Slovakia
Slovakia’s parliament passed a no-confidence motion against Minister Tomáš Taraba with the support of a coalition party. Fico suggests early elections in January.
Johann Wadephul urged people not to question the threat posed by Moscow. He criticized Fico's doubts about NATO guarantees.
Ukraine will face Northern Ireland on October 2 in Trnava. The teams have 4 points each, with bookmakers naming Ukraine the favorite.
At a school in Spišská Stará Ves, a student attacked classmates and teachers with a sharp object. A teacher was killed, while another teacher and a student are in critical condition.
Andriy Shevchenko is celebrating his 50th birthday. The Ballon d’Or winner has gone from "Dynamo" and "Milan" to becoming president of the UAF.
A coalition crisis threatens to deprive Fico’s government of its majority. The prime minister threatened snap elections if his partners do not resolve the conflict.
On September 28, Ukraine will play Georgia in Tbilisi in the second round of the Nations League. The match starts at 19:45 Kyiv time.
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.
Czech police questioned two Russians who were filming a documentary and working in the interests of “Rybar. ” They were ordered to leave the country.
Latvia rejected a proposal to lift sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman in exchange for extending restrictions on 3,000 individuals and companies. EU ambassadors continued negotiations.
Kaja Kallas urged the EU to extend sanctions against Russia and swiftly adopt a new package. Countries are arguing over Usmanov and Fridman.
EU ambassadors failed to agree on removing Usmanov and Fridman from the sanctions lists. The talks will continue on Tuesday.
Frédéric Splendor ran through 14 countries to support Ukraine and raise funds for humanitarian aid. In Lviv, he honored fallen defenders.
France and Luxembourg are making demands regarding the EU sanctions list. The current restrictions on nearly 3,000 individuals expire on September 22.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico accused Western politicians of seeking to provoke a conflict between NATO and Russia. He stated that Slovakia would not take part in such a war.
The Carpathian countries have combined around 100 projects into a portfolio worth nearly €40 billion. More than 50 agreements have been prepared for signing.
At the Carpathian Eight summit, Zelenskyy said there was a need to modernize transport and increase Ukraine's freight capacity. He also called for investment in the region.
The C8 summit has begun in the Carpathians, with the participation of Ukraine, seven European countries, and the EU. The format will strengthen cooperation in security, energy, and logistics.
A fire at the ZVS Holding plant in Snina halted production. The employees were evacuated, there were no casualties, and the causes of the fire are being investigated.
Ukraine announced its squad for the Nations League matches against Hungary and Georgia. Hlan, Stepanov and Varfolomieiev received their first call-ups.
The Czech parliamentary committee supported the army’s foreign missions plan for two years. The limit on Ukrainian military personnel participating in training exercises in the Czech Republic will be reduced to 100.
The Trump administration will reallocate $52 million for Slovakia, North Macedonia, Tunisia and Iraq in favor of four countries in Central and South America.
EU ambassadors failed to agree to extend the freezing of the assets of around 3,000 individuals and companies from russia. Slovakia is demanding that Usmanov and Fridman be excluded.
Paris joined Slovakia's demand to remove Usmanov from the EU sanctions list. This could complicate the continuation of the restrictions after September 15.
EU ambassadors failed to agree on extending sanctions against Russia and will meet on September 14. Slovakia and France are demanding that Alisher Usmanov be removed from the "blacklist".
Poland prevented a threat at one of the crossings on the border with Ukraine, Donald Tusk said. He expects new Russian attacks on trade routes.
On September 9, Education, Beauty, Electric Vehicle, and FASD Days are observed. Tajikistan celebrates its independence, while churches honor the saints.
Moldovan special services are recording the recruitment of citizens through social media for sabotage, primarily targeting Ukraine. Several plans have been foiled.
In June and July, about 14. 4 thousand Ukrainians with temporary protection left Poland. There are currently 953.1 thousand people there.
Russia struck an SBU building with a jet-powered drone near the Slovak consulate in Kyiv. No employees were injured; the ambassador will be summoned.