Russia risks losing control over 40% of its territory due to Chinese, North Korean expansion – intelligence
Russia risks losing control over 40% of its territory as China and North Korea expand their spheres of influence in the Far East.
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Russian agent preparing terrorist attack against Ukrainian military detained in Kharkiv region
Police and the Security Service of Ukraine have foiled and detained a Russian agent who was planning a terrorist attack against Ukrainian servicemen in the Kharkiv region.
Sobolev outlines Ukraine’s key investment advantages
Ukraine’s main competitive advantages for attracting investment include the adaptability of its business sector during wartime, its trajectory toward European integration, and the large-scale demand that will be generated by post-war reconstruction.
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War update: 146 clashes along frontline, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
There have been 146 combat clashes on the front; the Russians have made 42 attempts to break through Ukraine’s defense in the Pokrovsky sector, losing over 150 personnel.
Zelensky arrives in U.S. on visit
The President of Ukraine has arrived in the United States on a visit during which a meeting with the President of the United States is scheduled.
U.S. Senate ready to move on Russia sanctions bill, Republican majority leader says
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has announced his readiness to support the bill, which provides for new trade and financial restrictions on Russia.
PM Svyrydenko: Ukraine counting on EU's decision to implement reparations loan mechanism
Russia does not intend to stop the aggression, so international support for Ukraine must be consistent and effective.
Orban ready to host Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he was ready to host a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in Budapest.
Svyrydenko discusses Ukraine's financial needs for 2026 with partners in Washington
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko discussed Ukraine's financial needs for the next budget period with the president of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, the World Bank's Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, the President of the European Investment Bank, Nadia Calvino and the President of the EBRD, Odile Renaud-Basso.
Trump announces plans to meet with Putin in Budapest
US President Donald Trump has concluded a conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, which he called "very productive".
Reparations loan should become key financing instrument for Ukraine in 2026 – Marchenko
A "reparations loan," a new financing instrument created in support of Ukraine, which implies the use of frozen Russian assets, is expected to become one of the main instruments for securing the country's financial needs in 2026-2027.
Ukraine, U.S. agree on priorities on eve of Presidents’ meeting
The Ukrainian delegation, led by the head of the Office of the President Andrii Yermak, held a meeting with the US President's Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg and his deputy John Cole on the eve of the meeting of the presidents.
Trump and Putin talk on phone
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is having a long conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Russians strike Skovorodynivka in Kharkiv region with KAB missiles, damaging enterprises and houses
The Russian army has struck the village of Skovorodynivka in the Bohodukhiv district of the Kharkiv region with guided bombs, destroying agricultural enterprises.
Ukraine and Europe must align their strategies with U.S. as closely as possible — expert
U.S. President Donald Trump has seen that Ukraine is not a weak player and has allies, and he may change his strategy, while Europe and Kyiv need to align their strategies with the U.S. as closely as possible.
Russian troops strike two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region during day, one dead and several wounded
Russian troops struck the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region during the day, killing one person and wounding four others.
Government works on model for controlled arms exports
The Ministry of Defense, together with other ministries and the National Security and Defense Council, is working on a model for arms exports; the first agreements are expected to appear in the near future.
Emergency power cuts introduced across Ukraine
Emergency power cuts have been introduced across Ukraine.
Russians attack mobile office of Ukrposhta in Kherson region with drone, one person injured
A Russian drone attacked a mobile office of Ukrposhta, Ukraine's National Post, near the village of Shyroka Balka in the Kherson region, injuring the driver.
Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries cause Russia more damage than sanctions — Budanov
Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries caused more damage to the Russian economy than international sanctions.
Consequences of attack on energy facilities continue to be eliminated in Kharkiv region, 400 users without gas
In the Kharkiv region, the aftermath of the massive Russian attack on energy and gas infrastructure continues to be eliminated, with 400 users remaining without gas.
Trump ready to increase pressure on Putin – British expert
U.S. President Donald Trump has become frustrated by the lack of progress in ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, and a new phase of this conflict is now beginning, in which he will evidently increase pressure on Putin.
17-year-old Ukrainian killed in Ireland
A 17-year-old boy from Ukraine has died from stab wounds in Dublin, the capital of Ireland.
Ukrainian forces repel mechanized Russian attack on Shakhove, Volodymyrivka
Ukrainian defenders thwarted an attempt by Russian forces to attack the settlements of Shakhove and Volodymyrivka in the Donetsk region.
Russia attacks Chernihiv with UAVs, residential buildings damaged
Russian forces have attacked Chernihiv with drones, damaging residential buildings in the city.
Russian forces strike Ukrainian training unit with two ballistic missiles, casualties reported
Early on Thursday, October 16, Russian forces launched a massive combined strike on Ukraine, which included two ballistic missiles hitting the territory of a Ukrainian Ground Forces training unit. The facility is located in a rear and relatively quiet part of the country.
In Pokrovsk district, Ukrainian forces liberated 182.8 sq km, cleared 230.1 sq km of saboteurs – General Staff
During the Dobropillia operation in the Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region, Ukraine's Defense Forces liberated 182.8 square kilometers from Russian invaders and cleared another 230.1 square ilometers of enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
Russia continues to recruit North Korean soldiers to support operations in Sumy region – General Staff
The Russian army command continues to involve military personnel from North Korea to support operations in the Sumy region due to critical personnel losses and the failure of offensive actions in this area.
Russia targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure every day – PM Svyrydenko
Russia is attacking Ukraine with Shahed drones with cluster munitions and is carrying out double strikes to injure rescuers and energy workers who are restoring facilities after the attack.