President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the need to intensify long-range sanctions against Russia. He emphasized that Ukraine's effectiveness in long-range capabilities would accelerate the achievement of peace.
An exhibition titled "One Book Reading Room" has been opened at Kyiv's Central Railway Station, dedicated to the publication "People in Their Place. " The collection describes 60 stories of Ukrainian men and women who maintain their humanity despite the challenges of war.
A Ukrainian family with an 8-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy, who had a chronic illness, has been evacuated from occupied Kherson Oblast. The teenager could not receive the necessary medical care in the occupied territory, and the girl spent almost half of her life in fear of the occupiers.
Over 2,200 Ukrainian schools have connected to the educational application "Mriya," created for modern and convenient management of the learning process. Since its launch, over 8 million grades have been entered and more than 1.9 million homework assignments have been sent.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes that Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for facilitating the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The new Nobel Peace Prize laureate will be announced on October 10.
Ukraine and Estonia signed a memorandum on joint projects in digitalization and cybersecurity on October 9 during the Tallinn Digital Summit. The document provides for the creation of an AI Accelerator, the launch of an AI sandbox, pilot EdTech projects, participation in international cyber exercises, and the exchange of experience in data management.
At the Porubne-Siret checkpoint, customs officers seized 970,000 US dollars hidden in the engine compartment of a Ukrainian citizen's car. The currency and the car have been seized, and a violation of customs regulations is being documented.
The deputy head of the Bureau of Economic Security in Odesa region has been notified of suspicion of collaborating with the aggressor state. The BEB official, Oleh Skupinsky, is a co-founder of an enterprise that continues to operate in the temporarily occupied territory and pays taxes to the Russian budget.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed the agreements between Israel and Hamas on the release of hostages and a ceasefire, initiated by US President Donald Trump. Ukraine also hopes that the international community's efforts will be sufficient to force Russia to end the war.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 132 combat engagements at the front as of 4:00 p. m. on October 9. The largest number of battles, up to a third, took place in the Pokrovsk direction, and the enemy was also more active in the South-Slobozhansky direction.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on EU and G7 member states to immediately approve a proposal to use frozen Russian assets. This should form the basis for a significant grant and loan to Ukraine, with repayment contingent on future Russian reparations.
In September, consumer inflation in Ukraine slowed to 11. 9% year-on-year, compared to 13.2% in August. Food prices decreased by 0.8%, while clothing, footwear, and education became more expensive.
This autumn, Kyiv will become the center of media basketball and the main sports arena of the country.
Deputy Head of the President's Office Iryna Mudra stated that the filling of the destroyed property register is being hampered by three main reasons. These include the inability to quickly fill it via "Diia," Ukrainians forgetting to submit information to the international register, and a lack of understanding regarding the sources of compensation funding.
In Ukraine, the activities of a group of 29 people who sold a new narcotic substance called "kratom" were stopped. According to preliminary data, the group members sold up to 10 tons of the substance for over UAH 60 million.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that exempts defenders, internally displaced persons, and those affected by aggression from paying administrative fees and state duties for registration actions. The benefits will be valid during martial law and for one month after its termination.
The management of a utility company of the Kharkiv City Council is suspected of fictitious employment of conscripts to obtain a deferment from conscription. The former director of the utility company, his deputy, and the head of the department facilitated the embezzlement of almost UAH 3 million; the former director has been declared wanted.
Leading Russian industrial companies, including railways, car manufacturers, and metallurgical enterprises, are reducing working weeks or sending employees on forced leave. This is happening due to the slowdown of the military economy, stagnation of domestic demand, and declining exports.
The winner of the parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic, Andrej Babiš, announced a conversation with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They discussed the current situation and agreed on a meeting in Ukraine next year.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russia's violations of EU airspace and interference with infrastructure, demanding coordinated action and sanctions. The resolution calls for the creation of a European Defense Union and cooperation with Ukraine.
From November 1, 2025, Ukraine is introducing a new digital system of electronic ECMT permits for international cargo transportation. The country ranked first in the number of test operations and actively prepared for the system's implementation.
The changes will come into force on January 16, 2026, and provide for simplified procedures for obtaining residence permits, extending the period of stay, and canceling certain certificates.
A UOC (MP) clergyman was exposed for organizing the illegal transportation of conscription-age men abroad. He was detained while receiving 26,000 euros, and he and his accomplice were remanded in custody.
The SBU identified Andrey Sirotyuk, commander of the 121st Russian regiment, who on October 2, 2025, ordered the shooting of three civilians in Kupyansk. Russian soldiers, disguised in civilian clothes, infiltrated the outskirts of the city and shot two men and a woman who were trying to evacuate.
On the morning of October 9, Russian occupiers attacked Sloviansk with two aerial bombs, as a result of which 6 people were injured, one of them in serious condition. Damage to residential buildings was also recorded.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 13378, which grants the State Special Transport Service additional powers for the construction of fortifications. The document consolidates the status of the SSTS as a military formation that is part of Ukraine's security and defense sector.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump is considering the possibility of transferring long-range weapons, including Tomahawk missiles, to Ukraine. According to Zelenskyy, this could strengthen Ukraine and facilitate negotiations.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian occupiers are striking at logistics and railways in Ukraine with the aim of intimidation. Ukraine must defend itself, and "Ukrzaliznytsia" together with the military will protect stations and key hubs.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he secures a ceasefire. Zelenskyy believes that Trump seeks to end the war, while Putin fears a ceasefire.
President Zelenskyy explained that Sumy and Chernihiv regions were among the directions of the enemy's offensive since the beginning of the invasion. The Russians seek to create chaos, psychologically pressure people through strikes on energy and railways, and also leave Ukraine without fuel.
