Ukraine
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service claims that the French General Staff is preparing a contingent of up to two thousand soldiers for deployment in Ukraine. This is allegedly happening on the instructions of President Emmanuel Macron, and the core of the contingent will be made up of assault troops from the French Foreign Legion.
31% of Ukrainians plan to purchase real estate this year, mostly apartments under $50,000. War, high prices, and economic uncertainty remain the main obstacles to buying a home.
Ukrenergo CEO Vitaliy Zaichenko reported that the third level of protection has not been implemented at any of the company's facilities. At one of the facilities, protection level 2+ has been introduced, which involves concealing control systems underground.
The Russian strike on the warehouse of one of the largest pharmaceutical distributors will not lead to a shortage of medicines in Ukraine. The company has launched a backup warehouse, and other distributors are reconfiguring supply routes.
Since the beginning of the year, 0. 1% of Ukrainians, or 119 people, have been removed from the register of the State Employment Service due to mobilization. In total, 21% of the Employment Service's clients are men, which amounts to almost 62,000 people.
The State Emergency Service warns of stormy wind gusts of 17–22 m/s in the Carpathians on October 29–30, a yellow level of danger has been declared. Tourists are advised to refrain from hiking in the mountains and install the "Mountain Rescue" application.
The US government, Brookfield Asset Management, and Cameco Corporation have entered into a strategic partnership with Westinghouse Electric Company. The goal is to revitalize America's nuclear industry, build new reactors, and ensure energy independence.
Along with the journalist were his colleagues and Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers who accompanied them. As a result of the attack, there are dead and wounded.
This process will not be implemented in all regions; by the end of 2025, it will be extended to ten more regions.
The State Biotechnological University in Kharkiv has been transformed into a private agricultural holding operating on state lands under the leadership of former and current officials controlled by Andriy Odarchenko, a Member of Parliament convicted of bribery. Due to shadow schemes involving harvest and land lease, the state budget has lost approximately UAH 100 million.
The European Commission is examining the concerns of EU leaders regarding a "reparation loan" for Ukraine, particularly those expressed by the Belgian Prime Minister. This concerns the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is ready for peace talks with Russia, ruling out any territorial concessions. He emphasized that negotiations could take place anywhere except Russia or Belarus.
The European Commission has proposed to the Member States to start negotiations with Ukraine on its participation in the GOVSATCOM component of the EU Space Programme and the Union's Secure Connectivity Programme. This will strengthen the resilience of the EU's communication infrastructure and is the next step in advancing Ukraine's participation in the EU Space Programme.
Over 27 kg of drugs, valued at UAH 42 million, were seized at the Uhryniv border crossing point on the Ukrainian-Polish border. A female courier and her accomplice have been detained.
The SBU detained a Russian agent in Donetsk Oblast who, under the guise of cleaning, collected data on the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The woman photographed documents and property of military personnel, and also inquired about their positions.
The heating season has begun in residential buildings in Ukraine, with 13 regions already connecting to heat supply. Over 55% of social infrastructure facilities, including kindergartens and educational institutions, have already been connected to heat.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the SBU has sufficient evidence of the Russian citizenship of the former mayor of Odesa, Hennadiy Trukhanov. Based on this, a decision was made regarding his resignation, as the head of state could not entrust the management of Odesa to a person with Russian citizenship.
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation has been notified of suspicion of facilitating the theft of over 4. 136 million tons of Ukrainian grain worth over UAH 23 billion. He organized the illegal seizure of assets of agricultural enterprises from February 2022 to December 2023.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that "Shaheds" have in some places become more dangerous than ballistic missiles, as all available air defense assets must be used to shoot them down. In November, Ukraine plans to reach 500-800 interceptors per day.
Tonight, the enemy attacked civilian gas infrastructure facilities of the Naftogaz Group in Poltava region. This is already the seventh targeted attack since the beginning of October, no one was injured.
The SBI is investigating an incident in Odesa, where on October 27, a police officer, according to the bureau, while intoxicated, threatened TCR employees and smashed the window of their official car. Criminal proceedings have been initiated on the fact of threatening law enforcement officers.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy explained that Gripen fighter jets are among the most useful for Ukraine due to their low cost, lower maintenance needs, and ease of mastery by pilots. These aircraft are also convenient for using a wide range of weapons that Ukraine uses.
Experts demand more thorough checks of companies working with sensitive information for ties to the Russian Federation.
20,502 foreign students study in Ukrainian higher education institutions, most of them from China and Azerbaijan. Over 400 Russian citizens also receive education in Ukrainian universities.
An employee of kindergarten No. 5 in Smila, Cherkasy region, stole gold jewelry from pupils. A criminal case has been opened on this fact under Article 185 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that heating in Ukraine will officially begin on October 28. He also noted that 70% of the funds needed for gas imports have been found.
A UN investigation has confirmed Russia's use of drones to target civilians near the front line in Ukraine. This is considered a crime against humanity, aimed at expelling civilians.
President Zelenskyy urged Donald Trump to increase pressure on Chinese leader Xi Jinping to reduce his support for Russia. He also emphasized the need for European financial support for Ukraine for two to three years.
In Sumy, heat supply is proceeding according to schedule, despite the difficult security situation. It takes 3-5 days for full heat supply deployment, which is a technical requirement.
A man was detained in Kyiv who, while intoxicated, wounded two passers-by during a shooting near a residential building. He has been charged with hooliganism involving the use of weapons, which carries a penalty of up to 7 years in prison.