Ukrainian paratroopers liberate Kucheriv Yar in Donetsk region
Ukraine's Air Assault Forces have liberated the village of Kucheriv Yar in the Dobropillia sector.
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UK appoints new ambassador to Ukraine
Neil Crompton has been appointed as the new British ambassador to Ukraine.
Zelensky on peace initiatives: Ukraine ready for diplomacy, but not on terms requiring its forces to 'withdraw somewhere'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine is ready to support peace initiatives proposed by Europe and U.S. President Donald Trump, but not on the condition that the Ukrainian army "withdraw somewhere."
Ukrainian drones attack oil refinery in Dagestan
On October 22, the Sargas unit of the Department of Active Operations of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) struck an oil refinery in Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russian Federation.
ISW: Kremlin signals to Trump that his demands are incompatible with Russia's war aims
The Kremlin continues to demonstrate to U.S. President Donald Trump that his calls for an immediate end to the war in Ukraine are incompatible with Russia's military objectives.
Europeans view Ukraine's 'human capital' positively – expert
Europeans are unlikely to fear a potential influx of Ukrainians once the country joins the EU, as happened with previous rounds of Eastern European enlargement, since many Ukrainians have already successfully integrated into European societies following Russia's full-scale invasion.
Zelensky summarizes visit to Norway: Today we have new package of energy support
Following his visit to Norway, Zelensky announced that Ukraine will receive about $150 million to purchase gas for the winter, making it the third energy support package from Norway this year.
Drone attack on Kharkiv: One dead, number of victims climbs to nine
According to updated data, nine people were injured and one died as a result of the Russian attack on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv.
Russia launches 405 drones and 28 missiles against Ukraine, air defense neutralizes 349 targets
Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shot down or neutralized 349 out of 433 missiles and drones launched by Russia since the evening of October 21.
Attack on kindergarten in Kharkiv: One person killed, seven injured, about fifty children evacuated
In Kharkiv, about fifty children were evacuated from a kindergarten that was hit by a Russian drone; the number of injured children is being clarified. One person is known to have died, and seven others were injured.
Russia strikes energy and civil infrastructure in ten Ukrainian regions overnight
Russian forces carried out overnight strikes on energy and civil infrastructure across ten regions of Ukraine on 22 October.
Sybiha calls on partners to urgently provide energy support to Ukraine after massive Russian shelling
Following massive shelling by Russia, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on all partners and international organizations to mobilize energy support to prevent a humanitarian crisis.
Zelensky: Six people killed, including two children, in massive attack on Ukraine
Seventeen people were injured in a massive Russian attack on Ukraine on the night of October 22. Six people, including two children, were killed.
General Staff: 167 combat clashes over past day, most intense fighting on Pokrovsk front
Over the past 24 hours, there were 167 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders, with the heaviest fighting taking place on the Pokrovsk front.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine climbs by 1,050 over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,133,250 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and October 22, 2025, with 1,050 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Trump on possible meeting with Putin: I don't want to have a waste of time
U.S. President Donald Trump has personally confirmed that the United States declined to move forward with plans for a quick summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Hungary, noting that he does not want to waste time and will decide on further steps in the coming days.
21 October 2025
Ukrainian National Guard's special forces destroy Russian positions in Toretsk
Fighters of the Enei Special Operations Battalion of the National Police of Ukraine's United Assault Brigade Liut destroyed Russian military positions in a high-rise building in Toretsk and captured an enemy soldier.
Ukraine Energy Support Fund mobilizes EUR 1.3B, additional EUR 400M still needed
The Ukraine Energy Support Fund has accumulated nearly EUR 1.3 billion in international aid to support the country's energy sector, but there remains a current shortfall of EUR 400 million – not accounting for the consequences of the latest Russian attacks.
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.
White House confirms no Trump-Putin meeting planned in immediate future
U.S. President Donald Trump does not plan to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the immediate future.
Ukraine ready to end war through diplomacy – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine has coordinated a unified position with its partners regarding diplomatic ways to end the war and is ready for the corresponding dialogue.
Ukrainian forces debunk Russian claims of advance toward Kostiantynivka
Reports of alleged Russian troop advances toward the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region are false.
Preparation for Trump-Putin meeting in Hungary on hold – media
The process of preparing a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has stalled amid reports that expected pre-meeting between key foreign affairs aides of the two leaders, who were supposed to determine the summit’s agenda, have been postponed.
Casualties reported as Russians shell Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region
Russian forces shelled the city of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, on October 21 using various types of weapons, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries.
War update: 108 battles on frontline, 45 attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 108 combat clashes have occurred between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, and fighting is still ongoing in six front sectors.
Lavrov promotes fakes about "peace" and "Nazis" in Ukraine again — CCD
Statements by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that "an immediate ceasefire would leave most of Ukraine under Nazi rule" are typical Kremlin manipulation.
Trump's actions regarding Russia seem weak and incomprehensible — Austrian expert
The actions of the Administration of U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Russia and the settlement of its war against Ukraine create the impression of excessive compliance and the lack of a clear strategy in restraining the Kremlin.
More than 260 Points of Invincibility opened in Chernihiv Region
Over 260 Points of Invincibility have been deployed across the Chernihiv region, as the city and northern communities were left without power following Russia’s overnight strike on energy facilities.
Zelensky: As soon as pressure eases, Russia tries to abandon diplomacy
As soon as pressure slightly eases, Russia attempts to step back from diplomacy and, on the eve of winter, strikes Ukraine's energy infrastructure almost daily.
Berezhna appointed Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy, Minister of Culture
The Verkhovna Rada has approved the appointment of Tetiana Berezhna as Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy and Minister of Culture of Ukraine.