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Ukraine war live: Zelensky warns of Chernobyl ‘global threat’ after Russian shelling
Kremlin warns US over possible Tomahawk supply to Ukraine The Kremlin warned that US delivery of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would trigger a serious escalation with the West. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that Russia had seen...

Ukraine pitches plan to help US sell American oil to Europe — icing out Russia and bringing in profits
Kyiv has pitched Washington on ways it could help the US replace Russia in oil sales to Europe — as President Trump pushes the continent to divest from Moscow’s energy sector to end its brutal war on Ukraine, The Post can exclusively reveal....

Ukraine’s Post Company Meest to Build $30M Hub to Catch Up With Rivals
Ukraine’s postal and logistics group, Meest, has started building a $30 million logistics hub located outside the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, Forbes Ukraine reported. The hub will cover 24,000 square meters (258,334 square feet) and process up...

Ukraine and Moldova Coordinate EU Integration Efforts at Copenhagen Summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the European Community summit, met with Moldova’s President Maia Sandu in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 2, 2025. Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy During the European Community summit in Copenhagen,...

Ukraine Pushes 50% Bank Tax Hike Despite Financial Authorities’ Opposition
Ukraine’s lawmakers have proposed raising the corporate tax on bank profits to 50% in 2026 to fund growing state budget needs amid the ongoing full-scale war. The proposal also prevents banks from offsetting losses from previous years, Danylo...

Ukraine exposes $7 million customs fraud scheme as case heads to court
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have sent a high-profile $7 million customs fraud case to court, marking one of the most significant prosecutions of systemic corruption inside the country’s customs service. The case shines a spotlight on how...

Ukraine’s Missile Upgrade Doubles Down: Heavier Warhead, Longer Range
Ukraine has unveiled the updated version of its domestically produced Neptune missile, now capable of striking targets at up to 1,000 kilometers (625 miles) with a heavier 260-kilogram (570-pound) warhead. According to the Defense Express outlet,...

Ukrainian leader: We have discussion with Azerbaijani President on energy issues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a post on X account on meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Copenhagen, APA reports. "I had a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. I thanked him for his principled and...

Ukraine Severs Ties With Nicaragua Over Recognition of Occupied Territories
Ukraine severed diplomatic relations with Nicaragua on Wednesday in response to the Latin American nation’s formal recognition of Russia’s sovereignty over Ukraine’s occupied territories. Russian state media reported on July 31 that Nicaraguan...

Ukrainian Defenders Report Rise in Russian Cyberattacks
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Numerous Attacks Designed and Timed 'to Amplify the Impact of Kinetic Strikes' Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • October 2, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Russia has increased the...

Ukraine war latest: Kyiv brings home over 200 POWs, civilians in another swap with Russia
Key developments on Oct. 2: Ukraine brings home over 200 POWs, civilians in another swap with Russia Trump greenlights US intelligence sharing for Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, WSJ reports Russia reportedly...

Latest power struggle at Ukraine’s state grid operator ends as CEO dismissal reversed
The supervisory board at Ukraine's state grid operator has backed away from plans to oust its CEO, the latest episode in a recurring power struggle for the reins of a company that controls the country's transmission lines and oversees substantial...


Ukraine Could Get US Intelligence for Long-Range Strikes on Russian Energy
The White House is reportedly planning to provide Ukraine with American intelligence to carry out missile strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing anonymous American officials, reported that US President...

Ukraine's Flamingo Cruise Missile: From Flashy Wunderwaffe to Flop
https://sputnikglobe.com/20251002/ukraines-flamingo-cruise-missile-from-flashy-wunderwaffe-to-flop-1122899562.html Ukraine's Flamingo Cruise Missile: From Flashy Wunderwaffe to Flop Ukraine's Flamingo Cruise Missile: From Flashy Wunderwaffe to...

Ukrainian Pravda Nominated for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize by Estonian MP
Estonian deputy and former head of intelligence Eerik-Niiles Kross has nominated the Ukrainian publication Ukrainian Pravda for the Nobel Peace Prize. The politician announced this on the X platform on October 2. According to Kross, “UP” is a...

First France call-up for Mateta
France handed Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta his first call-up to the squad on Thursday for this month's World Cup qualifiers against visitors Azerbaijan and away to Iceland. He has been rewarded for his fine club form, scoring four...

Ukraine warns of ‘critical risk’ at Zaporizhzhia NPP after 10 days on backup power
Since September 23, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has been operating on backup diesel generators. First Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Artem Nekrasov said this live on air, Ukrinform reports. "This mode of operation is...

Ukraine’s War Strategy: A Lesson For U.S. Education
What works on the battlefield can inspire bold reform in American education. At the Minnesota State Capitol, Saint Thomas Academy cadets honor legacy of courage at the Medal of Honor Memorial dedication on September 22, 2022. Kelby Woodard War is...

Social media drive shift in US views on Israeli genocide in Gaza
A New York Times–Siena poll shows shifting US sentiment as social media exposes Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, with younger voters leading opposition to aid for "Israel". Images of Palestinians surviving Israeli airstrikes, digging through the rubble...