Teen killed, six injured in road accident involving 15-year-old driver in Kyiv region
In the village of Myhalky, Kyiv region, a 14-year-old boy was killed and six other minors were injured in a road accident involving a 15-year-old driver.
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Kremlin signals unwillingness to 'accept anything less than Ukrainian capitulation' – ISW
The Kremlin has shown no indication that Russia's leadership is prepared to "accept anything less than Ukrainian capitulation."
Hungary will not block EU's 19th sanctions package against Russia – Szijjarto
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has denied rumors that Budapest plans to block the European Union's 19th package of sanctions against Russia in light of the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Prisoner exchange: Coordination Headquarters outlines two tracks of negotiations with Russians
The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War is working on two negotiation tracks: exchanges under the Istanbul agreements and so-called numbered exchanges.
Russian forces deliberately obstruct energy restoration in Chernihiv region – Ministry of Energy
The aggressor is deliberately launching drones that continuously circle over damaged energy facilities in the Chernihiv region, preventing the start of restoration work.
Night guided aerial bomb attack on Kharkiv: Number of victims increases to 11, enterprise damaged
In Kharkiv, as a result of a guided aerial bomb attack, an enterprise in the Nemyshlianskyi district was damaged.
General Staff reports 202 clashes with Russian troops over past day
On October 20, Ukrainian forces recorded 202 combat engagements with Russian troops along the frontlines.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,130 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to October 21, 2025, amount to about 1,132,200 personnel, including 1,130 over the past day.
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Bulgaria ready to offer air corridor for Putin to meet Trump in Budapest
Bulgaria will allow a plane carrying Vladimir Putin to fly through its airspace to facilitate a planned meeting between the Russian leader and Donald Trump in Budapest later this month.
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.
Russia actively prepares for possible military conflict with NATO — Skibitskyi
Russia is actively preparing for a possible military conflict with NATO.
Nord Stream sabotage: Defense says Ukrainian is safe only within Poland
Poland has refused to extradite Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Zhuravlov to Germany under a European arrest warrant, but he may still face prosecution in other European countries.
Russians drop explosives from drone on their soldier who wanted to surrender
In the Orikhiv direction, Russian servicemen dropped explosives from a drone on their own soldier who decided to surrender to the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
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.
Russia launches serial production of 200-kilometer-range aerial bombs — Skibitskyi
Russia has launched serial production of aerial bombs with a range of 200 kilometers.
Ukraine's Path to Tomahawk Missiles: Following a Proven Strategy
Ukraine will likely soon obtain Tomahawk cruise missiles that will help win the war and secure the peace. When I advocated for cluster munitions and then ATACMS for Ukraine, there was a successful process that is now being followed for Tomahawks. Just as with those previous weapons systems, this deliberate strategy will likely result in Ukraine receiving Tomahawks soon.
Russia conscripts residents of occupied Luhansk region and deploys them to fight in south — Voloshyn
Despite official statements to the contrary, the Russian command continues to replenish its units with conscripted personnel from Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories.
FM Sybiha informs European partners on results of Zelensky-Trump meeting
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that ceasefire remains a key element of a real peace process and called for collective pressure on Russia to force it into peace.
Zelensky, Macron discuss path to peace in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron about efforts to bring the war in Ukraine to an end.
Russian saboteurs infiltrate Pokrovsk, several civilians killed
A Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group infiltrated the center of Pokrovsk, killing several civilians near the railway station.
Zelensky: Trump focused on ending Russia-Ukraine war
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that following the ceasefire in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump is now determined to put maximum effort into achieving peace in Ukraine.
Trump denies telling Zelensky to cede all Donetsk region to Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had not told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Ukraine should cede entire Donetsk region to Russia, Ukrinform reports.
Zelensky: Ukraine preparing contract with U.S. for 25 Patriot systems
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukraine and the United States are preparing a contract for the delivery of 25 Patriot air defense systems.
Trump threatens to keep “massive tariffs” on India if it continues buying Russian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will maintain “massive” tariffs on India if New Delhi continues purchasing oil from Russia.
Ukraine’s air defense forces down 38 out of 60 Russian drones overnight
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 38 out of 60 Russian drones launched by Russia overnight.
Valeriu Chiveri, Moldova’s Ambassador to Ukraine
Russia tried to influence the parliamentary elections in Moldova even more than the presidential elections
War update: 168 combat engagements on front lines over past 24 hours
A total of 168 combat engagements were recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invading troops on October 19.
Russia loses 890 more soldiers in Ukraine war over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,131,070 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and October 20, 2025, with 890 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Most of Russia's territory faces fuel shortages – military expert
The majority of Russia's territory is experiencing problems related to a shortage of petroleum products.