Ukraine to receive next batch of F-16s; Russia sells grain stolen from occupied Ukrainian territories. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
Ukraine will receive another batch of F-16 fighters from Denmark
By the end of the year, Ukraine will receive another batch of F-16 fighters from Denmark. The quantity and specific delivery date were not specified due to the need for “operational security.” Denmark transferred the first F-16 to Ukraine in early August, and in total Denmark has promised to supply Kyiv with 19 F-16 fighters.
Russia sold stolen Ukrainian grain worth a billion dollars
Since 2022, Russia, together with its allies, has been selling grain stolen from the occupied territories of Ukraine. According to the media, this illegal business covers a wide network of partners of the Russian Federation, including companies associated with companies responsible for the invasion of Russia and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. According to Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture Markiyan Dmitrasevich, more than 4 million tons of grain worth about $800 million were sold from the occupied territories. According to the publication Ukrainian Texts, which is engaged in data collection and investigation, the total value of grain exported by Russia from the occupied territories may reach $6.4 billion.
The Ministry of Economy spoke about the return of scheduled inspections of certain types of products
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has partially restored scheduled inspections of some types of non-food products that may be dangerous to consumers. We are talking about children’s toys, elevators and elevator equipment, electrical and electronic equipment, heaters and other products. This decision is also required by European partners.
The Rada Committee approved the bill on raising taxes in Ukraine before the second first reading
The Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy of the Verkhovna Rada approved a bill providing for an increase in taxes. The text of the bill remains almost the same. However, a clause on increasing taxes on banks was also added to it. In particular, the document provides for an increase in the level of the military tax from 1.5% to 5%, the establishment of a military tax for individual entrepreneurs who pay a tax of groups I, II and IV at the level of 10% of the minimum wage, and a 50% tax on bank profits in 2024. It is expected that the tax changes will bring in UAH 58 billion in 2024 and UAH 137 billion next year.
Individuals – entrepreneurs will again be required to pay a social contribution in 2025
Since the beginning of the war in February 2022, this payment is optional, but in case of non-payment, the insurance period is not accumulated, which affects the size of the future pension. We remind you that the minimum unified social contribution rate is 22% of the minimum wage. The minimum wage is 8,000 hryvnia and will not change next year. The monthly payment for individual entrepreneurs will be 1760 UAH per month. For the year you will need to pay 21,120 hryvnias.
The Ministry of Education has launched an updated mechanism for awarding grants for education through Diu
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine launched a mechanism for providing state grants for higher education through Diyu. The certificate will partially or fully reimburse the cost of the training. Grants are available to students who are studying full-time or dual-time for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in medicine, veterinary medicine, or pharmacy and have signed a contract with a university participating in the program.
Vladimir Putin ordered the increase of the Russian army
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin ordered an increase in the number of personnel in the Russian army to 2 million 389 thousand people. Thus, the size of the Russian army will increase by another 180 thousand people.
Residents of Odessa and the region felt the earthquake
An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 occurred in Romania. It was felt in Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine, especially in Odessa. No injuries or casualties were reported in the city. All critical infrastructure facilities were not damaged. Throughout history, there were two cases of strong earthquakes up to 7 points in Odessa: in 1802 and 1940.
The Estonian athlete is crossing the Bosphorus on a tight rope for the first time in the world
Estonian athlete Jaan Rus became the first person in the world to cross the border between Asia and Europe on a tightrope over the Bosphorus Strait. Rus, who started his “walk” on the Asian continent at 18:00, reached the European part in 47 minutes.
Emmy winners announced
The 76th Emmy Awards were held in Los Angeles on the evening of September 16. The most awards – 18 – went to the American historical-drama miniseries Shogun, created by Rachel Condo and Justin Marks based on the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell. Shogun won best drama series and got both major acting wins. The second most Emmy winner is the American comedy-drama series Bear, created by Christopher Storer. The show received 11 statuettes, including the “Best Comedy Actor” category. Netflix’s British series Stag came third in terms of wins. This dramatic thriller in the black comedy genre won 6 Emmys, including a statuette for “Best Miniseries.”
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