Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Three Tu-160s took off from Russia's Belaya airfield. In the event of missile launches, they are expected to enter Ukrainian airspace after 03:00.
The president stated that Ukraine had not conducted combat operations in Bulgarian waters. He added that one civilian vessel sank and another was damaged as a result of the Russian attack.
Intelligence has detected Russia's preparations for a massive strike. Zelenskyy urged people to respond to air raid alerts and emphasized the need for assistance from partners.
The commander of the "Ghosts of Kyiv," Marat Mambetov, was killed on October 1 during a combat mission in a MiG-29. He was 25 years old.
At the October 6 Staff meeting, electronic warfare, Russia’s technological priorities, and the supply of components for weapons were discussed. New sanctions and drones are being prepared.
Intelligence has recorded Russia’s preparations for a massive attack, and Ukraine is preparing a countermeasure. Over the past day, strikes on 8 regions claimed the life of one person.
South Korea received an apology from Ukraine for disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war, but considers it insufficient. Seoul is considering decisive measures.
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten promised Ukraine maintenance, spare parts, and ammunition for F-16s. He called strengthening air defense a matter of life and death.
Zelenskyy hopes that the United States will organize a meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and America in October. Kyiv is ready for negotiations, but is waiting for Moscow to be ready.
Zelenskyy discussed arms supplies, financing for drones and missiles, and production projects with Europe. New tasks for long-range operations have been defined.
Zelenskyy reported on preparations for Ukrainian pilots to train on Rafale aircraft in France. Kyiv and Paris are preparing a new defense package.
In September, Russia paid oil companies 305. 5 billion rubles in fuel subsidies. Payments increased due to strikes on oil refineries and a gasoline shortage.
Russian drones attacked a Turkish civilian vessel carrying corn in international waters. The captain was killed and one other person was injured.
Tactical ballistic systems could give Ukraine an additional tool for striking Russian command posts, warehouses, logistics hubs and air defense systems.
A commentator criticized Lee Jae-myung’s response to the dispute with Ukraine. He warned that the conflict could harm security cooperation between the countries.
Zelenskyy said that concessions to Putin could break Ukraine. The president urged people not to sow panic and to preserve the unity of the state.
Ukraine and Germany signed 15 agreements worth more than €8 billion. Zelenskyy announced joint production, the exchange of experience, and new jobs.
The agreements provide for joint production, jobs, and orders.
The United States proposed a trilateral technical meeting between Ukraine and Russia by the end of October. Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine’s readiness for talks.
Ukraine and Germany will jointly produce 2,000 Bars drones with a target interception rate of around 30%. They are also developing the Turrets program.
Ukraine and Germany signed 15 security and economic documents worth more than €8. 5 billion. The support package exceeds €1.3 billion.
A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences; two people were killed and seven injured. Zelenskyy and Merz inspected the site of the attack.
Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.
Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 135 drones: one person was killed and six were injured. Over the week, the Russians used more than 1,900 drones, 1,700 aerial bombs and 25 missiles.
Russia's Defense Ministry announced that it would intensify strikes on Ukraine's military facilities. The purported reason was Zelenskyy's statement about responding with strikes on Russian oil refineries.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during his visit to Kyiv, called on Putin to end the war and attacks on civilians.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz began an unannounced visit to Kyiv by paying tribute to fallen soldiers together with Zelenskyy. He stated his support for Ukraine.
During Friedrich Merz's visit to Kyiv, Zelenskyy announced new decisions to strengthen the protection of Ukraine and Europe. The Chancellor arrived on 4 October.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv. Talks with Zelenskyy will focus on support for Ukraine and European security.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv for a meeting with Zelenskyy. He promised continued support for Ukraine ahead of winter.