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Zelenskyy announced a drone agreement with Finland and a security agreement with Australia. Canberra will also provide Ukraine with $60 million in aid.
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.
Ukraine is asking the EU to accelerate the €90 billion loan and cover the €26 billion deficit. The parties will continue negotiations in 7–10 days.
Twenty countries and the EU called for coordinating AI standards and oversight. The United States and China did not sign the declaration.
Only 26% of respondents in 34 countries support Russia’s leading role in the world. 42% consider it a serious threat to their countries.
The European Union is preparing sanctions against 27 Russians and organizations over the deportation of Ukrainian children. In August, 103 children were returned home.
The EU is preparing its own "Article 4" for a rapid response to threats and is strengthening its defense. One of the key projects is the Freyja anti-ballistic system, developed jointly with Ukraine. Until it is fully operational, Europe plans to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense and support its energy sector.
Zelenskyy stated that Russian drones entered Moldova’s airspace twice during his flights through Chisinau. One drone nearly collided with the aircraft.
The website of the Norwegian Parliament is partially unavailable due to a DDoS attack. A Russian hacker group claimed responsibility for it.
Finland has joined France’s initiative to expand nuclear deterrence through cooperation with European partners. It has already been supported by Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
Fragments of four UAVs were discovered in Constanța, Tulcea and the Black Sea in Romania. Some of the drones carried explosive charges; all the fragments were neutralized.
Russia has renewed its attacks on Ukraine, despite the statements by the President of the United States about peace negotiations. Moscow demands the demilitarization of Ukraine, de facto, the renunciation of sovereignty and independence, and the transfer of territories.
Canada will finance the purchase of American interceptor missiles for Ukraine through the JUMPSTART mechanism. The type and delivery timeline have not yet been disclosed.
Canada is ready to provide technologies for the Freyja program and has agreed to additional defense supplies. The parties are also working on the Drone Deal.
Russian submarine forces trained with secret weapons to disable cables near Svalbard. Britain, Norway and the United States thwarted the exercise.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane nearly collided with a drone while preparing to take off from Moldova.
A meeting was held in Norway with the heads of defense companies from partner countries, dedicated to the implementation of the Freyja anti-ballistic program.
King Harald V of Norway, who died at the age of 89, was buried. Zelenskyy and representatives of the world’s monarchies attended the ceremony in Oslo.
Israel will close the British consulate in East Jerusalem over sanctions against goods from the settlements. London will also leave the mission concerning Gaza.
Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy arrived in Norway for the farewell ceremony for King Harald V. The president will meet with Prime Minister Støre to discuss air defense.
The countries that manufacture Patriot systems are seeking ways to quickly strengthen Ukraine’s air defense before winter. France and Italy are preparing to transfer SAMP/T systems and Aster missiles.
The president said that Ukraine’s weak point is its anti-ballistic defense. Kyiv is counting on Patriots from the United States, Norway and Canada, as well as the development of its own system.
JLR has offered voluntary redundancy to some employees to save $2. 3 billion over two years. The company's sales fell by 9.6%.
Spain will increase its supply of missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares confirmed that a new batch is being prepared.
The vessel "Professor Molchanov" was arrested at Naftogaz's request. It cannot leave the port of Barentsburg until the arbitration award is enforced.
Haakon VIII swore to the Norwegian parliament that he would uphold the constitution and laws following the death of King Harald. Queen Mette-Marit missed the ceremony due to complications following a lung transplant.
Kaja Kallas said that the EU is engaging countries outside the bloc to supply Ukraine with air defense interceptors. There is a shortage of them to protect civilians.
Allies are calling on Spain and Greece to transfer PAC-2 missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine. The issue will be discussed by EU ministers, but the countries are concerned about their own defense.
Zelenskyy and Koretskyi coordinated diplomatic efforts on defense financing, energy, and social programs. Veteran programs will be strengthened separately.
Lavrov stated that NATO's actions in the Arctic threaten Russia's security. The Alliance is increasing its presence in the region.