Ukraine
The government is preparing war-risk insurance worth $1 billion.
The Ukrainian president said that Russian businesses and oligarchs must feel the consequences of the war. He called on partners to strengthen sanctions.
Serhii Koretskyi said that the winter would be difficult, but Ukraine had prepared resilience plans and three response scenarios.
In August, Russia carried out around 2,800 attacks with jet-powered drones, compared with 350 in June. Air defense response time has been reduced from 60 to six seconds.
According to CNN, Ukraine is using its military experience to protect its interests and prepare partners to counter Shahed drones.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry said that it would be "enough for Zelenskyy to come" to Moscow for negotiations. According to him, Russia would not stop the war during this period.
Russia launched 410 attack UAVs at Ukraine, including 37 jet-powered ones. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 336 drones; 21 hits were recorded.
Russia produces 140 ballistic missiles every month; 280 missiles are needed to intercept them. Ukraine is asking for assistance from the United States, Europe and the countries of the Middle East.
Restrictions apply in the border zone to entry, residence, and work. Some citizens need permission from the State Border Guard Service; decisions are made within 10 days.
In Zviahel, Zhytomyr region, a Russian strike destroyed a grocery store, killing two people. It is reported that one of them was a child. An enterprise and a gas station in Zviahel and Korosten were also damaged.
Two chemical industry enterprises were also hit on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Martin Herem said that the risk of mistakes in rapid procurement does not justify ending aid to Ukraine. He agreed to head Estonia's Ministry of Defense.
Since the beginning of the day, Russia has attacked cities and communities; strikes have been recorded in 10 regions. Zelenskyy called on partners to strengthen their response.
After 52,000 Hasidic Jews arrived in Uman, Ukrainians reported garbage, overflowing bins, and the pilgrims’ loud behavior.
After a record-breaking 2025, coal demand was expected to decline in 2026. Russia’s war against Ukraine and Trump’s policies are casting doubt on the forecast.
In the Irkutsk region, 1. 5 million rubles will be paid for each foreigner recruited into the Russian army. The payment for Russians from other regions has been doubled.
The missile strike damaged the plant's workshops, energy system, and logistics. Four workers were injured, three of them hospitalized.
At the BRICS summit, Xi Jinping proposed that the grouping become a peacemaker in the Middle East. He did not mention Russia's war against Ukraine.
Ukraine has provided the United States with a list of needs to strengthen its defenses, including air defense. The Ministry of Defense called for continued military support amid Russian attacks.
Law enforcement officers are investigating the illegal manufacture and sale of the counterfeit weight-loss drug Biopatid. More than 250 searches are underway in various regions.
The Kremlin said that Putin's trip to the G20 summit in Miami has not yet been discussed. Zelenskyy is ready to meet with him at the summit.
Law enforcement officers have exposed Russian agents in several regions of Ukraine. They are suspected of guiding drones, transmitting coordinates, and high treason.
According to the president, work on implementing the Freyja project will proceed quickly.
Canada will allocate approximately $546 million to Ukraine for gas purchases and reserves ahead of winter. Another $144 million will be allocated to energy projects.
The PANDA Center has brought together police officers, medical professionals, psychologists and social workers to help child victims of violence and war crimes.
Washington is temporarily not supplying its allies with long-range ATACMS missiles because of the war with Iran. Estonia will receive shorter-range HIMARS munitions.
The DIU demonstrated components from 11 countries that Russia uses in arms production. The data is being published on the War&Sanctions portal.
According to Iryna Terekh, European companies should use this time to strengthen their defense capabilities.
Zelenskyy said he is ready to meet with Putin at the G20 in Miami if Putin comes. He called the outcome the main goal of the negotiations.
An EMCO warehouse exploded and caught fire near Tsareva Livada; no one was injured. The company's facilities had previously been linked to Russian sabotage.