Stepan Haftko
Since the beginning of 2025, 91 Ukrainian companies have excluded Russian citizens from their ownership, although the law directly prohibits such changes. Most of these businesses continue to operate and even participate in government tenders.
Gold prices reached $3800 per ounce due to fears of a US government shutdown and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Fed. Silver and platinum also saw significant gains, supported by a weakening dollar.
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned threats made to judges who delivered a verdict in the Nicolas Sarkozy case. He called for the swift prosecution of those responsible.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian troops are using civilian tankers to launch drones that attack European countries. He emphasized that EU sanctions should be directed against Russia's energy trade and its tanker infrastructure.
The governor of Belgorod region confirmed the missile attack on the city, two people were injured. A significant part of the region was left without electricity, hospitals and the water utility switched to backup power.
President Zelenskyy reported on the consequences of Russian strikes on several regions of Ukraine, noting that Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, and Zaporizhzhia were most affected. As a result of the shelling, more than 80 people were injured, and four died, including a child.
The National Police of Moldova stated that they would not allow violations of law and public order during the announced protests in Chisinau. Law enforcement warned of a harsh suppression of any attempts at destabilization or threats to citizens and national security.
On September 28, Russian Telegram channels reported a series of explosions in Belgorod and the region. As a result of the attacks, electricity and water supply were cut off, and a thermal power plant and a substation were hit.
Emergency rescue operations in Kyiv after the Russian attack have been completed. Four people, including a child, were killed, and 13 people were injured. SES psychologists provided assistance to 25 victims.
On September 29, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, moderate rains in the west and north, and wet snow in the Carpathians. The temperature at night will be 4-9°C, and during the day 9-18°C.
In the Derhachiv community of Kharkiv region, Russian occupiers attacked a civilian car with a drone. A 44-year-old man died, a 41-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl sustained injuries and acute stress reaction.
The names of 13 Russian commanders have been released, under whose leadership Russian army units committed mass crimes against civilians in Bucha. Eight have already received suspicions from Ukrainian prosecutors, five have been identified but suspicions have not yet been brought.
In Ternopil, the driver of a Daewoo Lanos car ran over two servicemen who were checking his military registration documents. The victims were taken to the hospital, and the police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that Russia has refused bilateral and trilateral negotiations with Ukraine. He emphasized that Moscow must face the reality on the battlefield.
A Russian missile hit the Polish embassy during a night attack on Kyiv, piercing the roof and hitting the kitchen area of the consular section. No one was injured, the damage was minor, and the embassy will continue to operate as usual.
Dodon is confident in the opposition's victory and calls on supporters to attend a "peaceful rally" on September 29 to confirm the election results.
In the village of Krushelnytsia, Stryi district, Lviv region, the body of a man was found who did not return from the forest after going mushroom picking. The search operation covered over 12 hectares, involving rescuers, ATVs, UAVs, and a service dog.
President Zelenskyy announced active work on an agreement with the United States regarding the purchase of weapons worth $90 billion. Ukrainian delegations will visit the US for technical negotiations and discussions on drone production.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for his support and informed him about the Russian attack. The leaders discussed the PURL program for purchasing weapons that save Ukrainian lives.
The Danish government will temporarily ban the use of civilian drones from September 29 to October 3. This decision was made due to a series of drone incidents at European airports and recent flights over Danish military facilities.
As of 4:00 PM on September 28, 44 combat engagements have been recorded along the entire front line. The most intense battles are ongoing in the east and south, where the occupiers are trying to break through the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense.
International sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine have significantly weakened Moscow's position in Latin America. Military-technical cooperation has sharply declined, while Iran and China have intensified their influence in the region.
Moldova's CEC announced that the snap parliamentary elections have been declared valid, as voter turnout exceeded 33. 33%. Over 1.1 million citizens, or 37.5%, participated in the voting.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reported that as of today, it has not received any official materials from the Supervisory Board of NEC Ukrenergo regarding personnel changes in the company.
President Zelenskyy thanked Norway for its assistance after the massive shelling. The leaders discussed the growing number of drone incidents in Europe.
Israeli armored units have deepened their incursion into areas of Gaza, placing hundreds of thousands of civilians in a critically dangerous situation. Dozens of wounded remain without assistance due to blocked humanitarian corridors.
Ukrainian law enforcement, in cooperation with their American counterparts, exposed a Ukrainian national for laundering millions of US dollars from state institutions. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to 500,000 dollars.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is discussing the possibility of leading an interim administration in the Gaza Strip to oversee post-conflict reconstruction. This plan is supported by the White House, but Blair's appointment could cause controversy due to his past involvement in the Iraq War.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office will appeal the decision of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) to close the case regarding the embezzlement of almost UAH 12 million at JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia". The court closed the proceedings due to the expiration of the pre-trial investigation period, which drew criticism from law enforcement.
The Ukrainian Startup Fund is launching the Startup EDGE grant program, which will allocate up to €40,000 for innovative early-stage projects. The program will help bring Ukrainian technologies to the international market and is aimed at startups in the Deep Tech, Green Tech, and EdTech sectors.