of functions between executive authorities. The State Labor Service is deprived of some of its non-essential functions in the field of industrial safety and labor protection as part of deregulation.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on social protection of children affected by russian aggression. The document provides for the creation of a state register of such children.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law extending the powers of the Public Council of International Experts to select HACC judges. The term of office has been extended until April 2026.
The military will be able to determine who will receive their payments in case of captivity or disappearance. The law also regulates payments to relatives in the absence of a personal order from a serviceman.
The Cabinet of Ministers has included VSMPO Titan Ukraine, owned by the sanctioned Russian Shelkov, in the list of large-scale privatization objects. Earlier, the plant's property was seized, and its assets were transferred to the State Property Fund.
The Cabinet of Ministers included Ecocenter and SUNART in the Register of Industrial Parks. The new sites in Lviv and Mykolaiv regions will create 1,800 jobs, bringing the total number of registered parks to 95.
A 45-year-old Albanian shot an 18-year-old Ukrainian in the neck in Novate Milanese. The victim was hospitalized, and the attacker was detained for attempted murder and illegal possession of weapons.
The President of Ukraine has signed a decree promoting Mykhailo Drapatyi, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, to the rank of Major General. Drapatyi is also the commander of the Kharkiv operational and tactical group of troops.
As a result of the Russian shelling of Sloviansk in Donetsk region, one person was killed and six were wounded. Among the injured are a 2-year-old and a 13-year-old girl, both in satisfactory condition.
