Merz in Kyiv: "Ukraine needs our support soon"

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on the morning of October 4 for an unannounced visit. DW reports it is the German head of government's first visit to Ukraine since May 2025.

Germany is giving Ukraine €1.3 billion in defense and energy aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Germany has allocated a substantial aid package to Ukraine worth over €1.3 billion, reports Ukrainska Pravda, as cited by BBC News.

Friedrich Merz to Putin: "Stop this war"

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on President Vladimir Putin on Sunday to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine—an armed conflict the German leader described as a "senseless war"—during his surprise visit to Kyiv, Agerpres reports, citing EFE.

Zelensky: The FP-9 missile will be ready this autumn

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with Reuters that the Ukrainian FP-9 missile, capable of reaching Moscow, will be ready in the autumn. Earlier in October, Zelenskyy had announced the first combat use of the FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, which has a range of up to 250 kilometers, DW reports.

Kyiv transit crippled after Russian strike damages bridge

A Russian drone strike damaged Kyiv’s North Bridge overnight, cutting transit across the Dnipro River after explosions tore through the roadway and severed overhead power cables, municipal authorities reported.

FlyDubai co-pilot used crash axe in Tel Aviv flight attack

The FlyDubai co-pilot attacked his captain with an emergency axe and attempted to seize control of a Tel Aviv-bound aircraft during a “terrorist attack,” the United Arab Emirates prosecutor general said.

Musk and tech leaders join US military review

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has appointed Elon Musk, defense tech founder Palmer Luckey, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to lead a 120-day Pentagon study on future warfare.

G7 frees 100M fuel barrels via IEA to stabilize global supply

The Group of Seven economies will coordinate a phased release of 100 million barrels of diesel and refined fuels via the International Energy Agency to stabilize soaring global markets, leaders announced on Friday.

US blacklists Shor-tied A7 network as criminal enterprise

The United States designated the A7 financial network, linked to convicted fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor, as a transnational criminal organization on Wednesday, accusing the clearinghouse of facilitating sanctions evasion for Russia and Iran.

EU seals 2026 financing deal with Kyiv, sets monthly policy checks

The European Union and Kyiv reached a key agreement to secure Ukraine's defense and budgetary financing for 2026, establishing predictable multi-year support amid Russia's ongoing invasion, the European Commission announced on Thursday.

FlyDubai pilot recovers after thwarting mid-air cockpit attack

The Indian pilot stabbed during an alleged hijacking attempt aboard a FlyDubai flight to Israel is in stable condition at a Saudi Arabian hospital, diplomatic officials and aviation authorities said on Thursday.

FlyDubai flight incident: Israel assesses as attempted jihadist terrorist attack, Israel Embassy in Moldova

Israeli authorities have classified the incident that occurred on September 30 aboard the FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv as an "attempted jihadist terrorist attack." According to initial reports, one of the pilots allegedly attempted to crash the plane, but the prompt intervention of those on board saved hundreds of lives.