War in Ukraine
Russian forces struck a nine-story building in Odesa. Three civilians, including a three-year-old child, were injured.
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.
Dmitry Medvedev stated that Russia cannot exist without the status of a great power. He also regularly threatens the West with nuclear weapons.
The U. S. Congress has given final approval to a bill on sanctions against Russia and tariffs of up to 100% for buyers of its energy resources. The document may be sent to Trump.
Belarus is conducting exercises near the borders of Poland and Lithuania, involving mechanized and tank battalions. Minsk denies having offensive plans.
The European Commission plans to direct €10–20 billion in unused SAFE funds to joint defense projects with Ukraine. EU states said the proposal had not been agreed with them.
A Russian drone attacked civilians on the road between Khutor-Mykhailivskyi and Yampil. Three people were injured.
The European Union is preparing sanctions against 27 Russians and organizations over the deportation of Ukrainian children. In August, 103 children were returned home.
Andrey Zvyagintsev’s film "Minotaur" will represent France at the Oscars. The film received the Grand Prix at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
In Kyiv, the facade and windows of a four-story university building were damaged as a result of an enemy attack. A fire covering 5 sq. m was extinguished; there were no casualties.
Zelenskyy said that meetings in the United States are being prepared on peace, energy, food security, and weapons. Ukraine expects new support packages, including air defense.
As a result of the Russian attack, the Olena Zelenska Foundation’s warehouse burned down in Kyiv. Humanitarian aid was destroyed; no people were injured.
Russian airstrikes in Sumy have claimed one life and injured nine others, including two children. Houses and cars were damaged.
A warehouse belonging to "Kvartal 95," containing sets and costumes, burned down in Kyiv due to a Russian drone attack. No people were injured.
Four people were injured as a result of the strike on the center of Kropyvnytskyi. Buildings, a kindergarten, and cars were damaged.
Kyiv expects Moscow to provide a list of facilities and details of a possible cessation of strikes on energy infrastructure. The agreement is not currently in effect.
Even if a business operates transparently and pays all its taxes, the risk of a search remains high. Under such circumstances, the involvement of a lawyer is critically necessary.
Russia does not confirm its readiness for a humanitarian evacuation from Oleshky. People are making their way through mined fields on their own under drone strikes.
The Czech parliamentary committee supported the army’s foreign missions plan for two years. The limit on Ukrainian military personnel participating in training exercises in the Czech Republic will be reduced to 100.
The Syzran and Saratov oil refineries halted processing after drone attacks. The shutdown could exacerbate fuel shortages and export restrictions in Russia.
Germany assesses hospitals’ readiness for war amid threats from Russia. The Bundeswehr forecasts up to 1,000 wounded military personnel daily.
The Russian officer is accused of waging an aggressive war against Ukraine. He organized the supply of missiles, aerial bombs, and drones to the Russian army.
A "Gerbera" drone was shot down in the Kaišiadorys District after veering off course. According to President Nausėda, "it was probably not an intentional action against Lithuania."
Six people were injured in Sumy as a result of guided aerial bomb strikes, including a 14-year-old girl. Two houses were destroyed and another ten damaged.
The commander of the corvette "Soobrazitelny" was awarded a medal after launching two signal flares toward a Danish Fennec in the Baltic Sea.
After a service member returns from unauthorized absence, they may continue their service only through the established procedure. Until the order is issued, duties, payments, and benefits are not restored.
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 President of the European Commission proposed special status in the EU to Canada. The parties plan to deepen economic, technological and defence cooperation.
The EU is preparing its own "Article 4" for a rapid response to threats and is strengthening its defense. One of the key projects is the Freyja anti-ballistic system, developed jointly with Ukraine. Until it is fully operational, Europe plans to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense and support its energy sector.
The EU will strengthen its humanitarian, energy and military support for Ukraine. The Union also plans to deliver Patriot missiles and close sanctions loopholes.