German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Germany remains one of the biggest supporters of Ukraine after the United States. He emphasized that Germany's goal is to protect Ukraine's independence and sovereignty.
The WHO has approved Bavarian Nordic's monkeypox vaccine for vaccination of adolescents aged 12-17. The company is also preparing for clinical trials of the vaccine for children aged 2-12.
The Prime Minister of Iceland announced the dissolution of the governing coalition due to disagreements over immigration and energy. New parliamentary elections are scheduled for November 30.
The volume of Russian oil transported by the shadow fleet increased from 2. 4 to 4.1 million barrels per day. 70% of Russian marine oil is transported by poorly maintained and insufficiently insured tankers.
NATO is conducting a two-week military exercise to practice the use of nuclear weapons. About 2,000 troops and 60 aircraft from 13 NATO countries will take part in the maneuvers.
Norway has introduced temporary border controls on ferries from Denmark, Sweden and Germany due to the increased terrorist threat. The control may last until October 22 and does not involve checking all travelers.
Zelenskyy announced plans to establish joint Ukrainian-French arms production facilities in Ukraine. The President instructed the Ministers of Defense and Strategic Industries to ensure the implementation of the agreements.
Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered an underground structure dating back to the Neolithic era that could have been used as a refrigerator. The discovery may be one of the oldest cellars in Europe, indicating a technological breakthrough.
The Danish Defense Minister announced the creation of an investment fund for the development of Ukraine's defense industry. The fund will combine public and private investments to expand Ukrainian arms production companies.
Germany and its partners will provide Ukraine with a €1. 4 billion military aid package by the end of the year. The package will include air defense systems, howitzers, self-propelled artillery systems, armored vehicles, drones, radars, and ammunition.
Ukraine's Brave1 cluster has signed an agreement with the Danish Defense Center to cooperate in defense technology. The Defense Tech Valley summit brought together more than 1,300 participants, with investments of up to $50 million expected by the end of the year.
Ukraine is negotiating with all partners to finance defense companies. Denmark has already started direct financing, investing almost EUR 600 million in Ukrainian defense production.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on allies to support patronage of Ukrainian cities and regions. This initiative promotes investment, entrepreneurship and has a long-term impact on recovery.
UNN offers a selection of 5 adventure movies to watch this weekend. Among them are sea and space adventures, the fight against evil, incredible twists of fate and great acting.
The Swedish Security Service suggests Iranian involvement in the incidents near the Israeli embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen. Two Swedish teenagers are arrested on suspicion of detonating grenades near the embassy in Denmark.
The Chinese Coast Guard has entered the Arctic for the first time for joint patrols with the Russian Federation. Western analysts see this as a growing nuclear threat and a power struggle in the region.
The Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine called for investment in the Ukrainian defense industry, which demonstrates high efficiency. The priority is to introduce the latest technologies, including drones and missiles.
Over the last day, there were 136 combat engagements, most active in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. Russia conducted 70 air strikes, used 628 kamikaze drones and fired over 3,300 times.
Western sources report that the West has evidence of a Chinese company's involvement in the supply of "a number of special military drones" to russia, which were used during the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine has invited the Nordic countries to join the Northern Brigade project. Each country will be able to train and arm a Ukrainian battalion and invest in Ukraine's defense industry.
Mette Frederiksen said that Russia would not have been able to wage war for more than 2. 5 years without China's help. She called for political consequences for Beijing for supporting Russian aggression.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski calls on the allies to allow Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike at Russian territory.
Ukraine has made progress in the production of drones, but the area of robotic platforms remains underdeveloped. Fedorov noted the need to solve problems with electronic warfare, the fight against the Shahed, and the protection of the sky.
Washington plans to provide Ukraine with its largest aid package since May, including ammunition for F-16s and HIMARS. The package will be announced on the eve of Zelenskyy's meeting with Biden at the White House.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen. They discussed investments in Ukraine's defense industry, in particular the production of the Bohdan air defense system.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister met with his Nordic-Baltic Eight counterparts in New York. They discussed the strengthening of sanctions against russia, Ukraine's energy needs and support for the Peace Formula.
The Netherlands has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth €209. 5 million. The funds will be used to restore critical infrastructure and provide humanitarian aid, as well as EUR 45 million to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine.
The G7+ ministers adopted a statement of support for Ukraine on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. They condemned Russia's attacks on energy infrastructure and pledged assistance in restoring and protecting the energy system.
Ukraine's international partners have mobilized more than $4 billion to restore energy infrastructure. The United States has allocated $1.8 billion, and other countries have also made significant contributions to help Ukraine get through the winter.
Mette Frederiksen proposes to stop discussing “red lines” in relation to assistance to Ukraine. She believes that restrictions on the use of weapons should be lifted, including strikes on Russian territory.