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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrives in Croatia to meet with Prime Minister Plenkovic and participate in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit. Defense cooperation, rehabilitation of soldiers, and international efforts for peace will be discussed.

The Ramstein meeting scheduled for October 12 has been postponed. The postponement is due to the cancellation of US President Joe Biden's trip to Germany due to the hurricane in Florida.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken postpones his trip to Germany due to Hurricane Milton. The Ramstein meeting may be postponed and combined with the October 17-18 meeting of NATO defense ministers.

The U. S. military has prepared a list of weapons that could significantly help Ukraine. The list includes air-to-ground missiles and the Link 16 communications system, but the reasons for their non-transfer remain unclear.

The October 12 Ramstein meeting may be postponed due to Hurricane Milton. The Pentagon is considering combining it with a meeting of NATO defense ministers on October 17-18.

During a meeting with Denys Shmyhal, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed his full support for Ukraine's accession to the EU. At the same time, he confirmed that he would block Ukraine's membership in NATO as long as he was in power.

The White House spokeswoman said that support for Ukraine will be an important part of Biden's visit to Germany. The US President will continue efforts to strengthen NATO and international support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

U. S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she would not hold bilateral talks with putin to end the war in Ukraine. She emphasized the importance of the Ukrainian side's participation in determining the country's future.

Head of the Presidential Administration Andriy Yermak had a phone conversation with former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. They discussed preparations for the Ramstein meeting and Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration.

EU diplomat Josep Borrell said that without international support, Ukraine could lose the war in 15 days. He emphasized the importance of continuing assistance so that Ukraine can negotiate with Russia on favorable terms.

Ukraine and Slovakia have launched the second intergovernmental consultations. They discuss practical steps to implement the Peace Formula, energy and infrastructure projects, and the signing of bilateral documents.

For the first time in years, Germany has approved a significant arms deal with Turkey worth about 336 million euros. This includes air defense missiles, torpedoes, and equipment for the modernization of submarines and frigates.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he will block Ukraine's accession to NATO as long as he is in power. He believes that Ukraine's membership in the Alliance could lead to a third world war.

Diana Ciosoaca, the leader of a far-right party, was removed from the list of presidential candidates in Romania. She accused the West of trying to rig the election, and politicians expressed concern about democratic values.

At the next Ramstein meeting, Ukraine may receive proposals for NATO integration. Western diplomats are considering options for concrete support for Ukraine on its path to membership in the Alliance.

Former NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg admitted that Ukraine should have been provided with more weapons before the Russian invasion. He believes that earlier and more extensive support could have prevented the invasion or made it more difficult.

The former NATO secretary general suggested that Ukraine could join the Alliance without complete de-occupation. He cited the examples of Japan and West Germany, where security guarantees did not cover all territories.

Ukraine's DELTA combat system played a key role in NATO's anti-drone exercise in the Netherlands. Experts from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Center for Innovation demonstrated the system's drone identification and detection capabilities.

Poland intends to start building defense fortifications on its borders with Russia and Belarus. The Eastern Shield project envisages the creation of surveillance and drone defense systems by 2028.

The United States has seized 41 Internet domains that were allegedly used by FSB agents to attack government officials. The domains were part of a phishing campaign by the Callisto group aimed at stealing confidential information.

Ukraine plans to mobilize 200,000 recruits by the end of 2024, but is facing problems. Odesa region is fulfilling only 20% of the plan, and corruption and poor health of recruits complicate the process.

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's accession to NATO is necessary to eliminate Russia's temptation to disrupt order in Europe. He emphasized the importance of Ukraine's geopolitical certainty to ensure peace in the region.

Ukraine's president called for joint defense of the sky, as in Israel. Zelenskyy discusses air defense and long-range weapons for Ukraine before winter with new NATO chief Mark Rutte.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov and NATO Secretary General Rutte visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers in rehabilitation. Rutte reiterated NATO's readiness to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers.

Mark Rutte and Andriy Sybiga paid tribute to the fallen defenders of Ukraine at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv. The NATO Secretary General's visit included important talks with President Zelenskyy on Ukraine's membership in the Alliance.

Kaupo Rozin believes that the outcome of the war in Ukraine determines the timing of a possible conflict between NATO and russia. According to him, russia could unleash a global conflict if it emerges from the war unscathed.

The first recruitment center of the Ukrainian Legion has opened in Lublin, Poland, to recruit volunteers who are citizens of Ukraine. The center operates daily, conducts medical examinations and provides 35 days of training at a training ground.

President Zelenskyy commented on the withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Vuhledar, emphasizing the priority of saving the lives of the military. He emphasized the need to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons to strengthen its defense.

The Chinese Coast Guard has entered the Arctic for the first time for joint patrols with the Russian Federation. Western analysts see this as a growing nuclear threat and a power struggle in the region.

Mark Rutte spoke about Ukraine's approach to NATO during a meeting with Zelenskyy. The Secretary General emphasized support for Ukraine and strengthening the Alliance's defense capabilities, looking forward to Ukraine's accession day.