Number of Ukrainians willing to join Ukrainian Legion in Poland 'too small,' minister says
"Several thousand" people registered to participate in the legion as of July 11, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said previously.
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'Don't panic' — Russia to test emergency warning systems across the country
At 10:30 a.m. local time, sirens will sound for one minute accompanied by loudspeakers calling "Attention everyone!" and emergency broadcasts on TV and radio.
General Staff: Russia has lost 655,560 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,130 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
US VP debate passes with no questions, comments about Russia's full-scale war on Ukraine
Ukraine was not mentioned at all, and Russia was referenced only once — in a passing comment from Republican Senator J.D. Vance about Russian interference into the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
FM Sybiha meets Polish president in Warsaw
"We discussed Ukraine's priority defense needs, further military aid, invitation for Ukraine to join NATO, and our path to EU membership," Sybiha said. The meeting comes at a time of heightened tensions between Poland and Ukraine.
Ukraine war latest: Russian forces reportedly capture most of Vuhledar, Kyiv doesn't comment
Key developments on Oct. 1: * Russian forces enter Vuhledar, situation 'extremely difficult,' governor says * Russia attempts to capture new positions in Zaporizhzhia sector, preparing small-scale assaults, military says * Ukraine doesn't need US permission to strike back at Russia with homemade weapons, State Department says * Russian forces execute 16 Ukrainian
Russian forces execute 16 Ukrainian POWs near Pokrovsk, prosecutors say
Russian forces appear to have shot 16 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) in Donetsk Oblast, the largest recorded case of mass execution of surrendered soldiers on the battlefield, Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office said on Oct. 1.
European defense manufacturer KNDS opens office in Ukraine
French-German defense company KNDS has opened an office in Kyiv to support Ukraine carry out the domestic maintenance and repair of weapons systems, the company announced on Oct. 1.
Foreign Ministry refutes FT report that minister discussed territorial compromises
Ukraine's new Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha did not discuss compromising with Russia in recent meetings with his Western counterparts, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said on Oct. 1, refuting a report by the Financial Times (FT) that he had discussed "potential compromise solutions."
Ukrainian commanders to be able to directly select volunteer fighters, defense minister announces
Commanders of Ukrainian military units will now be able to directly select soldiers who enlist voluntarily, bypassing the standard process of involving enlistment offices, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Oct. 1.
Ukraine names pro-Russian collaborators suspected of forcibly deporting Ukrainian children
One suspect was identified by the Kyiv Independent's War Crimes Investigations Unit in the documentary "Uprooted."
Russia's Crimean Bridge defenses are reportedly washing up on shore
According to the Crimean Wind Telegram channel, plastic and metal barrels connected by metal frames were spotted littering the beach in Kerch on the occupied peninsula.
Germany's Scholz hoping for phone call with Putin, Zeit reports
Olaf Scholz last spoke with Putin in December 2022, the same year the leaders of the U.S., France, and the U.K. last had direct contact.
Ukraine top of the agenda as Mark Rutte takes up NATO general secretary role
"We have to make sure that Ukraine prevails as a sovereign, independent, democratic nation," Mark Rutte said on Oct. 1.
'A real myth' — Trump's Ukraine peace plan rubbished by former national security advisor
Trump has promised to end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine within a day if elected but has not publicly elaborated on how he plans to achieve that.
Ukraine doesn't need US permission to strike back at Russia with homemade weapons, State Department says
"If you look at the weapons we've provided them, we've made it very clear that they can use them to retaliate against Russian targets across the border that are conducting attacks," U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said at a briefing on Sept. 30.
Ukraine faces 'very challenging' situation on front lines, Zelensky says
Russia continues to press forward on its offensives across the eastern front, primarily on the Pokrovsk, Vuhledar, and Toretsk axes in Donetsk Oblast.
General Staff: Russia has lost 654,430 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,370 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Reversing recent rhetoric, Trump says he 'likes' Zelensky
Repeating similar comments made at a joint press conference in advance of their meeting, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told the Washington Post that he liked President Volodymyr Zelensky "because during the impeachment hoax…he could have said he didn't know the (conversation) was taped…But instead of grandstanding and saying, 'Yes, I felt threatened,' he said, 'He did absolutely nothing wrong.'"
