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.
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.
