Ukraine

A family with three children has been returned from the occupied Donetsk region to the territory controlled by Ukraine. The initiative of the President of Ukraine Bring Kids Back UA helped the family, which had been threatened by the occupiers, to leave safely.

Street lighting is being turned on in Kharkiv in courtyards and on central highways. This became possible due to the lifting of government restrictions, said Mayor Igor Terekhov.

A new recruitment center for the Ukrainian army, the 40th in the country, has opened in Ternopil. The center offers information about the service and assistance in choosing a position in the Defense Forces, without issuing summonses.

Audio guides in Ukrainian have been launched in three museums in Belgium and the Barberini Museum in Germany. In total, 89 Ukrainian audio guides operate in 47 countries as part of the First Lady's initiative.

Ukrenergo reports that there are no plans to limit electricity consumption on Tuesday. Consumers are advised to use powerful electrical appliances from 10:00 to 16:00.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports 80 combat engagements per day. Ukrainian defenders are repelling the occupiers' attacks at the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman and other directions, and the enemy is using air power.

Ukrainians submitted more than a million proposals through the Diia app in three weeks. The online marriage function has become popular not only for long-distance couples but also for different life situations.

The Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland said that the rule of law and the justice system will be a priority in the negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU. He also emphasized the importance of exhuming the victims of the Volyn tragedy.

Serhii Rebrov has named 25 players in the Ukraine national team for the October matches of the Nations League. Dmytro Kryskiv received his debut call-up, while captain Andriy Yarmolenko was included in the reserve list.

Tomorrow in Strasbourg, an action will be held with the participation of families of Ukrainian prisoners of war. The goal is to put pressure on Russia to speed up the process of returning prisoners, which it is slowing down.

On October 1, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk will attend the inauguration of the newly elected President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum. The visit is aimed at deepening Ukrainian-Mexican cooperation and strengthening international support for Ukraine.

Ukraine is considering using a dental formula to identify the dead. This would complement existing methods, including DNA analysis, visual identification and fingerprinting.

The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine is creating a digital system called “Children” to simplify the adoption process through the Diia portal. The system will use artificial intelligence to match children and adoptive parents based on psycho-emotional characteristics.

Two clinic managers and a lawyer were sentenced to suspended sentences for human trafficking in the field of reproduction.

The former head of the TCC of Zaporizhzhia region is accused of abuse of office. He engaged servicemen in repairing his own house instead of serving, illegally issuing orders for business trips.

At the fall session, PACE will discuss mechanisms for the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians. They will also consider the genocidal policy of the Russian Federation, the creation of a Special Tribunal and the work of the Register of Damages.

A separate sector will be set aside at the Memorial Cemetery for temporary burials of unidentified fallen Ukrainian defenders. Bodies that could not be identified within a year will be stored there for further examination.

Putin's spokesman said that it is not necessary to frequently appeal to changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine. Peskov emphasized that massive drone attacks are not a reason to use nuclear weapons.

The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Economy are introducing new rules for electricity procurement for the Armed Forces. Order No. 651 establishes open tenders, requirements for participants, and criteria for evaluating proposals to ensure transparency and savings.

Where in Ukraine do local authorities actively help IDPs living in modular towns.

The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Hungary agreed to hold a meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission by the end of 2023. The parties also discussed the development of border infrastructure and the opening of a new checkpoint “Velyka Palad-Nagyhodos”.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called on Hungary to support the opening of negotiating clusters on EU accession. The parties also agreed to develop border infrastructure and hold a meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission.

The government has canceled recommendations to limit the use of air conditioning and outdoor lighting for government agencies. The deadline for the restrictions has been postponed from December 31 to September 30, 2024.

The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has stated that Ukrainians will not be prosecuted for receiving a Russian passport under duress in the occupied territories. Such documents have no legal force and are not recognized in Ukraine and the world.

The Commissioner for Missing Persons denied rumors of cremation of unidentified bodies. He emphasized that every repatriated body of a fallen soldier is accounted for and investigated.

The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Hungary paid special attention to Ukraine's peace initiatives. Sibiga thanked Szijjarto for participating in the First Peace Summit and expressed hope for Hungary's continued support of Ukrainian initiatives.

Ukraine has received 30 thousand doses of the flu vaccine as part of its cooperation with PiVi. The vaccine will be delivered to all regions by October 1 for free vaccination of healthcare workers.

Foreign Minister Sybiha stated that Ukraine reaffirmed its commitment to the rights of the Hungarian national community. The parties noted the positive dynamics and agreed to further cooperate to reach a consensus.

The SBI exposed a former inspector of the Dariia colony who collaborated with the occupiers in Kherson region. After the de-occupation, he served in the TCC in Odesa region, where he served summonses, hiding his past.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga held talks with his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto. The issues discussed included the war, the rights of the Hungarian minority, and countering Russian disinformation.