The Verkhovna Rada has adopted draft law #11043 on improving the NBU's functions in regulating financial services markets. The law should help fight financial fraud, including drops.
The military will be able to determine who will receive their payments in case of captivity or disappearance. The law also regulates payments to relatives in the absence of a personal order from a serviceman.
Brovary has the only wushu school for children and youth in Europe that continues to operate during the war. The city authorities provide full support for the development of children's sports in the community.
The Government of Ukraine has appointed new Deputy Ministers of Agrarian Policy and Veterans Affairs, as well as the State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture. The Deputy Minister of Culture was dismissed, and personnel changes in the Kyiv region were approved.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has shared the first results of the implementation of the uResidency e-residency program. The Ministry plans to expand the functions for e-residents and attract new countries to participate in the program.
Law enforcers detained an aide to Putin's former advisor who supported Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Chistilin was involved in promoting the Kremlin's interests abroad and organized interference in elections in Europe.
The Cabinet of Ministers has included VSMPO Titan Ukraine, owned by the sanctioned Russian Shelkov, in the list of large-scale privatization objects. Earlier, the plant's property was seized, and its assets were transferred to the State Property Fund.
The General Staff reported 250 cases of Russian special munitions with chemical substances being used against the Defense Forces in September. In total, 4,228 such attacks have been recorded since the beginning of the invasion.
Law enforcers exposed an employee of the Malynovskyi RTC in Odesa who helped avoid mobilization for bribes. He entered false data into the Oberig database, allowing men to travel abroad.
The Cabinet of Ministers included Ecocenter and SUNART in the Register of Industrial Parks. The new sites in Lviv and Mykolaiv regions will create 1,800 jobs, bringing the total number of registered parks to 95.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted draft law #11310 on the basic principles of state climate policy. The law will facilitate strategic planning, integration of climate issues, and fulfillment of Ukraine's international obligations.
The Ukrainian Weather Center warns of possible frosts in Ukraine after October 13-14. The highest probability of frost is expected in the western, northern and northeastern regions of the country.
A presentation of the documentary People of Steel directed by Serhiy Fomenko took place in Kyiv. The film tells the story of Azovstal's stalwart defenders and their families, and was created over two years.
The occupiers attacked the civilian infrastructure of the Esman community in Sumy region with anti-aircraft guns. The attack killed a couple - a 38-year-old man and his 35-year-old wife - in their home.
The Government of Ukraine has decided to reallocate funds from the EIB for the modernization of substations. EUR 86 million will be allocated for systems to protect energy facilities from Russian attacks.
In Kyiv, a man kicked a friendly poodle that tried to run up to him. The 51-year-old offender was notified of suspicion of cruelty to animals.
In the first 9 months of 2023, Ukraine spent 58% of the general fund of the state budget on the army. Prime Minister Shmyhal calls it a challenge to find additional resources to cover military spending in 2025.
Ukraine's exports in January-September 2024 amounted to almost 100 million tons, up 36% year-on-year. In monetary terms, this amounts to $28.9 billion, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
North Korea has sent engineering units to Ukraine to monitor the use of its weapons by the Russian army. Some North Korean soldiers have already been killed, and the KN23 ammunition and missiles have proven to be of poor quality.
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.
In the morning, an unknown object, probably a reconnaissance UAV, flew into Ukraine from Belarus. The target was flying from the Polissia Nature Reserve through Pripyat, Chernobyl, Oster, Kalita, and towards Yahotyn and Cherkasy region.
South Korea's Defense Minister announced the possibility of the DPRK sending regular troops to Ukraine to support Russia.
The third round of bilateral EU-Ukraine sessions within the framework of the legislative compliance screening has started in Brussels. The meetings are taking place in a hybrid format from October 8 to 10, covering economic criteria and other important areas.
Lawyer Oleh Shram expressed doubts about the political independence of the ARMA under the leadership of Olena Duma. He pointed to strange personnel decisions and possible backroom influences on the agency's work.
A scandal erupted online over the activities of Hanna Fesun, who calls herself the “living Virgin Mary. ” The woman raises money for "energy support" for wounded soldiers, forcing relatives to take on debt.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine decreased by 6. 5%. 546 settlements are without power. Power companies restored power to 2564 consumers.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi had a telephone conversation with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Brown. They discussed the security situation, the needs of the Armed Forces, and the implementation of the military component of Ukraine's victory plan.
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.
The Minister of the French Armed Forces announced plans to supply Ukraine with Mirage 2000 fighter jets in the first quarter of 2025. The planes will be equipped with new technology for air-to-ground combat and electronic warfare protection.
The fourth race of the RUN 4 VICTORY series took place in Ladyzhyn, bringing together more than 700 participants. The event raised over UAH 600 thousand to support Ukrainian defenders, continuing the successful series of charity marathons.
