Defense ministers from ten Joint Expeditionary Force countries will meet in Norway. This is the first JEF meeting with the participation of Ukraine's defense minister and the first above the Arctic Circle.
On October 23, Ukrainian clubs will play matches of the second round of the Conference League: "Shakhtar" will play against Polish "Legia" at 19:45, and "Dynamo" will meet Turkish "Samsunspor" at 22:00. Bookmakers consider "Shakhtar" the favorite, while in the "Dynamo" match, the advantage is on the side of the Turkish team.
Mosquitoes, specifically the species Culiseta annulata, have been recorded in Iceland for the first time, a phenomenon linked to global warming. Three specimens were discovered in the Kjós region, which may indicate the species' establishment in the country.
Lithuania and eight other NATO countries are organizing the training and equipping of a Ukrainian brigade in Poland, supplying weapons and equipment. The initiative involves training servicemen according to NATO standards and strengthening support for Ukraine in long-range operations.
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.
At the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense, agreements were reached on new contributions totaling at least $422 million to the PURL initiative. Also, $715 million was declared for procurement from the Ukrainian industry and additional military assistance from allies.
Ukraine, together with nine Scandinavian and Baltic countries, is launching an initiative to train and equip Ukrainian military personnel. The program provides for the training of units, the supply of weapons, and the strengthening of defense cooperation.
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 11th meeting of the IT Coalition in Stockholm will accelerate technology procurement for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and increase funding for digital projects. Since September 2023, the coalition has raised over 1.2 billion euros for the development of technological capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The employment rate of university graduates in Europe varies significantly. Bulgaria, Estonia, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland, Germany, Hungary, and Poland have the highest employment rates among young graduates.
Ukraine's national football team secured its second consecutive victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, defeating Azerbaijan 2-1 in Krakow. The Ukrainians are in second place in Group D, three points behind France.
Serhiy Rebrov has named the starting lineup for the Ukrainian national team's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan. The match will take place today, October 13, at 9:45 PM Kyiv time at the Cracovia Stadium.
From October 12, the EU is gradually implementing the biometric registration system EES, which will replace passport stamps. Ukrainians with temporary protection or a residence permit are not subject to registration, but for others, border crossing times may increase.
Serhiy Rebrov, after the victory over Iceland, stated that all matches of the Ukrainian national team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers are very difficult due to a large number of injured players. He noted the team's dedication and the importance of the fight, as well as the support of Ukrainian fans.
The Ukrainian national football team defeated Iceland 5-3 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Ukraine is in second place in Group D with 4 points.
The Ukrainian national team will play its third match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland on October 10 at 9:45 PM Kyiv time. Bookmakers give a slight advantage to Iceland.
A new WHO report found that over 30% of doctors and nurses in Europe suffer from depression, and one in ten has had suicidal thoughts. One in three healthcare workers has experienced bullying or threats of violence, and 10% have experienced physical violence or sexual harassment.
Serhiy Rebrov named the Ukrainian national team squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland and Azerbaijan. Ruslan Malinovskyi and Volodymyr Brazhko returned to the squad.
President Zelenskyy announced the receipt of funding for 4 aid packages for the purchase of American weapons within the framework of the PURL initiative. The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, and Canada have contributed a total of over $2 billion.
Parliamentary elections have begun in Moldova, which will determine the composition of the legislative body for the next four years. Voting will take place from 7:00 to 21:00 at 2274 polling stations, of which 1973 are open on the territory of the Republic of Moldova.
The Russian warship "Yantar" repeatedly entered British and Irish waters from autumn 2023 to November 2024, stopping over key communication cables. The vessel, equipped with underwater vehicles, is capable of connecting to cables to intercept data or plant explosives.
Spain has joined the countries threatening to boycott Eurovision-2026 if Israel is allowed to participate. This is the first country from the "Big Five" to put forward such a condition, which could influence the organizers' decision.
Eurovision organizers have suggested that Israel withdraw from the 2026 contest in Austria or perform under a neutral flag. This is due to boycott threats from several countries over the war in Gaza.
Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ stated that the country might withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates. The decision is linked to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the deaths of civilians.
The Ukrainian national team drew 1:1 with Azerbaijan in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Heorhiy Sudakov's goal was equalized after a penalty awarded for Oleksandr Zinchenko's handball.
The Ukrainian national team will play its second 2026 World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan on September 9 at 7:00 PM in Baku. Bookmakers predict a victory for Ukraine.
The Ukrainian national football team will play its first 2026 World Cup qualifier against France in Wroclaw. Bookmakers consider France the favorite, despite their squad losses.
President Zelenskyy announced an agreement with the Nordic countries and the Baltics regarding additional air defense systems and weapons production. This will strengthen Ukraine's defense ahead of winter.
In October 2025, the EU will introduce the EES system to control the entry and exit of third-country nationals. It will replace passport stamps, collecting biometric data to combat illegal migration.
Serhiy Rebrov called up Kyiv "Dynamo" winger Nazar Voloshyn to the main squad of the Ukrainian national team. This happened before the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament against France and Azerbaijan.