Russia plans more than 25% increase of funding for Putin, presidential administration
Expenses for Russian President Vladimir Putin and the presidential administration will increase to 30.9 billion rubles ($332 million) in 2025. The bulk of the expenses — 21 billion rubles ($235 million) are earmarked for an increase in salaries for the president and his staff.
Russia sentences man to life in prison for car bomb attack that wounded pro-war writer
Russian state-run media have claimed that the convict Alexander Permyakov has both Ukrainian and Russian citizenship and further alleged that he acted on behalf of Kyiv — with the support of the U.S.
Ukraine war latest: Russia aims to draft 133,000 men during new round of fall conscription
Key developments on Sept. 30: * Russia aims to draft 133,000 Russians during new round of fall conscription * Russia intensifies attacks on recaptured Vovchansk plant, uses 'maximum range of weapons,' military says * Commander of Ukraine's 72nd Brigade transferred amid battle for Vuhledar * Some details of Ukraine's victory plan will
Kyiv, Budapest see 'positive dynamics' on national minorities issue, Ukrainian foreign minister says
Sybiha and Szijjarto held talks in a one-on-one format and discussed "in detail a wide bilateral and international agenda," according to the Ukrainian official.
General Staff: Russia has lost 653,060 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,250 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky says Putin 'afraid' to use nuclear weapons because he 'loves his life'
Key developments on Sept. 29: * Zelensky says Putin 'afraid' to use nuclear weapons because he 'loves his life' * Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhia destroys apartment building, injures 16 * Ukraine strikes Russian military arsenal storing missiles and drones in Volgograd Oblast * Russia claims 125 Ukrainian drones intercepted across 7 regions President Volodymyr
Far-right party opposed to Ukraine aid wins Austria elections
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party came first in a general election on Sept. 29, according to voter projections. The party is known for its Kremlin-friendly stance and opposition to aid for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. The Freedom Party of Austria, or FPO, which is led by Herbert Kickl,
Denmark to invest nearly $630 million into Ukraine's defense production
Denmark will invest 4.2 billion Danish kroner ($628 million) into Ukraine's arms production, according to Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. Poulsen signed the following agreements with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov and Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin in Kyiv. The Danish defense minister's trip to Kyiv took place as
The Insider: Obtained documents drawn following Navalny's death omit acute stomach pain, hint at possible poisoning
According to The Insider, the Russian independent investigative outlet received access to "hundreds" of official documents that were drawn following the death of Alexei Navalny in a penal colony in Russia's Arctic. The discrepancy between internal documents and the ones made public by the state suggests that officials have lied
Zelensky: Putin 'afraid' to use nuclear weapons because he 'loves his life'
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed skepticism in an interview with Fox News over Russian President Vladimir Putin's continued nuclear threats since the full-scale war, saying that Putin "loves his life" and is, therefore, likely afraid to use nuclear weapons. "Nobody knows what's in his head," Zelensky said in the interview, which
General Staff: Ukraine strikes Russian military arsenal storing missiles, drones in Volgograd Oblast
Ukrainian forces struck the Kotluban military arsenal in Russia's Volgograd Oblast, the General Staff reported on Sept. 29. The military arsenal was used to store and modernize missiles and artillery, according to the General Staff. Iranian-made Shahed missiles had also been transported to the facility shortly before the attack took
Russian parliament speaker announces bills tightening migration policy
The Russian State Duma introduced five bills that would tighten migration policy in the country, Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin announced on Sept. 29. There has been an uptick in anti-migration sentiment in Russia in recent months, especially toward migrants from Central Asia, after several gunmen opened fire at a venue in
Ukraine commemorates 83rd anniversary of Babyn Yar tragedy
Ukraine commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the Babyn Yar tragedy on Sept. 29, with President Volodymyr Zelensky saying that it is a "terrifying symbol" of what can happen when the world "lacks the determination to stand up against evil." The Babyn Yar tragedy was a mass murder of nearly 34,
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