The Kyiv – Sumy train on October 9 is delayed by approximately two hours and will arrive after the start of the curfew. City transportation will provide passenger distribution.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar for October 9 at 41. 40 hryvnias, which is an increase compared to the previous day. The euro exchange rate also changed, reaching 48.13 hryvnias.
Over the past day, October 8, Russian invaders lost 1020 servicemen and 400 pieces of equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 07.10.25 amount to 1,119,390 personnel.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk of "protecting terrorists" after his comments on the Nord Stream explosions. Tusk stated that the main problem with Nord Stream 2 was not its sabotage, but the very fact of its construction.
US President Donald Trump said that tariffs promote peace and that he will not cooperate with countries that wage wars. He reminded that his tariffs helped India and Pakistan reach a truce.
On October 9, moderate and significant rains are expected in Ukraine, except for the far west. Daytime air temperature will be 11-16°, in the southeast up to 21°.
China has banned the export of technologies related to rare earth extraction, magnet production, and processing without permission. This expands restrictions that have been a source of tension between Beijing and Washington.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb will meet Donald Trump at the White House on October 9. Bilateral relations, trade and economic cooperation, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine will be discussed.
The German government has expressed its readiness to help Ukraine implement reforms in urban planning and housing policy, in particular in creating a social housing system. The rental housing model, which remains community-owned, will be rented to residents at a stable price, lower than the market price.
US President Donald Trump stated that the hostages are likely to be released on Monday, October 13, as part of the first phase of the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas. This agreement, signed on the night of October 9, provides for the release of all Israeli hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on the creation of a Payment Agency, which will ensure transparent and timely state support for agricultural producers according to European standards. This will open up opportunities for using EU funds to implement the Common Agricultural Policy in Ukraine.
On the night of October 9, unknown drones attacked the Volgograd region, causing a fire at the LUKOIL-Korobkovsky gas processing plant. Governor Andrey Bocharov confirmed a massive drone attack around 01:00 Kyiv time.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited US President Donald Trump to visit Israel early next week. The invitation came after a warm conversation during which the leaders exchanged congratulations on the agreement to release all hostages.
The government has expanded the National List of Essential Medicines by adding 27 new drugs recommended by the WHO. This will allow them to be included in the "Affordable Medicines" program in 2026.
According to the Associated Press, Hamas intends to release 20 living hostages this weekend. Simultaneously, the Israeli military will begin withdrawing forces from most of Gaza.
In September, Russian forces lost 1,848 servicemen in the Novopavlivka direction, of whom 734 were buried. The 127th Motorized Rifle Division, operating against the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade, suffered the heaviest losses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene the government on October 9 to approve the agreement. Hamas also announced an agreement to end the war in Gaza, which includes the withdrawal of Israeli troops and a hostage exchange.
The German Bundestag has abolished the simplified procedure for obtaining citizenship. Now, to get a German passport, one must live in the country for five years instead of three.
Russia's largest agricultural machinery manufacturer, Rostselmash, has been operating only three days a week since August due to falling sales. The company has cut production and abandoned investment projects, making it the worst year in a decade.
Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas signed the first stage of the peace plan on the night of October 9. The release of all Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity will take place in the near future, after which Israel will withdraw its troops to the agreed border.
The artificial intelligence model SKAI has gained voting rights on the board of directors of Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund, Samruk-Kazyna. The system has been trained on the fund's internal documents since 2008 and operates on the Al Farabium supercomputer.
A peace agreement between Israel and Hamas could be agreed upon on October 9, Washington time, it became known during a round table at the White House. US President Donald Trump announced that the agreement on the release of hostages and a ceasefire is in its final stages.
Following the eighteenth wave of the "Own Business" program in 2025, 344 entrepreneurs will receive almost UAH 99 million in financial support, creating 549 new jobs. In total, since 2022, over 29,000 microgrants have been provided, creating almost 53,000 jobs.
On October 8, three people were killed and two were wounded in the Sumy region due to intense enemy shelling. Destruction and damage to civilian infrastructure were recorded in six communities.
US President Donald Trump announced the successful conclusion of seven conflicts, approaching the settlement of the eighth. He expressed confidence in the possibility of settling the situation with Russia.
Russia has intensified information attacks against the United States using artificial intelligence and a large-scale disinformation ecosystem. The Kremlin is behind most attempts to influence American society through disinformation, deepfakes, and fake websites.
Belgium is considering transferring additional F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. This became possible after the arrival of the first fifth-generation F-35 aircraft in the country, which will replace the older machines.
On October 8, as a result of Russian shelling in the Zaporizhzhia district, one person was injured and private houses were damaged. The city authorities reported partial problems with the power supply; energy workers will begin repairs after the security situation stabilizes.
Starting in 2026, Ukrainians over 40 years old will receive funds on a virtual card in "Diia" for medical examinations. This will allow them to choose a clinic, undergo examinations, and receive free medicines if needed.
As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia district on October 8, an infrastructure facility was damaged. According to preliminary data, no one was injured.
