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86 communities in Odesa region approved Zelensky's Victory Plan in less than a week. The plan contains 5 main points and 3 secret annexes to achieve a just peace.

Former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö recommends that the EU create its own intelligence service. The proposal is part of a review of the bloc's war and crisis preparedness presented to Ursula von der Leyen.

Major General Ogloblin was arrested for the second time for taking a 10 million ruble bribe from a telecommunications company. British intelligence believes that Russia is not fighting corruption, but is trying to make it more manageable.

The United States leads the world in gold reserves with 8133. 5 tons, followed by Germany with 3351.5 tons. Ukraine is ranked 61st with 27.4 tons of reserves, and the total world gold volume is 36118.2 tons.

A serious fire has broken out at the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, with two people injured. The facility is one of the largest in Europe, where nuclear submarines are built for the British Navy.

The tobacco giant Philip Morris is suspending production at its factories in Berlin and Dresden by mid-2025. The company will lay off 372 employees due to a decline in demand for tobacco products.

russian offshore oil exports rose by 120,000 barrels per day for the second week in a row. Total exports reached 24.79 million barrels, with a four-week average of 3.41 million barrels per day.

McDonald's reported a 1. 5% decline in global sales in the third quarter due to weak demand in key markets. This is the second consecutive quarterly decline since Covid-19 in 2020.

Germany, under Scholz's leadership, will play a decisive role in Ukraine's accession to NATO and ending the war.

Japan has agreed to allocate 471. 9 billion yen to Ukraine through a World Bank fund. The funds are part of a $50 billion G7 loan secured by frozen Russian assets.

The United Kingdom has imposed new sanctions on three Russian agencies and three high-ranking individuals. The sanctions were imposed for attempts to undermine democracy and destabilize the situation in Ukraine through disinformation.

Friedrich Merz said that the supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine would not mean Germany's entry into a war with Russia. He emphasized that such missiles would help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression.

Russia is using old unmarked tankers to illegally transport oil around restrictions, and some countries are violating the price ceiling agreement.

Scientists have developed an AI-based algorithm for analyzing paintings that allows determining whether a canvas belongs to a certain master.

The EIB and the EBRD will provide grant funding for the implementation of the 112 emergency system in Ukraine. The project will unite all emergency services into a single system based on European standards.

The study showed that financial difficulties increase the risk of problems with the immune, nervous and endocrine systems by 60%. The study of 4934 people lasted 4 years and identified six main stress factors.

A selection of fascinating animated films that will create a Halloween atmosphere without excessive fear. Five cult cartoons with elements of mysticism and adventure for the whole family are presented.

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to create a reserve of materials for the construction of fortifications. This will allow the construction of fortifications to be deployed promptly in places designated by the military.

The G7 and the EU will provide Ukraine with about $50 billion from frozen Russian assets. The funds are to be used for defense, recovery and support of Ukrainians this year.

The WSJ reports that Russia provided the Houthis with data to target ships through Iranian intermediaries. Over the year, the Houthis have carried out more than 100 attacks, killing 4 sailors and sinking 2 ships.

British shot put record holder Geoff Capes has passed away at the age of 75. He was twice the strongest man in the world, three times the strongest man in Europe, and consumed 12,000 calories a day.

alexander yanukovych, the son of the former fugitive president, has been granted Russian citizenship. 10 years ago, he registered a company in St. Petersburg, whose main activity is the management of financial and industrial groups.

The United States will provide up to $20 billion in additional aid to Ukraine as part of a $50 billion support package from the G7 and the EU. The funds will be raised from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets to meet Ukraine's financial needs in 2025.

The German and British defense ministers sign an agreement to strengthen defense cooperation. The document provides for joint exercises, weapons development, and countering russian submarines.

Radoslaw Sikorski suggested that Scholz transfer social benefits for Ukrainian refugees in Germany directly to Ukraine. He believes that this will encourage men to return to their homeland.

In September 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 1,300 drones, according to British intelligence. This month, the number could be higher.

Turkey has banned the export of US military equipment to Russia. The restrictions apply to more than 40 categories of goods important for Russia's military operations in Ukraine.

The UK will provide an additional £120 million to support the Maritime Capabilities Coalition for Ukraine. The funds will be used for maritime drones, radars, and other projects to protect the Grain Corridor.

President Zelenskyy said that most NATO countries support Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance until the war is over. Germany's position depends on the United States, whose support may increase after the presidential election.

The European Parliament will consider a proposal for a €35 billion loan to Ukraine from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets. This is part of a $50 billion G7 package to support Ukraine.