Montenegro
Mikhail Zvinchuk and four other people were detained and it was decided to expel them from Montenegro on security grounds. A drone, cameras and phones were confiscated from them.
Mikhail Zvynchuk, his wife, and three other people were detained on suspicion of hybrid activities. Zvynchuk is under sanctions.
The EU is preparing intergovernmental conferences on the accession of Ukraine and other countries and seeks to open the internal market and competitiveness clusters for it. The decision depends on the law on national minorities.
The Prime Minister of Georgia criticized the European Commission’s assessment of the country’s European integration. He stated that Tbilisi is ahead of Ukraine and Moldova.
XENA deploys the An-32P Firekiller in less than a day and fights fires in Turkey, Georgia, and Montenegro. The aircraft drops 8,000 liters of water.
Marta Kos said that Ukraine joining the EU on January 1, 2027, is unrealistic. The European Commission expects new clusters to be opened by the end of 2026.
On October 13, the EU may potentially open two negotiating clusters each for Ukraine and Moldova. Montenegro may close three chapters, while Albania may close one.
The European Commission proposes gradually integrating candidate countries into the EU single market. Access will depend on reforms and support for the bloc's goals.
The European Commission is planning clear schedules for reforms and negotiations for Ukraine, Montenegro, Moldova and Albania. They will not be offered to other candidates for now.
More than 50 UN member states, as well as the EU, called on Russia to agree to a ceasefire and peace talks with Ukraine. They also demand the return of civilians and prisoners of war.
The 2026/27 EuroLeague season, featuring 20 teams, will start on September 24. Ukrainian player Maksym Shulha will play for Real Madrid, while Beşiktaş will return to the tournament.
Europe is preparing to strengthen its response system for large-scale wildfires and develop its firefighting aircraft fleet.
Ukrainian Danylo Kravchenko won gold at the Junior European Championships in the under-73 kg category. In the final, he defeated Russian Armin Sobliyev.
Ukraine defeated Montenegro 98:89 in the Basketball World Cup qualifiers. After 8 matches, the team has 14 points and leads the group.
Due to its currency policy, Turkey has become more expensive for foreign tourists. From May to July, the flow of visitors declined, particularly from the United Kingdom.
Ukraine defeated Greece 82:76 in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. It was the team's fifth victory in seven qualifying matches.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that Ukraine must fulfill all the conditions for EU accession without exceptions. However, he is ready to share his integration experience.
Acting President of Kosovo Albulena Haxhiu expressed concern over the possible diversion of the Ibar River, calling it a threat to water and energy security. Serbian President Vučić confirmed the intentions, citing domestic legislation.
Serbia plans to join the Schengen Area by the end of 2027, which would lead to the introduction of visas for Russian citizens. The government has formed a working group, but President Vučić previously denied that visa-free travel would be canceled.
The Financial Times reports that Ukraine is a "complex dilemma" for the EU: its army is valuable, but corruption and other issues raise concerns. Brussels is considering reforming the accession process, proposing phased integration.
Melinda Haring suggested four candidates to Zelenskyy for the position of ambassador to the United States after Stefanishyna’s dismissal. They include Unguryan, Husovskyi, Klympush-Tsintsadze, and Stavnitser.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees dismissing ambassadors in four countries. Diplomats in Croatia, Albania, Montenegro and Pakistan were dismissed from their positions.
The Government of Montenegro has decided to introduce a visa regime for citizens of Russia, Belarus, China, Saudi Arabia and Turkey from November 1. This was done to harmonize the country's visa policy with EU rules.
On Ukrainian Statehood Day, leaders and high-ranking officials from Moldova, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Serbia and other countries arrived in Kyiv to participate in the "Ukraine – Southeast Europe" summit.
The domain addresses of Telegram, t. me and telegram.me, have become inaccessible due to a DNS failure, affecting the opening of links in browsers. The messenger itself continues to operate normally.
On July 13, International Rock Day and French Fry Day are celebrated. In Ukraine, Orthodox Christians according to the new calendar honor the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel.
92% of Ukrainians plan a vacation in the summer of 2026, almost 70% choose to vacation in Ukraine. Popular foreign destinations are Turkey, Egypt, and European countries.
Marta Kos announced a new generation of accession treaties with additional guarantees. The issue of the right of veto will be discussed for each country.
Kyiv and Budapest have reached an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority in Zakarpattia. Hungary has supported the commencement of Ukraine's EU accession negotiations.
Five EU countries propose temporarily restricting voting rights for new members of the bloc. The initiative envisages strengthening control over the rule of law.