According to a UN report, 1. 1 billion people live in multidimensional poverty, including 455 million in conflict zones. In war-torn countries, the poverty rate is three times higher than in peaceful ones.
President Zelenskyy announced the presentation of the Peace Formula document at the Peace Summit in November. Ukraine will share this plan with all countries.
Three countries have announced the creation of a new multinational group to monitor sanctions against North Korea. The decision was made after Russia and China disrupted monitoring activities at the UN.
At least 177 Ukrainian prisoners of war have died in Russian captivity since the beginning of the war. The EU strongly condemns these killings and calls for those responsible to be held accountable for war crimes.
NABU announced a tender for the purchase of heated air conditioners for UAH 1. 3 million, despite forecasts of a difficult energy situation in winter. Experts question the appropriateness of such budget expenditures.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian intelligence records not only the transfer of weapons from North Korea to Russia, but also the transfer of people.
The United States demands that Israel improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days. Failure to comply risks Israel losing American military aid.
More than a thousand people took to the streets of Havana in support of Palestine. Among the demonstrators were Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, other leaders and Palestinian medical students.
Israel's prime minister informed the United States of his intention to attack Iran's military infrastructure in response to the attack. This decision affected the US willingness to provide Israel with the THAAD missile defense system.
The Israeli Prime Minister denied deliberate attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, calling the allegations “lies. ” Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of using areas near UNIFIL posts and called on the peacekeepers to leave the war zones.
The Russian President submits a bill to the State Duma to ratify the strategic partnership agreement with the DPRK. The document provides for military assistance in the event of an attack on one of the parties.
The island nation of Sri Lanka has announced its application to join the BRICS. The application will be officially submitted during the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 23-24.
The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine has opened a criminal investigation into the alleged shooting of 9 Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The investigation is being conducted under the article on violation of the laws of war.
According to the UN, the vast majority of Ukrainian prisoners of war are being tortured, which violates international law. Ukraine's Foreign Minister called on the international community to take immediate action.
Dmytro Lubinets sent letters to international organizations about the shooting of 9 Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russians. The Ombudsman emphasized that this is a gross violation of the Geneva Convention.
Activists first came up with the initiative to hold a Day Without a Bra in the 70s of the last century. They believed that this accessory was a symbol of women's enslavement, which suppresses their dignity.
The European Commission says the EU is shocked by reports of the death of journalist Victoria Roshchina in Russia. The EU calls on Moscow to comply with international law and stop violating the rights of prisoners.
The UN mission continues to operate in southern Lebanon despite recent Israeli attacks that have injured personnel. A spokesman for the UN force said it was determined to stay despite the serious escalation along the Blue Line.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has denied manipulative publications in foreign media about the alleged readiness to make concessions to Russia. The Ministry emphasizes the unacceptability of such concessions and supports Zelenskyy's Peace Formula.
October 11 is the International Day of the Girl Child, established by the United Nations in 2011. The goal is to draw attention to the problems of inequality and violence against girls, as well as to demonstrate their opportunities in the modern world.
The President of Ukraine presented the Victory Plan to the leaders of Italy, France and Britain. On Friday, Zelenskyy plans to discuss the plan with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to achieve a just peace.
The President of Ukraine said that the implementation of the Victory Plan will force Russia to end the war. Zelenskyy discussed with the Italian Prime Minister the preparation of a new security package and the situation at the front.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets has received official confirmation from the Russian Federation that Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna died in captivity. Roshchyna disappeared in August 2023 in the occupied territory of Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denies that it is ready to make concessions at the expense of sovereignty. The Ministry emphasizes the importance of the Peace Formula and the Victory Plan for achieving a just and sustainable peace.
Ukraine calls on countries to refrain from joint activities with Putin because of his war crimes. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds of the Kremlin's responsibility for aggression and calls for support for the Peace Formula.
The Israeli army shelled the UNIFIL headquarters in the city of Naqoura in southern Lebanon. Two peacekeepers were injured, and vehicles and communications were damaged.
The participants of the summit in Croatia reaffirmed their support for the Ukrainian peace formula and called for increased assistance to Ukraine. The declaration condemns Russian aggression and reaffirms Ukraine's territorial integrity.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Croatia held talks during the Dubrovnik summit. They discussed military support, Ukraine's European integration, and cooperation on international platforms.
The United Kingdom has offered Tamil migrants stranded on the island of Diego Garcia to temporarily relocate to Romania. This decision follows an agreement between the UN and the UK regarding a group of migrants who arrived on the island in 2021.
The Chief Prosecutor of the ICC has declared the court's jurisdiction to investigate the executions of prisoners of war in Ukraine. According to the Prosecutor General's Office, the Russian occupiers executed 93 Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield.