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Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called on the EU to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons against legitimate military targets in Russia.
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.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz announces his readiness to supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles, but under certain conditions. He criticizes the Scholz government for its lack of strategic vision and calls for greater European independence from the United States in helping Ukraine.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has again denied the transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. The minister emphasized that military cooperation between the two countries began long before the war in Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine spoke about defense packages, air defense, and investments in weapons production following his visit to London, Paris, Rome, and Berlin. Zelenskyy presented the Victory Plan to his partners and discussed the approach of a just peace.
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.
NATO defense ministers will begin to rethink the decade-old policy towards Russia due to the threat from the Kremlin. The alliance plans to develop a new strategy by the 2025 summit, taking into account changes in relations with Russia.
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.
Since the launch of the Ukrainian Sea Corridor, the ports of Greater Odesa have handled 75 million tons of cargo, of which 50. 1 million tons were agricultural products. Exports were carried out to 50 countries, and the round-the-clock mode increased the figures by 20%.
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine has discussed with FAO the implementation of a project to develop agrarian diplomacy. The plan is to train specialists to promote Ukrainian agricultural products on international markets.
The President of Ukraine presented the economic component of the Victory Plan to Maloney. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of special economic opportunities in Ukraine and preventing Russian control over critical resources.
During his visit to Italy, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. He presented and discussed with her the Ukrainian Victory Plan aimed at a just end to the war.
The President of Ukraine presented the Victory Plan to his French counterpart and discussed the strategy. The parties agreed to jointly produce weapons and prepare for the Peace Summit in Switzerland.
More than 370 million girls and women worldwide have been raped or sexually assaulted before the age of 18. Between 240 and 310 million boys have also been sexually abused as children.
A petition to Zelensky demanding that he veto the law abolishing daylight saving time has received the required 25,000 votes. The petition was initiated by MP Honcharenko, who considers the draft law to be incomplete and harmful.
President Zelenskyy says Ukraine aims to have a document called “Fundamentals of Peace” ready by November. The plan envisages an end to the war by 2025 and Ukraine's accession to NATO.
At the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit, President Zelenskyy called for ensuring that Russia does not have the strength to continue its aggression. Ukraine and Croatia sign an agreement on long-term cooperation.
Brovary has the only wushu school for children and youth in Europe that continues to operate during the war. The city authorities provide full support for the development of children's sports in the community.
People's Artist of Ukraine Bohdan Stashkiv was killed in a traffic accident in Zakarpattia. The singer was known for his tours abroad and for organizing the children's contest-festival “West of the XXI century”.
Russian missile attack damages another ship carrying food in Pivdennyi port. The 15-member crew was not injured, but the attack threatens food security.
An emergency power outage has occurred in Enerhodar due to problems outside the city. The cause of the outage is unknown.
German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz has proposed setting up a contact group of Germany, France, the UK and Poland. The goal is to work out proposals on the European post-war order after the war in Ukraine.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said that the Ukrainian Peace Formula is the most successful way to achieve peace. She thanked the European liberal family for supporting Ukraine in confronting the aggressor.
On October 12, the 25th Ramstein meeting will take place, for the first time at the level of leaders. Ukraine will present a Victory Plan with concrete steps for a just end to the war.
Most of the identified components in Russian weapons come from US and European companies. Parts from four Western manufacturers were found in the wreckage of the Iskander missile that hit Chernihiv.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's accession to NATO is necessary to eliminate Russia's temptation to disrupt order in Europe. He emphasized the importance of Ukraine's geopolitical certainty to ensure peace in the region.
Ukraine's president called for joint defense of the sky, as in Israel. Zelenskyy discusses air defense and long-range weapons for Ukraine before winter with new NATO chief Mark Rutte.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov and NATO Secretary General Rutte visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers in rehabilitation. Rutte reiterated NATO's readiness to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers.
The European Commission has announced €30 million in humanitarian aid to Lebanon due to the escalating conflict with Israel. The aid will include food, shelter and medical support for the civilian population.
Due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon, the UN warns of the risk of a new wave of refugees to Europe. About a million Lebanese have already become internally displaced, which is 20% of the country's population.