The Chinese authorities organized a survey of 30,000 people to understand the reasons for the low birth rate. The goal is to analyze the factors that influence attitudes toward childbearing and develop incentives.
A video has emerged showing the DPRK military receiving Russian equipment during exercises in Russia. Analysts believe that the footage was shot in the Russian Far East no more than 72 hours ago.
After the attack on the oil depot in Feodosia, the price of A95 gasoline in Crimea rose to 67. 19 rubles per liter. Experts note the effectiveness of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' strikes on fuel infrastructure and Russia's inability to mitigate the consequences.
On October 18, the Ukrainian trailer for The Age of Werewolves was released. The film tells the story of people's fight against an epidemic that turns them into werewolves and will be released in Ukraine on December 19.
Minister Sibiga called for lifting restrictions on long-range strikes and intercepting Russian missiles over Ukraine. He emphasized that the DPRK is sending regular units to participate in the war against Ukraine.
putin said that Ukraine's creation of nuclear weapons would provoke a response from Russia. He claims that Russia can track any attempts by Ukraine in this direction and will not allow it under any circumstances.
The russian president explained the refusal by the possible disruption of the summit due to the ICC warrant. He accused the West of trying to politicize the G20.
The Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova has announced russia's attempts to disrupt the elections and the referendum on the EU. According to her, the Kremlin has spent more than 100 million euros on disinformation, destabilization, and bribing voters.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in russia next week to attend the 16th BRICS leaders' meeting in Kazan. The summit will last two days, from October 22 to 24.
A 60-year-old man was wounded in the village of Mykilske in Kherson region as a result of Russian shelling. The victim was taken to hospital with an explosive injury and a forearm wound.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced Lithuania's plans to increase investments in the production of drones for Ukraine. Lithuania will also help train one of the Defense Forces brigades and allocate 0.25% of its GDP to Ukraine's defense.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry denied information about plans to develop weapons of mass destruction. Ukraine remains a committed party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and calls for increased pressure on Russia.
The IDF officially announced the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, in the Gaza Strip on October 16. Sinwar, who was responsible for the October 7 attack, was found and killed by soldiers of the 828th Brigade after a long period of hiding.
The head of the OP took part in a conference on nuclear safety. Yermak emphasized the need for demilitarization, de-occupation and de-escalation by Russia with regard to Ukraine's nuclear facilities.
The United States imposed sanctions on three companies and one individual from Russia and China for the development and production of Harpy drones. These are the first US sanctions against Chinese companies that produce weapons in partnership with Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of the European Parliament and leaders of political groups. The parties discussed financial assistance, support for the Peace Formula and Ukraine's future membership in the EU.
President of Belarus Lukashenko said that Minsk should be involved in peace talks on Ukraine. He considers the “Ukrainian crisis” to be a problem for Belarus and does not want the issue to be resolved without their participation.
The Reserve+ app crashed, showing users false deferrals until the end of mobilization. The Ministry of Defense assures that the data in the Oberig registry has not been changed and the problem has already been fixed.
Andriy Kovalenko, the head of the Center for Political Analysis, denied information about Ukraine's plans to restore its nuclear arsenal. He called such reports “fantasies of Western journalists” and fiction.
Social media users report a malfunction of the Reserve+ app. Many are unable to log in to the app, while others have received messages about a postponement until “mobilization is completed.” A message about technical problems appeared in the app.
NPC Ukrenergo reported that there are no plans to apply blackout schedules in Ukraine on October 18. The power company urged people to use powerful electrical appliances from 10:00 to 16:00, when solar power plants are most productive.
Kyiv is seriously considering restoring its own nuclear weapons stockpile. Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's security could be ensured either by NATO membership or nuclear weapons.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with his Norwegian counterpart Arild Gram. The parties discussed the transfer of F-16s, strengthening air defense, and Norway's ability to contribute to the financing of Ukrainian defense companies.
The SBI has completed an investigation into the purchase of low-quality bulletproof vests worth UAH 1. 7 billion. The former Deputy Minister of Defense and other officials face up to 15 years in prison for embezzlement and obstruction of the Armed Forces.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov called for financial support for the Ukrainian defense industry. He noted successes in the production of drones and invited European partners to train Ukraine's strategic reserves.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov presented the Victory Plan in the European Parliament. He called for the development of air defense, the lifting of restrictions on strikes against Russia, and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry.
NPC Ukrenergo reports a significant increase in the share of solar energy in the overall energy balance of Ukraine. Ukrainians are asked to use powerful electrical appliances during the day due to the dependence of generation on weather conditions.
Former Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhnyi believes that the offensive in the Kursk region demonstrates the development of Ukraine's military science. He emphasized that the operation should be evaluated by professionals after it is completed.
The Kyiv RMA management held an online meeting with 300 entrepreneurs as part of the Dialogue between Government and Business platform. They discussed issues of booking employees, attracting IDPs, and paying taxes.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the signing of an agreement between Ukraine and Greece on security cooperation. The document was signed on Thursday, October 17.