Cold War would be best scenario now – Swedish expert
Under the current circumstances, a new “Cold War” would be the best possible scenario, as there will be no normalization of relations with Moscow for many years to come.
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29 October 2025
Determined to continue war: U.S. intelligence sees no signs of Putin's willingness for peace
According to a recent assessment by U.S. intelligence agencies, Russian leader Vladimir Putin is more determined to continue the war in Ukraine than to compromise.
28 October 2025
Shmyhal, Olekas discuss countering enemy drones, defense projects
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and Lithuanian Parliament Speaker Juozas Olekas discussed the exchange of expertise and technologies in the defense industry, as well as opportunities for developing joint projects.
Ukraine's PM, Lithuania's parliament speaker discuss energy security
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and Lithuanian Parliament Speaker Juozas Olekas have discussed the state of Ukraine's energy infrastructure and efforts to strengthen Europe's overall energy security.
Zelensky: We see that China has supplied Russia with machinery for weapons production
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he wants China to stop supplying Russia with weapons and mercenaries and to exert pressure on the aggressor to end the war.
Zelensky holds phone call with Stubb
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb held a phone call on Tuesday to discuss cooperation with international partners.
Ukrainian president, Lithuanian parliament speaker discuss defense support for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania Juozas Olekas, who is visiting Ukraine for the first time in his current role.
UN Security Council reform will never happen, says former Secretariat Chief
The effectiveness of the United Nations entirely depends on its five permanent Security Council members, who will never agree to substantial reform, believes former Chief of the UN Security Council Secretariat Oleksandr Matsuka.
DM Shmyhal meets NATO representatives to discuss PURL initiative
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal met with NATO Senior Representative in Ukraine Patrick Turner and Lieutenant General Curtis Buzzard, Commander of NSATU and SAG-U. Among other issues, the parties discussed the PURL initiative.
Zelensky meets Dutch FM to discuss drones, energy support, and Russia’s accountability for war crimes
During a meeting in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky and Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs David van Weel discussed Ukraine’s energy support, joint drone production, and the opening of an office of the tribunal for Russia’s war crimes.
EU considering cash balances of Russian assets to provide loan for Ukraine – von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that several options are being developed for the use of frozen Russian assets, which remain the main expected source to meet Ukraine's financial needs.
Wadephul urges allies to support Ukraine ahead of winter
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on Western allies to provide decisive support to Ukraine ahead of the winter, which will be critical.
Netherlands’ Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands David van Weel arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday, 28 October, for an official visit.
Europeans close to decision on frozen Russian assets — Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Europeans are close to a decision on transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
27 October 2025
Zelensky, Croatia’s Deputy Prime Minister discuss defense support, veterans policy
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Croatia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Ivan Anušić, during which they discussed the implementation of projects under the PURL initiative and Croatia’s experience in veteran policy.
Putin losing ability to influence Trump, Czech official says
Vladimir Putin is losing his ability to influence U.S. President Donald Trump.
Zelensky, Tsahkna discuss defense support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna to discuss defense support for Ukraine, weapons production, and strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia.
Svyrydenko discusses energy support for Ukraine with Estonia's foreign minister
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko discussed energy support for Ukraine with Estonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna, amidst ongoing enemy shelling.
Slovenian foreign minister honors fallen soldiers in Lviv
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia Tanja Fajon, who is on a working visit to the Lviv region, paid tribute to Ukrainian and Slovenian soldiers.
Ukraine needs long-range missiles to force Putin into peace – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that while the new sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump will hurt Russia's war machine, Ukraine still needs long-range missiles to force Vladimir Putin to make peace.
Ukraine, EU to prepare ceasefire plan within 7-10 days – Zelensky
Within the next seven to ten days, Ukraine and European leaders will prepare a short plan to establish a ceasefire.
Ukraine working with partners to step up delivery of air defense systems – FM Sybiha
Ukraine is actively coordinating with international partners to accelerate the delivery of various air defense systems by the end of 2025.
European Council President urges China to help end Russia-Ukraine war
European Council President António Costa discussed Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine with China’s Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
Estonian’s Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv for visit
Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Monday, October 27.
Russia realized there would be consequences if it avoids good-faith negotiations – US expert
By imposing new sanctions on Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump has demonstrated his long-standing approach to negotiations, which involves countermeasures with serious consequences if a party refuses to engage in good-faith dialogue.
Dmitriev deserves reinstatement of US sanctions – Ukrainian ambassador
The activities of Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev in the United States are aimed at enabling Russia to continue its war against Ukraine and kill even more people. Therefore, he deserves the reinstatement and strengthening of U.S. sanctions against him.
Secretary Bessent refutes Dmitriev’s claims that sanctions have no effect on Russia’s economy
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Vladimir Putin’s envoy Kirill Dmitriev is a Russian propagandist who lies about the consequences of sanctions for the Russian economy.
Parliamentary elections underway in Argentina
Parliamentary elections are taking place in Argentina today.
Austrian chancellor opposes excluding Israel from Eurovision
Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker has spoken out against any attempts to exclude Israel from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Vienna next May, calling such a move a "great mistake."
26 October 2025
Trump says he can resolve military conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he will resolve the military conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan "very quickly."