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.
In Cherkasy region, a prosecutor and former members of the medical and social expert commission have been exposed, suspected of illegally processing disability and defrauding budget funds. The prosecutor, while a student, received a Group II disability without actual health impairments, which allowed him to receive a pension for five years.
India has appealed to the United States to allow the import of Iranian and Venezuelan oil to compensate for reduced purchases of Russian crude. New Delhi emphasizes the need to maintain the country's energy security and curb the rise in global energy prices.
A fraudulent call center that defrauded citizens of Kazakhstan out of over UAH 5. 3 million was exposed in Chernivtsi. The organizer and some participants have been detained, and an investigation is underway regarding 300 other victims for an amount exceeding UAH 70 million.
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, together with HIMARS, destroyed an enemy artillery position, a truck, and an ammunition depot. This happened on one of the key sectors of the front after Russian convoy was detected by aerial reconnaissance.
The EuroChem-Belorechensk Mineral Fertilizers plant temporarily suspended operations after a night drone attack on September 25. There were no casualties, the territory is being inspected, and 140 employees have been evacuated.
First Deputy Head of the Patrol Police Department Oleksiy Biloshytskyi explained how to check for fines and make payments online or offline. Fines can be paid at the scene of the violation, in the Diia application, in the "Electronic Driver's Office" or at any bank in Ukraine.
Occupiers in Donetsk region faced a critical water shortage, but the Kremlin's only plan was to wait for autumn and winter precipitation. Only 15% of water reserves remained in the Starokrymske reservoir, while other reservoirs and wells are drying up.
On September 25, an elderly man fell out of a bus on route No. 84 on Varshavska Street in Lviv, sustaining severe head injuries. The injured man was hospitalized in the intensive care unit of St. Panteleimon Hospital in critical condition.
In Ukraine, in October 2025, the average temperature is expected to be 7–13 °C, which is 1 degree above normal. Precipitation is forecast to be 31–77 mm, which corresponds to the climatic norm.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports that the Russian government has approved a draft federal budget for 2026–2028 with a record deficit of $54. 6 billion. The Russian Ministry of Finance proposes to increase VAT to 22% and lower the threshold for the "simplified tax system" to cover the lack of resources.
