Politics
Former Ukrenergo head Volodymyr Kudrytskyi was charged with large-scale fraud over substation fencing contracts awarded in 2018. He called the accusation “absurd” and was released on bail.
The State Bureau of Investigation detained former Ukrenergo head Volodymyr Kudrytskyi for allegedly embezzling over UAH 13.7 million, alongside businessman Ihor Hrynkevych.
Ukrainian authorities keep announcing new social initiatives, including cash payments, free train travel, and health benefits, while military spending for 2026 remains unchanged despite ongoing war challenges.
The European Commission’s enlargement report praises Ukraine’s resilience and reforms but warns of limited progress in anti-corruption and judiciary sectors, citing political pressure and institutional weaknesses.
After 100 days in office, Svyrydenko’s government shows polished communication but few real results – no major scandals, yet no vision, reforms, or clear strategy either.
Bavarian PM Markus Söder urged the EU and Berlin to pressure Ukraine to change its exit rules. He stated that young Ukrainian men should defend their homeland instead of seeking refuge in Germany.
Trump’s pre-meeting talks with Putin undermined Zelenskyy’s agenda, leaving Ukraine without Tomahawks or immediate sanctions, exposing flaws in U.S. diplomacy and slowing urgent defense actions.
American journalists left the Pentagon after losing accreditation for refusing new access rules that severely restrict media freedom and independent information gathering.
Starting November 1, 2025 Switzerland will limit the granting of protection status (Status S) for Ukrainian refugees from seven western regions of Ukraine, SRF reports.
Ukraine will nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he secures a ceasefire in the Russian‑Ukrainian war.
We won’t give a single crown for weapons for Ukraine, – said Babiš, the winner of the parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic.
On Thursday, October 9, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported in the first reading draft law No. 12349 on the creation of the Cyber Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.