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The European Commissioner for Energy has announced the allocation of 3 million euros for IAEA monitoring missions at Ukrainian nuclear power plants. The funds can also be used for work at critical substations, as Russian attacks pose threats to nuclear safety.

Andriy Sybiga and Tete António discussed the bilateral agenda and ways to expand cooperation. The Minister thanked Angola for supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iran Air has canceled its Tehran-Paris flight following the introduction of new EU sanctions against the Iranian regime. Passengers learned about the cancellation via text messages at the airport, and the airline confirmed the connection to the sanctions.

Spanish police arrested 4 people suspected of supplying sanctioned chemicals to Russia. 13 tons of substances that could be precursors of chemical weapons were seized. The EU calls for stricter export controls.

Apple has announced the updated 7th generation iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip and support for Apple Intelligence. The tablet has improved performance, support for Apple Pencil Pro, and new AI features.

Italian Prime Minister Meloni has announced that she is working on a loan to Ukraine secured by the interest from Russia's frozen assets in the EU. This is the result of the G7 agreement in June under the Italian presidency.

The Serbian Vice Prime Minister said that the country is studying the option of membership in BRICS. According to him, BRICS has become a real alternative to the EU, attractive to many countries.

Josep Borrell announced the extension of EUMAM's mandate for the next two years. He emphasized the need to increase the training mission and provide the Ukrainian military with more capabilities.

The European Parliament's Committee on Trade has supported a €35 billion financial assistance package for Ukraine. This is the EU's contribution to the G7 initiative to support Ukraine with $50 billion to meet its urgent needs.

EU leaders plan to discuss the bloc's share of the G7 loan package for Ukraine worth $50 billion. EU envoys have been working this week on a proposal to provide Ukraine with a loan of up to 35 billion euros.

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili calls for active participation in the October 26 elections. She promises to withdraw anti-European laws and hold talks on EU accession if pro-European forces win.

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.

How communities in Kyiv region support economic development.

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.

EU foreign ministers approve sanctions against Iran for supplying ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine. The decision was confirmed by diplomats to dpa.

The volume of Russian oil transported by the shadow fleet increased from 2. 4 to 4.1 million barrels per day. 70% of Russian marine oil is transported by poorly maintained and insufficiently insured tankers.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban is preparing to disrupt a $50 billion loan to Ukraine to help Trump in the election. He refuses to extend EU sanctions, blocking US participation in the financing.

The National Bank of Ukraine has strengthened the official hryvnia exchange rate by 2 kopecks to 41. 1891 UAH/USD. On the interbank market, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.13-41.16, the euro at UAH 45.00-45.02.

David Lammy will join EU ministers in Luxembourg to discuss the Middle East and Ukraine. The visit is part of the new British government's efforts to “reset” relations with the EU.

Latvia has started collecting signatures to restrict or ban the activities of the X platform. The initiator calls for an assessment of the platform's relevance to Latvia's interests and for it to become an example for the EU in the fight against disinformation.

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.

Turkey imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of hot-rolled steel from China, Russia, India and Japan. The duties range from 6.10% to 43.31% and apply to about 4 million tons of imported products worth $2-2.2 billion.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced plans to temporarily ban asylum for refugees from Belarus. This decision is related to fears that Russia is using migrants to destabilize the EU.

A court in Tbilisi has fined three opposition TV channels for refusing to broadcast a political advertisement for the Georgian Dream. The video contained footage of destroyed buildings in Ukraine.

Minister Sibiga discussed with Borrell the progress of the €35 billion loan to Ukraine from frozen russian assets.

The European External Action Service has called for an immediate independent investigation into the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna. The EU emphasizes that Russia was fully responsible for her safety after her illegal detention.

According to Bloomberg, exports of prohibited goods from India to Russia have increased significantly, reaching $95 million in July. Almost one-fifth of sensitive technologies for the Russian military-industrial complex come through India.

A rally in memory of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity, is held on Maidan Nezalezhnosti. Roshchyna was held in a Taganrog detention center and a colony in occupied Berdiansk, where she was tortured.

The EU will impose sanctions on individuals and organizations over Iran's transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. The first package of restrictions will be introduced on October 13 and will affect about a dozen individuals and organizations.

Unrecognized Transnistria has announced its intention to hold its own referendum on its attitude toward the EU. This is a reaction to Moldova's plans to hold a constitutional referendum on joining the European Union without taking into account the votes of Transnistrians.