Ukraine
President Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine is focusing on getting an invitation to NATO, although it is difficult. The second priority in relations with the Alliance is obtaining weapons, especially air defense systems.
President Zelenskiy says Ukraine is working with its allies to shoot down Russian missiles over the country, but they are not yet ready.
Due to unfavorable weather conditions, Ukraine's grain harvest in August 2024 amounted to 28. 7 mln tonnes, down 1.6% year-on-year. The yield decreased to 42.2 c/ha, although the threshing area increased to 6.8 million hectares.
Luxembourg has joined the Drone Coalition initiative, established in February 2024. It is expected that the accumulated 50 million euros will be used to purchase another 20-30 thousand drones for Ukraine.
The draft law provides for a ban on communication in Russian in schools. The initiators believe that this will contribute to the development of the state language and the security of Ukraine.
Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on the third day of his tenure as NATO Secretary General. He is already making press statements together with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
As of August 2024, Ukraine's state budget deficit amounted to UAH 676. 4 billion, or 34.9% of revenues. Budget revenues, including international assistance, amounted to UAH 1935.6 billion, which is 17% more than last year.
On October 3, several Russian Shahed drones flew into Belarus during the attack on Ukraine. At the same time, a helicopter carrying Lukashenka was spotted flying south over Belarus.
In the Kharkiv region, 4 people were burned alive and 2 suffered burns as a result of a forest fire. More than 1000 houses were destroyed and 60 people were evacuated. The cause could be Russian shelling.
The Brovary community continues to cooperate with sister cities and new partners despite the war. Humanitarian aid has been received, and projects in energy efficiency, education, and medicine have been implemented.
The U. S. State Department has seen reports of Russian executions of Ukrainian prisoners, but has no independent confirmation. The spokesperson called on Ukraine to investigate and recalled Russia's horrific actions.
Vadym Stolar Foundation has announced the launch of the 3rd grant program for UAH 1,000,000.
The PACE unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the Holodomor as genocide of Ukrainians. The document also draws parallels with Russia's current aggression and calls for support for Ukraine.
The SBU served a notice of suspicion in absentia to Oleksandr Zakharov, the owner of the Lancet and ZALA drone manufacturing company. He is suspected of aiding and abetting the waging of an aggressive war against Ukraine.
A man who tried to illegally cross the border with Poland was detained in Rivne region. Following the advice in the messenger, he wandered through forests and swamps for a day until he came across Ukrainian border guards.
Despite the fact that the acting deputy head of the State Tax Service, Yevhen Sokur, is involved in a number of scandals, a criminal case has been opened against him and the NACP is investigating him, he continues to hold a high position. This is probably possible due to political patronage.
Drones of the SBU and other defense forces attacked warehouses with munitions and aircraft at the Borisoglebsk airfield in the Voronezh region of Russia. Four fires were recorded, and the SBU continues to demilitarize Russian military facilities.
Switzerland plans to allocate 1. 5 billion francs for reconstruction projects in Ukraine over the next 4 years. Part of the funds will be used for reconstruction programs involving the Swiss private sector.
Due to the shelling of power facilities, blackout schedules have been introduced in several regions. Electricity consumption is growing, and the power grid remains under capacity during peak hours.
Due to enemy attacks, power outages occurred in 8 regions. Lines and substation equipment were damaged, but power engineers are keeping the system balanced and restoring supply.
Educational security inspectors have been working in Ukrainian schools since August. They provide security, coordinate access control, conduct safety classes and work with parents.
Emergency power outage schedules have been introduced in Kharkiv and Poltava regions. There was also an emergency shutdown in Sumy and Sumy district.
The 23-year-old contract soldier of the Ukrainian Armed Forces became an agent of Russian intelligence, adjusting strikes on Ukraine. The detainee faces life in prison for high treason and desertion under martial law.
The Ukrainian Air Force warns of the threat of drone attacks in Sumy region in the direction of Chernihiv region. The population is urged to take shelter, and air defense is possible.
Dusty wind flows from the Caspian lowlands are worsening air quality in Ukraine. Kyiv is experiencing high levels of pollution, a situation that may last until Friday.
The Polish company WB GROUP has signed a contract to supply WARMATE 3 kamikaze drones to the South Korean armed forces. The deal is part of an offset agreement related to Poland's purchase of South Korean defense systems.
Over the past two years, almost 120 thousand transit declarations have been processed in the NCTS system. The number of declarations has increased 3.7 times over the past year, with the total amount of guarantees reaching EUR 450 million.
Ukrainian defense forces hit the Russian Nebo-M radar with ATACAMS ballistic missiles. The destruction of this station significantly reduces Russia's ability to detect and intercept air targets, creating favorable conditions for the use of cruise missiles.
Ukrposhta CEO has announced a vote for the stamp design on Volunteer Day, December 5. The best sketch will be chosen among 7 finalists by October 8, and the results will be announced on October 9.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 2755 UAH/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 3 kopecks. Here are the exchange rates in banks, exchange offices and on the interbank market.