Ukraine

The President of Ukraine met with high-ranking Vatican officials. They discussed the implementation of the Peace Formula, the return of deported children and the preparation of a conference in Canada.

The occupiers are suffering catastrophic losses in the Donetsk region. According to ATES, the 30th Brigade has up to 50 killed and wounded daily, hospitals are overcrowded, and civilians are discharged to accommodate wounded soldiers.

The director of the Khotynskyi National Nature Park was detained while receiving a $65,000 bribe from an entrepreneur. The official faces up to 12 years in prison for extortion of undue advantage.

The President of Ukraine informs the Pope about 1,700 civilians in Russian captivity, including more than 400 women. Zelenskyy invites a Vatican representative to a conference on the return of Ukrainian prisoners in Canada.

Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchina was held in the Taganrog detention center, where torture is used. Human rights activists reported that she was held in solitary confinement from at least May to September 2024.

Minister of Education Oksen Lisovyi has announced a massive departure of 10-11th grade students abroad, especially boys. The ministry plans to offer quality education in Ukraine to encourage young people to stay.

The body of journalist Victoria Roshchina, who died in Russian captivity, will be handed over to her family in the near future. The Ukrainian authorities are working to investigate her death and draw the attention of the international community to the issue of holding civilian hostages.

The ministers of agriculture of Ukraine and Hungary discussed the idea of opening a joint agro-industrial hub on the border. The goal is to process, transship and pack Ukrainian export products.

The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has signed an agreement with Canada for a CAD 400 million concessional loan. The funds will be used for priority state budget expenditures, and the loan term is 10 years at 1.5% per annum.

During a meeting with Pope Francis, President of Ukraine Zelenskyy discussed the return of captured and deported Ukrainians. The Head of State is counting on the Holy See's assistance in returning home those captured by Russia.

Today in Poznan, the Ukraine-Georgia Nations League match will take place. Ukraine's 23-player roster has been announced, and the team will wear yellow.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft law on the introduction of an electronic system of interaction in the field of land management and land valuation. The system will be based on the State Land Cadastre and will simplify procedures in land relations.

Switzerland will host an international conference on mine action in Ukraine. About 60 countries and organizations have confirmed their participation in the event, which will take place on October 17-18 in Lausanne.

A spokesperson for the Luhansk military operation reported a decrease in the number of attacks near Chasovyi Yar, but expects them to intensify. The situation remains difficult near Toretsk and New York, where the enemy has advanced two streets.

President Zelenskyy met with Pope Francis in the Vatican. He presented the pontiff with a painting depicting a little girl, Marichka, who symbolizes the victims of the massacre in Bucha.

Border guards received another 100 FPV drones from the Vadym Stolar Foundation.

The Cabinet of Ministers has announced a competition for three positions of independent members of the Supervisory Board of NPC Ukrenergo. The documents will be accepted until October 31, 2024, and the appointments should be made by December 9, 2024.

A 39-year-old resident of Bakhmut was sentenced to life in prison for high treason. He passed on the geolocation of Ukrainian troops to the FSB during the battles for the city.

Naftogaz Group reported an increase in gas production by 0. 7 bcm compared to last year. The company exceeded its targets by 2% and plans to provide the population of Ukraine with its own resources.

Activists expressed concern about the effectiveness of investigations and transparency of the NABU. The problems include weak control, questionable expertise, and a decrease in investigations against incumbents.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced a conference on Ukraine's recovery in Rome on July 10-11, 2025. She emphasized that Ukraine is not alone, and Italy will support it for as long as it takes.

Anti-corruption experts emphasize the need for an independent audit of the ARMA to improve the agency's performance. They also call for improving the methodology for selecting the leadership of anti-corruption agencies.

The indictment against 5 members of the criminal organization, including MP Dubinskyi, was sent to court.

Officials of a district military enlistment office in Cherkasy region offered conscripts a deferral from military service in exchange for a bribe. They face up to 10 years in prison under Part 3 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

On October 11, at 10:16 a. m., an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 was recorded in the Black Sea at a depth of 10 km. It is classified as a strongly moderate earthquake. The data was reported to the authorities and international seismological centers.

Cherkasy region was on air alert for 9. 5 hours due to enemy UAVs. According to preliminary data, 7 “shaheds” were shot down. Private property and a solar power plant were damaged, with no casualties.

DIU specialists carried out a cyber attack on the infrastructure of the North Caucasus Federal University of the Russian Federation. They attacked 11 websites, 7000+ computers, 135 servers, and destroyed 150+ TB of data.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot. They discussed further steps ahead of important international events and agreed on Barrot's visit to Ukraine.

The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reported that the Russians' plan in the Kursk region was disrupted. According to him, the Russian army suffered significant losses in equipment, but the details are not disclosed.

Rains and sometimes thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine over the weekend. The temperature will drop, and frosts are expected in the western regions.