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Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga proposed to create a food hub in Oman to help Ukrainian products enter the East African markets. The parties discussed the development of relations in the areas of trade, investment and energy.

Turkey has banned the export of US military equipment to Russia. The restrictions apply to more than 40 categories of goods important for Russia's military operations in Ukraine.

Ukraine is nearing the end of the first harvest of cotton used to make gunpowder. Next year, it is planned to increase the crops to 30,000 hectares, and the Ministry of Agrarian Policy will launch financing programs for farmers.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha will visit Oman, Angola, Egypt and South Africa on October 23-28. The purpose of the visits is to promote the Peace Formula, develop political dialogue and economic cooperation.

Estonia has fired an employee of the embassy in Turkey for her research on Kremlin narratives about Ukraine. The article calls the Revolution of Dignity a “coup d'etat” and the 2014 Russian invasion a “separation of republics.

The leaders of Russia and China held frank and constructive talks on Ukraine and the international situation. Putin plans to meet with the leaders of India, China, Turkey and Iran at the BRICS summit.

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister met with the Chief Advisor to the President of Turkey. They discussed strategic partnership, safety of navigation in the Black Sea, and the release of Ukrainian prisoners.

Andriy Sybiha discussed with Ibrahim Kalin the situation at the frontline and security in the Black Sea. The Minister's visit to Turkey is aimed at strengthening partnership and achieving a just peace.

The BRICS summit in Kazan brought together world leaders, including Xi Jinping and Modi. Russia is seeking to form an alliance of developing countries to counter Western dominance.

Andriy Sybiga met with Turkish President Erdogan. They discussed support for Ukraine, freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, and ways to a just peace.

Russian dictator Putin will meet with the leaders of India, China, Turkey and Iran at the BRICS summit. The event will be attended by representatives of 36 countries and 6 international organizations.

Andriy Sybiga met with Yasar Güler to discuss expanding defense cooperation and joint projects. The parties reviewed specific initiatives aimed at strengthening the defense industries of both countries.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated the need for peace talks involving all parties to the conflict in Ukraine. He also emphasized the importance of resuming the grain initiative and turning the Black Sea into a region of peace.

Andriy Sybiga met with Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat in Ankara. They discussed Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports and the energy system, as well as the increasing role of Turkish companies in Ukraine's recovery.

The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Turkey discuss assistance in the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war from russian captivity. Documents were signed to strengthen cooperation between the ministries.

Ukraine and Turkey have set up a joint working group on reconstruction. A visit by a Turkish delegation and President Erdogan is expected, and Turkish companies are actively involved in Ukraine's defense projects.

Kyiv is planning to host the third food summit in November. Minister Sibiga discussed Black Sea security with his Turkish counterpart and emphasized Russian attacks on Ukraine's port infrastructure.

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga briefed his Turkish counterpart on the Victory Plan. They discussed the importance of avoiding competition between peace initiatives and supporting the Peace Formula.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has begun a visit to Turkey. He will hold talks on Ukrainian-Turkish partnership, security in the Black Sea, and achieving a just peace.

Turkish Muslim preacher Fethullah Gulen has died in the United States. He was considered the inspiration behind the 2016 coup attempt against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Andriy Sybiga will visit Turkey on October 20-22 for talks with high-ranking officials. They will discuss security issues in the Black Sea, bilateral cooperation and Ukraine's integration into NATO.

Local collaborators organized a visit of Turkish media to occupied Mariupol to create propaganda materials. Such visits are intended to legitimize the occupation and test the reaction of the international community.

Archaeology is of particular importance for studying eras when there was no writing at all, or the history of those peoples who did not have writing in later historical times.

The activist found that 14 heads of regional prosecutor's offices aged about 45 receive a disability pension or a seniority pension. The Prosecutor General's Office is conducting an internal review of prosecutors with disabilities.

President Zelenskyy announces preparations to receive aircraft from France. France plans to deliver Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025, but the exact number has not been announced.

The draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place on December 13, 2024. 55 national teams will be divided into 12 groups, the winners of the groups will reach the final stage, the second places and the 4 best teams of the Nations League will play the playoffs.

Due to the thick fog in the Bosphorus Strait, ship traffic in both directions was temporarily suspended. Visibility deteriorated, especially on bridges, leading to traffic jams. The traffic was later resumed.

Representatives of Ukraine met with G20 ambassadors to discuss the Victory Plan and the Peace Formula. The parties discussed holding thematic conferences and preparations for the Second Global Peace Summit.

The Serbian Vice Prime Minister said that the country is studying the option of membership in BRICS. According to him, BRICS has become a real alternative to the EU, attractive to many countries.

The island nation of Sri Lanka has announced its application to join the BRICS. The application will be officially submitted during the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 23-24.