Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine
PhosAgro’s net profit in the third quarter of 2026 fell to $156 million. Costs increased by more than 30%, while debt reached $4.5 billion.
Scammers are sending diplomats messages in the name of Rustem Umerov to obtain data about Ukraine’s international contacts. He urged them to verify such requests through official channels.
Unknown individuals are trying to obtain data about Ukraine’s negotiations with foreign partners. Rustem Umerov urged people to verify suspicious contacts.
Russia’s gold reserves fell to a seven-year low in September amid a budget deficit and spending on the war. Since December 2025, reserves have fallen by 62 tonnes.
In the Tula region, an attack on the Azot chemical plant and a fire were reported. Explosions were also heard in several other Russian regions, and Moscow’s airports restricted operations.
After the attack on the Azot plant in Novomoskovsk, a fire broke out. The enterprise supplied nitric acid to an explosives manufacturer.
The Cabinet of Ministers created a Coordination Center and introduced new criteria for the criticality of enterprises. A reservation limit of up to 95% was established for the defense industry and energy sector.
Russia terminated a 400 million ruble contract due to the failure to carry out work on producing silicon for power electronics. The launch may be postponed until 2028.
Citizens of Kazakhstan, Kenya, and Kyrgyzstan were recruited into the Russian army through deception or coercion. The countries' governments are seeking their return and investigating cases of human trafficking.
Around 65 Russian regions will reduce capital expenditure in 2027–2029. Budget deficits and new obligations will increase pressure on local authorities.
Zelenskyy heard Drapatyi's briefing on the situation in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv regions. The Defense Forces are holding key settlements.
The government plans to reduce the reservation of defense industry workers from 100% to 85%. Manufacturers warn of contract breaches and the loss of defense capabilities.
The Cabinet of Ministers is finalizing amendments to the rules for reserving employees of critical enterprises, despite warnings from businesses and members of parliament about risks to defense capabilities and the economy. At the same time, the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption identified a number of corruption risks in the government initiative.
Changes to the reservation rules could deprive the aviation industry of key specialists and derail defense contracts. Businesses are calling for the current rules to be preserved.
The government plans to review the limits on reserving employees of critical enterprises. Businesses forecast losses of personnel, production, and budget revenues.
In the defense industry and energy sector, it is proposed to reserve 85% of employees, while in utilities - 60%. The criteria will be reviewed by October 20.
The Ministry of Economy proposes reducing reservation limits and changing the calculation of quotas. The draft has not yet been adopted, so the rules may change.
Zelenskyy said that oil facilities in Russia’s Samara and Volgograd regions had been hit. Strikes were also reported against targets in the Black Sea and 5 regions.
Russia has downgraded its forecast for gas production and exports for 2026–2029. The Kremlin plans to offset the losses by raising taxes and tariffs.
Russia plans to legalize at least 27 Yemeni citizens and then recruit them for the war against Ukraine. Some of them were born in 2006–2007.
Zelenskyy reported the striking of the Yaroslavl oil refinery and six aircraft at a military airfield in Rostov. The operation was carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine, the Unmanned Systems Forces, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Foreign Intelligence Service.
The number of children under five in Russia has fallen to 6. 5 million, while the number of people aged over 65 has risen to 23.7 million. Intelligence services forecast a shortage of young professionals.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reported that Lukashenko checked the combat readiness of the Interior Ministry troops amid fears of unrest. The security forces are preparing to suppress protests.
KamAZ's net loss for the first half of 2026 amounted to $253 million. The group's debt exceeded $3.3 billion, and repayments were deferred until 2031.
Russian special services may be preparing terrorist attacks in the temporarily occupied territories during the voting on September 18–20. The goal is to blame Ukraine and disrupt the peace process.
Russia’s military spending has increased by 30%, while the budget deficit has risen by 40%. By the end of the year, Russia may need up to another $34.6 billion in borrowing.
In particular, social studies and foreign languages have been reduced, while the teaching of history based on Medinsky’s textbooks, military training, and propaganda of "traditional values" have been intensified.
In August, Russia’s grain exports fell 2. 5-fold. In September, wheat shipments could decline by another 52.1–62.5%.
Starting November 30, 2026, Russians will need a paid electronic permit to enter Kazakhstan. In the absence of the document, deportation is possible.
According to Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, official Minsk is deepening ties with authoritarian regimes against the backdrop of its isolation from the West. In particular, Belarus is preparing a visa-free regime with North Korea and has also received Afghan Taliban members.