Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia plans a territorial division of Ukraine along the Dnipro. The head of state also asked MPs to pass laws on European integration and OECD accession.
The US is negotiating with Russia on security guarantees for Ukraine based on Articles 4 and 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, and the possible restoration of the Russia-NATO Council.
The Lower Austria Regional Administrative Court ruled that a pension from Ukraine constitutes income affecting the allocation of basic refugee assistance. This led to repayment demands totalling at least €445,000.
A thick column of smoke rose over the occupied city. Information on the exact location of the impact and possible consequences is currently unavailable.
Sources told the agency that White House special envoys may travel to Russia to meet Vladimir Putin following talks in Abu Dhabi.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that round-the-clock repair works are ongoing in the capital and Dnipro, and additional teams of energy workers have been formed to assist.
Former US presidential aide said senior advisers gave him "bad advice" and restricted access to information.
US officials believe the Abu Dhabi meeting will not lead to a final agreement on ending the war, but will help clarify the parties' positions. The main barrier remains the unresolved territorial issue.
In Austria, the total amount of claims for the repayment of overpaid social funds from Ukrainian citizens has reached at least €445,000. The main cause was the ruling that pension payments from Ukraine must be considered as income when applying for refugee assistance.
At the end of September, the Lower Austria Regional Administrative Court issued a ruling stating that a pension accrued in Ukraine is classified as income. This means such amounts must be taken into account when allocating basic social assistance for refugees (Grundversorgung). This was reported by the Austrian publication Kronen Zeitung.
If it is established that a person is simultaneously receiving a pension from Ukraine and social benefits from the Austrian state, the relevant authorities have the right to demand the repayment of funds provided in excess.
Austrian social services urge Ukrainians to independently inform the state about any income received from abroad, particularly pension payments.
Citizens who have already received repayment demands are advised to seek legal assistance. In some cases, it is possible to negotiate a payment plan or be exempted from repayment if the payments pose a threat of falling below the poverty line.
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