Czech election: Babiš’s party leads after over half of votes counted
After counting more than 60% of the votes in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary elections, former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s populist ANO party is leading by a wide margin.
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Afghanistan tightening control over Russian and Belarusian agents – Ukrainian Intelligence
The Taliban’s security services are increasing efforts to counter the activities of Russian and Belarusian agents in Afghanistan.
Sybiha calls for devastating sanctions against Russia following strikes on Shostka
Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia’s strike on Shostka demands a firm response and called for the imposition of “new devastating sanctions” against Russia.
Only joint action can guarantee real security in Europe — Zelensky
Only joint action and combined efforts can guarantee real security on the European continent.
U.S. Senate fails again to end government shutdown
Lawmakers in the upper chamber of the U.S. Congress failed to reach a decision on renewing government funding, leaving the shutdown in effect at least until next week.
03 October 2025
Chechen leader calls PACE platform for Russian democrats ‘fix’
The oppressed indigenous peoples of Russia will continue to insist on creating a separate platform for cooperation with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). At the same time, they are ready to seek compromise if they are genuinely allocated one-third of the seats on the newly established platform for collaboration with “Russian democratic forces.”
EU prolongs sanctions against Russian propagandists, including Medvedchuk and allies, by another year
The Council of the European Union has extended for one year the restrictive measures against individuals and organizations involved in Russia’s destabilizing activities abroad.
PACE’s ‘Russian democrats’ platform draws strong reservations from Ukraine – Honcharenko
The Ukrainian delegation to PACE did not vote for a resolution that envisages the creation of a separate platform for dialogue with Russian democratic forces in the Assembly, as it has significant reservations regarding the format of this structure and its potential participants.
PACE adopts resolution ‘Russia: new threats to European democracies’
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has adopted the resolution ‘Russia: new threats to European democracies’, condemning attacks on civilian infrastructure, cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and interference in the elections of European states.
02 October 2025
Russia deliberately cuts power to Zaporizhzhia NPP to connect it to its own grid – Sybiha
Russia deliberately cut off the electricity supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) from Ukraine’s grid and is preparing to reconnect it to its own energy system.
Presidents of Ukraine and Cyprus discuss infrastructure projects, defense cooperation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides discussed infrastructure projects and cooperation in the defense sector.
Viktor Orbán and Ukraine's sovereignty: only a tool in a domestic political game
The more strained relations between Hungary and Ukraine become over the next six months, the better it will be for Orbán.
Zelensky discusses new aid packages, SAFE instrument with Portuguese PM
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed new aid packages and the development of the SAFE instrument with Prime Minister of Portugal Luís Montenegro.
NATO allies pressure Greece to transfer Mirage aircraft to Ukraine — media
NATO members, primarily the US and France, are pressuring Athens to consider reselling part of its fleet of 25 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to intermediaries with the ultimate goal of transferring them to Ukraine.
Zelensky explains Hungary blocking Ukraine’s EU accession
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is blocking Ukraine's European integration due to the election campaign in his country.
Zelensky discusses energy and defense partnership with Aliyev
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Copenhagen. The key topics of the meeting were energy and potential defense partnership.
Zelensky, EU leaders discuss 'drone wall,' opening of first cluster in EU membership talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the EU leaders to discuss a "drone wall" initiative to shield the EU's eastern flank from Russian incursions and the prospects for opening the first cluster in Ukraine's EU integration process.
Zelensky discusses risks to Europe from Russian drones with Meloni
During a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the risks to Europe posed by Russian drones, as well as security guarantees and contacts with US President Donald Trump.
Zelensky, EU leaders discuss 'drone wall,' opening of first cluster in EU membership talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the EU leaders to discuss a "drone wall" initiative to shield the EU's eastern flank from Russian incursions and the prospects for opening the first cluster in Ukraine's EU integration process.
Von der Leyen announces new EU program to give Ukraine technological edge on battlefield
The European Union plans to launch a program soon that will provide Ukraine with a technological advantage on the battlefield.
MP on Copenhagen summit: Critically important to return to idea of closing skies over Ukraine
European leaders understand that Russia is waging a hybrid war against Europe, particularly through drone attacks, and Ukraine can become a key partner in countering it, sharing its experience and acting as a shield between Europe and Russia.
New Danish ambassador begins work in Ukraine
Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Oleksandr Mishchenko has received copies of the credentials from newly appointed Danish Ambassador to Ukraine Thomas Lund-Sorensen.
Ukraine's experience in countering hybrid threats valuable for EU – Austrian chancellor
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker has said he is convinced that Ukraine's experience in countering hybrid threats could be valuable for strengthening Europe's security.
Zelensky, Merz discuss Patriot systems, missiles for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met in Copenhagen on Thursday to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense, including the delivery of Patriot systems and missiles for them.
Economic pressure on Russia having effect, must be strengthened – Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on European countries to increase sanctions pressure on Russia, particularly in the energy sector and against the so-called shadow fleet, emphasizing that economic restrictions are already producing noticeable results.
Zelensky calls on EU to open first negotiating cluster on Ukraine’s membership
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has completed its legislative screening process and is ready to open cluster one in its EU membership negotiations.
All of Europe must join ‘drone wall’ to counter Russian threats – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on all European countries to join the “drone wall” project, stressing that if Russia can attack Poland or northern states, it poses a threat to the rest of Europe as well.
Zelensky meets Frederiksen ahead of European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen
President Volodymyr Zelensky, ahead of the 7th European Political Community Summit taking place Thursday in Denmark, held a meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Ukraine Defense Contact Group to convene in Brussels on October 15
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format will take place on Wednesday, October 15, at NATO headquarters in Brussels.