Office of the President of Ukraine
Kyrylo Budanov will be a member of the Ukrainian delegation at the talks in Abu Dhabi, but will not lead it. The participants are already preparing for the meeting.
Pedro Sánchez announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth €437 million. Zelenskyy spoke about Russian strikes on critical infrastructure.
Zelenskyy and Klöckner discussed support for the energy sector and protection against Russian strikes. Germany's budget includes 11.6 billion euros for Ukraine.
Budanov reported on the investigation into the events of November 2 in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka. The instigators are promised to be identified and punished.
A counter-drone electronic warfare system against remotely controlled jet-powered «Shaheds» has been created in Kyiv. Russian attacks have been suspended, and the enemy is looking for new solutions.
A humanitarian mission and a 30-hour period of silence are ongoing in Oleshky without any incidents. Ukraine is preparing assistance and the safe evacuation of civilians.
A humanitarian mission with a bilateral ceasefire has begun in Oleshky. Coordination is being provided by Dmytro Lubinets.
The Office of the President stated that the talks on October 27–28 have not been confirmed due to a change in U. S. plans. The meeting is also not yet included in the schedules of EU leaders.
Dobropillia remains under Ukraine's control, Kyrylo Budanov said. He accused Russian General Ivanaiev of spreading disinformation about the city.
More than 26,000 bodies and remains have been returned to Ukraine, a significant portion of which remains unidentified. To speed up identification, an interagency group will be created.
Intelligence reports that the Russian Federation is preparing for a new mobilization and strengthening coercive measures. The decision may be made after the elections on September 18–20.
Intelligence reports that Russia plans to recruit 300,000 people each in 2026 and 2027. Some of them may be trained in Belarus.
The full UAH 7 million bail set by the HACC was posted for Viktor Dubovyk. The case is connected to the "Forrest Gump" and "Themis" operations.
The SAPO prosecutor stated that Timur Mindich gave Iryna Mudra cash for Herman Halushchenko’s bail. The funds were supposed to be laundered through fictitious transactions.
The HACC ordered Iryna Mudra to be remanded in custody with an alternative of UAH 20 million bail in the “Forrest Gump” case. The prosecution had requested UAH 150 million.
Yonatan Markovich asked the court to act as Iryna Mudra's guarantor in the "Forrest Gump" case. The prosecutor is seeking bail of UAH 150 million for her.
Ukraine will try to restore attention to the negotiations in the near future, Kyrylo Budanov said.
NABU and SAPO announced a case involving corporate raiding, the laundering of UAH 150 million, and more. A sitting and a former member of parliament are implicated in the case.
The remains of the first head of the OUN, Yevhen Konovalets, have arrived in Ukraine. They will be reburied at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.
As part of the program, they met with Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhii Koretskyi and took part in training on the development of local budgets.
Kyiv has accumulated over UAH 10 billion to implement the resilience plan; the restoration of energy facilities is 65% complete. The city has contracted equipment to replace combined heat and power plants with a capacity of over 1,000 MW.
The President of Ukraine met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, thanking him for prayers and support. They discussed diplomatic efforts to end the war and return abducted children.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with corps commanders on the situation at the front. They discussed the need for additional 155-mm shells and means for long-range strikes.
At a faction meeting with President Zelenskyy, the candidates for future ministers were presented. Among them are Vsevolod Chentsov, Vitaliy Kim and Denis Maslov.
Head of the OP Kyrylo Budanov stated that the decision of Polish President Nawrocki to strip Zelenskyy of the order is a gift for the Moscow aggressor. He also refused his own Polish award in protest.
President Zelenskyy met with Slovak Prime Minister Fico in Brussels and discussed peace efforts and European integration. Zelenskyy thanked Slovakia for its support and invited Fico to visit Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine met with King Philippe of Belgium. They discussed the shelling of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and strengthening sanctions against russia.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) is requesting the confiscation of Deputy Prime Minister Kuleba's assets worth 5 million hryvnias. The property was registered in the name of the official's sister without sufficient legal income.
The EU has officially launched the first stage of accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova. Kyrylo Budanov called this decision a recognition of the resilience of Kyiv's European choice.
At the G7 summit, Ukraine will raise the issues of air defense supplies and achieving a just peace. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend a working session with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the summit.