Slovakia
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has completed visits to Romania, Slovakia, and Moldova. He announced agreements on European integration, support for Ukraine, and joint projects with neighboring countries.
Today, there are no plans to apply blackout schedules in Ukraine. Due to hostilities and technical disruptions, 496 settlements remain partially or completely without electricity.
Romania has asked Ukraine to shoot down Russian drones flying into its territory. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga discussed military assistance and support from Western neighbors during his visit to Bucharest.
On September 19, there are no plans to apply blackout schedules in Ukraine. Over the past 24 hours, seven regions, including Dnipropetrovs'k and Donetsk, suffered power cuts due to enemy shelling.
August saw a decrease in attempts to illegally cross the border compared to July. Border guards uncovered at least 600 criminal groups trying to smuggle people across the border.
The defense ministers of Romania, Poland, and Latvia have signed a joint letter to Allies on strengthening NATO's air defense. They call for the immediate introduction of an air defense rotation model and increased deterrence activities on the eastern flank of the Alliance.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga announced plans to expand its consular presence in Slovakia. It is planned to open a new Consulate General to protect the rights of Ukrainian citizens.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga has proposed that Slovakia sign a bilateral security agreement. Ukraine has already concluded 26 such agreements with partner countries and calls on Slovakia to join the G7 Vilnius Declaration.
Andriy Sybiga discussed with Peter Pellegrini the situation on the battlefield and strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities. They also discussed Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO and expressed gratitude for Slovakia's support.
Andriy Sybiga met with Robert Fico in Bratislava. The parties discussed the development of relations in the spirit of good neighborliness, mutual respect and benefit as part of Sybiga's first foreign visit to Slovakia.
Andriy Sybiga discussed with Alain Berset cooperation between Ukraine and the Council of Europe, the Peace Formula and Russia's responsibility for crimes. The Minister invited the Secretary General to visit Ukraine.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga will visit Slovakia on September 18. He will discuss support for Ukraine, the Peace Formula, Euro-Atlantic integration, and bilateral projects with the country's leadership.
On September 18, Ukraine does not plan to apply blackout schedules. Electricity imports from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova are expected to reach a maximum capacity of 1,510 MW at certain times.
Most of the preparations for the heating season in Mykolaiv region have been completed. The region is installing solar panels to ensure the energy independence of critical infrastructure, spending about EUR 4 million.
Due to the heat wave, electricity consumption in Ukraine will increase, causing a shortage. Scheduled blackouts will take place from 17:00 to 21:00. Electricity is expected to be imported from 5 countries, 498 settlements are without power.
A Slovak citizen was detained while trying to illegally cross the border. He had previously received a 5-year suspended sentence for “smuggling,” and now claimed that he had gone to the forest to pick mushrooms.
The President of Ukraine accepted credentials from the ambassadors of Mexico, Italy, Slovakia, the Netherlands, India, and Belgium. Zelenskyy discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation between the countries with each ambassador.
The Ministry of Energy reported that power outage schedules will not be applied. Due to hostilities and technical disruptions, 499 settlements remain without electricity, and energy workers have restored power for 40,120 consumers.
Despite the fighting near the key transit point, Russia and Ukraine intend to continue supplying gas to Europe through the Sudzha station.
Ukrainian officials have asked the United States to authorize the use of ATACMS missiles to strike Russian airfields. According to a Zelenskyy adviser, this would give Kyiv leverage in negotiations with Russia.
The head of a charitable foundation and his accomplice were detained for organizing the illegal transportation of persons liable for military service across the border of Ukraine. The scheme involved the registration of a fictitious guardianship over a disabled person to travel to the EU for USD 10-15 thousand.
The SBU detained a deputy of the Chyhyryn City Council from the banned OPFL while trying to illegally cross the border with Slovakia. He is charged with justifying Russian war crimes and spreading hostile propaganda.
Rescuers found four people who had gotten lost in the woods near the village of Nebyliv in Ivano-Frankivsk region. A four-year-old child was among those rescued.
The Ukrainian company Skyeton opens a plant in Slovakia for the production of ACS-3/Raybird-3 reconnaissance drones. the new plant will be able to produce 25 systems per year, complementing 100 systems manufactured in Ukraine.
Slovakia and Hungary rejected the EU's proposal to replace Russian oil with supplies through Croatia. Budapest called Croatia unreliable for transit, which caused outrage in Zagreb.
In July 2024, Ukraine imported 837. 8 thousand MWh of electricity, which is 2% less than in June. The largest share of imports came from Hungary (45%), followed by Poland (19%) and Romania (18%).
Hungary's Foreign Minister reacted sharply to the European Commission's response to oil transit. Szijjarto called it a scandal and criticized the proposal to use an alternative route through Croatia.
Police detained the organizer of the 'green corridor' to Moldova. The offender offered to provide an escorted escape abroad for $9000-9300, using radio stations and drones.
Czech police have detained a minor for preparing a terrorist attack at the Bratislava Pride parade. The suspect was a member of an international online group that planned attacks via Telegram.
The EU ignored Hungary and Slovakia's concerns about Ukraine's sanctions against Lukoil. The European Commission stated that the sanctions do not affect oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline.