Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Over 2,200 Ukrainian schools have connected to the educational application "Mriya," created for modern and convenient management of the learning process. Since its launch, over 8 million grades have been entered and more than 1.9 million homework assignments have been sent.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes that Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for facilitating the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The new Nobel Peace Prize laureate will be announced on October 10.
The Ministries of Defense of Ukraine and Germany have agreed on a partnership in the field of digitalization for 2026-2028. The agreement provides for financial support for key projects such as DELTA, Army+, and Reserve+.
The Prime Minister of Latvia is not convinced that the idea of a drone wall along NATO's eastern border is promising and good. She called it "raw."
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the successes of the Dobropillia counteroffensive operation. 180.8 sq km of Donetsk region have been liberated, and 212.9 sq km have been cleared of saboteurs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed the agreements between Israel and Hamas on the release of hostages and a ceasefire, initiated by US President Donald Trump. Ukraine also hopes that the international community's efforts will be sufficient to force Russia to end the war.
Vladimir Putin met with Ilham Aliyev for the first time in a year, discussing the crash of an AZAL plane that crashed in Kazakhstan after Russian air defense operations. Putin stated that two missiles exploded a few meters from the plane, not hitting it directly.
The winner of the parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic, Andrej Babiš, announced a conversation with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They discussed the current situation and agreed on a meeting in Ukraine next year.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump is considering the possibility of transferring long-range weapons, including Tomahawk missiles, to Ukraine. According to Zelenskyy, this could strengthen Ukraine and facilitate negotiations.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian occupiers are striking at logistics and railways in Ukraine with the aim of intimidation. Ukraine must defend itself, and "Ukrzaliznytsia" together with the military will protect stations and key hubs.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he secures a ceasefire. Zelenskyy believes that Trump seeks to end the war, while Putin fears a ceasefire.
President Zelenskyy explained that Sumy and Chernihiv regions were among the directions of the enemy's offensive since the beginning of the invasion. The Russians seek to create chaos, psychologically pressure people through strikes on energy and railways, and also leave Ukraine without fuel.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that after Ukrainian strikes, Russia has a gasoline deficit of up to 20% of its needs, which led to a ban on gasoline and diesel exports. Russia has increased gasoline imports from Belarus sixfold and abolished import duties, and also imports fuel from China.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vetoed law No. 11387, which provides for increased fines, including for contempt of court and ignoring appeals from the Verkhovna Rada. A source in parliament claims that the bill will not be finalized by the relevant committee.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on sending units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to other states. This decision will facilitate the acquisition of complex military equipment and the mastery of its use.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's successful strikes on Russia's oil and gas infrastructure are the result of intelligence support from allies. He emphasized the importance of data from the US and partners for the effective use of air defense and strike systems.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that there is a dialogue with Trump and his team and that the American president understands that Putin is lying to him.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that almost all EU countries support Ukraine's accession, but Hungary is blocking it due to internal politics. He named two possible ways to solve the problem: changing the voting rules in the EU or diplomatic pressure on Hungary.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will strike Russian infrastructure in response to attacks on its energy system. This is a reaction to constant strikes from the Belgorod direction, which carry the risk of blackouts.
A Ukrainian delegation led by Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko will visit the US next week. Air defense, energy, sanctions, the negotiation track, and frozen assets will be discussed.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has plan "A" and plan "B" in case of attacks on gas infrastructure and large-scale blackouts. He emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and increase the number of "interceptors" to protect the energy system.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian missile and drone products are systematically striking enemy military targets. This includes rear depots and offshore platforms, which has a systemic effect on enemy logistics.
President Zelenskyy stated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine thwarted the Russian summer offensive campaign, destroying over 12,000 occupiers. Counter-offensive actions in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions brought significant results.
Russian strikes have destroyed over half of Ukraine's domestic natural gas production, forcing the country to spend 1. 9 billion euros on fuel imports. This is equivalent to almost 20% of Ukraine's annual consumption, and import needs may increase due to Russian attacks.
In September, Russian forces lost 1,848 servicemen in the Novopavlivka direction, of whom 734 were buried. The 127th Motorized Rifle Division, operating against the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade, suffered the heaviest losses.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported more than 12,000 Russian losses since the beginning of the Dobropillia counter-offensive operation, which started on August 21. Of these, more than 7,200 are irreversible.
President Zelenskyy approved plans for the Security Service of Ukraine regarding asymmetric responses to Russia's war. SBU head Maliuk reported on successes, including the elimination of 3028 occupiers in a month by the SSO "A" unit.
President Zelenskyy met with investment funds and business associations, discussing the development of the defense industry. According to him, by 2026, the potential for drone and missile production will reach $35 billion.
The third International Defense Industries Forum DFNC³ has concluded in Kyiv, gathering around 2,000 participants from over 20 countries. A number of intergovernmental and business agreements were signed at the forum, opening new opportunities for Ukrainian manufacturers.
In Odesa, kindergarteners and schoolchildren resume in-person learning on October 9. This decision was made due to improved weather conditions after the institutions switched to distance learning on October 7 due to anticipated bad weather.