Ukraine allocates UAH 1.3T for defense sector in Jan-Sept 2024
In January-September 2024, Ukraine allocated UAH 1.3 trillion from the state budget for the security and defense sector, including UAH 146.9 billion in September.
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Trade turnover between Ukraine, Portugal up by $29.2M since early 2024
In January-August 2024, the bilateral trade turnover between Ukraine and the Portuguese Republic increased by USD 29.2 million (+15.1%).
Made in Ukraine: Initiative on acquaintance with Ukrainian quality presented in Washington
The Made in Ukraine programme, aimed at increasing the production of Ukrainian high-quality goods and their promotion across the globe, was presented at Ukraine House in Washington on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Japan airs serious concern over possible involvement of North Korean troops in war in Ukraine
On Friday, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed deep concern about reports suggesting North Korean troops may be deployed to Russia to potentially participate in the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian energy industry receives over 19,000t of humanitarian aid since Russian invasion
Since the outset of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian energy companies have received 19,200 tons of humanitarian aid from 36 countries.
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Child killed in drone attack in Kyiv
A girl born in 2009 was killed and five adults were injured when a Russian drone hit a multi-storey residential building in Kyiv.
Zelensky instructs to establish Technology Staff format, with drones identified as key priority
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has given instructions to establish a format for a Technology Stаff – a special format to increase the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
More than 100 residents evacuated from building hit by Russian drone in Kyiv
Residents of an apartment building hit by a Russian drone are being evacuated in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district.
Border guards destroy Russian T-72 tank, two IFVs in Kupiansk sector
Soldiers from the attack UAVs company Phoenix unit of the Revenge" brigade destroyed a Russian T-72 tank and two infantry fighting vehicles.
Enemy drone hits residential building in Kyiv, fire breaks out - Klitschko
An attack drone hit a residential building in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv.
Zelensky receives letters of credence from ambassadors of six countries
President Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted the letters of credence from the ambassadors of Finland, Brazil, Ireland, Montenegro, Lithuania and Iceland, who have commenced their diplomatic missions in Ukraine.
N. Korea to send second batch of troops to Russia – Bloomberg
The second batch of North Korean military personnel will soon be sent to Russia from North Korea.
Canada condemns military cooperation between N. Korea, Russia
Canada has expressed deep concern regarding the deployment of North Korean military personnel to fight in the war against Ukraine.
Ukraine hands over document on joining ICC to UN depository
Deputy Minister of Justice Iryna Mudra submitted Ukraine’s ratification instrument for the Rome Statute to the UN Secretariat on Friday, marking the country’s full participation in the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Russia not added to FATF 'blacklist' again; membership remains suspended
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) did not add Russia to its ‘blacklist,’ instead reiterating that the suspension of Russia’s membership remains in effect.
Russians launch 26 strikes on Nikopol district causing damage
The Russian forces attacked Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk region 26 times throughout the day, causing damage.
Yermak discusses support for Victory Plan with European Parliament delegation
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, discussed support for the Victory Plan and preparations for the second Peace Summit with representatives of the European Parliament.
Kyiv courts pass prison sentences for draft evaders
Kyiv courts have passed prison sentences to seven men who evaded military conscription.
FSB agents conducting information sabotage against Ukraine to stand trial
FSB agents who carried out information sabotage operations against Ukraine under the guise of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) will face trial.
N. Korea’s Foreign Ministry on troop deployment to Russia: if true, it aligns with international law
The North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has, for the first time, addressed reports of North Korean troop deployment to Russia, stating it has no information on the matter but adding that if true, it would align with international law.
War update: 125 combat clashes along frontlines, fighting most intense in Pokrovsk, Kurakhove sectors
Since the start of the day, the Russian forces have launched 125 attacks against Ukraine's Defense Forces, with the most intense fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors.
Putin's claim of Ukrainian troops “surrounded” in Kursk region “false” - CinC Syrskyi
The statement voiced by Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit regarding the alleged encirclement of Ukrainian troops in Kursk region does not correspond to reality.
Naftogaz, juvenile police launch road traffic safety project for children
In cooperation with the juvenile police and Charitable Foundation ‘Energy of Victory of Ukraine’ [Enerhiia Peremohy Ukrainy], Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC has launched a social project, Safety in Action 2, which concerns children’s information awareness about safety rules, namely with regard to road traffic safety.
Russian soldiers hostile to arriving N.Korean soldiers, intercepts show
The gradual arrival of North Korean soldiers intended to be embedded in the Russian regular army annoys Russian troops as both officer and soldiers even express hostility to these foreigners.
SBU, police nab group suspected of attempt to disrupt military draft via social media influence
The Security Service of Ukraine and National Police exposed 19 administrators and subscribers of a number of Telegram channels who had conspired to disrupt the Army mobilization campaign and made public the locations of the Ukrainian military.
Ukraine’s MoD launches artillery range simulator for training
The Ministry of Defense accepted for service a Ukraine-made artillery range simulator, intended for training artillery crews.
Dutch volunteers: We are not weary of Ukraine war
Dutch volunteers Franky van Hintum and Coen van Oosten, who after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began to actively help the embattled nation, emphasized that they are not weary of Ukraine and the ongoing war, and that they remain active in their humanitarian effort.
EUR 1.4B aid package for Ukraine being finalized – German gov’t
Germany is in the final stretch of preparations for allocating a EUR 1.4 billion assistance package for Ukraine.
Zelensky “does not confirm” Guterres’s visit to Ukraine – source in President’s Office
President Volodymyr Zelensky did not confirm the visit of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to Ukraine after the latter attended the BRICS summit in Kazan.