The President dismissed the Prosecutor General, the Rada approved the state budget-2025 in the first reading. Main news for October 31.
In Kharkiv, emergency rescue operations and clearing of debris in the nine-story building hit by a Russian aviation bomb have been completed. The bodies of two deceased persons have been found, among them a child. This was reported by Mayor Igor Terekhov. Rescuers extracted the body of a civilian man aged approximately 25-30 from under the debris. Later, the body of a 15-year-old boy was found.
The Verkhovna Rada approved the draft state budget for 2025 in the first reading. The decision was supported by 247 parliamentarians. There was only one vote regarding the reduction of prosecutors' salaries.
The President dismissed Kostin from the position of Prosecutor General
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree dismissing Andriy Kostin from the position of Prosecutor General of Ukraine. Andriy Kostin held this position since July 28, 2022.
Ukraine and Hungary are preparing a bilateral document on further relations
Ukraine and Hungary are preparing a bilateral document on further relations. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky. He emphasized that Ukrainians are ready to overcome any blockade by Hungary and are moving towards victory with the help of neighbors.
The Constitutional Court of Moldova approved the results of the referendum on joining the EU
The Constitutional Court of Moldova recognized the results of the referendum on European integration as legal. A provision will be added to the Constitution that establishes the country's accession to the EU as an irreversible goal.
A Putin advisor called for the use of nuclear weapons, calling it a "God-given gift"
Russian propagandist Sergey Karaganov called for the use of nuclear weapons, describing them as a "God-given gift." He noted that Russia must actively use the weapons it has received and that not using them is a sin before the Soviet and Russian people. Karaganov has property in Europe.
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