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

The International Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the rf Against Ukraine (RD4U) has opened for submission all 43 categories provided for in its mandate. From now on, claims can be submitted under 21 categories for individuals, 11 categories for legal entities, and 11 categories for Ukraine. The Register has already received approximately 195,000 claims, more than 65,000 of which have been entered into the Register, while the rest are still being processed.

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has called on the Organization’s member states to allocate at least 10% of their funds earmarked for Ukraine’s reconstruction to the rehabilitation and reintegration of veterans. “Supporting veterans is one of the most important social challenges facing Ukraine,” the resolution states.

The European Commission is considering proposing “gradual integration” into the bloc’s single market to candidate countries, which would include unimpeded trade and access to research programs while their applications are under review.

“Our message to our Ukrainian friends is clear: implement the agreed-upon reforms so that we can continue to provide you with financial support,” said European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos.

Ukraine is set to receive three F-16s from Belgium by the end of 2026.

“This is currently the weakest link. I hope we will be able to prepare Ukraine for the coming winter, particularly in terms of energy supply,” said Chancellor of the FRG Friedrich Merz, pointing out that he is working to find solutions to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense.

A bipartisan group of US House of Representatives members appealed to President D. Trump not to ease sanctions against russia, but instead to invoke the “Graham Act”. “As long as russia’s full-scale invasion aimed at conquering Ukraine and threatening our European allies continues, the United States must take all necessary measures to stop putin, a war criminal. Easing sanctions will embolden russia and prolong the war,” the lawmakers’ statement reads.

“Comprehensive pressure on the rf, particularly through sanctions, to compel it to end its brutal war of aggression and engage in constructive negotiations aimed at achieving an immediate ceasefire and a comprehensive, lasting, and just peace in Ukraine,” says a joint statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany Johann Wadephul and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia Juraj Blanár.

Minister of Defence of Belgium Theo Francken has stated that Europe – and Belgium in particular – must strengthen its air defense, notably with the help of Ukrainian technology, in order to withstand russian hybrid threats. According to him, the kremlin is preparing more hybrid attacks against European countries in the coming months, and russia currently poses the greatest threat to his country.

“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.

Ukraine and Uzbekistan have signed a protocol on the liberalization of bilateral and transit freight transportations.

The British-Ukrainian defense company Occam Industries which develops software for autonomous drone operations without GPS or communication with an operator, has raised EUR 3.8 million in investment.

Large-scale Crossflood rescue exercises involving Ukrainian participants have begun in the EU.

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“I can only emphasize once again that russia will not win this war, and russia itself will suffer significant losses – particularly to its economy. If russia continues the war, it will have to pay a high price for it,”– Chancellor of the FRG Friedrich Merz stated after a meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs that russia had demonstrated its unwillingness to engage in serious negotiations.

deputy head of the russian presidential administration maksim oreshkin has described the country’s economic situation as “very complicated”. “There is a shortage of resources and a shortage of personnel, which hinders economic development. Structural changes are proceeding slowly, the adoption of new technologies is happening slowly,” the official emphasized.

The state duma held its first session of the new convocation. It was opened by representatives of the parties that entered parliament. deputy from the “new people” party sardana avksentyeva stated that the russian budget lacks the funds to fulfill the populist promises made during the election and that this will be a difficult convocation.

In the updated version of its baseline scenario for russia’s socioeconomic development for 2027–2029, the ministry of economic development of the rf has significantly lowered its projections for the growth of investment in fixed capital. Specifically, in 2026, instead of the previously expected 1.5% decline, a 5.4% contraction is now projected, and in 2027, instead of 2% growth, only a nominal increase of 0.2% is now forecast – effectively close to zero.

The government of the rf has extended through the end of October the ban on manufacturers’ exporting diesel and marine fuel.

The ministry of finance of the rf has declared the auction for the placement of series 26228 federal loan bonds void due to a lack of bidders offering “acceptable prices”. At this, putin insists that russia’s financial system and economy are in good shape.

By the end of 2026, the total volume of agricultural production in russia will decline by 0.6% compared to the 2025 figure. According to forecasts, this year’s grain and legume harvests will fall by 4.2 million tons – from 141.2 million to 137 million tons. As for poultry and livestock production, the volume will decrease by 100,000 tons – from 16.9 million to 16.8 million tons, respectively.

deputy head of the “people’s farmer” association babken ispiryan has called on russian farmers to reduce the area planted with grains due to “problems” with transporting products through the Azov–Black Sea basin.

Starting January 1, 2027, russia will raise import duties on beer and spirits from “unfriendly” countries. This provision is proposed to be included in the country’s draft state budget for 2027–2029. The minimum rate for beer could rise from EUR 1.5 to EUR 5 per liter. For spirits, it could rise from EUR 3 to EUR 5 per liter. This means beer will become approximately 3.3 times more expensive, and spirits – 1.7 times more expensive.

The company “samolet” – one of the leaders in the construction industry – has failed to meet its obligation to pay coupon income on series BO-P20 bonds, which qualifies as a technical default.

Retail prices for red caviar in russia continue to rise. The price of 1 kg of pink salmon caviar (from the 2026 catch) was 21,600 rubles – by 105% higher than a year earlier. Dog salmon caviar rose in price by 52%, to 15,200 rubles per kilo; sockeye salmon caviar – by 101%, to 17,900 rubles; and coho salmon caviar – by 69%, to 18,900 rubles.