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Ukraine Works to Promptly Resolve Diplomatic Dispute with Seoul Over North Korean Prisoners

Politics 10/01/2026, 23:33

Ukraine and South Korea are engaged in intensive dialogue to resolve a dispute over the public disclosure of the transfer of North Korean prisoners.

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You removed two, we will add 20 Russian oligarchs: Sybiha on EU sanctions

Politics 10/01/2026, 23:16

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha promised an asymmetric response to the lifting of EU sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman, announcing the addition of 20 more Russian oligarchs to the lists.

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Sybiha States Minimum Number of Patriot Missiles Ukraine Needs for Winter

Politics 10/01/2026, 23:02

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Ukraine needs at least 300 Patriot missiles for the winter, considering Russia's ballistic missile production rates.

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India First Proposes Mediation in Ukraine Peace Talks, Says Sybiha

Politics 10/01/2026, 22:53

India has expressed readiness to mediate in Ukraine peace talks for the first time, presenting a major peace initiative. Kyiv considers a comprehensive truce.

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Putin Pledges Faster Capture of Donbas Amid Multiple Failed Deadlines

Politics 10/01/2026, 22:17

Vladimir Putin promised to capture Donbas faster than in 1.5-2 years, ignoring the failure of previous deadlines. Experts note systemic disruptions in the Russian army's offensive schedules.

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Center for Countering Disinformation Gets Acting Head Instead of Kovalenko

Politics 10/01/2026, 21:53

Anait Khoperia has been appointed acting head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the NSDC of Ukraine, succeeding Andriy Kovalenko.

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Trump Hints at Iran's Involvement in Flydubai Flight Incident

Politics 10/01/2026, 21:11

US President Donald Trump hinted at Iran's involvement in the Flydubai flight incident, where an Omani pilot attempted to crash the plane.

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EU Rejects Ukraine's Request for Urgent Loan Disbursements and Sets Tough Demands, - Bloomberg

Politics 10/01/2026, 21:03

The European Union has rejected Ukraine's request for accelerated loan payouts to cover military budget deficits, demanding intensified domestic reforms.

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Russia Will Face Military Response for Strikes on NATO Defense Industry, Says EU Commissioner

Politics 10/01/2026, 20:42

EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated that Russian strikes on EU defense plants will provoke a NATO military response and could trigger Article 5.

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Turkey and UN Preparing Talks Between Ukraine and Russia on Black Sea Truce, Media Reports

Politics 10/01/2026, 20:41

Turkey and the UN are organizing talks between Ukraine and Russia in October to establish a Black Sea truce and protect global grain exports from ongoing attacks.

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Putin Calls Proposal for Mutual Strike Cessation with Ukraine "Senseless"

Politics 10/01/2026, 20:08

Vladimir Putin at the Valdai forum called the proposal for mutual strike cessation with Ukraine senseless and refused a potential truce.

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Sociologists Present New Political Ratings: Who Has the Highest Support Among Ukrainians and Why

Politics 10/01/2026, 20:07

A new sociological survey by the Future Research Foundation reveals the relationship between trust levels and electoral ratings of leading Ukrainian politicians and military figures.

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"Not Intimidation": Putin First Comments on New NATO Nuclear Threats

Politics 10/01/2026, 19:56

Vladimir Putin stated that letters to NATO are a response to threats from the West and threatened to use all weapons in the event of an attack on Kaliningrad.

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Kyiv university students to receive scholarship recalculation after September delay

Politics 10/01/2026, 19:47

Students of Kyiv municipal universities who received old scholarships in September will receive a recalculation up to 4,000 hryvnias following the KSCA decision on October 1.

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Putin Issues Absurd Claims About Ukraine: We Didn't Start the War and Never Attack Civilians First

Politics 10/01/2026, 19:36

Vladimir Putin claimed at the Valdai forum that Russia did not start the war and does not target civilian objects, blaming NATO and Ukraine instead.

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Kyiv City Council Increases Military Support by UAH 1.5 Billion: Key Details

Politics 10/01/2026, 19:18

The Kyiv City Council voted to increase funding for the Ukrainian army by UAH 1.5 billion. The funds will be directed to defense needs and expanding social programs for veterans and civilians affected by shelling.

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Putin Cynically Threatens World with Continued Conflicts and Blames West for UN Imbalance

Politics 10/01/2026, 18:57

Vladimir Putin at the Valdai Club meeting cynically threatened the world with continued conflicts, blaming Western countries for the UN imbalance.

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More than Intercession: The OCU Reminds of the Most Important Days of October in the Church Calendar

Politics 10/01/2026, 18:52

The Orthodox Church of Ukraine reminded believers of key memorable dates in October 2026, including the Intercession of the Theotokos, feast days of the apostles, Nestor the Chronicler, and Ataman Petro Kalnyshevsky.

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