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The Supervisory Board of Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC has appointed Oleh Hulyak as CEO. He has a military background and previously served as the Commander of the Logistics Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Lloyd Austin will meet with President Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Umerov to discuss Ukraine's arms needs. The visit will also provide an opportunity to assess US-Ukraine relations over the past 2.5 years of war.
The UN Security Council will meet to discuss the situation in Ukraine and military support for Russia. It is expected to condemn attacks on civilian infrastructure and discuss Zelenskyy's Victory Plan.
Donald Trump visited a McDonald's restaurant in Pennsylvania, where he handed out food to customers. This visit was part of his campaign to criticize Kamala Harris' biography.
Salome Zurabishvili addressed the Presidents of Ukraine and Moldova, emphasizing the joint fight against Russian aggression. She called on international partners to support Georgia's European integration aspirations.
The draw will last until the presidential election on November 5.
NATO PA President Jerry Connolly said that Ukraine is on its way to membership in the Alliance, but first has to restore its territorial integrity. The best-case scenario is that all of Ukraine will join after the war is over.
The Israeli Air Force attacked a strategic Hezbollah facility in the suburbs of Beirut and an underground weapons factory. The IDF stated that it had taken measures to minimize damage to civilians.
Ukrainian drones hit the Sverdlov plant in Dzerzhinsk, which produces explosives and ammunition. The attack was carried out from a distance of 900 kilometers, the consequences are being clarified.
A lift bridge to a ferry pier collapsed on Sapelo Island in Georgia. At least 7 people were killed, about 20 were on the bridge during the accident, the causes of which are currently unknown.
Secret documents on the Israeli Air Force's preparations for an attack on Iran have been leaked online. The United States has launched an investigation into the leak, which could exacerbate tensions in the region.
The US may provide Ukraine with up to $20 billion from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets. The G7 countries are negotiating the structure of a $50 billion loan agreed in June 2024.
A Ukrainian family who evacuated from Kherson died as a result of Hurricane Helen in North Carolina. The bodies of the parents have been found, and the 13-year-old son is still missing.
The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine met with a group of American veteran generals. They discussed the global security situation and possible scenarios of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna says Ukraine will be invited to join NATO within the 1991 borders. The accession will take place after the end of the war.
Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna said that the period from October to December is crucial for mobilizing support for Ukraine in NATO. After the US elections, the process of transition of power may complicate the receipt of aid.
In September, China's exports to Russia reached a record $11. 25 billion, up 16.6%. At the same time, imports from Russia fell by 9.2% due to sanctions that made international payments more difficult for Moscow.
U. S. lawmakers are demanding that Japan tighten restrictions on the sale of chip manufacturing equipment to China. They warn of possible sanctions for Japanese companies if Tokyo does not take action.
The US supports President Zelensky's Victory Plan, but is still discussing details. Kirby emphasized that peace must be recognized by Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people.
NATO allies are discussing a possible cut in U. S. aid to Ukraine if Trump wins the election. Europe is being asked to step up support as Russia continues to make tactical gains on the battlefield.
U. S. President Joe Biden has completed his visit to Germany. He received Germany's highest honor for strengthening German-American friendship and the transatlantic alliance.
The United States has announced a reward for information about “Rybar”, a Russian-funded channel that interferes in US elections. The channel manages propaganda resources aimed at destabilizing the situation in the country.
Zelenskyy said that Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia support the idea of replacing part of the US contingent in the EU with Ukrainian troops. The Baltic states want Ukrainian soldiers to defend their borders from Russia.
President Zelenskyy said that the United States is bringing Ukraine closer to NATO than ever before. He noted Germany's skepticism and the desire of some leading countries not to completely close the door with Russia.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine will receive aid packages worth $500-750 million from the United States every 2-3 weeks. This is part of a plan to strengthen the Ukrainian army agreed with President Biden.
During a visit to Germany, US President Joe Biden called on allies to continue supporting Ukraine. He warned of a “very difficult winter” and emphasized the need to help Ukraine achieve a just peace.
U. S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, Uzra Zea, arrived in Kyiv. The visit reaffirms the US commitment to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion.
Russia is training about 11,000 North Korean soldiers to participate in the war against Ukraine at four training grounds. The training takes place in Khabarovsk, Usuriysk, Blagoveshchensk and Vladivostok.
U. S. President Joe Biden has been awarded Germany's highest honor for strengthening German-American friendship. The German president noted Biden's role in strengthening the transatlantic alliance and supporting Ukraine.
South Korean intelligence has reported that 12,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine. Seoul considers this a serious threat to international security.