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The European Commission has announced €30 million in humanitarian aid to Lebanon due to the escalating conflict with Israel. The aid will include food, shelter and medical support for the civilian population.

The EU Aviation Safety Agency recommends avoiding flights over Iran until October 31 due to the attack on Israel. The decision may be revised if the situation changes.

The President of Ukraine believes that Putin loves his life and therefore should be afraid to use nuclear weapons.

The European Commission and EASA recommend that airlines avoid the airspace over Lebanon and Israel until October 31, 2024. This is due to the escalation of the conflict in the region and recent military strikes.

russia remains an important energy supplier to Europe, accounting for 15% of the EU's gas imports in 2023.

The EU will provide Ukraine with a loan of up to €35 billion to cover general budgetary needs without setting specific spending targets. Frozen Russian assets will serve as collateral for the loan.

The USA and the EU have almost reached an agreement on a $50bn aid package for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. The US is ready to contribute $20bn if the EU changes the sanctions regime against Russia.

European Commission spokesman Stano condemned Putin's latest nuclear threats, calling them irresponsible. The EU is trying to convey its position to international partners by pointing out Russia's reckless behavior.

Germany has approved a €70 million aid package for Ukraine's heat and power sector. The funds will be used to provide cities and communities with small combined heat and power plants, boilers, generators and solar panels.

The Presidents of Ukraine and Turkey met to discuss their strategic partnership. They focused on economic cooperation, the restoration of Ukraine, and the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.

The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Slovenia in New York. They discussed the implementation of the Peace Formula, defense support and cooperation with the new European Commission.

Antonio Guterres stated the need to stop the war in Ukraine in accordance with the UN Charter. He also expressed concern about the threat of nuclear weapons and impunity for violations of international law.

Some EU countries support lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western weapons against military targets in Russia. Borrell said that the discussion is ongoing, but no decision has been made yet.

The NBU set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 3481 UAH/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 10 kopecks. In banks and exchange offices, the dollar and euro also fell in price compared to the previous day.

Ukraine has authorized the transit of Russian oil to Hungary. This is stated in the response of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the request of MP Volodymyr Ariev

Ursula von der Leyen announces a €35 billion loan to Ukraine secured by frozen Russian assets. The EU decided to move forward with a smaller loan without US participation due to disagreements over the revision of sanctions.

The UN's constant calls for peace did not prevent Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which became the bloodiest military conflict in Europe since World War II.

Ukraine's Defense Minister and the head of the European Commission opened the EU Defense Innovation Office. Umerov called for investment in Ukrainian producers and emphasized the goals of cooperation: restoring peace and Ukraine's integration into the EU.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine and the President of the European Commission discussed increasing financial assistance to EUR 400 billion. The parties plan to hold a joint meeting of the Ukrainian government and the European Commission Board in Kyiv.

The President of Ukraine called for increased support for the Peace Summit to end the war. Zelenskyy emphasized that peace should be reliable, not a freezing of the conflict.

The President of the European Commission announced the dismantling of a Lithuanian thermal power plant to be shipped to Ukraine. The EU is helping to restore 2.5 GW of power capacity and exporting 2 GW of electricity to meet Ukraine's needs.

Ukraine's Prime Minister is to meet with the European Commission President in Kyiv to discuss speeding up the transfer of frozen Russian assets. Ukraine expects to receive $50 billion by the end of the year to cover the budget deficit.

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has never had a "plan A" to prevent a russian invasion. The country is already living by "plan B" - in a state of war, fighting for victory.

Putin will not fly to Mexico for the inauguration of President Claudia Sheinbaum. Instead, an appointed representative will attend the ceremony, the director of the Latin American Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

The President of Ukraine spoke about plans to use the EU loan as part of the G7 commitments. The funds will be used for energy, construction of bomb shelters, production of drones and missiles, and purchase of air defense.

The President of Ukraine said that the victory plan depends on the decisions of the United States and its allies. The plan is designed for quick decisions by partners from October to December.

The EU Commission will provide Ukraine with a loan of up to €35 billion as part of the G7 pledge. This is another significant contribution by the EU to Ukraine's reconstruction amid constant Russian attacks.

The EU and China have agreed to reconsider the possibility of setting a minimum price for Chinese electric vehicles instead of tariffs of up to 35. 3%. The European Commission postponed the vote on the final introduction of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

The President of the European Commission arrives in Kyiv to discuss support for Ukraine. The visit covers winterization, defense, EU accession, and progress on G7 loans.

The EU is considering canceling the visa-free regime for Georgia due to the authoritarian policy of the authorities.