Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov met with Cardinal Zuppi, the Pope's envoy for peace in Ukraine. They discussed humanitarian cooperation and bilateral relations in the context of the conflict in Ukraine.
“Ukrzaliznytsia is launching additional runs of the train #239/240 Kyiv-Kamianets-Podilskyi-Kyiv on 24, 28, and 31 October. Ticket sales for these trips have already begun, and the train includes all types of cars.
The WHO has approved Bavarian Nordic's monkeypox vaccine for vaccination of adolescents aged 12-17. The company is also preparing for clinical trials of the vaccine for children aged 2-12.
Night frosts are expected in Kyiv and Kyiv region on October 17-19. Temperatures may drop to 0-2°C in Kyiv and -5°C in the region, the Ukrainian Weather Center warns.
Utilities have recorded an excess of ammonia levels in Lake Minske in the Obolon district of Kyiv. Pleso has taken measures to eliminate the consequences of the pollution and continues to monitor water quality.
The Defense Ministry reported 804 applications to army recruitment centers over the past week. A total of 20,954 citizens applied to the centers, of which 5,230 became candidates for the Defense Forces.
The Parliament rejected 13 resolutions that blocked the signing of the bill on record tax increases. The law is expected to be signed in the coming days and will come into force after its publication.
One person was killed and eight wounded in the Russian shelling of the Odesa port. Two civilian vessels, grain storage facilities and port infrastructure were damaged.
The EU imposed sanctions on 7 individuals and 7 organizations in Iran for transferring missiles and drones to Russia. The restrictions include an asset freeze and a ban on entry to the EU for those involved in the arms supply.
The pro-Ukrainian movement ATESH has discovered the location of the Pantsir-S1 air defense system on the outskirts of Moscow. The complex protects key facilities from attacks by drones, aircraft and cruise missiles after Russia's defense has been strengthened.
President Zelenskyy announced that he will continue to present the Victory Plan to international partners. The next week will be devoted to working with partners to strengthen Ukraine's position and achieve real peace.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has again denied the transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. The minister emphasized that military cooperation between the two countries began long before the war in Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine announced the strengthening of the alliance between Russia and North Korea, including the transfer of military personnel. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to increase pressure on the aggressor and prevent a larger war.
The EU allocates $440 million to support Ukraine's defense industry. This marks a change in the EU's approach to war and highlights the shortcomings of its own defense sector in producing weapons.
Russia is seeking to attract military personnel from North Korea to protect its borders because of the poor performance of conscripts in the battles against Ukraine. This is a statement by the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.
The United States is deploying a THAAD air defense battery and personnel to Israel to enhance security after Iranian missile attacks. This demonstrates the US commitment to protecting Israel and Americans in the region.
US presidential candidate Kamala Harris has published a letter from her doctor about her health. By doing so, she seeks to draw attention to Trump's refusal to make public his own medical examination results.
Dynamo Kyiv has canceled tickets purchased through resellers for the UPL match against Shakhtar. The club has warned that tickets purchased unofficially are invalid and reserves the right to check documents at the entrance.
In Dnipro, businessman Serhiy Polozhay called TCC officers “devils” during the document check. The Dnipro TCC is conducting a legal assessment of Polozhay's actions and considering bringing him to justice.
The Polish company CD Projekt RED has presented a collection of The Little Witcher comics about the upbringing of Ciri Geralt. The comics are available for pre-order for $16 and will go on sale in Canada and the United States on May 13.
Conscripts in a military unit in Chebarkul were paid for a contract they did not sign. The soldiers categorically refuse the money and claim that they did not agree to contract service.
Biden's visit to Germany has been shortened to one day, making it impossible to hold a “Ramstein” meeting. Further decisions in this format are expected only after the US elections.
Ukrainian teams won in pistol and rifle shooting at a competition in Serbia. Yulia Isachenko, Olga Lepska, Ivan Martynov, Timur Pidhornyi, Sofia Mykhailyuk, Maria Stashko, Artem Mozgovyi, and Danylo Danaev won gold medals.
On October 13, Russian troops attacked several settlements in the Donetsk region. As a result of the shelling, three civilians aged 55 to 78 were killed and three others were injured.
Scientists have used DNA analysis to determine that Christopher Columbus was a Jew from the western Mediterranean. The study was conducted on the remains buried in the Cathedral of Seville and compared with the DNA of his son Hernando Colón.
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has expressed interest in purchasing Ukrainian defense products. Estonia is considering purchasing long-range missiles if Ukraine agrees to export them.
SpaceX has successfully returned the Super Heavy booster to Earth for the first time after the test launch of Starship Flight 5. A new method of return using Mechazilla metal levers was used, which confirms the effectiveness of future space travel.
There were 80 combat engagements in various frontline areas. Ukrainian defenders are repelling the occupants' attacks in the Kupyansk, Lyman, Kramatorsk and other areas.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with his counterparts from France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Germany. They discussed strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities, increasing weapons production and utilizing frozen Russian assets.
In Bilozerka, Kherson region, a local resident was injured in an enemy shelling. The 47-year-old man was hospitalized with explosive and craniocerebral injuries, contusion and a shrapnel wound to his leg.
