Trump believes Erdogan can help settle Ukraine-Russia war
U.S. President Donald Trump has described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a leader who could assist in resolving the war launched by Russia against Ukraine.
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Shelter completed at educational institution in Vyshhorod
Mykola Kalashnyk, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, has inspected a newly built shelter at an educational institution in Vyshhorod.
Russian agents arrested in Odesa, Lviv for sabotage operations
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the National Police have detained eight Russian agents involved in sabotage operations in southern Ukraine, as well as two individuals in western Ukraine whom Russian intelligence tried to manipulate into carrying out arson attacks.
Government extends state loan terms for businesses in frontline regions until 2027
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has expanded the scope of the state program “Affordable Loans 5–7–9%” to support entrepreneurs operating in frontline regions.
SBU detains deserter who planned terror attack in Zaporizhzhia on Russian orders
Counterintelligence officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have detained a deserter who, acting on Russian orders, was preparing a terrorist attack in central Zaporizhzhia.
Russian military hit Kharkiv with precision guided bombs, leaving injured casualties and the city partially blacked out
The sounds of explosions were heard during air raid alert in Kharkiv as Russian forces were bombarding the city with precision bomb strikes. Injured casualties have been reported.
HUR publishes data on weapons manufacturers: Half of companies in Russia's Technodinamika holding remain unsanctioned
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has published data on 145 companies that are part of or managed by Technodinamika, a holding of the Russian state corporation Rostec.
Zelensky on the agenda for his talks with Trump upcoming in Washington
At the meeting with Donald Trump upcoming in Washington on Friday, Volodymyr Zelensky intends to suggest a number of measures and their sequence that will contribute to achieving peace.
Ukrainian Intelligence exposes 145 Russian arms firms linked to Rostec — Half Still Evading Sanctions
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has released data on 145 enterprises that are part of or managed by Technodinamika Holding, a subsidiary of Russia’s state corporation Rostec.
Azov fighters repelled Russian assault outside Dobropillia, destroyed 16 pieces of equipment and 78 invaders
Soldiers from the 1st Azov Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine have repelled a mechanized Russian assault near Dobropillia (Ocheretyne sector of the front), having destroyed 16 units of heavy equipment, three motorcycles and 78 invaders.
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Zelenska, Kallas discuss safety of Ukrainian children
First Lady Olena Zelenska and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, during a meeting in Kyiv, have discussed safety of the Ukrainian children suffering from Russian aggression.
A young man rescued from Crimea after he was close to being forcibly mobilized into the Russian army
A 20-year-old whom the local authorities were trying to force into serving in the Russian army has been removed from currently occupied Crimea as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
Russia Steps up Energy Exports to Venezuela after U.S. Sanctions – Bloomberg
Zelensky: After one or two more attacks, Ukraine may need to import electricity
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that after one or two more attacks, Ukraine might have to start importing electricity.
Kallas says only Ukraine should decide how to use 'reparations loan'
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said that if the proposal to open a so-called reparations loan for Ukraine – to be backed by frozen Russian assets in Europe – is approved, it will be up to Kyiv to decide how to use the funds.
Zelensky outlines possible funding sources for Tomahawk procurement if decision is approved
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that potential funding for supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine could come from three sources: NATO's PURL program, a "Mega Deal" being negotiated with the United States, and frozen Russian assets.
Zelensky, Trump to meet in Washington on Friday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday, October 17.
Bundestag president reaffirms support for Ukraine
Germany, including its parliament, fully recognizes that Ukraine is fighting for its destiny and defending democracy in Europe, and will therefore continue to provide strong support to Kyiv.
Defense, restoration of energy sector: Zelensky holds Staff meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky chaired a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff focused on protecting and restoring Ukraine's energy system, during which he heard reports on repair work in regions affected by Russian strikes.
Zelensky, Pavel discuss new defense initiatives during phone call
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with Czech President Petr Pavel, during which he expressed gratitude for Czechia's continued support and discussed new initiatives aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.
MoD to transfer its technologies to arms makers to speed up equipment deliveries to front
The Ukrainian government has introduced an experimental mechanism to transfer technologies developed within the Ministry of Defense (MoD) system into mass production.
European Commission provides EUR 100M in guarantees to attract investment in Ukraine's recovery
The European Commission and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed an agreement to provide EUR 100 million in guarantees for investment in Ukraine's reconstruction projects.
Kyiv Unbroken Marathon raises over UAH 2.5M for AFU
During the 15th Kyiv Unbroken Marathon, held on October 11–12 in the capital, organizers raised over UAH 2.5 million to fund drones for the Special Operations Forces.
Ukrainian forces repelling Russian advances near Kucheriv Yar, Shakhove in Donetsk region
Russian troops have partially entered the outskirts of the villages of Kucheriv Yar and Shakhove in Donetsk region; however, fighting continues there, and the situation remains under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Russian forces step up firepower in eastern Ukraine, shelling up by 30%
Russian invading forces have significantly increased the number of fire strikes in the eastern sector of the front, with the intensity of shelling rising by 25–30% over the past ten days compared to the previous period.
Shmyhal, Kallas discuss strengthening Ukraine-EU security cooperation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas to discuss ways to strengthen the security of both Ukraine and Europe.
Drone attack damages 11 fuel tanks at Feodosia oil depot
As a result of a drone strike on an oil depot in temporarily occupied Feodosia on October 13, 11 storage tanks were damaged, 10 of which were filled with fuel.
Russian drone hits residential house in Chernihiv region
Russian forces have once again attacked the town of Semenivka in Chernihiv region, striking a residential building with a drone.
Zelensky urges NATO to boost air defenses as Putin tries to break Ukraine’s resistance through Terror
The recent Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are intended to break the country’s resistance, and these hopes of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin must not be allowed to come true.