Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga met with Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. They discussed joint border control, defense cooperation and freedom of navigation.
Andriy Sybiga met with Nicolae Ciucă during his visit to Romania. They discussed defense cooperation, Romania's support for Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO, and the importance of inter-parliamentary cooperation.
A spokeswoman for the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center said that about 70% of the sowing area is affected by drought, especially in the southeast of the country. This affects the start of the sowing campaign, but there is hope that it will not cause significant damage to next year's harvest.
In October, Switzerland will organize the UMAC2024 conference on mine action in Ukraine. The event aims to focus on civilians and innovations for more effective demining.
Veterans will take part in the inclusive Kordon Race obstacle course race.
Temperatures in Ukraine have not dropped to the level of meteorological autumn. There are abnormally high temperatures and a shortage of precipitation across the country.
The IMF's financial support will help stabilize Ukraine's currency market. However, the expert predicts that the dollar will rise by about UAH 2 by early 2025 due to economic challenges.
The Ministry of Social Policy has developed a draft pension reform based on the EU model. This will allow many pensioners to receive a fair amount of pensions instead of numerous supplements.
The Polish Border Guard Service commented on the use of handcuffs during the incident with boxer Oleksandr Usyk at the Krakow airport.
About 1. 2 million internally displaced persons receive financial assistance from the state based on family income. The payment for IDPs will be valid for 6 months and will remain as a crisis support tool for the population.
The Verkhovna Rada did not support the resolution on the de-Russification of 333 geographical names. After the vote failed, MPs blocked the rostrum and went to a conciliation council.
A fight broke out between two companies in the village of Sofiyivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv. The police detained six participants in the conflict, during which one of them attacked a law enforcement officer.
The cyclone that caused heavy rainfall in Central Europe will not reach Ukraine. According to a spokeswoman for the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, the cyclone's peak activity has already passed, and it is moving toward Italy.
Cyberpolice detained a 25-year-old hacker from Kamianske who hacked about 10,000 email accounts. The offender was selling stolen personal and financial data on the darknet.
A law enforcement officer suspected of helping conscripts illegally cross the border with Romania was detained in Bukovyna, where he personally transported men through the forest for 6,000 euros. He faces up to 9 years in prison.
An earthquake was recorded in Toropka, Tver region of Russia, after Ukraine attacked an ammunition depot. Local residents report that the attacked depot continues to detonate.
Ukraine is launching an information campaign “Of Course You Can!” to overcome stereotypes about women's professional development. The goal is to reduce the gender pay gap from 18.6% to 13.6% by 2030.
The Ministry of Defense will purchase new lighter sleeping bags with a water-repellent cover for the Armed Forces. They consist of three parts and are comfortable to use in any weather and temperature.
The President of Ukraine has approved the composition of the delegation to the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. It includes 10 high-ranking officials, including Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga as head of the delegation.
Andriy Sybiga discussed energy sustainability, Black Sea security and military assistance to Ukraine with Luminica Odobescu. The parties agreed on mutual respect and European standards in the protection of national minorities.
The Verkhovna Rada approved an increase in spending for the Defense Forces by UAH 495. 3 billion. The Ministry of Finance expects support for the amendments to the Tax Code.
The military arsenal in Toropets housed Grad, S-300, S-400, and Iskander missiles. Experts estimate that there could have been up to 30,000 tons of ammunition, mostly rockets and mines.
Oleksandr Ruvin, Director of KFI, emphasized the importance of psychological examinations for documenting crimes against humanity committed by the Russian Federation. The results of these studies are key evidence in international courts.
ARMA has not used 21,000 Russian-Belarusian railroad cars for two years. According to the lawyer, this could bring the state between $400 million and $1 billion in 2023-2024.
The military arsenal in the Tver region of the Russian Federation that was attacked by Ukraine could have stored up to 30,000 tons of ammunition. These are mainly 122-mm rockets and 82-mm mines, which would be enough for 10-18 months of fighting.
Brovary has increased funding for the compensation program for the purchase of generators for high-rise buildings.
In August 2024, Ukraine's economy grew by 3. 5% year-on-year. The main growth drivers were industry, transportation, construction and domestic trade.
The Verkhovna Rada passed draft law No. 11417, increasing the budget by UAH 500 billion for military needs. Total expenditures this year reached a record UAH 3.73 trillion, although some “excessive” expenditures were not cut.
Ukrainian drones attacked a large depot of missiles and aircraft bombs in the Tver region of Russia. Missiles for Iskanders, Tochka-U, KABs and artillery ammunition were destroyed, causing a powerful detonation.
Ukrainian guerrillas discovered a Buk-M3 air defense system and a P-18 radar station in the Gagarin district of occupied Sevastopol. This air defense point is capable of detecting and destroying targets at a greater distance.
