Law enforcement officers detained a Mercedes driver who beat a cyclist in Kyiv and left him in danger. He was notified of suspicion of intentional grievous bodily harm and abandonment in danger.
The Cabinet of Ministers instructed the Ministry of Energy and other agencies to eliminate the consequences of shelling and restore energy infrastructure. The Ministry of Energy must submit solutions for the full restoration of energy supply within a week.
Serhiy Rebrov named the Ukrainian national team squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland and Azerbaijan. Ruslan Malinovskyi and Volodymyr Brazhko returned to the squad.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has only used its own long-range weapons for strikes on Russia. After meeting with US President Donald Trump, Ukraine may have "something more."
As part of the exchange between Russia and Ukraine, 185 military personnel and 20 civilians returned home. The youngest released is 26 years old, the oldest is 59 years old.
Ukrainian citizens abroad can provide DNA samples for the identification of missing relatives at SE "Document" units in seven countries. The procedure includes submitting an application and collecting biological material for molecular genetic examination.
Education Workers' Day in Ukraine has been celebrated on the first Sunday of October since 1994. This holiday coincides with World Teachers' Day, which is celebrated on October 5 at the initiative of UNESCO. Traditional gifts include flowers and sweets, but eco-friendly options and practical gifts are also popular.
On October 2, Ukrainian clubs will begin their first-round matches of the 2025/26 Conference League. Kyiv's "Dynamo" will host "Crystal Palace" in Poland, and Donetsk's "Shakhtar" will play away against Scottish "Aberdeen".
October 2 marks International Social Educator Day, established in 2009. Also today is World Farm Animals Day and International Day of Non-Violence, dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.
President of the European Council António Costa stated that the Council meeting on October 23-24 will be a "day of decisions. " It will continue discussions on the use of Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need for concerted European action against Russia's hybrid attacks, which escalate into greater threats. He called for the creation of a "Drone Wall" and the intensification of defense production, as Ukraine has significant experience in defending against drones and missiles.
US President Donald Trump announced a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in four weeks, where soybeans will be the main topic of discussion.
Starting at 8:00 PM on October 1, an hourly power outage schedule is being introduced in the Chernihiv region. This is due to a massive enemy attack on critical energy facilities, which resulted in 307,000 consumers being disconnected.
Rivne police detained a 41-year-old native of Donetsk region who stole 4 chevrons, 2 soft toys, and 2 name stickers near a stand with a portrait of a fallen defender. An administrative protocol for petty theft has been drawn up against the woman.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reacted to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's statement about his country's unwillingness to be in integration associations with Ukraine. Sybiha noted that the countries are already members of many international organizations and formats.
Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov reported that over 600 homes in the city were flooded due to bad weather, with the Kyivskyi district being the most affected. 782 appeals from Odesa residents regarding the consequences of the disaster have been recorded.
Ukrenergo proposes to set the electricity transmission tariff for 2026 at UAH 823. 77/MWh, which is UAH 137.54 more than this year. For enterprises of "green" electrometallurgy, the tariff is proposed at UAH 467.83/MWh.
After a complete internet shutdown in Afghanistan on September 30, access to the network is gradually being restored today.
The US federal government has shut down due to funding disagreements, for the first time since 2019. This could lead to the US being unable to react quickly to foreign policy challenges and will negatively affect the economy.
Teachers appealed to the Cabinet of Ministers with a request to ensure the division of classes into groups for studying individual subjects if there are more than 23 students in the class. This will improve the quality of education and the safety of students, especially during practical classes.
From October 1, new rules will be introduced in Ukraine for subsidy recipients, card-to-card transfers, and the possibility of applying for basic social assistance. In addition, the NBU will begin the gradual withdrawal of 10-kopeck coins from circulation.
Senator John Kennedy introduced a resolution to the US Senate calling for the transfer of Russian sovereign assets under the jurisdiction of G7 countries to Ukraine. It is proposed to pay tranches of $10 billion monthly until the assets are fully depleted.
A vote by UEFA members on whether to exclude Israel from European football has been postponed as US President Donald Trump pushes his 20-point peace plan to end the war in Gaza. European football leaders believe that imposing sporting sanctions on Israel is not the right move during peace negotiations.
The emergency situation at the Zaporizhzhia NPP, which is disconnected from power due to shelling, has been ongoing for seven days. President Zelenskyy stated that one of the diesel generators that supply electricity to the plant has failed.
Former Ukrainian national team midfielder Viktor Kovalenko has signed a contract with Cypriot club Aris until the summer of 2027. The club's captain is Russian Aleksandr Kokorin, and the head coach is Belarusian Artem Radkov.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that the country would shoot down Russian drones if they violated its airspace. This came after his statements about Ukraine's lack of independence.
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to fire senior military commanders if he doesn't like them at a meeting. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of generals and admirals to a meeting without warning.
The Milan City Council has approved the demolition of the San Siro stadium. A new 71,500-seat arena worth 1.2 billion euros will be built in its place.
The purpose of the bill, as reported by the Polish President's office, is to counter the spread of false statements in the Republic of Poland regarding "crimes committed by members and collaborators of the Bandera faction of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. "
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza. He stated that the plan guarantees the disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of Gaza.
