Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated at the summit in Copenhagen that Russia's war is the source of security threats and called for the 19th package of sanctions and a halt to Russian oil trade. He also emphasized the need to stop the use of sanctioned tankers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the summit in Copenhagen reiterated the need for a "Drone Wall" to protect all of Europe. Ukrainian military personnel are sharing their experience in countering Russian drones, which is the first step towards implementing this project.
In September 2025, the Armed Forces of Ukraine received almost 110 new types of weapons, 80 of which are of Ukrainian production. This is 40% more than in August and includes UAVs, engineering equipment, and ammunition.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready to support European partners in countering new threats, particularly drones, thanks to its extensive war experience. He emphasized his readiness to assist Denmark, which he called a “true friend of Ukraine.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that during a conversation with Donald Trump, he raised the issue of transferring long-range weapons to Kyiv. He noted that everything would depend on Trump's decision.
Irish fighter Conor McGregor stated that his performance at the UFC tournament at the White House in 2026 is "officially confirmed. " The event is timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of US independence, although UFC President Dana White has not yet confirmed the contract.
Japanese automaker Honda has unveiled a new racing version of the Honda Prelude GT500, which will debut in the 2026 Super GT season. This model will replace the Civic Type R-GT and symbolizes the return of the legendary Prelude name in both production and competitive versions.
Powerful bad weather completely flooded Odesa, causing the death of 10 people and large-scale destruction. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba announced the completion of search operations and the start of a commission to investigate the circumstances of the tragedy.
Ukraine's state budget revenues for January-September 2025 exceeded planned targets by UAH 71. 1 billion, reaching UAH 1.6 trillion. Defense expenditures are fully financed by own resources, while international aid is directed to social and civilian needs.
In New York, two Delta planes belonging to Endeavor Air collided at LaGuardia Airport while taxiing. One flight attendant was injured, and 85 passengers were evacuated and accommodated in hotels.
Global gold prices are holding near record highs of $3,862. 07 per ounce. This is due to expectations of a US Federal Reserve key rate cut and political uncertainty related to a partial shutdown of the US government.
During the announced air raid alert in Rivne and Volyn regions, the movement of Russian drones in the western direction was recorded. Monitoring channels report that at least two "Shahed"-type drones are heading towards Poland.
British company MGI Engineering, founded by former Formula 1 engineer Mike Gascoyne, plans to deploy inexpensive long-range SkyShark loitering munitions in Ukraine and is developing a heavier TigerShark platform. The SkyShark, with a range of 250 km and a speed of 450 km/h, will cost around $67,000 per unit, while the TigerShark is two months away from testing.
Today, the enemy attacked Slavutych, hitting an energy facility with a drone. About 20 thousand residents were left without electricity, there were no casualties.
The Hungarian parliament plans to extend the state of emergency for another 180 days, until May 13, 2026, due to the war in Ukraine. This decision will grant Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expanded powers.
During September 2025, the air defense of the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 10,215 air targets. Air Force aviation carried out 327 sorties, destroying 516 air targets.
A senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the range of Iranian missiles could be increased to any necessary point. This is a response to Western demands to limit Tehran's missile capabilities, which currently reach 2,000 km.
In September, eurozone inflation accelerated to 2. 2%, exceeding the ECB's target of 2%. This confirms expectations that the ECB will not cut interest rates this year.
The deputy head of the Pishchanska amalgamated territorial community (ATC) in Dnipropetrovsk region was detained for extorting and receiving 9,000 US dollars. He demanded money for approving the placement of nine advertising structures on the community's territory.
CERT-UA reports that attackers are distributing executable . xll files, disguised as official documents, to compromise computers of personnel within the Defense Forces. Opening these files in Excel leads to the installation of a backdoor, providing remote access to the computer.
NAC "Naftogaz of Ukraine" signed a loan agreement with the European Investment Bank for €300 million. The funds will be used to purchase imported gas to ensure the heating season.
On September 30, Odesa received 94 mm of precipitation, which is more than 220% of the monthly norm, caused by a local cyclone and climate change. Extreme precipitation is becoming more frequent due to the warming of the Black Sea and urbanization, which exacerbates flooding.
G7 countries are close to agreeing on new sanctions aimed at sharply limiting Russia's oil revenues and strengthening Ukraine's financial stability. Options include sanctions against the shadow tanker fleet and restrictions in the financial sector.
Approximately 30,000 Ukrainians join the ranks of the Armed Forces every month through mobilization and recruitment. People's Deputy Fedir Venislavsky reported on the stable dynamics of mobilization processes.
A large-scale study has shown that repeated COVID-19 infection significantly increases the risk of long-term consequences in children. After the first infection, long COVID was recorded in 904 children per million, and after reinfection, this figure rose to 1884 children per million.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to four citizens, including People's Deputy Andriy Parubiy. In total, since the beginning of the full-scale war, 722 soldiers have become Heroes of Ukraine, 445 of them posthumously.
People's Deputy Fedir Venislavsky explained that the new law allowing men under 22 to travel abroad does not affect mobilization, as the mobilization age starts at 25. He noted that this creates opportunities for obtaining education and experience abroad, which is beneficial for Ukraine's post-war reconstruction.
People's Deputy Fedir Venislavsky explained the purpose of the UAH 200 billion defense reserve in the state budget. The funds will be used to finance the most urgent technological and material needs of defense, and their sources have been agreed upon with the Ministry of Finance and the relevant department.
People's Deputy Fedir Venislavsky stated that the funds allocated for Ukraine's defense are significantly less than the real needs of the security sector. The parliament prioritizes supporting the defense sector, seeking sources of revenue for the budget.
Ukraine is negotiating with the United States on the supply of long-range weapons, but is already inflicting significant losses on the enemy with its own developments. This was confirmed by People's Deputy Fedir Venislavskyi, emphasizing the effectiveness of Ukrainian Deep Strike systems.
