According to the UN, since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine's population has decreased by 25% due to refugees, falling birth rates, and deaths. Currently, the birth rate is about 1 child per woman.
Ukrainian banks have approved applications for UAH 7. 9 billion in loans for energy programs, of which more than UAH 2 billion have already been disbursed. The programs are aimed at increasing the energy independence of businesses and households.
The arrival of DPRK military personnel at a russian military base in primorsky krai has been recorded. Presumably, this is military unit 44980 of the 127th motorized rifle division in the village of sergeevka.
The NABU has announced a tender for training employees in waste management for UAH 12 thousand. The bureau also plans to spend money on weather stations and air conditioners, despite criticism about efficiency and costs.
The Cabinet of Ministers has included Chernivtsi Park in the Register of Industrial Parks. This will create about 750 new jobs in the processing industry, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
north korea denies reports of sending 1,500 troops to russia to help in the war against ukraine. South Korea insists that the DPRK is providing military support to Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine.
Oleksiy Kuleba announced that security measures at the seaports of Odesa region will be enhanced. It is also planned to enhance personnel safety, restore infrastructure and ensure the stable operation of the Ukrainian Sea Corridor.
Ukrzaliznytsia has announced the resumption of ticketing systems after a temporary suspension. Tickets are again available for purchase online, via chatbots, on the website, and at station ticket offices.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center said that the DPRK could send military to dig trenches on the border with Ukraine. This will relieve the Russian infantry, and the Koreans may be mixed with Buryats and Yakuts in Russian battalions.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved attracting more than €17 million from the European Investment Bank for transport development. The funds will go to communities to upgrade municipal vehicle fleets.
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.
On October 25, G7 partners will announce contributions to a $50 billion loan to Ukraine. The repayment will be made from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets, and the EU is expected to provide €35 billion.
ARMA holds thousands of seized assets, but holds few competitions for their management. The expert called the agency's effectiveness zero, and its activities non-transparent, as evidenced by the self-dissolution of the public council.
More than 20 Russian attack drones were shot down in Sumy region over the past 24 hours. The attacks killed three people, including a child. Zelensky calls for unity with the world to counter terror.
A 13-year-old girl died in a school in Odesa while going down to a shelter during an air raid drill. The police are investigating the circumstances of the death, preliminarily classifying it as natural.
Ukrainians under the age of 25 can receive a grant of up to UAH 150 thousand for their own business through the eRobota program in Diia. The new conditions do not require the creation of jobs for young people who do not yet have a sole proprietorship.
Law enforcement officers detained two FSB agents who were collecting coordinates for missile attacks in Ukraine. A “married couple” from Kramatorsk rented apartments overlooking the targets and installed phones for online broadcasting.
How Pyshnyi's personnel decisions harm the NBU's reputation.
The President signed a law to bring the bankruptcy procedure closer to European standards. The law introduces preventive restructuring and implements EU Directive 2019/1023 into Ukrainian law.
The “LPR Archive Service” is accumulating evidence of war crimes committed by Russian troops in the Luhansk region. More than 300 documents have been collected, including military cards, letters, photographs, and written accounts of crimes.
The President signed a law bringing the Criminal Code in line with the Rome Statute of the ICC. The document toughens the penalties for aggression and introduces a new article on “Crimes against humanity.
An attack by Russian UAVs damaged energy infrastructure in Sumy region. Ukraine's electricity supply is cut off to 550 settlements, with electricity consumption in line with seasonal levels.
The French Defense Minister said that the involvement of the North Korean military in the war could be a “turning point” for sending French forces to Ukraine. He also commented on Zelenskyy's Victory Plan.
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.
Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko announced the launch of a grant program for young people. Six applications have already been received, and the number of business projects is expected to grow, as the program is aimed at retaining young people in Ukraine.
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.
The European Parliament will consider a proposal for a €35 billion loan to Ukraine from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets. This is part of a $50 billion G7 package to support Ukraine.
Odesa region continues to implement the school catering reform to provide children with healthy and balanced meals.
The US warned of the danger of North Korea sending troops to support Russia in Ukraine. The DPRK could send up to 12,000 soldiers, including 1,500 special forces.
US Vice President Kamala Harris has warned that the election of Donald Trump as president could lead to Ukraine's surrender in the fight against Russia. She criticizes Trump's promises to end the war quickly, considering it a capitulation to the aggressor.
