Ukraine
In Ukraine, there are currently 7,000 inclusive groups in kindergartens with more than 14,000 children with special needs. In 2017, there were only 600 such groups, according to the Ministry of Education and Science.
Before his meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump did not give a direct answer to the question about Ukraine's territorial concessions. He stated the need to achieve peace and end the war.
Pavel Poliarush, the head of the NBU department who threatened the Belarusian volunteer, earned more than UAH 1. 5 million in a year. In his declaration, he listed significant amounts of cash and real estate.
An Ilyichevsk court acquitted singer Khrystyna Soloviy, who was accused of hooliganism for swearing at a festival. Soloviy called the former name of the city of Chornomorsk “complete bullshit” and the court found no offense.
“The Defense Procurement Agency has signed contracts for more than 400,000 drones of various types for the Ukrainian Defense Forces since the beginning of the year. Over the past two weeks, 21 contracts for drones worth more than UAH 3 billion have been signed.
The average monthly cost of maintaining prisoners in Ukraine is 14165 UAH, which is twice the minimum wage. Most of these funds are spent on the staff of the penitentiary service.
Law enforcers exposed a scheme to embezzle UAH 36 million for the purchase of components for combat aircraft of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The ex-director of the state-owned enterprise and 9 accomplices were served a notice of suspicion and face up to 13 years in prison.
The EU will provide Ukraine with a loan of up to €35 billion to cover general budgetary needs without setting specific spending targets. Frozen Russian assets will serve as collateral for the loan.
Minister of Social Policy Oksana Zholnovych announced the launch of a new pay-as-you-go pension system starting in July 2025. The system will be based on points that will be converted into a percentage of the average salary in Ukraine.
The so-called head of the Molochne village village, appointed on September 18, died in occupied Crimea. Russian media report a possible suicide, and security forces are investigating.
The Ministry of Social Policy presented a new online resource - the Social Portal. It allows citizens to obtain information on available types of social support and review their benefits and services.
NBU Governor Andriy Pishnyi proposed to replace the name “kopiyka” with “shag”. 50 participants of the Money & Banking conference signed an open letter in support of this initiative.
The Ministry of Defense announced the launch of a recruitment service in the Reserve+ app in October 2024. The new functionality will allow users to choose military vacancies that match their experience and preferences.
The Ministry of Social Policy needs UAH 15 billion to launch the pension reform on July 1, 2025. The state already has these funds thanks to an increase in unified social tax revenues due to the payment of “white” salaries to the military, the minister said.
The head of the NBU department, Pavel Poliarush, threatened a Belarusian volunteer while driving drunk. Social media demanded a response from the NBU and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as the dismissal of Poliarush.
Russia has opened a criminal case against two Australian and one Romanian journalists for reporting from the Ukrainian-controlled part of Kursk region. The FSB accuses them of illegally crossing the border.
The Brovary community received equipment and humanitarian aid worth more than EUR 830 thousand from German partners. The aid includes special vehicles, generators, medical equipment and other necessary items.
Elvira Nabiullina was served with a notice of suspicion of facilitating the financing of the war against Ukraine and organizing the activities of Russian banks in the occupied territories. She also contributed to the aggressive war of the Russian Federation.
Emergency and rescue operations continue in Kryvyi Rih after the Russian attack. An administrative building, 23 private houses, 3 nine-story buildings, an educational institution and more than 80 cars were damaged. The number of victims has increased to 5.
The Army+ app has been updated with the function of correcting military service data. Users can update their service information and receive an application number to track their status.
A 42-year-old man who married his 78-year-old mother-in-law to evade conscription was detained on the border with Hungary. Border guards did not allow him to cross the border, and both face criminal liability.
China, Pakistan and other countries of the Global South are forming a group of “Friends of Peace” to resolve the crisis in Ukraine. It is an open platform for inclusive dialogue that seeks to play a constructive role in resolving the conflict.
More and more attention is focused on the figure of Yevhen Sokur, acting deputy head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine, against whom the NACP launched an investigation for allegedly concealing information about his partner in his declarations. Experts believe that the official should be suspended for the duration of the inspection.
The UNHCR has reported a lack of funding to help Ukraine in the face of the destruction of half of its power grid. The agency is providing assistance to IDPs, but needs additional funds to support vulnerable populations.
During his visit to the United States, Zelenskyy outlined a plan for victory and asked for permission to use long-range missiles.
Former NABU deputy director Gizo Uglava filed a lawsuit in court, demanding that his dismissal be recognized as illegal. He accuses the NABU leadership of violating procedures and conflict of interest.
In the village of Mlynivtsi, a 44-year-old man damaged 11 graves of soldiers by tearing down flags and throwing away crosses. Police detained the attacker, who faces up to 5 years in prison.
The Ministry of Energy has announced the first online auction for the distribution of the green energy support quota. The auction will take place on October 31, 2024, with a maximum price of 9 euro cents per 1 kWh.
Police are investigating death threats made by NBU director Pavel Polarush to a Belarusian volunteer. The incident occurred during a traffic conflict in Kyiv, and Polarush was drunk.
The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in the power system despite enemy attacks. Over the past day, there were power outages in 3 regions, 501 settlements remain without electricity due to hostilities and technical violations.