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Borrell said that the EU considers the supply of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia as a direct threat to European security. He called on Iran to use its influence to avoid escalation in the Middle East.

EU Diplomacy Chief Josep Borrell said that the EU's support for Ukraine exceeds that of the United States. He emphasized the need to continue supporting Ukraine as long as Ukrainians resist.

Andriy Sybiga met with Jeyhun Bayramov. The parties reaffirmed mutual respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both countries, discussed humanitarian aid and support in demining.

At an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in New York, Andriy Sybiga called for concrete and swift joint action. He emphasized the importance of treating Ukraine as a de facto member of the EU and the country's readiness for the accession process.

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.

Starting in October, refugees from Ukraine will have to obtain German license plates for cars that have been in Germany for more than a year. To re-register, you need personal documents, an admission certificate, and insurance.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister met with his Nordic-Baltic Eight counterparts in New York. They discussed the strengthening of sanctions against russia, Ukraine's energy needs and support for the Peace Formula.

Polish President Andrzej Duda reacted to the statement of the Minister of Defense regarding the mention of the “Volyn issue” in the context of Ukraine's accession to the EU. Duda emphasized that such actions are in line with Putin's policy.

MP Mykhailo Tsymbalyuk emphasized the need to introduce the institution of business reputation in Ukraine. This is an important condition for joining the EU and an indicator of the level of democracy in the country.

The G7+ ministers adopted a statement of support for Ukraine on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. They condemned Russia's attacks on energy infrastructure and pledged assistance in restoring and protecting the energy system.

At the G7+ meeting in New York, Andriy Sybiga called on allies to urgently strengthen Ukraine's energy system. He emphasized the need to protect, restore, and ensure the long-term sustainability of Ukraine's energy sector.

According to the draft budget of the Russian Federation, defense spending will increase to 13. 2 trillion rubles in 2025. This will account for 40% of total budget expenditures, exceeding spending on education, healthcare, and social policy.

The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has approved new rules for trademark registration adapted to EU standards. The amendments simplify procedures, introduce electronic filing of applications and expand the possibilities of protecting non-standard types of marks.

After joining the EU Ukraine will have an institution of business reputation, says MP.

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.

Fake news sites registered in the United Kingdom have been found to be spreading disinformation about Western companies in Ukraine. Parliamentarians call for a change in the law to force such sites to disclose information about their owners.

Ruslan Kravchenko met with Italian Ambassador Carlo Formosa. They discussed energy resilience of communities, reconstruction of Kyiv region and creation of an online platform for business cooperation between regions.

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

At his meeting with Biden on September 26, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will present a victory plan. It includes an invitation to NATO, guarantees of arms supplies, a path to the EU, and economic agreements.

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 Polish Foreign Minister said that his country supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine. The proposal on Crimea was made as part of a hypothetical discussion on the implementation of Zelenskyy's ideas.

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 Verkhovna Rada adopted laws that fulfill 3 indicators of the Ukraine Facility Plan. In total, 5 out of 9 indicators planned for the quarter have been fulfilled, one more is pending, and 3 are at the final stage.

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 Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has completed visits to Romania, Slovakia, and Moldova. He announced agreements on European integration, support for Ukraine, and joint projects with neighboring countries.

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 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 Ukraine has signed two decrees on sanctions against individuals and legal entities associated with the aggression against Ukraine. The restrictions apply to 6 individuals and companies from Russia, Iran and China for a period of 10 years.

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

Andriy Sybiga met with the Speaker of the Parliament of Moldova, Igor Grosu. The parties discussed the promotion of the Peace Formula, strengthening regional security and thanked him for his support of Ukraine.