Pedestrians and vehicles will stop every day at 9:00 a. m. in Zaporizhzhia and the region during the minute of silence. This decision was made by the Zaporizhzhia Regional Defense Council to honor the memory of the victims.
Mette Frederiksen said that Russia would not have been able to wage war for more than 2. 5 years without China's help. She called for political consequences for Beijing for supporting Russian aggression.
A fire broke out in Krylivka forestry in Kirovohrad Oblast as a result of a fallen shahed on an area of 1. 1 hectares. The fire was extinguished from 01:15 to 08:40.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski calls on the allies to allow Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike at Russian territory.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced preparations to sign an investment protection agreement with Japan. Japan provides significant assistance to Ukraine, particularly in the humanitarian sphere and demining.
President Zelenskyy told the UN General Assembly that there can be no just peace without Ukraine. He emphasized that the Ukrainian people suffer the most from the war waged by Russia.
After Western media reported that Russia, with the help of Iran, was negotiating the transfer of modern anti-ship missiles to the Yemeni Houthis, the NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation explained what this could mean for Russia.
Piotr Pawel called for the reform of the UN Security Council to increase efficiency and inclusiveness. He emphasized the need to counter Russian aggression and strengthen cybersecurity.
The President of Ukraine spoke at the UN General Assembly, criticizing alternative peace initiatives. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to restore nuclear safety and return all prisoners.
Russia has launched a weapons program in China to develop and produce long-range attack drones for use in the war against Ukraine, Reuters reports, citing two European intelligence agency sources and documents.
Ukraine's President says at the UN that Russia has destroyed all of the country's thermal and largest hydroelectric power plants. Zelenskiy warned of the risk of a nuclear incident at ZNPP and possible attacks on nuclear reactors.
The President of Ukraine said that the occupation of ZNPP by Russians poses a threat of a nuclear disaster. Zelensky called for the return of control over the plant to ensure nuclear safety.
Borrell said that the EU considers the supply of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia as a direct threat to European security. He called on Iran to use its influence to avoid escalation in the Middle East.
The captain of the foreign vessel USKO MFU was served a notice of suspicion of exporting agricultural products through the occupied Crimea. The vessel was detained in the port of Reni, and the captain is suspected of violating the procedure for entering the occupied territory.
The Turkish president said that the United States and other NATO countries do not want Ukraine to become a member of the Alliance. Erdogan emphasized that the issue of Ukraine's membership should not be resolved in a hurry.
Former MP Mosiychuk is confident that the petition to dismiss Olena Duma as head of the ARMA will receive the required 25,000 votes. He cited her cooperation with pro-Russian politicians and ineffective asset management as the main reasons for her dismissal.
The SBU has served a notice of suspicion to Lviv blogger Ostap Stakhiv for disseminating information about the location of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He is also charged with fraud for organizing fictitious journalism courses.
A 30-year-old passenger threw a bottle through a minibus window after a dispute with the driver, injuring a 12-year-old boy. The suspect faces a fine of up to UAH 34,000 or imprisonment for up to 5 years for hooliganism.
David Lammy called Russia a “mafia state” during a speech at the UN Security Council. He accused Putin of imperialism and disregard for international law during the invasion of Ukraine.
Deputy Minister of Economy Volodymyr Kuzio said that investors are more interested in project payback than tax rates. The key factors are infrastructure, logistics, and integration into global supply chains.
The Shalimov Surgery Center told about the changes in their work due to the war. The microsurgery department has been reorganized to treat the military, and complex autotransplantation operations are being performed.
According to the State Statistics Service, Ukraine's GDP grew by 3. 7% in Q2 2024 compared to the same period last year. This is a slowdown compared to the first quarter, when growth was 6.5%.
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister took part in a meeting of the Joint Investigation Team on the downing of MH17. Sibiga emphasized the importance of bringing Russia to justice and awaits the decision of international courts.
Ukraine plans to return about 2,000 orphans evacuated abroad at the beginning of the war. The priority will be given to family-based forms of care, and monitoring visits are being conducted to assess the needs of each child.
The occupiers are installing new engineering fortifications in Yevpatoriya, according to the underground movement ATESH. This may be related to the “terrorist defense” exercises in Crimea and the growth of the guerrilla movement in the occupied territories.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called on the UN to bring the Russian leadership to justice for the crime of aggression. He warned that impunity would open a “Pandora's box of wars of aggression” in the world.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi in the United States. They discussed threats to nuclear safety from Russia and ways to prevent incidents at Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
In Brovary district, near the village of Bohdanivka, a grass flooring caught fire over an area of 21 hectares. Six units of SES equipment and four units of the local fire brigade are working at the scene.
Ukraine has not received any of the promised $50 billion from frozen Russian assets. The deputy head of the OP calls for a clear roadmap for the provision of these funds and points to a lack of political will.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine plans to introduce artificial intelligence into the work of the state. Mykhailo Fedorov said that AI and automation are a priority for the ministry.