Ukrainian president, Saab leadership discuss joint drone production
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he discussed joint drone production with the leadership of Saab.
Economy
Hourly power outage schedules introduced across Ukraine
Starting at 16:00, electricity supply will be limited across all regions of Ukraine, with up to three groups subject to hourly outage schedules simultaneously.
Parliament approves draft state budget for 2026 in first reading
On October 22, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved the draft Law on the State Budget for 2026 in its first reading.
Zelensky approves increase in defense spending by ₴325 billion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law amending the Law of Ukraine ”On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2025“ regarding financial support for the security and defense sector.
Energy facilities damaged in several regions due to Russian attack — Ukrenergo
Due to the aftermath of Russia’s strike on the energy sector, emergency power outages are being implemented across most regions of Ukraine. As a result of previous attacks, power consumption limits for industrial facilities will be in effect from 16:00 to 22:00.
Emergency power outages implemented across most regions of Ukraine – Ukrenergo
Following a large-scale missile and drone attack targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, emergency power outages have been introduced in the majority of regions across the country.
Turkey actively diversifies energy supply sources — TUID
Turkey is actively working to diversify its energy supply sources and is expected to increase imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States in the near future.
Ukrainian farmers sow nearly 5M hectares of winter crops
As of October 21, Ukrainian farmers have sown 4.83 million hectares of winter crops, accounting for 74.0% of the forecasted planting area.
21 October 2025
Russia waging world's largest terror campaign against Ukraine's energy system – Zelensky
Russian forces continue large-scale attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing a difficult situation in several regions, including Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv.
Parliament approves law to increase defense spending by ₴324.7 billion
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted, both in the first reading and as a whole, draft law No. 14103 amending the State Budget for 2025, which provides for an increase of ₴324.7 billion in defense sector expenditures.
EU set to help Chernihiv amid blackout – Mathernova
The EU continues to provide support ahead of the winter season and is studying the situation in Chernihiv to help the city tackle the blackout caused by the consistent Russian attacks.
Ukraine opens 17 new markets for agricultural exports – food safety agency
Since the beginning of 2025, Ukraine has opened 17 new markets for agricultural exports, surpassing its initial target of 15.
Zelensky: Russia’s budget deficit will rise from $71B to $100B
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia’s budget deficit is growing and is projected to reach nearly $100 billion next year.
20 October 2025
US against EU plan to seize Russian assets after Trump-Putin call – Bloomberg
The United States is balking at a European Union-led plan for Group of Seven nations to expand the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
US interested in cooperation with Ukraine in nuclear energy, gas, oil sectors – Zelensky
The United States has shown strong interest in joint energy projects with Ukraine, particularly in the fields of nuclear power generation, gas, and oil.
Zelensky: Half of funds for gas procurement already secured, Government to find rest
At today’s Staff meeting, the required volumes and sources of financing for gas procurement for the heating season were determined. Half of the necessary funds have already been secured, while the Government has been tasked with finding the remaining amount.
Preparation for winter and protection of energy infrastructure: Zelensky holds Staff meeting
Most of the issues discussed during the Staff meeting concerned the energy situation in the regions, protection of energy facilities, preparation for the winter season, and gas procurement.
Russians attack coal enterprise in Dnipropetrovsk region, DTEK beneficiation plant
On Monday, Russians attacked a beneficiation plant in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russia shifts tactics: targeted strikes aim to cripple Ukraine’s energy system region by region – Energy Ministry
The tactics Russia is now using to attack Ukraine’s energy system make it harder to quickly repair damaged infrastructure.
Ex-deputy director of ‘Ukrinmash’ declared internationally wanted in Ukroboronprom embezzlement case
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has confiscated UAH 3.4 million in bail and declared the former deputy general director of the company 'Ukrinmash' internationally wanted in a case involving the embezzlement of funds from a subsidiary of Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry).
Electricity restrictions in effect for businesses across Ukraine; hourly outage schedules in Chernihiv region
On Monday, October 20, power limitation schedules for businesses and industrial consumers are in effect across all regions of Ukraine from 06:00 to 22:00. In the Chernihiv region, hourly power outages are being implemented.
Russians attack railway and port infrastructure overnight
Russian forces launched another nighttime assault on Ukraine’s logistics infrastructure early Monday, October 20, striking railway and port facilities.
Russian business loses growth opportunities amid “war economy”
Due to the need to fund its military budget, Russian business no longer has the resources for development, and entire industries may face collapse in the near future.
19 October 2025
Ukrenergo to impose power restrictions for industry across Ukraine on Monday
On Monday, October 20, Ukraine's national power grid operator Ukrenergo will implement power limitation schedules for industrial consumers in all regions of Ukraine.
18 October 2025
Ukraine's Restoration Agency fortifies 22 energy facilities over past year – minister
Ukraine's State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development has built protective structures at 22 energy facilities over the past year.
Government adopts measures to boost energy infrastructure protection
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has established a Coordination Center for Engineering Protection and approved a series of decisions aimed at accelerating the construction of protective structures at energy facilities.
Repair of damaged power lines begins at ZNPP — IAEA
After four weeks of power outages, repair work has begun on damaged external power lines at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on imported trucks
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Administration has officially imposed a 25% tariff on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks and related parts, as well as a 10% tariff on buses.
Ukraine becoming the most promising market for defense industry investment – Shmyhal
Ukraine is becoming a global hub for the production of advanced security solutions and is emerging as one of the most promising markets for investment in the defense-industrial sector, according to Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal.