#Ukraine

Ukraine Tightens Reservation Rules: Defense and Energy Sectors Allowed to Reserve No More Than 95% of Conscripts

Politics 10/26/2026, 21:19

New reservation rules are coming into effect in Ukraine: defense and energy enterprises will be able to reserve no more than 95% of conscripts, and the Cabinet is creating a Coordination Center.

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Bednyi: 'Our athletes will not go to Moscow' — Ukraine to appeal IWF decision on 2030 World Championships

Sports 10/26/2026, 20:47

Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine Matvii Bednyi stated that Ukrainian athletes will not travel to the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships in Moscow and announced plans to appeal the IWF decision to the IOC.

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Zelenskyy enacts NSDC decision on circular defense of Ukrainian cities

Politics 10/26/2026, 20:44

Zelenskyy signed Decree No. 1067/2026, enacting the NSDC decision on constructing engineering barriers for the circular defense of Ukrainian cities. Details are classified as "For Official Use Only."

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Ukrainian Cabinet Seeks VAT Hike Alternative to Launch War Risks Insurance Fund

Economy 10/26/2026, 20:26

Prime Minister Koretskyi stated that there is no consensus in parliament to raise VAT from 20% to 21%, so the Cabinet is looking for alternative funding sources for the war risks insurance fund.

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Ukrainian Ministry of Defense Clarifies Procedure for Replacing Damaged Winter Uniforms and Footwear for Servicemen

Politics 10/26/2026, 20:21

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has published a detailed clarification regarding Order No. 232: how to record defects in winter equipment upon receipt, submit replacement reports, undergo repairs, and when service life limits do not apply to combat groups.

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Vasyl Ivanchuk Inducted into the World Chess Hall of Fame: Ceremony Held in St. Louis

Sports 10/26/2026, 20:18

Ukrainian grandmaster Vasyl Ivanchuk has been inducted into the World Chess Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place on October 24 in St. Louis, alongside four other grandmasters.

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Ukrenergo Announces Stricter Hourly Power Outages in Ukraine for October 27

Economy 10/26/2026, 20:16

Ukrenergo has announced stricter hourly electricity outages in several regions of Ukraine on October 27. The cause is cited as the consequences of massive attacks on energy facilities.

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KFC in Ukraine launches Asian menu 'Say Hi to Asia' in collaboration with Misha Katsurin

Culture 10/26/2026, 19:10

Starting October 26, KFC in Ukraine launched the Asian menu 'Say Hi to Asia' in collaboration with Misha Katsurin: bao burgers, Chinese rice, fried milk, and a line of spicy sauces. Prices for new items range from 45 to over 200 hryvnias.

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Diesel Stabilizes, Autogas Heading to 60 Hryvnias: What Lies Ahead for Fuel Prices in Ukraine

Economy 10/26/2026, 19:04

A-95 Director Serhii Kuyun forecasts the stabilization of diesel prices after a drop in panic demand, but an increase in autogas to 60 UAH/l due to European shortages and the shallowing of the Danube. Ukraine lacks state mechanisms to curb prices.

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Zelenskyy signed extension of martial law and mobilization in Ukraine until January 29, 2027

Politics 10/26/2026, 18:54

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed the extension of martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine for 90 days — until January 29, 2027. This is the 21st extension of the regimes since the start of the full-scale invasion.

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War Veterans Registry Extract Added to Diia: How to Confirm Status and Apply for Benefits

Politics 10/26/2026, 18:15

An extract from the Unified State Register of War Veterans is now available on the Diia portal: it confirms status and helps apply for benefits. Veterans can issue the document themselves, and through ASCs — their children and legal representatives.

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Southern Bridge in Kyiv to Close Partial Lanes for Nearly a Week: What Drivers Need to Know

Incidents 10/26/2026, 18:01

From October 27 to November 1, traffic on Kyiv's Southern Bridge will be partially restricted toward the left bank due to asphalt repairs. Traffic will be organized in a single lane.

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Italy Confirms Readiness of New Military Aid Package for Ukraine Amid Domestic Political Disputes

Politics 10/26/2026, 17:34

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that a new military aid package for Ukraine is ready for shipment, despite Matteo Salvini's calls to end support. The package includes SAMP/T air defense systems, Aster 30 missiles, and radars.

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"Take him for coffee": Ukrainian Foreign Ministry ironizes over idea of making Orban UN Secretary-General

Politics 10/26/2026, 16:54

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha ironically commented on reports about the possible nomination of Viktor Orban as UN Secretary-General, recalling his "veto skills" in the EU and the "take him for coffee" metaphor.

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Verkhovna Rada Restores Competitive Selection for Civil Service

Politics 10/26/2026, 16:38

The Verkhovna Rada passed a law restoring competitive selection for civil service. The transition will be phased, with veteran preferences.

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Military attachés from 20 countries visit 150th Territorial Defense Training Center

Politics 10/26/2026, 16:29

Military attachés from over 20 countries visited the 150th TDF Training Center, which ranked third in the Army+ application ranking.

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Deferral Processing Restored in "Rezerv+" App: Key Details

Technology 10/26/2026, 16:26

The "Rezerv+" app resumed processing mobilization deferrals on October 26 following technical maintenance in the Ministry of Justice systems.

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Ihor Terekhov: The 2027 Budget Must Balance Defense and Social Protection

Politics 10/26/2026, 16:03

Head of the Association of Frontline Cities Ihor Terekhov insists on preserving financial resources in the 2027 budget for infrastructure restoration and IDP support, emphasizing the balance between defense and social protection.

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