White House says U.S. “growing tired” of Russia’s war in Ukraine
The White House has stated that U.S. President Donald Trump continues to work hard in the pursuit of peace, but American patience with Russia’s war against Ukraine is running thin.
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War update: 74 clashes along frontline since day-start, main pressure on Pokrovsk front
Since the beginning of the day, 74 combat engagements have taken place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, 31 of them on the Pokrovsk front.
Europe’s solidarity with Ukraine more crucial than ever – Tusk
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has emphasized the exceptional importance of Europe’s solidarity with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, following President Volodymyr Zelensky’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House on Friday.
German diplomat disappointed as Putin once again sways Trump away from backing Ukraine
German diplomat Christoph Heusgen — former ambassador to the UN, ex-adviser to the German chancellor, and head of the Munich Security Conference — has expressed disappointment that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has once again managed to dissuade U.S. President Donald Trump from taking decisive action in support of Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
Stubb: economic pressure could force Russia to negotiating table
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said that Russia’s resources are being depleted and urged the use of economic pressure to compel Moscow to begin peace talks.
Putin may face difficulties getting to Budapest for meeting with Trump – media
The Hungarian capital is expected to host the next meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian ruler Vladimir Putin, but it may be difficult for Putin to get to Budapest due to risks associated with crossing the airspace of European countries.
Europeans must stop hoping U.S. end Russia-Ukraine war — German analyst
European countries need to clearly define what they consider an acceptable end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Russia seeks to normalize relations with U.S., curb support for Ukraine - ISW
The Kremlin continues to employ a dual rhetorical strategy, combining economic proposals with implicit military threats, while simultaneously trying to normalize U.S.-Russia relations and restrain Washington's support for Ukraine.
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.
Starmer proposes developing peace plan for Ukraine modeled on Trump's plan for Gaza
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has proposed working with the United States to develop a peace plan for Ukraine modeled on U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza.
Ukraine needs peace plan – Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that right now Ukraine needs a peace plan following a phone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders.
Man killed and woman wounded in enemy shelling in the Kharkiv region
A man was killed and a woman wounded as a result of shelling by the Russian army in the village of Zelenyi Hai in the Kharkiv region.
Air Defense Forces destroy 136 out of 164 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 136 out of 164 Russian drones.
Russia loses 1,150 more soldiers over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,129,180 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and October 18, 2025, with 1,150 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Zelensky names key topics of talks with Trump: Air defense, long-range weapons, meeting in Budapest
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the main topics discussed during his talks at the White House were the supply of air defense systems to Ukraine, long-range capabilities, and the possible meeting in Budapest between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Trump urges Ukraine, Russia to 'stop where they are,' make a deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin should end the war along the territorial lines that exist today and reach an agreement.
Russia persecutes 38 women from occupied Crimea on political grounds — human rights defender
Russia is holding at least 38 women from the temporarily occupied Crimea in pre-trial detention centers and colonies on political grounds.
Zelensky: Most difficult issue will be territory, but ceasefire must come first
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the most difficult issue during peace negotiations will be that of territory, but he added that achieving a ceasefire must come first.
17 October 2025
Trump to discuss strikes deep inside Russia with Zelensky
During his meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump confirmed that he will address the issue of allowing Ukraine to carry out strikes within Russian territory.
Zelensky-Trump meeting runs much longer than scheduled – source
The talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump are lasting significantly longer than originally planned, a source in the Ukrainian delegation told Ukrinform.
Ukrainian delegation brings maps marking Russia's defense 'pressure points' to Trump meeting – source
The Ukrainian delegation brought to the White House meeting between Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump a set of maps highlighting the "pressure points" of Russia's defense industry and wartime economy.
Zelensky: Now is time to end Russia's war against Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that now is the time to bring Russia's war against Ukraine to an end, even though Russian leader Vladimir Putin is unwilling to do so.
Meaghan Mobbs, President of the RT Weatherman Foundation, daughter of General Keith Kellogg
The future of civilization is being fought over in Ukraine
Ceasefire, security guarantees: Zelensky names key topics for talks with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the main topics of his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House will be achieving a ceasefire and securing reliable security guarantees.
Zelensky, Trump meet at White House
Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Donald Trump of the United States, together with their delegations, have begun bilateral talks at the White House, taking place in the format of an official working lunch.
After success in Middle East, Trump could focus more actively on Russia-Ukraine war, Kellogg’s daughter says
The success of U.S. President Donald Trump in brokering peace in the Middle East could act as a catalyst for his more active involvement in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Explosion reported at Russian military plant in Bashkortostan
An explosion occurred at a military plant in the Russian city of Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan region, on Friday, October 17.
EU offers to use frozen Russian assets to buy U.S. weapons for Ukraine – Financial Times
The European Union has offered to use part of Russia’s frozen assets — which are intended to fund a reparations loan for Ukraine — to purchase weapons from the United States.
War update: 80 clashes on frontline, with fighting ongoing in seven sectors
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 80 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops. Fighting is currently ongoing in seven sectors of the frontline, with the enemy continuing to exert the most pressure on Pokrovsk.
Russia expands Engels-2 air base — strategic aviation hub for strikes on Ukraine
Russia is expanding the Engels-2 air base — the main hub of strategic aviation from which aircraft-carriers launch strikes on Ukraine.