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We’ve Got Updated Intel on Russia’s Preparations for a Massive Strike – Address by the President

The world is greater than Russian evil, and protecting life must be a shared responsibility. I thank everyone who is truly helping! I thank everyone who stands with us, with Ukraine!
10/6/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The Swiss Federal Council has approved funding for eight new projects by Swiss companies totaling 135 million Swiss francs, aimed at supporting Ukraine’s recovery and enhancing its resilience.
10/6/2026
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russians Will Be Forced to Finance the rf’s Aviation Industry Through Higher Ticket Prices

russia is considering the introduction of a new special fee on airline passengers to offset the costs of leasing and operating new russian aircraft.
10/6/2026
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Packages Are Already on the Way, and There Will Be More, so That Our Aircraft Have What They Need to Protect Our Cities – Address by the President

Today, we are doing a lot of work internationally to ensure that we have sufficient capabilities to defend against Russian strikes.
10/6/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Germany is providing Ukraine with a new aid package worth over EUR 1.3 billion. It will include weapons, assistance for the energy sector, and funding for the production of drone interceptors.
10/5/2026
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The kremlin Cannot Replace Grain Exports Via the Black Sea

russia is seeking new routes for grain following a sharp collapse in exports via the Black Sea. In the second ten-day period of September, russia shipped only 347,000 tons of wheat, compared to 1.3 million tons during the same period in 2025.
10/5/2026
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russia’s Economy: More Debt and Higher Rates

In 2026, russia’s businesses are seeing fewer profits and more debt, while ordinary citizens’ living expenses keep rising.
10/5/2026
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belarus’GDP Growth Has Plummeted Nearly Eightfold

According to an analysis by the belarusian project Macro.by, belarus’ GDP growth fell nearly eightfold in August – from 5.4% in July to 0.7%. Since the beginning of the year, the growth rate has declined from 2.1% to 1.9%.
10/4/2026
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russian Coal Is Rapidly Losing Markets

russian coal exporters are losing ground in key markets due to higher logistics costs, import duties, and the inability to further lower prices.
10/4/2026
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Europe Is Finally Ceasing to Be a “Safe Haven” for russians’ Bank Accounts

The freezing of russian citizens’ accounts abroad this year has stopped being an isolated incident and has become a systemic practice.
10/3/2026
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russia’s Aviation Industry: Between Déjà Vu and the Prospect of “Landing” the Civil Aviation

The “achievements” of russian aircraft manufacturers in recent years are more reminiscent of déjà vu than of the work of what was once a leading sector of the machine-building industry.
10/3/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The European Commission has disbursed EUR 2.9 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility financial instrument. Of the total amount, EUR 800 million were allocated for the first time as part of a EUR 90 billion loan to support Ukraine.
10/2/2026
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russia Has Increased Repression Against Its Citizens Abroad Eightfold

Since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, russia has significantly expanded its persecution of its citizens abroad. According to UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the rf Mariana Katzarova, the number of documented cases of transnational repression has increased eightfold over the past three years.
10/2/2026
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Ivan Bahrianyi. In the First Person (To mark the 120th anniversary of his birth)

A review of the declassified documents relating to the renowned political figure and writer Ivan Bahrianyi (October 2, 1906–August 25, 1963), held in the archives of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, every time reveals little-known facets of this extraordinary individual.
10/2/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The Pentagon has contracted 99.8% of the $400 million that Congress allocated for aid to Ukraine: $200 million for weapons, ammunition, and explosives; $99.9 million – for vehicles, spare parts, and equipment; and $100 million – for services such as the transportation of military equipment.
10/1/2026
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The kremlin Has Forced russians to Pay for the War and Has Failed at Import Substitution

The main problem is the MC-21 – a russian passenger aircraft being developed to replace Western models. Its certification has been postponed yet again – this time to 2027 – and development costs have already tripled.
10/1/2026
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Message of Congratulations from the Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine on the Day of Defenders and Defendresses of Ukraine

October 1 brings together the Day of Defenders and Defendresses of Ukraine, Veterans Day, and Ukrainian Cossacks Day.
10/1/2026
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In the Fifth Year of the Full-Scale War, Russia Looks Very Different on the Front From What It Wanted to Look – Address by the President

And this is solely thanks to you, thanks to the determination of our troops, the training of our warriors, and the well-planned operations of our army – of Ukraine’s Defense and Security Forces.
9/30/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

“The Ukrainian Army is the strongest, most effective, and, above all, the most experienced in Europe. The experience of Ukrainian defenders is an extremely important prerequisite for the future combat readiness of any army, including the Czech one,” said Chief of the President of the Czech Republic’s Military Office Lieutenant General Radek Hasala.
9/30/2026
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russian Banks Are No Longer Hiding Their Panic over Non-Performing Loans

Corporate lending is growing by about 12% in 2026, but the new figures are not having the expected effect on the russian economy. High interest rates make money too expensive, while businesses are facing shortages of workers and technology. Conditions for exporters are deteriorating. Inflation is forcing the central bank of the rf to maintain a tight monetary policy.
9/30/2026