Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The United States, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Spain, and the European Commission have already made contributions to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund or provided the necessary equipment to restore energy supplies in our country after the rf’s attacks.

Over the past three months, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed contracts with international partners under the “Danish model” worth over EUR 1.4 billion. In total, EUR 427.8 million has been paid to Ukrainian manufacturers under the model. A new tranche of financing under the model has been arranged in the amount of  EUR 825.9 million.

The National Committee of Ukraine for Cooperation with the UNESCO International Program for the Development of Communication (IPDC) has appealed to international partners to step up efforts to protect journalists and bring to justice those responsible for crimes against media representatives committed by russia.

According to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye  Hakan Fidan, Ankara considers diplomacy to be a viable path to a “peaceful settlement in Ukraine”.  Fidan has said that Türkiye is ready to host the fourth round of negotiations between Ukraine and russia.

NATO has prepared a defense plan against the russian regime’s possible attack on Alliance members. The plan is over 4,400 pages long and focuses on the eastern flank. In particular, it involves strengthening combat units, redeploying heavy equipment, and using drones and autonomous systems.

“We are preparing thoroughly so that the Netherlands can cope with any potential needs and possible strain on the healthcare system,” said a Spokesperson for the country’s Ministry of Defense against the background of russia’s aggressive policy.

 Following Revolut Bank, the Bybit crypto exchange has introduced restrictions for russians. The European division of the platform – Bybit EU – has suspended the opening of accounts for russian citizens, including those who have a residence permit in EU countries. The new rules also affect existing customers.

The share of non-performing loans in russia reached 12.9 % on October 1. A year earlier, it was 7.9 %.

Business activity in russia’s economy continues to decline. The PMI index in the manufacturing industry declined again in October, to 48 points. This is the fifth month in a row that it has been below the 50-point mark, which separates growth from decline.

“KAMAZ” increased its net loss 7.6 times for the first nine months.

“LUKOIL”  reduced its net profit for nine months by 14.2%.

In 2025, tyre service prices in russia rose by 20 %.

Passenger traffic decreased at two of moscow’s three airports over nine months. This happened at Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo. At Vnukovo, passenger traffic increased by only 0.7 % compared to last year.

“rosatom” is shifting the commissioning of the first power unit of the Kursk NPP-2 to 2026. In addition, it plans to extend the operating life of power unit No. 3 of the Kursk NPP beyond 2031.

The comic book culture festival in St. Petersburg may be canceled. Initially, the industrial policy committee issued a permit for the festival, but then the administration of Krasnogvardeisky district demanded clarification of the “true goals of the event” and accused the organizers of being Satanists.

In Belgorod, local residents began cutting cables from generators brought to the city. The installed backup equipment was found to be openly accessible, and unknown individuals have already damaged it in a number of municipalities.

 Member of the Legislative Assembly of Sverdlovsk region Vyacheslav Vegner has said that women who became pregnant as a result of rape should give birth to their children.

In belarus, administratively regulated tariffs increased by 6 % in September in annual terms (in June – by 5.7 %). Although officials had predicted inflation of up to 5 % for this year.

The management of the belarusian railway is considering the possibility of attracting migrants to work at the enterprise, but believes that they should not be allowed to hold responsible positions.