Due to hostilities and weather conditions, power outages occurred in 8 regions of Ukraine. The Ministry of Energy reports on electricity imports from neighboring countries and calls for economical consumption in the evening.
NATO defense ministers will begin to rethink the decade-old policy towards Russia due to the threat from the Kremlin. The alliance plans to develop a new strategy by the 2025 summit, taking into account changes in relations with Russia.
Russian troops launched a missile attack on a power plant in Mykolaiv region, injuring three workers. The shelling caused power outages in five regions of Ukraine.
Energoatom has completed the repair campaign and prepared all 9 NPP units under its control for the winter. The power system remains balanced, but there were blackouts in two regions due to shelling.
527 settlements remain without electricity due to hostilities and technical problems. Power engineers have restored power to 16,268 consumers, the power system is balanced and preparations for winter are underway.
The SBGS spokesperson reported a significant decrease in illegal border crossing attempts since August. The most active areas are the borders with Romania and Moldova, and the number is expected to decrease further due to weather conditions.
Slovaks raised €4. 5 million in three weeks to buy artillery ammunition for Ukraine. 122 tons of ammunition have been delivered, and another 500 thousand euros are planned to be spent on grenade launcher shells.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine decreased by 6. 5%. 546 settlements are without power. Power companies restored power to 2564 consumers.
During a meeting with Denys Shmyhal, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed his full support for Ukraine's accession to the EU. At the same time, he confirmed that he would block Ukraine's membership in NATO as long as he was in power.
Following the intergovernmental consultations, Ukraine and Slovakia signed 4 documents. They relate to readmission, education, the agricultural sector, and a joint declaration on key vectors of cooperation.
The Ministers of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine and Slovakia signed a memorandum of cooperation. The document envisages cooperation in the areas of livestock production, breeding, exports and research.
Ukraine and Slovakia have agreed to create an energy hub to utilize gas storage facilities and develop the nuclear industry. The project includes the modernization of the Mukachevo - Veľké Kapušany interconnector by 2028.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry hopes that Slovakia will join the G7 declaration of support for Ukraine and the security agreement. Andriy Sybiga offered his Slovak counterpart to take patronage of one of Ukraine's regions.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced significant progress in the implementation of agreements with Slovakia. The Framework Program for Slovakia's Participation in Ukraine's Reconstruction has been approved, and eight bilateral documents are expected to be finalized.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico. The parties discussed cooperation, energy, humanitarian issues, defense procurement, support for the Peace Formula and Ukraine's European integration.
Ukraine and Slovakia have launched the second intergovernmental consultations. They discuss practical steps to implement the Peace Formula, energy and infrastructure projects, and the signing of bilateral documents.
Ukraine's power system remains balanced, but electricity consumption is growing. Thousands of consumers in several regions have been left without power due to shelling and bad weather.
Prime Minister Shmyhal announced a meeting with the Slovak government. They will discuss infrastructure projects, energy security, support for the peace plan, and Ukraine's membership in the EU.
Denys Shmyhal and Robert Fico met near Uzhhorod on October 7. They will discuss cooperation in energy security and infrastructure projects.
In Slovakia, a bear mauled a 55-year-old man who was picking mushrooms. This is the second fatality after the death of a woman in March. There are about 1300 brown bears in the country.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he will block Ukraine's accession to NATO as long as he is in power. He believes that Ukraine's membership in the Alliance could lead to a third world war.
Ukraine's power system remains balanced despite the bad weather and shelling. Due to weather conditions, 105 settlements in 6 regions were cut off from electricity supply, and power companies restored power to more than 12,000 consumers.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico wants to convince Ukraine to keep oil and gas transit at a joint government meeting. He emphasizes the benefits for both countries and supports Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced his intention to visit Moscow in 2025 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. He believes that this has nothing to do with the current situation.
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has expressed a desire to restore economic relations with Russia after the war in Ukraine ends. He is also in favor of maintaining the transit of Russian raw materials to Europe through Ukraine.
Ukraine's power system remains balanced. As of the morning, 528 settlements were without electricity, and power companies restored power to 246,047 consumers.
A 69-year-old Ukrainian tried to illegally export two 18th- and 19th-century violins using forged documents. Customs officers detected the violation at the Malyi Berezny post, and the instruments were seized for examination.
Due to enemy attacks, power outages occurred in 8 regions. Lines and substation equipment were damaged, but power engineers are keeping the system balanced and restoring supply.
Russian UAVs attacked power facilities in Sumy region, damaging equipment. Due to the fighting and other reasons, 654 settlements were left without electricity, with consumption in line with seasonal levels.
russia remains an important energy supplier to Europe, accounting for 15% of the EU's gas imports in 2023.
