French President Emmanuel Macron has warned of Russia's information warfare against Western democracies, using a 'secret army' of digital bots. He noted that Russia systematically interferes in elections and carries out cyberattacks.
French military seized the Russian tanker "Pushpa" off the coast of Saint-Nazaire, which repeatedly changed names and flags and is under international sanctions. The vessel is linked to a "ghost fleet" that finances Russian troops and may be involved in sabotage operations.
During the announced air raid alert in Rivne and Volyn regions, the movement of Russian drones in the western direction was recorded. Monitoring channels report that at least two "Shahed"-type drones are heading towards Poland.
In September, eurozone inflation accelerated to 2. 2%, exceeding the ECB's target of 2%. This confirms expectations that the ECB will not cut interest rates this year.
G7 countries are close to agreeing on new sanctions aimed at sharply limiting Russia's oil revenues and strengthening Ukraine's financial stability. Options include sanctions against the shadow tanker fleet and restrictions in the financial sector.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed skepticism about the European Commission's 'drone wall' proposal, emphasizing the need for early warning systems and countermeasures against drones. He also declared a confrontation with Russia over its aggressive behavior in the information space and cyberattacks.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that European taxpayers should not pay for Russia's war. She proposed seizing 140 billion euros of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's war efforts.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban may find support in his attempts to hinder Ukraine's accession to the EU, particularly from French President Emmanuel Macron. The proposal by European Council President António Costa to change EU accession rules to circumvent Hungary's resistance is meeting opposition from a number of countries, including France, the Netherlands, and Greece.
The body of 58-year-old South African Ambassador to France, Emmanuel Mthethwa, was found near the Hyatt Hotel in Paris. The preliminary version of the investigation is suicide, as the window of his 22nd-floor room was damaged.
From 2022 to 2025, France, Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands purchased 34. 3 billion euros worth of liquefied natural gas from Russia, while Ukraine received 21.2 billion euros in aid from them. This Greenpeace study highlights that the reduction in pipeline supplies led to an increase in Russian LNG imports.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki proposed a bill to increase the minimum period of continuous residence in the country for obtaining citizenship from three to ten years. This is aimed at better integration of foreigners and adaptation to Polish society.
Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point peace plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, which has been approved by Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and a number of Arab countries. Hamas is studying the proposal, while Palestinian Islamic Jihad called it a "recipe for an explosion in the region."
Denmark has urgently called up hundreds of reservists for service due to the situation with drones over airports and military facilities. This is also related to upcoming summits in Copenhagen.
France's chief financial crimes prosecutor, Jean-François Bohnert, denied that the investigation into former President Nicolas Sarkozy was motivated by hatred. Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy to finance his election campaign from Libya.
Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard stated that hybrid attacks have become a new reality for Europe, comparing them to the events of September 11, 2001. Sweden has provided Denmark with equipment to combat drones and is cooperating with the police ahead of summits in Copenhagen.
France and Sweden have sent military personnel and specialized systems to counter drones to Denmark ahead of two summits in Copenhagen. This was in response to drone incidents that caused flight delays.
Russia intends to connect the Zaporizhzhia NPP to its energy system, despite the risks of a nuclear incident. For this purpose, a 200 km long power transmission line has already been built from Melitopol to Mariupol.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha discussed new packages of military aid to Ukraine with his counterparts from Germany, Poland, and France. They are united in the view that security guarantees must be effective and legally binding.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia is starting a new stage of escalation and hybrid warfare against the transatlantic community. He noted that the integration of the Ukrainian air defense system into a single European system should become a decisive step to strengthen security.
The European Union has reinstated restrictive measures against Iran's nuclear program, which were suspended in 2015. This decision was made after the UN sanctions were renewed, which include travel bans, asset freezes, as well as economic and financial restrictions.
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned threats made to judges who delivered a verdict in the Nicolas Sarkozy case. He called for the swift prosecution of those responsible.
The UN Security Council reimposed an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran on September 27. The decision was initiated by Great Britain, France, and Germany due to accusations against Tehran of violating the 2015 nuclear deal.
The Ukrainian national football team defeated the Republic of Korea with a score of 2:1 at the Youth World Cup. Ukraine will play its next match against Panama on September 30 at 23:00.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that 92 drones were flying towards Poland, 19 of which reached their destination. Ukrainian forces shot down most of them, and the Polish side destroyed four drones.
UN sanctions against Iran are set to be reinstated on Saturday, after a resolution by Russia and China to postpone them failed. This decision by Western powers is likely to escalate tensions with Tehran.
Several drones were detected over the state of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany on Friday night. The Ministry of Interior is investigating suspected espionage, and the police are enhancing drone defense.
The Ukrainian Startup Fund is launching the Startup EDGE grant program, which will allocate up to €40,000 for innovative early-stage projects. The program will help bring Ukrainian technologies to the international market and is aimed at startups in the Deep Tech, Green Tech, and EdTech sectors.
On September 27, the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup kicks off in Chile, where Ukraine will play its first match against South Korea. The tournament will last until October 19, 2025.
Microsoft and Asus have officially opened pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, which will go on sale on October 16. Prices for the consoles range from $499 to $1599 depending on the model and region.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will provide $90 million to the Palestinian Authority, as announced by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. This funding is part of the International Coalition to Support Palestine, founded by Riyadh.
