Auterion successfully completed the Artemis program, developing a long-range strike drone with a 1000-mile range. The drone, tested in Ukraine, has a visual guidance system for precise strikes without GPS.
Most Germans surveyed are against paying Bürgergeld social benefits to Ukrainian refugees, with only 17% supporting it. 62% of Germans believe that men of conscription age should return to Ukraine.
In Germany, 568 people with Hungarian passports were found to have registered as refugees from Ukraine. These individuals are not entitled to temporary protection and social assistance in Germany.
Construction and repair works remain the most sought-after on OLX, with a median price for turnkey construction at UAH 2000/m². The highest demand is observed in Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Lviv regions.
European leaders, including Finnish President Alexander Stubb and European Council President António Costa, expressed full support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after his conversation with Donald Trump. They reaffirmed military, financial, and diplomatic assistance, as well as security guarantees for Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed his conversation with Donald Trump with European leaders and the leadership of the EU and NATO. He emphasized the importance of protecting lives and strengthening security in Europe.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó criticized Poland's decision not to extradite a Ukrainian suspected of sabotaging Nord Stream pipelines to Germany. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski responded that this was self-defense against an aggressor.
European leaders are trying to find a place at the negotiating table after Putin's contact with Trump threatens to nullify their efforts to increase pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Trump said he would hold a second summit with Putin in Budapest after lengthy telephone conversations.
Law enforcement officers in Gdynia detained a 42-year-old man who set fire to cars with Ukrainian license plates, causing damages of 262,000 zlotys. The court arrested him for three months, and he faces up to 5 years in prison.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Ukraine must be included in any agreement concerning it. He views the planned talks in Budapest as an attempt to persuade Putin to start serious negotiations with Ukraine.
Military aid to Ukraine in July and August decreased by 43% compared to the first half of the year. This is due to a change in the structure of support, with most aid now coming through the PURL program.
The Ukrainian national football team moved up to 27th place in the FIFA rankings after victories over Iceland and Azerbaijan. Spain remains the leader, Argentina is in second place.
The Ukrainian suspected of sabotaging Russian gas pipelines will not be handed over to German law enforcement.
The German Foreign Ministry stated that Hungary must execute the ICC arrest warrant for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. This decision will only come into force in April 2026, despite Hungary's announcement of withdrawal from the court's jurisdiction.
Yuriy Tarnawskyi, co-founder of the New York Group, passed away at the age of 91 on October 14, 2025. The writer, translator, and cybernetic linguist was born in the Lviv region in 1934 and emigrated to the USA in the 1950s.
The German University of Bonn has restricted access for Russian students to certain modules of the master's programs "Cybersecurity" and "Computer Science" due to sanctions. These students can continue their studies by choosing alternative modules and will receive individual consultations.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal visited Luxembourg, where he held talks on military aid, financial support, and strengthening sanctions against Russia. A new package of military assistance was agreed upon, including tactical vehicles, drones, and night vision devices.
A foreigner suspected of a robbery attack on cash collectors in Zhytomyr in 2019 has been extradited from Germany. He faces life imprisonment, and the court chose a pre-trial measure – detention.
In Ireland, a 17-year-old Ukrainian boy died as a result of a violent knife incident in a house in north Dublin. Another teenager was taken to the hospital with stab wounds, his life is not in danger.
The European Union is considering a ban on filtered cigarettes and electronic tobacco products. This initiative aims to reduce tobacco consumption and protect the environment.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that 17 NATO member countries have joined the PURL program, which allows the supply of American weapons to Ukraine. Initially, there were six countries, but after a meeting with Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, their number increased to 17.
Ukraine and Germany are strengthening cooperation in the defense industry. The agreement creates a framework for expanding bilateral cooperation in the field of defense industry, technology, and innovation.
The Court of Cassation in Rome has suspended the extradition of 49-year-old Serhiy K. to Germany, sending the case back for a new hearing. In Poland, a decision is awaited regarding the extradition of another Ukrainian, Volodymyr Z., suspected of involvement in the gas pipeline explosions.
On October 14, the UNESCO Executive Board adopted a new decision regarding the emergency aid program for Ukraine. The organization reaffirmed its solidarity with the Ukrainian people and condemned Russian aggression.
The number of Ukrainians aged 18-22 seeking asylum in Germany has increased from 100 to 1000 per week after the updated exit rules. The total number of Ukrainians in Germany as of October 4, 2025, is 1,293,672 people.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Ukraine is a world leader in drone technology and combating them. NATO uses Ukraine's knowledge and will take additional measures to combat Russian drones.
The US supplies Ukraine with lethal and non-lethal weapons, which are paid for by European allies under the PURL program. More than half of the allied states have already joined this initiative.
Germany will deploy Eurofighter jets to the Polish military airbase in Malbork. This decision was made to protect NATO's eastern flank, as stated by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
Finland is the only country in Europe where bomb shelters are available for almost all citizens, with 50,500 bunkers accommodating 4. 8 million people. They are located 20 meters deep and can protect even during a nuclear strike.
The European Commission will propose rules for short-term rentals through platforms like Airbnb to counter the social crisis of affordable housing. The EU's first housing commissioner, Dan Jørgensen, noted that this issue is within the EU's competence.
