German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that negotiations with Russia are largely ineffective, and therefore Europeans should focus on strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities. He emphasized that diplomatic efforts are not leading to a breakthrough, and the goal is for Ukraine to be strong to achieve lasting peace.
Iryna Vereshchuk met with Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, who has represented the Holy See in Kyiv since 2021. They discussed strengthening the Vatican's role in returning Ukrainians from captivity and supporting the families of prisoners of war.
The occupied ZNPP has been without connection to the Ukrainian energy system for six days, operating on backup diesel generators. Running out of fuel could lead to a radiation accident with consequences for Europe, states the Head of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate.
A group of four individuals who organized an illegal drug laboratory in a nature reserve in Vinnytsia region has been exposed. The perpetrators cultivated cannabis and produced amphetamine, and the value of the seized drugs is estimated at UAH 5 million.
Brussels welcomed the plan by European Council President António Costa, which involves bypassing Hungary's veto to advance Ukraine's and Moldova's applications for EU membership. The proposal would allow voting on the opening of negotiation clusters by a qualified majority of member states.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has simplified the process of obtaining construction permits by introducing push notifications in "Diia" about the status of construction service applications. Users will receive notifications about the review, refusal, or successful processing of documents after contacting the ASC.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, demining units of the Security and Defense Forces have neutralized over 1 million explosive objects. In 2024, 38 km² have been demined, and this year – almost 150 km².
The total number of combat engagements along the front line is 75. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Toretsk directions, having carried out 19 and 10 attacks, respectively.
Since the beginning of 2025, 28 types of dangerous non-food products that posed a threat to consumers have been identified in Ukraine. These included toys, chargers, and household electronics, with a total of over 35,000 units seized.
The "Nasha Ryaba" brand has launched a new line of premium-quality sausages and frankfurters made from 100% own-produced chicken. MHP company has launched a large-scale advertising campaign featuring an animated stand-up rooster, voiced by Ukrainian comedian Vlad Kuran.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti-Corruption Court against Russian businessman Sergey Kabargin, whose companies cooperate with Rosatom in the construction of nuclear power plants in the Russian Federation.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski believes that only China can make Russia stop the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that pressure on Russia, not just words, is needed to achieve a ceasefire.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Education proposes that from 2026, foreigners in the service sector be required to have a basic knowledge of the Lithuanian language. After two years of living in the country, a higher level of language proficiency will be required.
Psychotherapist Oksana Collins reveals the signs of acute stress reaction, its physical and psychological manifestations. She also provides advice on methods for coping with stress and the importance of professional help.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced the strengthening of air defense on NATO's eastern flank. Germany will transfer two more Patriot systems to Ukraine by the end of the year and send units with anti-drone systems to Denmark.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson suggested that Russia might be involved in drone flights over Scandinavian airports.
The award ceremony took place on September 29 at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe - for the first time in history, a citizen of Ukraine received this award.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the Coalition of the Willing to support Ukraine is ready. He called it one of the most important security projects for Europe in recent decades, possibly since the emergence of NATO.
The meeting on the proposed EU 'drone wall' was a 'productive initial exchange'. The next steps involve discussions with other EU member states in a broader format.
France and Sweden have sent military personnel and specialized systems to counter drones to Denmark ahead of two summits in Copenhagen. This was in response to drone incidents that caused flight delays.
Russia intends to connect the Zaporizhzhia NPP to its energy system, despite the risks of a nuclear incident. For this purpose, a 200 km long power transmission line has already been built from Melitopol to Mariupol.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha discussed new packages of military aid to Ukraine with his counterparts from Germany, Poland, and France. They are united in the view that security guarantees must be effective and legally binding.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are counterattacking in certain areas and recapturing territories. Significant Russian forces have been encircled and captured.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia is starting a new stage of escalation and hybrid warfare against the transatlantic community. He noted that the integration of the Ukrainian air defense system into a single European system should become a decisive step to strengthen security.
Ukrainian patients are actively switching to cheaper generic drugs, leading to a drop in sales for some manufacturers. The company "Darnytsia" faced staff reductions due to overstocked warehouses and high prices for its products.
At the end of September, cloudy weather with rains is expected in Ukraine in the western, northern, central and southern regions. The air temperature will range from +7 to +17 degrees, and the wind will be strong, with stormy gusts in places.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the words of self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenka about an alleged "peace deal beneficial for Ukraine. " He stated that Lukashenka "lives in his own world."
Magomed Mameshev, who supported Ruslan Magamedrasulov, turned out to be involved in scandalous "drunk parties. "
The SBU exposed a Mykolaiv entrepreneur who tried to illegally export components for naval artillery systems worth 1. 5 million US dollars to the Russian Federation. The perpetrator was detained and faces up to 12 years in prison.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's main priority is to create a complete register of children abducted by Russia. More than 1,600 children have been returned, but this is only a small fraction of the tens of thousands deported.
