War in Ukraine
Rumen Radev said that he is called pro-Russian because of his unconventional approach to peace. He called for strengthening dialogue with Moscow.
The NATO Secretary General said that Europe is facing the war in Ukraine and an increase in Russia’s hybrid attacks. He called for preparations for a prolonged confrontation.
The occupation administration of the Kherson region does not have enough water tankers during power outages. Some of the tankers require repairs.
Zelenskyy met with ambassadors of EU countries and discussed support for Ukraine, air defense, finances, accession to the EU, and sanctions against Russia. New coordination meetings are planned soon.
The OSCE called for humanitarian missions to be granted access to Oleshky and for a corridor to be opened. Around 2,000 people remain in the city without food, water, or electricity.
Drone strikes were recorded in Kharkiv’s Osnovianskyi and Kyivskyi districts. Buildings were damaged; there were no casualties.
putin said that russia is ready for negotiations, but reaffirmed the demand for Ukraine's neutrality. He also claimed that russia had seized 1,301 km² in September.
An enemy UAV damaged a support structure, a crash barrier, the road surface, and the metro fence on the Pivdennyi Bridge. Metro and vehicular traffic were halted.
The EU has refused to provide Ukraine with part of the loan ahead of schedule due to doubts about the deficit assessment and demands for reforms.
A hit on the roadway of Kyiv’s Southern Bridge has been recorded. Emergency services are heading to the scene, Vitali Klitschko reported.
The talks involving Turkey, the UN and mediators are scheduled for early October. The initiative is intended to protect grain shipments and ports.
A Russian drone attacked the Institute for Nuclear Research in Kyiv, 100 meters from the reactor. The Foreign Ministry called it nuclear terrorism.
In Kyiv’s Dniprovskyi District, debris from an enemy drone fell near a metro station. Trees are burning in an open area; emergency services are on their way to the scene.
Friedrich Merz said that Germany was preparing for new hybrid attacks by Russia. He promised to support Ukraine ahead of a harsh winter.
Putin called the proposal to stop attacks on vessels in the Black Sea in exchange for Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries pointless. There is no agreed ceasefire.
Putin said that in the event of an attack on Kaliningrad, Russia would use any weapon. He also once again questioned the statehood of Ukraine.
Putin said that international conflicts would likely continue due to global changes. He called for "avoiding catastrophic scenarios."
On October 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 97 attack UAVs, including 66 jet-powered ones. Air defense shot down or suppressed 78 drones.
Ukraine and the EU have agreed on sources of funding for budgetary and defense needs for 2026. They plan to allocate €45 billion for 2027.
Ukrainian Anton Symkovych was elected to the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture for 2027–2030. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the torture inflicted in Russian captivity.
On October 1, Captain Marat Mambetov from the 40th Brigade was killed. His MiG-29 was hit by an enemy missile; ejecting did not save the pilot.
Denmark said that Russia does not want peace, and therefore Europe must accelerate the expansion of its own defense capabilities.
Kyiv is asking Washington to impose sanctions against participants in Russia's "Rassvet" satellite network. Ukraine also needs 300 Patriot missiles by winter.
Russia announced the expulsion of a group of Hungarian diplomats from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kazan. Budapest stated that it would maintain its presence.
The EU wants to use €20 billion in unused SAFE funds for a new call for defense projects with Ukraine. Its support shortfall in 2025 is estimated at €23 billion.
The US has called on the EU to release more than 40% of its diesel reserves over six months. France and Germany have the largest stockpiles in the bloc.
The European Commission condemned Russia's nuclear threats against NATO over Kaliningrad and stated that it would not give in to Moscow's intimidation tactics.
In 2026, the construction and reconstruction of 113 shelters was funded, with 33 already completed. At the same time, 1,349 schools are operating remotely.
Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced the autumn conscription of about 120,000 people. Deployment to military units will begin on October 10.
Political analyst Yevhen Mahda called "Closed Skies" an unfulfilled promise. He criticized the AI videos about the "Army of Robots" and procurement problems.