MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak said that 1377 amendments had been submitted to the government's draft law on tax increases. The draft law, adopted in the first reading, aims to increase tax revenues by UAH 58 billion in 2023 and UAH 137 billion in 2024.
According to the UN, 589 civilians were killed and 2,685 injured in Ukraine this summer. This is 45% more than in the spring due to intense fighting and attacks on cities.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed First Deputy Minister of Defense Ivan Havryliuk to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. The decision was made based on a proposal from the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
“Hezbollah claims to have repelled an attempt by Israeli troops to enter the city of Al-Adisa in Lebanon. The group's fighters inflicted losses on Israeli forces and forced them to retreat.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is on its way to becoming a leader in the European defense industry. He emphasized that the country can create the best weapons and will become a global security donor.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has begun producing 155mm shells, long-range and maritime drones. It is also developing a missile program and creating a base for the use of Western armored vehicles.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reported a decrease in the activity of Russian subversive and reconnaissance groups on the territory of Ukraine. However, the enemy's subversive activities continue, including attempts to mine certain areas.
Border guards do not record unusual situations or movements of equipment on the border with Belarus. The defense forces are strengthening their defensive positions by mining the most threatening areas.
The Cabinet of Ministers has redistributed UAH 4. 5 billion in subventions for Ukraine's recovery projects to local budgets. Earlier, the government allocated UAH 2.5 billion of a grant from Japan for energy, demining, and transportation.
The Government of Ukraine has allocated UAH 2. 5 billion of a Japanese grant for energy, demining, and transportation. The funds will be used to purchase equipment for the Ministry of Energy, the State Emergency Service, and the State Agency for Infrastructure Restoration.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the upcoming launch of the Veteran+ app. This is part of a new veterans' policy that includes digital services, business support and modern rehabilitation centers.
The Cabinet of Ministers has launched a two-year experiment to certify drone operator schools. The project aims to unify the training process and prepare personnel for the Security and Defense Forces.
Prime Minister Shmyhal announced a significant increase in weapons production in Ukraine. Every second ammunition in the combat zone is Ukrainian, and 1.5 million drones are to be produced by the end of the year.
The government has granted military unit commanders the right to send volunteers to the military qualification commission and man combat units. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine can determine the list of units whose commanders will conscript reservists.
“Dynamo defeated Livyi Bereh 3-0, scoring a goal from the center of the field. “Shakhtar drew 1-1 with Veres, and Obolon won its first game of the season.
The United States is sending thousands of troops and additional squadrons to the Middle East to strengthen Israel's security. The total number of US forces in the region will increase to 43,000.
NATO has launched additional AWACS surveillance flights over Romania following the downing of Russian drones. The flights will take place from air bases in Greece and Germany to monitor Russian military activities.
At the meeting, the President of Ukraine discussed the issue of manning brigades, purchasing and supplying weapons. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of putting pressure on Russia and achieving a just peace for Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy announced preparations for a special Ramstein meeting. Partners will receive details and arguments to ensure results on the front and in diplomacy.
President Zelenskyy has announced that he is preparing to sign the 27th security agreement for Ukraine. The country has already signed 26 such agreements, the most recent being with Ireland in September of this year.
Donald Trump spoke about his good relationship with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which developed after the impeachment case. According to Trump, the Ukrainian president helped him without confirming the accusations of pressure.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal ordered the State Bureau of Investigation to launch an investigation into negligent attitude to military service against Yuriy Sodol. The complaint was filed by Bohdan Krotevych, Chief of Staff of the Azov Brigade.
In the vicinity of Pryiutne, the occupants are gathering personnel for assault operations. Offensive operations involving buggies and air strikes are conducted daily in the Orikhivsk sector.
A new recruitment center for the Ukrainian army, the 40th in the country, has opened in Ternopil. The center offers information about the service and assistance in choosing a position in the Defense Forces, without issuing summonses.
Serhii Rebrov has named 25 players in the Ukraine national team for the October matches of the Nations League. Dmytro Kryskiv received his debut call-up, while captain Andriy Yarmolenko was included in the reserve list.
On October 1, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk will attend the inauguration of the newly elected President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum. The visit is aimed at deepening Ukrainian-Mexican cooperation and strengthening international support for Ukraine.
The government has canceled recommendations to limit the use of air conditioning and outdoor lighting for government agencies. The deadline for the restrictions has been postponed from December 31 to September 30, 2024.
Starting January 1, 2025, the NHSU will be able to conclude contracts with medical institutions for up to three years instead of one. This will reduce the bureaucratic burden and improve financial planning for medical institutions.
During the full-scale invasion of Russia, about 1000 libraries and more than 200 million Ukrainian books were destroyed or damaged. The Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language called for support for the project “Free to Read in Ukrainian!”.
Law enforcement officers found a large field of hemp near the border with Moldova. The 7-hectare plot belongs to a state forestry enterprise, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
