Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called the Ukrainian peace plan that is being prepared by the Office of the President with the participation of world leaders an "ultimatum". Source: Kremlin-aligned media RIA Novosti, citing Lavrov Quote: "Regarding the preparation for the conference in Switzerland, yes, I paid attention to his statement that the conference would proceed without inviting Russia.
Ukraine has initiated consultations with the Netherlands regarding bilateral security guarantees, the press service of the Office of the President has reported.
Several Ukrainian children who were taken from Ukraine to Russia and occupied territories have been brought back home. Source: Dmytro Lubinets, Ukrainian Parliamentarian Human Rights Commissioner; Andrii Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Lubinets said that three children were brought back to Ukraine, and the Office of the President stated that four children were brought back: a 17-year-old girl and three boys aged 6, 3 and 9.
New UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps is on an official visit to Kyiv, and he has already met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Source: European Pravda, referring to the Office of the President Details: Zelenskyy posted photos on the morning of 28 September from his meeting with Shapps but did not specify exactly when it took place.
DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. (File photo) MANILA - Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Wednesday reminded local chief executives (LCEs) that the acquisition of luxury vehicles for their operations is not allowed. In a statement, Abalos said the procurement of motor vehicles should be done in the most efficient and economic manner with due consideration to vehicles that are cost-effective, fuel-efficient, environment-friendly, and at par with improvements and developments in the automotive industry and relevant technology. Abalos called on provincial governors, city/municipal mayors, village chairpersons and council members to exercise due prudence when purchasing motor vehicles and observe strict compliance with budgetary, procurement, and auditing laws, regulations and standards at all times. "Manatili po tayong matipid sa pagpili ng sasakyan lalo na't hindi pa tayo nakakabangon sa masasamang epekto sa ekonomiya ng pan