Journalist Victoria Roshchina died in Russian captivity; The Rada supported the bill to raise taxes. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
Captured journalist Roshchina died in Russia. He agreed to exchange
The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War confirmed the death of 27-year-old Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchina, who was captured by the Russians in 2023. Currently, work is underway to establish the cause of death of the Ukrainian journalist . Victoria stopped communicating with her family on August 3, 2023. As her father said, on July 27, Victoria left Ukraine for Poland, from where she was supposed to reach the occupied territories of Ukrainian through Russia. But first the Security Service of Ukraine, and then the Russian side, confirmed that the journalist was captured by the Russians. Roshchina cooperated with Radio Liberty, Ukrainskaya Pravda, hromadske, Ukrainian Radio, Censor.NET and the UA: First TV channel.
RadaacceptedAtax increase law
On October 10, the Verkhovna Rada approved a bill to increase taxes in general, increasing the military tax from 1.5% to 5% and fixing the bank income tax to 50%. 247 people’s representatives voted for the document, with the required 226. The law is expected to take effect on October 20th, but some taxes will have to be paid “retroactively.”
Vladimir Zelensky met in London with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as well as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
Zelensky showed Starmer the details of the Victory Plan, and the politicians agreed to work on it with their allies. At the joint meeting of the president with the Prime Minister of Britain and the Secretary General of NATO, they discussed the Euro-Atlantic integration and the strengthening of the military of Ukraine. They also discussed the rapid implementation of the decisions of the Washington NATO summit and agreed on their next steps.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace
At a joint Ukrainian leader press briefing, French President Emmanuel Macron said that the country will hold a conference on nuclear security on October 17. Also, according to the French President, the G7 countries made some important decisions on Ukraine .
President Vladimir Zelensky said he expects help from France because Ukraine is experiencing equipment shortages. Another topic of conversation with Macron was the permission to use “some ammunition at long distances.”
Russia hits Zaporozhye
In Zaporozhye in the morning after an air raid warning was announced due to the launch of guided bombs, explosions occurred. Private houses were destroyed.
The number of injured after the Russian strike on the Zaporozhye private sector has risen to six citizens. Of these, three are boys, two are girls and a 17-year-old girl.
Parliament allowed foreigners to serve as officers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard
The Parliament supported in the second reading the bill on military service in Ukraine for foreigners and stateless citizens. The law stipulates that foreigners and stateless persons in Ukraine will be allowed to sign contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service and the National Guard to serve as privates, sergeants, petty officers and officers.
Nepalese man has conquered 14 highest mountains
18-year-old Nima Rinji Sherpa from Nepal has made history as the youngest climber to conquer all 14 of the highest mountain peaks on the planet. On Wednesday, October 9, the man reached the summit of the Tibetan mountain Shisha Pangma, completing his journey and breaking the record of his uncle, Mingma Gyabu, who achieved the result at 30 years old.
Hurricane Milton hits the Florida coast
According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm is a Category 3 storm and poses a serious threat due to heavy rains, dangerous flooding and strong winds. A state of emergency has been declared along the coast of Tampa Bay. The National Weather Service warned of the risk of flash flooding that could damage roads, towns and infrastructure.
Han Kang won the Nobel Prize in Literature
The winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature was announced in Stockholm. Nim was created by South Korean writer Han Kang. The writer was awarded for “his powerful poetic prose that confronts historical trauma and exposes the fragility of human life.” In 2016, she won the International Booker Prize for her novel The Vegetarian, which tells the story of a woman’s decision to give up meat products and the devastating consequences of such a decision, which brought the writer international recognition.
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