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The US State Department has approved the sale of 400 AIM-120D-3 air-to-air missiles to Germany. The deal, including ancillary equipment and services, is valued at $1.23 billion.
October 2025 will bring five anticipated movie premieres, spanning genres from comedy and drama to horror and crime. Among them are "Sorry, Girl," "Good Boy," "The Black Phone 2," "The Robber by Vocation," and "Bugonia."
Due to Russian airstrikes on Naftogaz facilities, Ukraine will import 5. 8 billion cubic meters of gas in 2025. This covers slightly less than half of the 13.2 billion cubic meters needed for the heating season.
Russia is transferring technology, combat experience, and military equipment for airborne units to China. This could enhance Beijing's ability to launch a rapid assault on Taiwan, according to documents analyzed by The Washington Post.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with Axios that NATO should shoot down Russian drones and planes if they violate airspace. He called the reaction to previous incidents weak, which allowed Russia to continue violations.
Owners of Kia EV6 2025 and EV9 2026 electric cars will be able to charge their cars without apps and cards thanks to the new Plug & Charge function. The system will automatically verify the car and process payment.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked Donald Trump for Tomahawk missiles to pressure Putin. Trump agreed to consider the proposal, which had previously been rejected by Biden.
The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a number of environmental decisions for Ukraine's European integration, updating approaches to mineral accounting in accordance with international standards. Ukrainians will also receive full information on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions when purchasing new passenger cars.
Naftogaz has proposed ten projects in the field of production and energy efficiency, including shale gas, as part of a resource agreement between Ukraine and the United States. Both countries are investing $75 million each in the Reconstruction Investment Fund to accelerate project development.
BMW has announced a large-scale recall of vehicles manufactured between September 2015 and September 2021 due to a defect in the starter system that could cause a fire. Approximately 136,500 cars will be recalled in Germany, and nearly 195,000 in the US.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will instruct parliament to find a way to hold elections in Ukraine if Russian dictator Vladimir Putin agrees to a truce and ceasefire. This would allow Ukraine, Russia, and the US to find a way to end the war.
Belarus plans to build a new nuclear power plant in the east of the country to supply electricity to Russian-controlled territories of Ukraine, as stated by Lukashenka during talks with Putin. Putin noted that financing is not a problem if there is a consumer willing to pay for electricity.
President Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump now sees that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin does not want to end the war. According to Zelenskyy, Trump realized that Putin lied to him and now understands the importance of trusting Ukraine.
On September 27, the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup kicks off in Chile, where Ukraine will play its first match against South Korea. The tournament will last until October 19, 2025.
The U. S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned five individuals and one entity for financing North Korea's weapons programs and supplying arms to the Burmese military regime. These measures block assets and prohibit transactions with sanctioned entities, disrupting funding channels and limiting military capabilities.
Asian stock markets are ending the week in the red after the US imposed 100% tariffs on drug imports and a decline in technology company quotes. This caused a fall in shares of pharmaceutical giants and microchip manufacturers, while the Japanese market showed growth.
Microsoft and Asus have officially opened pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, which will go on sale on October 16. Prices for the consoles range from $499 to $1599 depending on the model and region.
Bulgaria will suspend the transit of Russian gas under short-term contracts in 2026, joining EU plans. The country will replace Russian gas with Azerbaijani gas and LNG from the US, aiming to become a transit country for gas from American terminals.
Donald Trump announced the introduction of new tariffs, including a 100% duty on drug imports starting October 1, 2025, if a company does not build a factory in the US. Also, a 50% duty on kitchen cabinets, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks will be introduced from the same date.
Oil prices rose, reaching their highest weekly gain since June, due to attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, which led to a reduction in fuel exports and a decrease in oil production. Brent futures rose to $69.55 per barrel, and WTI to $62.22 per barrel.
Today marks Alpaca Day, World Contraception Day, and European Day of Languages. Also on September 26 are the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, World Environmental Health Day, and the Birthday of the Gramophone.
The US Cybersecurity Agency issued a directive to address vulnerabilities after ArcaneDoor hackers breached Cisco Systems Inc. devices. This attack, ongoing since 2024, affected critical infrastructure, but the scale and victims remain unknown.
From 1990 to 2019, the number of early-onset cancer cases worldwide increased by 79%, and mortality from it rose by 28%. By 2030, a 31% increase in cancer among young people is predicted.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will provide $90 million to the Palestinian Authority, as announced by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. This funding is part of the International Coalition to Support Palestine, founded by Riyadh.
On September 25, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing the death penalty for crimes in Washington. This step, according to Trump, is an effective deterrent against crime.
Aircraft-type drones, primarily reconnaissance drones, are now available for order by military units on the DOT-Chain Defence marketplace. The Defense Procurement Agency has contracted 8 Ukrainian manufacturers, offering 12 drone models.
Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Putin's actions, noting that the Russian economy is on the verge of collapse. He also criticized Russia's military actions, calling them "killing people for no reason."
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 25 allowing TikTok to continue operating in the US. The business was valued at $14 billion, with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX becoming the main investors.
The United States of America has postponed the introduction of sanctions against the Serbian oil company NIS for only four days; they will come into force on October 1. Sanctions against NIS have been postponed six times, as the Serbian authorities negotiated with both Russian and American sides.
The Cabinet of Ministers reallocated over UAH 14 million, intended to compensate for humanitarian demining costs, to implement the subsoil agreement between Ukraine and the United States. This will ensure the fulfillment of the agreement's provisions regarding the establishment of the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Investment Fund.