Stepan Haftko
In Kyiv region, an assailant stabbed a man in the chest after the latter defended a girl whom the attacker was harassing.
The former head of the Department of Education and Science of the Volyn Regional State Administration has been charged with embezzling over UAH 7. 5 million in budget funds. She organized the purchase of equipment for shelters in schools at inflated prices in November-December 2022.
Russia is transferring technology, combat experience, and military equipment for airborne units to China. This could enhance Beijing's ability to launch a rapid assault on Taiwan, according to documents analyzed by The Washington Post.
Three officials of the Kyiv Aviation Institute have been notified of suspicion of embezzling over UAH 16. 6 million in budget funds. They organized a scheme involving the fictitious employment of 89 individuals who were paid salaries but performed no duties.
Google DeepMind unveiled new Gemini Robotics 1. 5 and Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5 models, enabling robots to perform multi-step tasks. The robots can sort laundry and recycle waste, as well as adapt to new conditions.
In Ukraine, legislative changes simplify the conditions for exemption from paying a single social contribution for individual entrepreneurs and self-employed persons. From October 1, 2025, two requirements for exemption from additional payment of the contribution will apply.
In Sumy, a young man was detained who extorted a significant amount of money from a man, allegedly for the purchase of bitcoins.
Billy Wigar, 21, a former Arsenal academy player, died on September 25 from a head injury sustained during a match for Chichester City. The footballer hit a concrete wall while trying to stop the ball and died after surgery and an induced coma.
Belarus plans to build a new nuclear power plant in the east of the country to supply electricity to Russian-controlled territories of Ukraine, as stated by Lukashenka during talks with Putin. Putin noted that financing is not a problem if there is a consumer willing to pay for electricity.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution No. 1182, which updates the procedure for selling new passenger cars, increasing the transparency of information on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Sellers are obliged to place labels with car data and posters with a list of models, as well as provide access to a directory.
Russia financed trips for Moldovan Orthodox priests to Moscow and provided them with debit cards, after which the clergy created Telegram channels to influence elections in Moldova. The campaign's goal was to warn believers about integration with the EU and promote traditional Russian values.
The U. S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned five individuals and one entity for financing North Korea's weapons programs and supplying arms to the Burmese military regime. These measures block assets and prohibit transactions with sanctioned entities, disrupting funding channels and limiting military capabilities.
Sergio Busquets will end his professional career after his contract with Inter Miami expires at the end of the 2025 MLS season. The footballer leaves the sport with numerous trophies, including 9 La Liga titles and victories at the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012.
The Cabinet of Ministers has formed a Competition Commission to elect a new head of ARMA, which includes Ukrainian and international experts. The commission will approve the regulations, evaluation methodology, and the procedure for conducting the competition according to updated rules.
On the morning of September 26, an explosion occurred on a railway section near the "Plyus" station in the Pskov region. This is the second incident on Russian railways in September.
A federal grand jury in Virginia has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for providing false testimony to Congress and obstructing its work. He faces up to five years in prison, and the charges come after Trump's calls to investigate his opponents' activities.
In the high-altitude Carpathians, particularly on Mount Pip Ivan, 0°C and a south wind of 9 m/s have been recorded. Rescuers warn of cold weather conditions.
Asian stock markets are ending the week in the red after the US imposed 100% tariffs on drug imports and a decline in technology company quotes. This caused a fall in shares of pharmaceutical giants and microchip manufacturers, while the Japanese market showed growth.
On the night of September 26, residents of several cities in occupied Crimea reported powerful explosions. In Armiansk, the blast wave may have affected the building of the local FSB department, and in Kerch and near the military airfield in the Kirovsky district, at least five explosions were heard.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang held meetings with the heads of BlackRock, Citadel, and Pfizer in New York during the UN General Assembly. The purpose of the talks was to discuss economic and investment cooperation between the countries.
Most UEFA members support banning Israel from participating in European football tournaments next week. The decision is being considered amid protests and the UN Commission's finding of genocide in Gaza.
In Zaporizhzhia, a lawyer and two of her accomplices were exposed for setting up an illegal scheme to smuggle conscripts across the state border of Ukraine.
The Slovenian government has banned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from entering the country over accusations of war crimes. This move is part of Slovenia's pressure on Israel over military actions in Gaza.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha participated in a meeting on the downing of flight MH17, emphasizing the need for an international response to Russia's impunity. He stressed that holding Russia accountable for the downing of the passenger plane is a test for international law.
Two Russian reconnaissance satellites, Luch-Olymp, are tracking spacecraft used by the German military. This indicates serious strategic threats in space, where Russia and China already hold important positions.
South Korea's Unification Minister said that North Korea possesses up to 2000 kg of highly enriched uranium, calling for a resumption of talks with the United States. Pyongyang is expanding its nuclear capabilities, and sanctions are not forcing it to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
Russians shelled Chernihiv region. According to power engineers, they are already restoring electricity supply for tens of thousands of people.
Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas expressed regret that some EU countries continue to buy Russian oil and gas, financing the war. She agreed with Trump's criticism, who called on Europeans to abandon cooperation with Moscow in the energy sector.
Poland plans to change its legislation to allow its military to act independently against Russian drones over Ukraine, removing bureaucratic restrictions from 2022. A Ministry of Defense bill, submitted in June, would allow drones to be shot down without NATO and EU approval.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated that Ukraine has received approximately 3. 5 million large-caliber shells within the framework of the "artillery initiative." In 2025 alone, over 1.1 million shells have been delivered, which the Czech Republic purchases from third countries.