Rallies in Ukraine
French school students are protesting over the state of education, blocking hundreds of secondary schools and universities. The demonstrations have been accompanied by clashes and arson.
A large-scale protest against the government of Andrej Babiš took place in Prague. Demonstrators urged people to vote and spoke out against the concentration of power.
Tens of thousands of people protested after 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from the home where she had lived for 71 years.
russia is spreading calls for protests, the cancellation of mobilization and elections. The Center for Countering Disinformation says that the campaign’s goal is to destabilize Ukraine and undermine its defense capabilities.
As a result of strikes by Russian UAVs and falling debris in Kyiv, two people were killed and another 36 injured. Buildings and cars were damaged.
In Russia, observers report being denied access to polling stations and detentions. An analyst stated that turnout may have been artificially inflated.
78-year-old Sondhi Limthongkul launched the “Take Thailand Back” campaign to pressure the government. In 2008, his supporters blockaded Bangkok’s airports.
The US has charged five people with conspiring to carry out assassinations and sabotage in the US and Europe. The investigation links the network to Russian intelligence services.
The Hague court found Hashim Thaçi guilty of killings, torture and unlawful detention of people during the war in Kosovo. He may appeal the verdict.
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.
Serbia’s ruling party has nominated Aleksandar Vučić for the post of prime minister after the parliamentary elections expected on October 25. The vote will take place amid prolonged protests and political tensions.
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
A court in Saratov rejected the appeal of Nikolai Bondarenko, who was fined and barred from the election over a photo of Navalny on Telegram. The politician denies any connection to the channel.
The "Kurazh" project has been suspended until security conditions improve. The money for tickets and participation in the events will reportedly be refunded in the coming days.
Due to the acute shortage of "air-to-air" missiles, Ukrainian F-16s sometimes rely solely on guns. Weapons supplies are being rationed.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on ICAO, airlines, and governments to avoid flying over Russia due to increased military activity. He added that Kyiv is exercising its inherent right to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Demonstrators in Ceuta set fire to a migrant camp and demanded that the migrants be returned to Morocco. Spain's government is under pressure because of the migration crisis.
The protests began as a fight for justice but ended up nearly becoming part of Fedorov's new political project, the expert says.
The Taliban’s new laws ban demonstrations and increase the period of detention without charges to 10 days. Human rights defenders condemned the regulations.
In the Rostov region, the escape of inmates who were being taken to the war was reported. There are unconfirmed reports of attacks and the death of a local resident.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
Russia is asking Finland to temporarily ban demonstrations near the embassy during the elections to the State Duma. Moscow expects protests abroad.
The court found Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung guilty of "incitement to subversion. " The article provides for up to 10 years in prison.
Serhii Prytula called the offensive slogans targeting Yevhen Khmara a devaluation of the military’s merits. He urged people not to be rude to combat officers.
Bohdan Krotevych said that he had not heard the former defense minister's position on the protests. He believes that Fedorov needs to make up his mind, as his statements are contradictory.
A group of 32 countries, including 29 European states, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, condemned Iran for sentencing participants in the protests to death. Since the beginning of the year, at least 56 people have been executed in Iran on charges related to national security.
Activists opposed the installation of a district heating network through a park zone in Teremky. The police stated that the work was being carried out legally and are maintaining public order.
In Kyiv, a farewell ceremony was held for 20-year-old Vitalina Yarovenko, who died during a missile strike while saving people. She was buried at the Berkovetske Cemetery near the Alley of Heroes.
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will not join street actions in his support, but does not condemn the protesters. He does not plan to go into opposition to Zelenskyy during the war.