Ukraine
Enemy tactical aviation activity was recorded in the east.
An elderly woman was injured and residential buildings were damaged as a result of enemy shelling in Kharkiv. The occupants struck at Shevchenkivskyi district with a FAB-250 guided missile.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Croatia held talks during the Dubrovnik summit. They discussed military support, Ukraine's European integration, and cooperation on international platforms.
The EU Council approves a €35 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. The funds are aimed at Ukraine's urgent needs, and the loan will be repaid from frozen Russian assets.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the training of 2,300 Ukrainian troops in the Greater East. He also noted that the Anne Brigade in Kyiv will receive training and equipment thanks to French solidarity.
There were 119 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most intense ones in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy attacked in various parts of the frontline, including in the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman and other areas.
The terrorist attack on port infrastructure killed 6 people and wounded 9. The Panamanian ship Shui Spirit was damaged, the third foreign vessel to be hit in 4 days.
The President of Ukraine discussed the situation at the front and defense needs with the prime ministers of the three countries and the President of Slovenia. Zelenskyy thanked for the solidarity and support of Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine held an online meeting with the Managing Director of the World Bank. The parties discussed damage assessment, recovery priorities and reforms, in particular, housing market reform.
Ukraine is interested in the Dutch experience in urban planning and water infrastructure development. Oleksiy Kuleba discussed this issue with the Dutch representative, thanking her for her support of Ukraine.
The President's Office held a meeting with the heads of regions to discuss important issues of regional vitalization. They discussed security, preparations for the heating season, infrastructure restoration and other key topics.
Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko has announced the need to develop nuclear and alternative energy in Ukraine. Nuclear energy will provide basic generation, while alternative energy will cover peak loads.
The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Croatia visited the children of Ukrainian military on vacation in Dubrovnik. 90 children from the Kyiv region undergo a 10-day rehabilitation program as part of the Ukrainian Embassy's program.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with his French counterpart, Sébastien Lecornu. They discussed training of the Ukrainian military, supply of equipment and weapons, as well as production of weapons and ammunition.
President Zelenskyy said that the invitation to NATO is part of Ukraine's Victory Plan. He emphasized that it would strengthen the country's position now, not after the war or in the future.
EU member states have agreed on a plan to lend 35bn euros to Ukraine using frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia as collateral. This is part of a wider G7 initiative to provide Kiev with 45bn euros in aid.
The President of Ukraine will hold talks with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss strengthening Ukraine's military component before the Ramstein meeting.
A petition to Zelensky demanding that he veto the law abolishing daylight saving time has received the required 25,000 votes. The petition was initiated by MP Honcharenko, who considers the draft law to be incomplete and harmful.
The October 12 Ramstein meeting has been postponed due to natural disasters in the US that require Biden's attention. Zelenskiy says a new schedule will be prepared soon to coordinate the Victory Plan.
Ukraine's President says that the Victory Plan depends on the political will of partners, not Putin. Zelenskyy plans to meet with the leaders of Britain, France, Italy, and Germany to discuss strengthening Ukraine.
The Kremlin confirmed that Trump sent Putin COVID-19 tests during the pandemic. However, it denied claims of phone calls between the leaders after Trump left office.
“Ukrposhta has delivered more than 20,000 calls for service to persons liable for military service. CEO Ihor Smelyansky said that the calls are still being delivered today, each of them is numbered and protected.
The Minister of Finance of Ukraine Sergii Marchenko discussed the G7 mechanism for increasing Ukraine's budget at the expense of frozen Russian assets. He also spoke about external financing plans for 2025.
Oleksiy Kuleba announced the creation of an Advisory Group under the Recovery Agency. The group will assist in projects to build water pipelines, housing for IDPs, and protect energy facilities.
President Zelenskyy says Ukraine aims to have a document called “Fundamentals of Peace” ready by November. The plan envisages an end to the war by 2025 and Ukraine's accession to NATO.
The Energy Minister said that passive defense is ineffective against Russian ballistic missile weapons. Ukraine is working with partners to strengthen air defense systems to protect energy infrastructure.
The fourth stage of evacuation from Lebanon: 28 Ukrainians and 40 foreigners from 7 countries were rescued. A total of 302 people have been evacuated since the start of the operation, including 217 Ukrainians and 85 foreigners.
President Zelenskyy said that the combat situation creates an opportunity to take measures to end the war in Ukraine by 2025.
Only 15 MPs remained in the Verkhovna Rada during the discussion of amendments to the law on tax increases. The draft law envisages an increase in the military tax to 5% and in the bank profit tax to 50%.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy will visit Berlin on October 11 to meet with Chancellor Scholz. He will present a “victory plan” to end the war, which he previously showed to Biden, and then visit Rome and Paris.