Ukraine calendar: What will happen this week
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The European Parliament’s plenary session will be held on 6–9 October. The agenda includes debates on Russian violations of European airspace and critical infrastructure. Decisions are expected on strengthening EU security measures and tightening the sanctions framework, with a vote scheduled for Thursday.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia is using the ‘shadow fleet’ tankers to launch drone attacks against EU countries.
The EU continues discussions on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. While no decision is expected in the immediate future, the coming weeks will be crucial for these talks. Germany is in favor, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggesting using assets as collateral for an interest-free €140 billion EU loan for Ukraine’s defense. The strongest concerns come from Belgium, France, and Luxembourg, where most of these assets are held. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU has a plan to legally structure the confiscation of assets and share responsibility among all member state governments.
On Wednesday, Ukraine received another €4 billion from the EU under the G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration initiative, backed by frozen Russian assets.
Learn more about the prospects for using frozen Russian assets in the upcoming Weekly Report by KI Insights.
The U.S. federal government shutdown, which began on 1 October, is expected to cause targeted delays in shipments and approvals related to aid for Ukraine. The main impact concerns $500 mn in assistance under the US PURL program. Negotiations over new deliveries to Ukraine have been put on hold. While the Pentagon’s defense “exceptional” functions and ongoing, already-funded programs can continue, they are likely to proceed more slowly due to furloughs of civilian personnel.
Meetings of the Working Party on Enlargement and Countries Negotiating Accession to the EU will take place on 6 and 7 October. The European Council is seeking ways to overcome Hungary’s veto on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova by reforming the process, introducing “clusters” of negotiation chapters that could be approved by a qualified majority vote rather than requiring full consensus.
The OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference will take place on 6–17 October. Next week’s agenda includes discussions on human rights in the context of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Recent OSCE reports highlight the denial of access for International Committee of the Red Cross representatives to Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia, as well as the lack of medical care provided to them.
Next week, plenary sessions of the Verkhovna Rada are scheduled. Lawmakers are expected to consider the following draft laws:
- 14048 – Amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine to ensure legality and transparency in the activities of local self-government bodies (first reading).
- 14030 – On the fundamental principles of state supervision (first reading).
- 13202-1 – Amendments to certain laws of Ukraine on the organizational foundations of support in the agricultural sector (second reading).
- 11238 – The Draft Law of Ukraine “On the National Development Institution” (second reading).
In addition, the Government’s Program of Action will be presented in Parliament. The program outlines 12 priorities and 129 operational goals for ministries in 2025. It is seen as an effort to boost the popularity of the new government following the July reshuffle.
Tomorrow, 4 October, the results of the Czech parliamentary elections will be announced. For several months, polls have consistently shown the populist ANO party, led by Andrej Babiš, in the lead. Should Babiš return to power, Czech policy toward Ukraine could shift, particularly regarding the “shell initiative,” under which millions of ammunition rounds are supplied to Ukraine through anonymized channels. ANO is currently polling around 30%, while the ruling liberal-conservative Spolu alliance stands at around 18%.
Events and Milestones:
Next week:
- 10 October, Kyiv & Online. Hybrid event: BUSINESS PROTECTION 2025 – A2B FORUM (Ukrainian language). Organized by the Ukrainian Bar Association, the forum will bring together legislators, judges, law enforcement, lawyers, and business experts to discuss key challenges of doing business under martial law and practical solutions for protection and resilience. Register here.
Further ahead:
- 16 October, Kyiv & Online. Hybrid event: Responsible Business for Ukraine’s Recovery: Path to Sustainable Investment and European Integration. With the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive making responsible practices a prerequisite for working with European partners, this conference by the Ministry of Economy and UNDP will outline practical HRDD steps, green finance opportunities, and standards to access EU markets. Register here.
- 16 October. Online event: ESG Reporting and Sustainable Development Webinar (Ukrainian language). BDO Ukraine experts will provide practical guidance on ESG reporting, covering Omnibus and ESRS. GRI standards, and share actionable steps for companies to enhance transparency and comply with upcoming regulations. Register here.
- 21-23 October, Madrid. Offline event: FIPP World Media Congress 2025. Marking FIPP’s 100th anniversary, this centenary congress will gather media professionals from around the world for three days of keynotes, workshops, and networking, celebrating a century of innovation while shaping the industry’s future. More details & tickets here.
- 25–29 October, Washington, DC. Offline event: Ukraine Action Summit. One of the largest gatherings of advocates, experts, and community leaders for Ukraine, this five-day summit will feature conference panels, an expo of Ukraine-focused organizations, a networking reception, and direct advocacy on Capitol Hill to keep U.S. support strong. Register here.
- 29 October, London. Offline event: 4th Annual Ukrainian Infrastructure Forum. With the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in the UK and hosted by CMS, the Forum gathers key Ukrainian and international stakeholders to discuss financing, project preparation, PPP models, and Ukraine’s role as a logistics hub. Register here.
- 18 November, London. Offline event: 4th UK–UA Defence Tech Forum. Hosted at RUSI with the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in the UK, the forum will showcase 15 leading Ukrainian defence tech companies to international partners and investors, fostering collaboration and innovation. Register here.
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