Russia is training about 11,000 North Korean soldiers to participate in the war against Ukraine at four training grounds. The training takes place in Khabarovsk, Usuriysk, Blagoveshchensk and Vladivostok.
Starting October 22, the temperature is expected to rise in Ukraine. Night temperatures will be +2...+8°C, daytime temperatures will be 11-16°C, and weather without precipitation is expected until October 30.
Oleksandr Ruvin, Director of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, said that a significant number of Western components were found in all types of russian weapons. The Ukrainian side provided detailed reports on this to foreign partners to strengthen sanctions.
U. S. President Joe Biden has been awarded Germany's highest honor for strengthening German-American friendship. The German president noted Biden's role in strengthening the transatlantic alliance and supporting Ukraine.
South Korean intelligence has reported that 12,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine. Seoul considers this a serious threat to international security.
The Ukrainian Weather Center warns of intense frosts in Ukraine over the next two nights due to an anticyclone from the north. Temperatures are expected to drop to 0.5°C in most regions, except for the southeast.
An advisor to the mayor of Mariupol reported that Russia is preparing for a new offensive in southern Ukraine. The accumulation of unmarked troops and equipment in Zaporizhzhya and Donetsk regions is observed.
The Government of Ukraine has approved a draft law to implement EU regulations in the field of rail transport. The document provides for a new model of the transportation market, equal access to infrastructure and European safety standards.
The US presidential adviser said that Ukraine needs to fulfill security conditions and implement reforms for NATO membership. The US supports Ukraine's future in the Alliance and is working on long-term support.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced Lithuania's plans to increase investments in the production of drones for Ukraine. Lithuania will also help train one of the Defense Forces brigades and allocate 0.25% of its GDP to Ukraine's defense.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft agreement with Germany on cooperation in science, technology, innovation, and higher education. The agreement provides for the exchange of experts, joint research, and support for educational programs.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban has again blocked EU sanctions against Russia, which are necessary to provide Ukraine with $50 billion. He postpones the decision until after the US election, hoping for a Trump victory.
In September, Ukraine resumed electricity exports in small volumes after a 140-day break. Exports accounted for only 0.2% of imports, which were down 7% month-on-month.
The conference participants discussed the US experience and the problems of veterans in Ukraine. Experts emphasized the need to develop Ukraine's own effective veterans' policy, taking into account the country's unique challenges.
ARMA has signed a contract to manage 434 railroad cars out of almost 21,000 seized. This happened after public pressure over the agency's inaction regarding the railcars, which had been idle for almost two years.
The National Bank of Ukraine has published reports on the volume of credit transfers and direct debits. In the first half of 2024, 1848 million transactions amounting to almost UAH 20166 billion were carried out within Ukraine.
Paratroopers of the 79th Brigade captured an Egyptian in the Kurakhove direction. He came to Russia to study, but after receiving a passport, he was sent to war against Ukraine.
The Brovary City Council has decided to take out a EUR 2. 2 million loan to complete the construction of the Lyceum No. 10 junior school. Mayor Ihor Sapozhko emphasized the importance of modern education for children, despite wartime.
Occupants dropped explosives from a UAV on an ambulance in Stanislav. Medical workers were not injured, but the vehicle was damaged. Russians shelled 12 localities in the region over the last day.
US President Joe Biden arrives in Berlin to meet with the German president and other European leaders. The main topic of the talks will be the Russian invasion of Ukraine and measures to end the fighting.
Ukrzaliznytsia is actively building Ukraine's first European railroad between Chop and Uzhhorod. 3.5 km of the planned 8.3 km have already been laid, and the work is expected to be completed this year.
The Defense Ministers of Ukraine and Latvia discussed the development of the Drone Coalition and the purchase of long-range UAVs. Latvia plans to allocate 0.25% of GDP (120 million euros) to help Ukraine and will host a summit of the coalition early next year.
After the NATO-Ukraine meeting, President Zelenskyy called for decisive action against Putin's rise. He emphasized the importance of unity, arms supplies, and strengthening Ukraine's defense industry.
Servicemen and their spouses are entitled to loan benefits. They are exempt from paying interest, fines and penalties, but not the principal amount of the debt. The benefits do not apply to mortgages and car loans.
An economist warns of risks to the banking sector from the legalization of cryptocurrencies in Ukraine. A fintech expert points to potential benefits for the economy, including transparency and investment inflows.
Ukraine harvested 42. 8 million tons of grain and 18 million tons of oilseeds. Odesa and Poltava regions are the leaders in terms of gross harvest, while Khmelnytsky region is the top producer.
In December, the partners will approve plans to assist Ukraine within the framework of the capability coalitions for the coming years. This will help to better understand the needs of the Defense Forces and ensure the implementation of the Victory Plan.
OCU Primate Epifaniy met with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister. They discussed spiritual independence, support for believers abroad, and countering Russia's attempts to destabilize the religious situation in Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy said Ukraine was ready to consider real peace proposals from other countries. He called on Western officials to openly discuss the idea of exchanging territory for NATO membership.
President Zelenskyy said the outcome of the US election would be critical for Ukraine. He outlined three possible scenarios, depending on the winner of the presidential race.
