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Ukraine's President announced preparations for the Second Peace Summit in November after meeting with Macron. The plan for the summit should appear at the beginning of the month, although the exact date has not yet been determined.

During his visit to Paris, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for a rapid increase in Western aid before winter. Macron assured of continued French support and emphasized the progress in training and equipping the Ukrainian brigade.

The expert believes that the postponement of the Ramstein meeting gives Ukraine time to prepare better. The US is expected to change its position on long-range weapons after the November elections.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives at the Elysee Palace in France after a visit to London. Emmanuel Macron has already congratulated the Ukrainian leader, and talks are expected.

Security measures are being tightened in Berlin ahead of the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Police are deploying additional forces to ensure maximum security due to the high risk to the Ukrainian leader.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in London for talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They are expected to discuss the use of British missiles and Zelenskyy's further visits to France and Italy.

Advisor to the President Dmytro Lytvyn denied an Italian newspaper report that Zelenskyy was ready for a ceasefire along the current front line. He emphasized that Ukraine adheres to the Peace Formula and will present a plan for victory to its partners.

Today, President Zelenskyy will meet with NATO Secretary General Rutte and British Prime Minister Starmer in London. The visit will take place despite the postponement of the meeting of the contact group on Ukraine's defense.

According to US officials, Ukraine is capable of controlling the territory in the Kursk region for several months.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the training of 2,300 Ukrainian troops in the Greater East. He also noted that the Anne Brigade in Kyiv will receive training and equipment thanks to French solidarity.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with his French counterpart, Sébastien Lecornu. They discussed training of the Ukrainian military, supply of equipment and weapons, as well as production of weapons and ammunition.

The President of Ukraine will hold talks with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss strengthening Ukraine's military component before the Ramstein meeting.

Ukraine's President says that the Victory Plan depends on the political will of partners, not Putin. Zelenskyy plans to meet with the leaders of Britain, France, Italy, and Germany to discuss strengthening Ukraine.

President Zelenskyy announced the possibility of taking a step toward peace in Ukraine in December. Ukraine counts on US leadership and the support of European partners to achieve stability and end the war.

Taiwan's president said that China cannot be the island's “homeland”. China accused Taiwan of “severing historical ties”. The visit of Taiwan's ex-president to Europe may increase tensions.

Members of the European Parliament approved the allocation of more than €1 billion from the EU Solidarity Fund for 5 countries affected by floods in 2023. Slovenia, Italy and Greece will receive the largest amounts.

The German government has expressed regret over the cancellation of US President Joe Biden's visit due to the hurricanes in Florida. The visit, scheduled for October 10-12, was supposed to include meetings with European leaders and discussions on the war in Ukraine.

A new study has revealed a slowdown in life expectancy growth in countries with the longest-lived populations. It also states that the increase in the number of centenarians does not lead to a significant increase in overall life expectancy.

The head of the Kyiv RMA met with representatives of the French Embassy and 20 French companies. They discussed increasing investment, rebuilding the region, and implementing joint projects.

US President Joe Biden has postponed a trip to Germany and Angola due to Hurricane Milton. He is staying in the country to observe the preparations and response to the natural disaster.

On October 12, the leaders of Germany, the United States, France, and Britain will meet in Berlin to discuss Ukraine. Afterward, they will participate in the Ramstein meeting on assistance to Ukraine.

Georgia's ruling party initiates a new process to impeach the president over her foreign visits without the government's consent. The speaker of the parliament said that this is symbolic, so that Zurabishvili will go down in history as a “suspended president.

The US National Hurricane Center predicts that Hurricane Milton will strengthen to a Category 4 before making landfall on the west coast of Florida.

In a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, French President Macron called for an end to attacks on Hamas and Hezbollah. Macron emphasized the need for political solutions for the security of the region.

Ukraine defeated France 7-1 in the third-place match at the 2024 Futsal World Cup. This is the first medal for the Ukrainian national team at the World Cup in this sport.

Hurricane Kirk is moving across the Atlantic toward Western and Central Europe. It is expected to reach the continent in the middle or end of next week, potentially threatening Germany and France.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi congratulated the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of Territorial Defense. He noted the effectiveness and skill of the soldiers of the territorial defense in battles in the hottest areas of the front.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiga thanked Canada and France for their statement on working on the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. He is looking forward to a ministerial meeting in Canada on this point of the Peace Formula.

French President Macron called for an end to the supply of weapons to Israel for operations in Gaza. He also called for the prevention of escalation in southern Lebanon and stressed that Lebanon should not become “another Gaza.

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.