On October 1, Valeriy Klochok reviews the main political and military events of the day. A key topic is the risk of a nuclear accident at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant due to power loss. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warned the plant is reliant on emergency generators after losing external power for over a week. The plant has fuel for ten days; if backup systems fail, there is a threat of nuclear fuel meltdown.
The review also covers the United States’ announcement of security guarantees for Qatar. Donald Trump said the US sees any attack on Qatar as an attack against the US, pledging to defend the country — a move likened to NATO Article 5.
Financial support for Ukraine is another focus. Ukraine has received a further €4bn tranche from the EU, with a portion allocated to drone production. French President Emmanuel Macron opposes using frozen Russian assets for new aid, sparking debate among EU leaders. Some insist Russia, not EU taxpayers, should bear the war's financial burden.
Militarily, Russia’s advance in Ukraine has slowed, and Russian media report fuel shortages in occupied Crimea following Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries. Security concerns in Europe are mounting, as drone incidents increase in Germany and Norway.
President Zelensky awarded the title Hero of Ukraine posthumously to fallen defenders, and several cities received Hero City status. A KIIS poll found that 81% of Ukrainians believe the country was inadequately prepared for the Russian invasion. Peace talks remain deadlocked as Russia offers unacceptable terms and blames Kyiv for delays.
Overall, the day’s developments highlight the complexity of Ukraine’s political situation. Continued financial, military, and security support relies on allies’ positions, while dialogue with Russia is stalled.
