Ukrainian-Polish search operations at burial sites to resume in spring — Alfyorov
Joint Ukrainian-Polish search operations at burial sites are scheduled to resume in the spring.
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20 October 2025
SSU confirms conducting searches of relatives of National Anti-Corruption Bureau detective
The Security Service of Ukraine is conducting searches of several individuals, including relatives of a National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) detective, as part of previously opened criminal proceedings concerning illegal enrichment and the legalization of property obtained by criminal means.
Austria to close last arrival center for Ukrainian displaced persons
Austria will have closed its last arrival center for displaced Ukrainians at the Quartier Schlossberg in Vienna by the end of 2025.
In Warsaw, Russian embassy car crashes into barriers and overturns
A Russian embassy car in Poland lost control on one of Warsaw's busy roads, crashed into barriers, and overturned.
19 October 2025
Two-thirds of Germans oppose cash payments to Ukrainian refugees
A majority of German citizens oppose cash benefits (Bürgergeld) for Ukrainian refugees and, at the same time, support the return of military-age men to Ukraine.
Kolochava, Synevyrska Polyana included in list of world's best tourism villages
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the 52 best tourism villages of 2025, with the list including Kolochava and Synevyrska Polyana, both located in Ukraine's western Zakarpattia region.
Ukraine to switch to winter time on night of October 26
On the night of Sunday, October 26, Ukrainians will switch to winter time, turning their clocks back one hour at 4 a.m.
Chinese physicist and Nobel laureate Yang Chen-Ning perishes
Chinese physicist and Nobel laureate Yang Chen-Ning, one of the world’s most influential scientists, has died at the age of 103.
18 October 2025
Occupation police in Crimea issue warning to rights defender Zudiyeva
In temporarily occupied Crimea, police have issued a "warning against violating the law" to journalist and human rights defender Lutfiye Zudiyeva.
UAF veteran, National Guard soldier brought back home from Russian-occupied territory
A 29-year-old veteran of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and a 34-year-old National Guard serviceman have been brought home with the coordination of Military Ombudsman Olha Kobylynska (Reshetylova).
Ukrainian icebreaker 'Noosfera' launches new Antarctic season
The Ukrainian research icebreaker 'Noosfera' has launched its fifth Antarctic season, which is expected to be a record one in terms of the number of studies and international collaborations.
Dozens of Russian regions may be left without heating — intelligence
Dozens of regions across the Russian Federation may face heating shortages this winter.
Russia expands network of “single-use” agents across Europe — intelligence
After losing around 700 spies operating under diplomatic cover, Russia has intensified efforts to recruit “single-use” civilian agents in European countries.
Ukraine to receive EUR 165M in 2026 from Demining Capability Coalition
In 2026, the Demining Capability Coalition plans to allocate at least EUR 165 million to provide Ukraine with equipment and machinery for demining.
Russia tightening filtration measures in TOT
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russian forces are intensifying filtration measures, searching for residents who do not have Russian passports.
17 October 2025
Fewer wounded soldiers returning to duty due to FPV drone injuries, Ukraine’s chief military surgeon says
Russia’s use of FPV drones has led to a decline in the number of Ukrainian servicemembers able to return to duty after being wounded.
Nord Stream sabotage: Polish court denies Germany’s request to extradite Ukrainian citizen
The District Court in Warsaw has decided to deny Germany’s request to extradite Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Zh., who is suspected by Berlin of involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, and has lifted his temporary arrest.
Russians destroy one-third of Kherson Regional Local Lore Museum building
Russian troops are deliberately shelling the Kherson Regional Local Lore Museum: they destroyed one-third of the building, breached the roof, and damaged the walls.
Emergency power cuts canceled in Dnipropetrovsk region
Emergency power cuts in the Dnipropetrovsk region have been canceled.
Kremlin spreading fake claims about Ukraine and UK preparing ‘sabotage operations’
Russian intelligence services are once again spreading disinformation, accusing Ukraine and the United Kingdom of preparing acts of sabotage.
15 October 2025
Polish official says country can no longer accept more Ukrainian refugees
The large number of Ukrainians in Poland is a challenge. Poland has already taken in enough Ukrainian citizens and cannot accept more.
Kremlin to step up disinformation campaign about Ukraine being 'unprepared for winter' – CCD
In the second half of October, Russian propaganda is planning to intensify a disinformation campaign claiming Ukraine is allegedly "unprepared for winter" and "unable to resist Russia."
14 October 2025
Government expands mandatory evacuation of families with children from Kupyansk district of Kharkiv region
On October 15, 2024, Oleh Synehubov, the regional governor, ordered the mandatory evacuation of Kupyansk itself and the town of Borova, citing constant Russian shelling and the inability to repair critical infrastructure for the winter.
ECHR orders Russia to pay Georgia €253 million
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Russia to pay Georgia over €253 million in compensation for human rights violations related to the 2008 Russo-Georgian War and its aftermath. This judgment, delivered on October 14, 2025, specifies the amount of just satisfaction Russia must provide to victims.
Donetsk native Maksym Kharkin among hostages released by Hamas militants
Among the hostages freed by Hamas militants is Maksym Kharkin, a native of Donetsk.
Oil depot in Feodosia burning for over one-and-a-half days after drone attack – social media
In Feodosia, in temporarily occupied Crimea, a fire at an oil depot hit by Ukrainian drones on the night of October 12-13 has been raging for more than one-and-a-half days.
Military chaplains undergo training both in Ukraine and abroad
Training for military chaplains is conducted at the Chaplain Training Center of the Postgraduate Education Faculty of the Military Institute of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, as well as at military training centers in Germany and the United Kingdom.
Kallas takes part in handover of EU equipment to Ukrainian law enforcement
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas during her visit to Kyiv attended a ceremony to hand over equipment for Ukrainian police officers and border guards.
13 October 2025
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.