The European Union is preparing to begin technical work on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova, despite Hungary's ongoing blocking of accession negotiations. The European Commission has proposed adjusting the rules to circumvent Hungary's veto, by starting technical work in several "clusters" even without an official decision.
Six Russian generals and colonels were charged with war crimes. As a result of the attack on Okhtyrka in 2022, nine civilians, including a child, were killed and civilian objects were damaged.
Prosecutors of the Podil District Prosecutor's Office in Kyiv have notified a 44-year-old Mercedes-Benz driver of suspicion for beating a cyclist. The victim sustained a closed head injury, a brain contusion, and a fractured temporal bone.
Kyiv's Pechersk Court did not consider the appeal against the closure of the case against Oleksandr Zyma, director of the NBU's legal department, because investigators did not provide the case materials. The hearing was postponed until October 14.
On September 28, the final stage of the MHP Run4Victory series took place in Vinnytsia, bringing together 1050 participants.
On October 1, a significant cold snap is expected in Ukraine, with temperatures dropping to +6. ..+10 degrees, and +11...+16 in the south. The forecaster predicts rain throughout the country, with the exception of a few regions, and gusty winds.
The Ministry of Justice has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti-Corruption Court regarding the seizure of assets of former Interior Minister Vitaliy Zakharchenko. The state is requesting the seizure of six real estate properties, corporate rights, and funds in bank accounts.
On September 30, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, significant rains in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions. East wind, 7-12 m/s, in places gusts of 15-20 m/s.
Ambassador Daniel Koštoval will personally deliver a note of protest to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Czech Republic will demand information about those detained and compensation for property damage.
Head of Kyiv City Military Administration Tymur Tkachenko reported on the work of air defense forces in Kyiv. An air raid alert has been declared in the capital due to the threat of an enemy drone attack.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of the victims of the mass Nazi executions in Babyn Yar. Representatives of the President's Office, diplomats, and religious figures were present at the ceremony.
In Kyiv, an entrepreneur was served with a notice of suspicion for creating an illegal landfill, which led to soil pollution and caused 450,000 hryvnias in damages to the community. The director of a commercial entity organized the storage of hazardous waste on a leased plot in the Holosiivskyi district.
Ukraine is steadily increasing organic production, entering the top 5 suppliers of organic products to the EU. The country's organic lands occupy about 350,000 hectares, which is approximately 1.2% of the total agricultural land.
Iryna Vereshchuk met with Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, who has represented the Holy See in Kyiv since 2021. They discussed strengthening the Vatican's role in returning Ukrainians from captivity and supporting the families of prisoners of war.
Police exposed a 35-year-old Kyivvodokanal official who demanded 450,000 hryvnias for connecting an enterprise to the city's water supply system. He was detained after receiving the first part of the bribe, amounting to 225,000 hryvnias.
At the end of September, cloudy weather with rains is expected in Ukraine in the western, northern, central and southern regions. The air temperature will range from +7 to +17 degrees, and the wind will be strong, with stormy gusts in places.
Magomed Mameshev, who supported Ruslan Magamedrasulov, turned out to be involved in scandalous "drunk parties. "
NABU, together with the police, is once again trying to seize the assets of Ukrainian businessman Oleksiy Fedorychev, who owns two terminals in the Pivdennyi port. This is a new stage in a 10-year persecution, which, according to the businessman, is an attempt to raid his assets.
Serhiy Leshchenko stated that the blackout in Belgorod after the attack on the thermal power plant is only the beginning. He also hinted at long-range strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation, which will be a surprise.
The court refused to satisfy the claim of one of the business entities, which demanded to cancel the decision of the Kyiv City Council.
On October 12, Ukraine's representative for Junior Eurovision 2025 in Georgia will be determined. Seven young finalists from different regions of the country will compete for the right to go to Tbilisi.
Since the beginning of 2025, 91 Ukrainian companies have excluded Russian citizens from their ownership, although the law directly prohibits such changes. Most of these businesses continue to operate and even participate in government tenders.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell after the resumption of crude oil exports from Iraqi Kurdistan through Turkey. OPEC plans another increase in oil production in November, which will increase global supplies.
On September 29, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness and light rain, moderate in the west and north. Daytime temperatures will be 13-18°C, in the west and north 9-14°C, and in the Carpathians 1-5°C.
Today, September 29, marks Otolaryngologist Day and World Heart Day, which in 2025 will be held under the slogan "Don't miss a single moment. " Babi Yar Tragedy Memorial Day and Saint Cyriacus the Anchorite are also commemorated.
One of the victims of the shelling of Kyiv is a woman who died in a shelter due to stress during an air raid. In total, four people were killed and 13 wounded in the attack, including a 12-year-old schoolgirl.
President Zelenskyy reported on the consequences of Russian strikes on several regions of Ukraine, noting that Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, and Zaporizhzhia were most affected. As a result of the shelling, more than 80 people were injured, and four died, including a child.
Emergency rescue operations in Kyiv after the Russian attack have been completed. Four people, including a child, were killed, and 13 people were injured. SES psychologists provided assistance to 25 victims.
A Russian missile hit the Polish embassy during a night attack on Kyiv, piercing the roof and hitting the kitchen area of the consular section. No one was injured, the damage was minor, and the embassy will continue to operate as usual.
President Zelenskyy announced active work on an agreement with the United States regarding the purchase of weapons worth $90 billion. Ukrainian delegations will visit the US for technical negotiations and discussions on drone production.