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The United States urged its citizens not to visit religious institutions in Romania on October 11-13 due to security threats. Romanian intelligence stated that it had no information about possible attacks, but would act with heightened attention.
A missile shield base is to be opened in the Polish village of Redzikowo. According to Minister Sikorski, the base will be able to shoot down Russian missiles flying toward Poland.
The United States believes that Israel has narrowed the range of targets for a retaliatory strike in response to the Iranian attack. An Israeli response could target Iran's military and energy infrastructure, but not its nuclear facilities.
Iran has sent two private satellites to Russia for launching into orbit. Kowsar is designed for high-resolution imaging, and Hodhod is for satellite communications in remote areas.
A WSJ poll shows that voters in 7 key US states favor Trump over Harris on the issue of war in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The US President estimated the damage from Hurricane Milton at $50 billion. The storm caused tornadoes in Florida, leaving more than 3.3 million people without power and destroying about 150 homes.
According to Bloomberg, exports of prohibited goods from India to Russia have increased significantly, reaching $95 million in July. Almost one-fifth of sensitive technologies for the Russian military-industrial complex come through India.
KASE terminated its relationship with MOEX, which was subject to US sanctions. Moscow Exchange withdrew from KASE's shareholding, selling its 13.1% stake to two new participants.
Mike Johnson said he has “no appetite” for continued support for Ukraine. He believes that Trump will be able to end the conflict by calling Putin, unlike a potential Kamala Harris presidency.
U. S. President Joe Biden has agreed to provide Donald Trump with military aircraft and additional protection due to threats from Iran. Biden instructed the Department of Defense to provide Trump with everything he needs.
The United States imposed sanctions on Iran's oil and petrochemical sectors in response to the missile attack against Israel. The restrictions apply to 16 organizations and 23 vessels associated with the Iranian oil industry.
Trump's campaign headquarters has requested military planes and additional security measures because of threats from Iran. The Secret Service says Trump is receiving “the highest level of protection.
The new NATO secretary-general, Mark Rutte, has said that the alliance will not listen to Putin's threats. He emphasized the importance of continuing military aid to Ukraine and increasing industrial production.
U. S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has called for Russia to be held accountable for the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna. Her death in Russian custody is a testament to the ongoing attacks on free media and the truth.
The Danish Defense Minister announced the creation of an investment fund for the development of Ukraine's defense industry. The fund will combine public and private investments to expand Ukrainian arms production companies.
EU envoys agree to provide Ukraine with €35 billion from frozen Russian assets. According to Prime Minister Shmyhal, the funds should be available by the end of 2024.
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved the establishment of a $10 billion special financial trust fund for Ukraine. The funds will be used to support the budget and critical recovery needs.
From 6 museums in 5 de-occupied regions of Ukraine, 34,872 museum objects from the state part of the Museum Fund were stolen. The return of cultural property may take years, the Ministry of Culture said.
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Serhiy Boyev as Deputy Defense Minister for European Integration. Boev, 41, has experience working for state-owned companies and international banks and holds an MBA from the Wharton School.
Putin met with the Iranian president in Ashgabat, declaring “very close” positions on international events. Iran expressed hope for a strategic partnership with Russia, despite accusations of arms sales.
World oil prices rose by 10% due to the risk of escalation between Israel and Iran. Experts predict further growth to $85-100 per barrel in the event of an Israeli attack on Iranian oil facilities.
U. S. Secretary of State Blinken announced efforts to prevent an expansion of conflict in the Middle East. He expressed concern over insufficient aid to Gaza and emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon.
The indictment against 5 members of the criminal organization, including MP Dubinskyi, was sent to court.
The head of the Budget Committee, Roksolana Pidlasa, explained the need to distribute the $50 billion loan from the EU and the US over two years. This is due to the one-time nature of the payment and the lack of new agreements for the future.
U. S. President Joe Biden had a phone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. They discussed continued close cooperation to support Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.
The UK government is investigating 37 companies suspected of complicity in Russia's oil sanctions circumvention. So far, no firm has been punished, and the investigation has been ongoing since December 2022.
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved the establishment of a Financial Intermediary Fund for Ukraine. The Fund will receive funds from the United States, Japan, and Canada.
Donald Trump called for the revocation of CBS's license over the editing of Kamala Harris' interview. The Federal Communications Commission found no violations, calling Trump's words a “threat to freedom of speech.
The Pentagon announces the postponement of the meeting of the Ramstein contact group on Ukraine's defense. A new date has not been announced, but the coalition continues to work on providing Ukraine with defense capabilities.
The Gulf states have called on the United States to stop a possible Israeli strike on Iranian oil facilities. Countries in the region refuse to provide airspace for Israeli attacks on Iran, fearing an escalation of the conflict.