Politics
The Rada wants to change the rules governing the appointment of the SBU leadership
Bill No. 16115 proposes to enshrine the Rada’s role in appointing the head of the SBU and approving other senior officials.
A bill setting out additional grounds for deferral has been tabled in the Rada
On 1 October, draft bill No. 16118, concerning additional grounds for deferment and discharge from service on the grounds of long-term care, was registered in the Verkhovna Rada.
India has, for the first time, offered to play a role in the negotiations on Ukraine
India has put forward the most comprehensive of the four international initiatives regarding a possible ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga stated that New Delhi, for the first time...
The PACE has stated that the new Russian State Duma cannot be regarded as legitimate
On 30 September, the PACE adopted a resolution on the Russian «elections» and stated that the new State Duma of the Russian Federation cannot be regarded as a legitimate body.
The Rada is set to consider social bills: what might change for Ukrainians
Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv and head of the Association of Frontline Cities and Communities, has called on the Verkhovna Rada to consider two bills aimed at reducing the financial burden on...
The EU will fund the modernisation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ training centres in Ukraine
The European Union will support the modernisation of several Ukrainian Armed Forces training centres: the infrastructure, living conditions and training facilities will be upgraded.
Zelenskyy announced that long-range operations had been approved for October
Ukraine has approved its plans for long-range operations in October. Negotiations are also ongoing regarding aviation packages for F-16 fighter jets.
The US is preparing for talks between Ukraine and Russia on a possible energy truce
The US is planning talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US on a limited ceasefire. Among the possible options is a mutual agreement to refrain from attacks on energy infrastructure.
The strikes will become more devastating: Budanov has warned Russia
Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russian territory are not intended to decide the outcome of the war on their own, but rather to systematically increase pressure on the enemy and reduce its ability to continue fighting...
The EU is drawing up a new accession plan for Ukraine: what will change
The EU is drawing up a roadmap for Ukraine’s accession, setting out the reforms required, the expected outcomes and the indicative timetable for the negotiations.
South Korea has made a demand of Ukraine regarding North Korean military personnel
The South Korean presidential administration is demanding an official explanation and an apology from Ukraine following reports that two North Korean prisoners of war had been handed over to Seoul. Officials in Seoul claim that...
Trump suggested that Zelenskyy meet with Putin in Moscow
Trump suggested that Zelenskyy meet with Putin in Moscow, according to Bloomberg. The Ukrainian president rejected the idea.
Trump has approved licences for Patriot missiles for Ukraine – Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy stated that Trump had approved licences for the production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine. No timetable has been announced for the transfer of the licences.
The High Anti-Corruption Court upheld the 7 million hryvnia bail order for the former chairman of the board of Sens Bank
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court upheld the 7 million hryvnia bail set for Mykola Hladyshenko in the case concerning the 150 million hryvnia bail for Herman Halushchenko.
Ukraine has proposed a mutual ceasefire in the Black Sea
Ukraine has proposed a mutual ceasefire in the Black Sea to ensure safe exports and is awaiting Russia’s response.
Koretsky discussed air defence, LNG and war risk insurance with the US
Koretsky held talks with the US on the protection of cities, a possible increase in LNG purchases and the extension of war risk insurance.
Main events
Bosnia chooses its future: the elections could determine the country’s path to the EU
General elections are taking place in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 4 October, the outcome of which could have a significant impact on the country’s future path towards the European Union and the balance of power...
Merz has arrived in Kyiv: Germany is preparing €1.35 billion in aid
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on 4 October on an unannounced visit, against the backdrop of intensifying Russian attacks. He stated that Ukraine was facing «decisive...’.
A jet-powered UAV has struck the North Bridge in Kyiv once again: casualties have been reported
A Russian jet-powered drone struck the North Bridge in Kyiv for the second time in two days. Cars were travelling across the bridge at the time of the strike. There are preliminary reports of casualties, however...
Trump promised Americans $5 thousand and claimed to have an exceptionally high IQ
During a campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio, US President Donald Trump made a series of controversial statements — he described himself as a man with «one of the highest...’.
ChatGPT has learnt to try on clothes: OpenAI has launched the ‘Try On’ feature
ChatGPT now features a virtual try-on function for clothes and accessories. Users can find the item they’re looking for in the search results, click ‘Try on’, upload a selfie and get...
CBL-514 injection reduced visceral fat by 12% — new data
In Phase 2b, CBL-514 was investigated as a local injection: the result of 12.01% relates to visceral fat, rather than total abdominal fat.
