In the first nine months of 2025, foreigners registered 1,648 sole proprietorships in Ukraine. The most active were citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Uzbekistan, with Russians most often ceasing operations.
The Ukrainian national football team defeated Iceland 5-3 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Ukraine is in second place in Group D with 4 points.
The Ukrainian national team will play its third match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland on October 10 at 9:45 PM Kyiv time. Bookmakers give a slight advantage to Iceland.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported that over 80,000 Ukrainians are considered missing due to Russian crimes, including the forced deportation of children. He proposed creating a joint working group with Azerbaijan to search for and identify the missing.
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.
From November 1, 2025, Ukraine is introducing a new digital system of electronic ECMT permits for international cargo transportation. The country ranked first in the number of test operations and actively prepared for the system's implementation.
The announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize laureates will take place from October 6 to 13, concluding with the announcement of the winners of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences. The ceremonies will be available for online viewing on the official digital channels of the prize.
Adidas has unveiled the official "Trionda" ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The ball's design combines the colors of the flags of the three host countries and symbolizes the unity of football.
In the first nine months of 2025, 225,046 new individual entrepreneurs were registered in Ukraine, which is almost on par with last year's figures. However, the number of closed businesses increased by 11%, reaching 213,293.
Turkey does not plan to terminate gas supply contracts with Russia, despite calls from the United States. Ankara emphasizes diversification of supplies but considers Russian gas critically important for meeting the country's needs, especially in winter.
Serhiy Rebrov named the Ukrainian national team squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland and Azerbaijan. Ruslan Malinovskyi and Volodymyr Brazhko returned to the squad.
During a meeting with the presidents of France and Azerbaijan, Edi Rama jokingly reacted to Donald Trump's statement about "ending a war" that never actually existed between Albania and Azerbaijan.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The leaders discussed diplomatic work to establish peace and energy cooperation.
The United States of America has postponed the introduction of sanctions against the Serbian oil company NIS for only four days; they will come into force on October 1. Sanctions against NIS have been postponed six times, as the Serbian authorities negotiated with both Russian and American sides.
FIFA has unveiled the official mascots for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. They are Maple the Moose, Zayu the Jaguar, and Clutch the Bald Eagle, symbolizing the host countries of the tournament.
A citizen of Azerbaijan, suspected of selling counterfeit US dollars, has been extradited from Moldova to Ukraine. The man was part of a criminal group that produced counterfeit banknotes in Turkey and supplied them to Ukraine.
Serbia plans to sign a three-year agreement with Russia for the import of 2. 5 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually. The country already receives gas from Azerbaijan and Russia, and also has significant reserves in its gas storage facility.
In Poland, the Central Bureau of Investigation liquidated a criminal group involved in the illegal trade of luxury cars. Almost 600 vehicles were illegally smuggled to Russia and Belarus, and companies received over 40 million zlotys in undue VAT refunds.
The 80th session of the UN General Assembly has begun in New York and will last until September 29. It will bring together about a hundred presidents and over 40 prime ministers to discuss global challenges and strengthen international cooperation.
The Ukrainian national team dropped to 28th place in the FIFA ranking, losing two positions after defeats in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Spain topped the ranking for the first time since 2014, displacing Argentina.
Ukraine received 100 additional permits for cargo transportation from Azerbaijan and 300 from Bosnia and Herzegovina. These permits will allow carriers to perform more trips and expand their business.
Portuguese club Benfica sacked head coach Bruno Lage after their defeat to Azerbaijani club Karabakh in the Champions League. Club president Rui Costa stated that it was time for a change, and insider Fabrizio Romano reports on negotiations with Jose Mourinho.
Former goalkeeper of Kyiv "Dynamo" and Donetsk "Shakhtar" Artur Rudko was detained while attempting to illegally cross the border. According to unofficial information, he is currently undergoing basic military training in one of the training centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
On September 16, the first round of the 2025/2026 Champions League begins, where for the first time since the 2005/2006 season there are no Ukrainian clubs. However, Ukrainian footballers will play as part of European teams, including Trubin, Sudakov, Lunin, and Zabarnyi.
The European Union is considering imposing sanctions on companies in India and China that facilitate trade in Russian oil as part of a new package of restrictions. The US proposes tariffs of up to 100% for China and India, and will also affect Russian oil companies.
In Kyiv, the bodies of a 38-year-old woman and her 14-year-old daughter were found with signs of strangulation in a rented apartment. The woman's cohabitant, a 37-year-old citizen of Azerbaijan, committed suicide on September 10.
The Ukrainian national team drew 1:1 with Azerbaijan in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Heorhiy Sudakov's goal was equalized after a penalty awarded for Oleksandr Zinchenko's handball.
The Ukrainian national team will play its second 2026 World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan on September 9 at 7:00 PM in Baku. Bookmakers predict a victory for Ukraine.
Serhiy Rebrov commented on the strike on Heorhiy Sudakov's home. The coach believes this will add motivation to the Ukrainian national team players for the match against Azerbaijan.
Viktor Tsyhankov will not play against Azerbaijan due to a muscle injury. This is already the fifth player who has left the national team due to injury.
