Stepan Haftko
Hungary will not give up Russian oil, citing a lack of infrastructure for alternative supplies. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called Western European officials "fanatics" who criticize Budapest's position.
Despite some European countries recognizing the Palestinian state, Israel assures that it will not cease hostilities in Gaza until Hamas releases the hostages.
Oil prices are falling for the fifth consecutive day due to an agreement between Iraq and Kurdistan to resume operation of the oil pipeline. Investors are concerned about a possible oversupply in the global market.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed humanitarian cooperation and demining with WFP Director Cindy McCain. Ukraine confirmed its role as a guarantor of food stability by providing assistance to 10 million people in 18 countries.
The US has reached an agreement with Chinese company ByteDance to lease the TikTok algorithm for the American market, which will allow the platform to continue operating without a full sale. ByteDance will create a duplicate of the algorithm, which will be transferred to a new enterprise under the control of American investors.
Ukraine will cooperate with the largest research institute in the Netherlands, TNO, to develop breakthrough military technologies. The Brave1 cluster signed a memorandum of partnership, engaging thousands of scientists and engineers.
Vladimir Putin has stated Russia's readiness to abide by the limitations of the Strategic Offensive Arms Reduction Treaty for another year, which expires on February 5, 2026. This step aims to maintain the status quo, but only on the condition that the US does not upset the balance of power.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has completed the investigation into the case of embezzlement of over UAH 15 million from Ukrzaliznytsia. Four suspects are accused of misappropriation and embezzlement of property on an especially large scale.
European airports faced severe disruptions due to a ransomware cyberattack that damaged check-in systems. This led to flight cancellations and manual passenger check-ins at Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin.
To attract global talent, scientists, academics, and experts, the UK plans to waive visa fees.
Russian propaganda "media" spread a statement that the Gauleiter of Kherson region, Volodymyr Saldo, did not die during the attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the Foros sanatorium in Crimea. Saldo's press secretary, Oleh Vasylenko, claims that his boss is "on a working trip to Moscow."
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin held a meeting with members of the Russian Security Council and made several statements regarding "new threats" to Russia and an "immediate" response to them.
A severe fuel shortage persists in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, leading to a fuel collapse. Gas stations are empty, and prices are rapidly increasing, despite statements from the occupation authorities about "stabilization."
The Security Service of Ukraine reported suspicion to 147 individuals who facilitated the Kremlin's activities in occupied Crimea in 2025. Among them are - 54 "officials" of the occupation administration and 59 heads of "election commissions".
Over 58 tons of tomato paste from Ukraine were detained at the Polish border. The inspection in Poznań prohibited the import due to the detection of mold hyphae in 36% of the batch.
In Uman, on September 22, at noon, a mass prayer of Tikkun a-Klali took place with the participation of about 10,000 pilgrims. In addition to the traditional prayer, a special prayer for peace in Ukraine was held.
Most employees in Europe are not willing to accept a significant pay cut for the opportunity to work a few days a week from home. Only 13% would agree to a 1-5% reduction in income, and 8% to a 6-10% reduction.
In Germany, requests for the construction of private bunkers have sharply increased due to fears of war with Russia. Companies and landlords are also actively ordering shelters for their employees.
Law enforcement officers released a video of the first minutes after the Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia on September 22, during which three civilians were killed and several people were injured. Patrol officers helped people and regulated traffic.
In Lviv region, border guards uncovered large-scale smuggling of equipment worth 8 million hryvnias, mostly iPhone 17s. The largest batch was discovered at the Shehyni checkpoint, where 148 iPhones of various models were attempted to be transported.
The Environmental Prosecutor's Office of the Prosecutor General's Office has filed a lawsuit against the Kyiv City Council and its executive bodies, demanding the official establishment of the boundaries of the Zhukiv Island landscape reserve.
The BBC has uncovered a secret network, funded by Russia, that is trying to undermine democratic elections in Moldova on September 28. Participants in the network were promised money for spreading pro-Russian propaganda and disinformation against the pro-European party.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced the launch of the digital system "Impulse" for accounting for military personnel. It will replace paper accounting, allowing for quick data retrieval and report generation.
Ukrainian prosecutors have exposed 46 individuals in mobilization-related crimes over the past two weeks. The total amount of bribes reached almost 8 million hryvnias.
The French championship match between "Paris Saint-Germain" and "Marseille" has been postponed to Monday evening due to a storm, coinciding with the Ballon d'Or ceremony. This will prevent PSG players, including 10 nominees, from attending the event.
Oil prices are rising after a three-week decline on expectations of new EU sanctions against Russia and Ukrainian attacks on infrastructure. November Brent futures reached $67.06, and WTI — $63.02.
On September 22, the price of gold rose by 0. 2% to $3,691.53 per ounce, after reaching an all-time high of $3,707.40 on September 17. Investors are awaiting the release of key inflation data and speeches by Fed officials, including Jerome Powell.
A high-ranking French military-space official has reported an increase in hostile activity in space, particularly from Russia, reflecting conflicts on Earth. Western countries note the rapid development of China's space programs and the increasing number of anti-satellite weapons in orbit.
NATO fighter jets shot down several Russian drones that violated Polish airspace. American and Western intelligence agencies cannot conclude whether this was an accident or an intentional test of the alliance's defenses.
The Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office has sent to court the case against four Russian military commanders who organized the attack on Kharkiv on February 28, 2022. As a result of the "Smerch" system strikes, eight civilians were killed, including a 17-year-old boy, and another woman sustained severe injuries.