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The NYT reported on Russia’s plan to launch attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector this winter
The New York Times reports on Russia’s alleged plan to carry out attacks on the energy sector this winter: Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa are mentioned in the document, the authenticity of which has not been independently verified.
Taiwan has received its first F-16V Block 70 fighter jets from the US
On 2 October, Taiwan took delivery of the first two of 66 F-16V Block 70 aircraft. Deliveries had been delayed, and no schedule has been announced for the arrival of the remaining aircraft.
Europe may release its diesel reserves due to high prices
Reuters reported that on 1 October, the UK and EU countries discussed the possible release of diesel reserves. No decision was announced.
A Russian drone crashed near Plauru in Romania
On the night of 2 October, an object – possibly a drone – crashed near Plauru in Romania. According to the Ministry of Defence, there were no casualties or damage as a result of the fire.
Merz stated that Russia supports the AfD in order to weaken Germany
According to Bloomberg, on 1 October, Friedrich Merz stated that Russia supports the AfD and is seeking to weaken Germany and undermine aid to Ukraine.
Putin spoke of using «all means» in the event of an attack on Russia
During his speech at the Valdai Club meeting on 1 October, Russian President Vladimir Putin continued a series of statements on relations with the West, the war against Ukraine and...
Putin stated that Russia «did not start the war»: key points from his speech at the Valdai Forum«
On 1 October, during a plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club, Russian President Vladimir Putin once again claimed that Russia had allegedly «not started the war» against Ukraine,...
Protests in France have turned violent: a secondary school headteacher was doused with petrol
In France, on 1 October, protests by schoolchildren and students against staff shortages, the poor condition of educational establishments and cuts to public spending intensified sharply. In Marseille, the head of...
A convicted woman in Tennessee survived a lethal injection
Christa Pike survived a lethal injection in Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee has suspended all scheduled executions until the end of 2026.
«Vivaldi» and the missing relics: the strange story of the Russian retreat near Lyman
Anonymous Telegram channels reported the possible loss of the reliquary containing the remains of Dmitry Donskoy. On 30 September, the Russian Orthodox Church denied this report.
GTA 6 steps into the real world: Vice City has appeared over Miami
In the centre of Miami, on the roof of the Kaseya Centre, the giant sign reading «Welcome to Vice City» – created as part of the Grand Theft Auto advertising campaign – was lit up in full for the first time...
Pandora has opened its largest factory in Vietnam at a cost of $150 million
Pandora opened a factory in Vietnam on 1 October. The company stated that, once fully operational, it could create up to 7,000 jobs.
In Poland, three people were taken to hospital after the envelope was opened
In Nova Demba, three people were taken to hospital after an envelope was opened. The consignment did not contain any chemical, biological or radiological substances.
The European Commission wants to reduce the role of the veto in EU enlargement
Radio Free Europe reported on a draft strategy from the European Commission: it proposes making greater use of majority voting in accession negotiations.
Trump has identified the main cause of the diesel crisis — and it is not the Middle East
US President Donald Trump has once again linked the sharp rise in the price of diesel fuel to Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries. According to him, the companies that produce diesel...
Right up to the last day: the Pentagon delayed the release of $400 million for Ukraine
The Pentagon has finalised almost all of the $400 million in military aid to Ukraine under the USAI programme. The programme involves purchases from manufacturers rather than transfers from stockpiles.
