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Zelenskyy and Dutch PM discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defence
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten says the Netherlands will help Ukraine with F-16 maintenance, spare parts and ammunition as Kyiv seeks stronger air defences against Russian attacks.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Rubio responds to Russia's call for foreign diplomatic missions to leave Kyiv
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington reviews the safety of its diplomatic missions daily and would change its security posture if necessary, but has not done so in Kyiv.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Russian attack destroys Kusum pharmaceutical plant in Sumy
A Kusum employee was killed when the company’s Sumy facility was destroyed on 4 October. The pharmaceutical firm is assessing the damage and says it will work to maintain uninterrupted medicine supplies.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Russian women's volleyball team allowed to compete at 2027 World Cup
Russia will compete at the 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup in the US and Canada, marking the first time Russia and Ukraine have taken part in the same major event since Russia’s full-scale invasion
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Israel is rewriting the Palestinian curriculum in East Jerusalem to erase Palestinian identity
Nearly 38 percent of Palestinian students in East Jerusalem now study the Israeli curriculum, while the rest of the students' textbooks are being censored line by line, stripping mention of Jerusalem, prisoners, the Nakba, and freedom fighters.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Lithuania delivers 253 tonnes of energy equipment to Ukraine
The shipment includes three power transformers for Khmelnytskyi Oblast and a 200 MVA autotransformer with 76 pieces of auxiliary equipment for Ukrenergo.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Ukraine's Roboneers and Germany's ARX Robotics agree on strategic partnership
German defence company ARX Robotics and Roboneers, a Ukrainian manufacturer of unmanned ground vehicles, have signed a strategic partnership agreement in the presence of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Discussion on whether to shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine is ongoing, Polish foreign minister says
Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski says Poland supports the idea in principle but cannot make the decision alone because NATO’s integrated air defence system covers the Alliance’s eastern flank.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Zelenskyy: Ukrainian pilots will begin training on Rafale jets soon
Zelenskyy says France is preparing a new defence package for Ukraine, and Ukrainian pilots are set to begin training on the Rafale.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Ukraine-Moldova border crossing point reopens after Russian drone incident
Ukraine's State Border Guard Service has announced that the Palanka-Maiaky-Udobne crossing point on the border with Moldova has reopened following an incident involving a Russian drone.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
European Commission monitors suspected plague outbreak in Russia
The European Commission is "very closely" monitoring a suspected outbreak of pneumonic plague in Siberia and is prepared to coordinate a response among member states if necessary.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026
Ukrainian Bebradrone UAV with range of up to 45 km cleared for procurement by defence forces
The Ukrainian-made fixed-wing drone can fly for at least 30 minutes at speeds of up to 150 km/h and carry a payload of up to 7.5 kg.
Block Auditor · October 5, 2026