Ukraine
European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra proposes to change the tax system to stimulate green technologies. The EU also plans to revise emission standards for new vehicles by 2026.
Ukraine has seen a decline in prices for white cabbage due to an oversupply on the market. Prices range from 15 to 23 UAH/kg, which is lower than last week, but still almost three times higher than last year.
The Center for Strategic Communications of Ukraine denied reports that seven NATO countries oppose Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance. The president's spokesman said that this information was not true.
MP Mykhailo Tsymbalyuk said that scandals with officials negatively affect the image of Ukraine. He called for a swift response to violations and the resignation of guilty officials.
The Ombudsman of Ukraine responded to the shooting of 4 National Guardsmen by Russians near Selidove. Lubinets sent letters to the UN and the ICRC, emphasizing the lack of an effective global response to such war crimes.
A 57-year-old Russian man is accused of killing two Ukrainian soldiers in Murnau in April. According to investigators, the man killed the soldiers after a dispute about the war.
Hundreds of North Korean soldiers are training in Russia's Far East for possible deployment to Ukraine. A contingent of 12,000 troops could be sent to help Russia retake the Kursk region.
The President of Ukraine is confident that after the Victory Plan is implemented, Russia will attend the Peace Summit.
The President of Ukraine presented a Victory Plan containing 5 key points at the Crimean Platform Summit in Latvia. Zelenskyy said that if the plan is implemented, Russia will take part in the Peace Summit.
The President of Ukraine spoke at the Crimean Platform Summit in Latvia. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's support demonstrates the failure of Russia's attempts to legitimize the occupation of Crimea and other international crimes.
The head of the district TCC demanded coupons for 1,000 liters of diesel fuel for deferring mobilization. He faces up to 10 years in prison with disqualification from holding office and confiscation of property.
Vitaliy Kim, head of the Mykolaiv RMA, bailed out MP Iryna Allakhverdiieva, who is suspected of illicit enrichment. He explained this by her cooperation with the investigation and the fact that she is not hiding.
Polish border guards detained 11 people involved in the illegal transportation of migrants across the border. The group transported over 600 migrants. The detainees are citizens of Ukraine, Belarus, Poland and Russia.
A balloon from the DPRK burst over the presidential complex in Seoul, dropping debris. This is the second such incident in recent months, raising concerns about the vulnerability of key South Korean facilities.
The Canadian government will announce a reduction in immigration targets. By 2027, it is planned to reduce the number of new permanent residents to 365,000, and temporary residents by about 30,000 by 2025.
Near Selydove, the occupiers captured and killed 4 NGU soldiers. The Prosecutor General's Office has launched an investigation into the violation of the laws of war and the intentional killing of prisoners of war.
The EU Council approves an aid package for Ukraine that includes €35 billion in macro-financial assistance and a €45 billion loan repayment support mechanism. The funds will come from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service reported an increase in Russian shelling of Chernihiv region using artillery and drones. Most of the attacks are still taking place in Sumy region, where the enemy is actively using aviation.
alexander yanukovych, the son of the former fugitive president, has been granted Russian citizenship. 10 years ago, he registered a company in St. Petersburg, whose main activity is the management of financial and industrial groups.
UN experts call on Russia to confirm reports of the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who disappeared in August 2023. They demand the return of her body and an independent investigation.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 2739 UAH/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 6 kopecks. The dollar and euro are also trading at lower rates in banks and exchange offices.
The dictator of Belarus denies that North Korean troops are preparing for a war in Ukraine. He said that Belarus has no plans to attack, but is ready to use nuclear weapons in self-defense.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 50 drones and 4 missiles. Defense forces shot down 40 UAVs in different regions, 7 were lost and 3 were recovered. The missiles did not reach their targets, and combat operations continue.
Over the last day, 148 combat engagements were registered. The enemy carried out 89 air strikes, fired over 4,000 rounds of fire and engaged over 1,500 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught of the occupiers.
Dry weather is expected in Ukraine on October 24 with temperatures of 1-10° at night and 9-17° during the day. Fog is possible in the west and north, northwest wind of 5-10 m/s.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has updated data on Russian army losses over the past day. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have amounted to about 684,280 people, 9,090 tanks and 18,254 armored vehicles.
The occupiers attacked Zaporizhzhia region using aircraft, UAVs, MLRS and artillery. There were 8 reports of destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that the EU is trying to deprive him of power because of disagreement with his policies on Ukraine and migration. He compared his rally to the anti-Soviet uprising of 1956.
Romanian radars detected two signals from suspected drones that violated the airspace. Two F-16s were raised to intercept them, but no visual contact was made, and the signals later disappeared.
The National Council of Electronic Media of Latvia has closed access to 17 online resources that spread Russian propaganda. Among the blocked sites are topcor.ru and russkie.org, which publish distorted information about world events and the war in Ukraine.