Russian forces execute five civilians in Donetsk region
In the village of Zvanivka, Donetsk region, Russian servicemen have executed five civilians.
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Zelensky, Costa discuss defense support, Ukraine's EU path
The opening of negotiation clusters, the adoption of the EU's 19th sanctions package against Russia, and Ukraine's participation in the SAFE program were among the key topics of a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Council President Antonio Costa, held ahead of the EU summit in Brussels.
Energy, crypto, defense industry: EU reveals details of 19th sanctions package against Russia
The 19th package of sanctions adopted by the European Council against Russia includes 69 new individual listings and a range of economic restrictive measures targeting key sectors which fuel Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, including energy, finance and the military industrial complex.
Belgian PM on frozen Russian assets: Coalition of the Willing must also be coalition of payers
Belgium insists on establishing a clear legal framework and shared responsibility for using Russia's frozen assets to benefit Ukraine – something it says is still lacking.
Weapons for Ukraine: Spain plans to join NATO initiative
On Thursday, October 23, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that Madrid is considering joining NATO's PURL (Priority Ukraine Requirements List) initiative, which focuses on the joint procurement and delivery of American weapons to Ukraine.
Bodies of 1,000 soldiers returned to Ukraine
On October 23, as part of repatriation efforts, 1,000 bodies claimed by the Russian side to belong to Ukrainian servicemen were returned to Ukraine.
Zelensky on new EU sanctions: Restrictions target exactly those things that help Moscow continue this war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the adoption of the EU's 19th package of sanctions against Russia demonstrates unity at a time when Russia is intensifying terror and attacks on civilians.
Lithuanian president on US sanctions against Rosneft, Lukoil: This is a game changer
Sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil will directly affect the oil and gas industry, which generates revenue for Russia's war machine. This will inevitably lead to the collapse of the Russian economy.
China says putting pressure on Putin will not help end war in Ukraine
China's Foreign Ministry stated that pressure on Russian leader Vladimir Putin will not bring the end to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
Journalist Olena Hubanova, cameraman Yevhen Karmazin killed in Kramatorsk
Journalist of the Freedom TV channel Olena Hubanova and cameraman Yevhen Karmazin were killed in a Russian Lancet drone strike in Kramatorsk.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is out of month-long blackout — Hrynchuk
Repair crews have completed work on one of the external power lines supplying the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Power outage schedules in effect across 12 regions following Russian strikes — Ukrenergo
Today, October 23, hourly electricity outage schedules are being implemented from 07:00 to 23:00 across 12 regions of Ukraine. New Russian strikes have caused electricity disruptions in the Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions.
Russians drop explosives from drone in Kherson, killing woman
Russian troops attacked Kherson with a drone, killing a woman.
Woman rescued from under rubble in Kostiantynivka
Fighters of the Azov Brigade, together with police officers of the Liut Brigade, rescued a woman from under the rubble in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region.
In Crimea, occupiers detain visually impaired Oleksandr Sizikov for second time
In the Bakhchysarai district of temporarily occupied Crimea, security forces conducted a search on the night of October 23 and detained visually impaired Oleksandr Sizikov, who was released from prison in May due to illness.
EU approves 19th package of sanctions against Russia — Kallas
The European Union has just approved the 19th package of sanctions against Russia for its ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Fire reported at oil refinery in Ryazan region
A fire broke out at a factory in Russia's Ryazan region after a drone crashed into it.
Rubio: U.S. still wants to meet with Russia despite imposing sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States still wants to meet with Russia, despite the Trump administration imposing sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies.
Air Defense Forces destroy 92 out of 130 Russian drones, hits recorded at 11 locations
On the night of October 23, Air Defense Forces destroyed 92 Russian drones of various types out of 130 launched. Hits by 25 strike UAVs were recorded at 11 locations.
Number of victims of Russian attack in Kyiv climbs to eight
The number of victims of the Russian military's drone attack on Kyiv has increased to eight, two of whom are in serious condition.
War update: 126 combat clashes over past day, fiercest fighting on Pokrovsk front
Over the past 24 hours, 126 combat engagements were recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, 50 of them on the Pokrovsk axis.
Seven injured in overnight drone attack on Kyiv
Seven people were injured in an overnight Russian drone attack on Kyiv.
Rescuer killed, five more injured in renewed Russian shelling in Kharkiv region
In the Kharkiv region, a rescuer was killed and five of his colleagues were injured during a renewed Russian attack while performing a combat mission.
Russia loses 920 more soldiers in Ukraine war over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,134,170 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and October 23, 2025, with 920 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
EU approves 19th package of sanctions against Russia – Reuters
The European Union has approved a 19th package of sanctions against Russia for its war against Ukraine that includes a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports.
Putin will agree to talks only when he realizes he is losing war – Pifer
To push Russia toward genuine peace talks on Ukraine, Vladimir Putin must be stripped of his belief in victory and shown that he is losing the war, with serious consequences for Russia.
Trump denies WSJ story on US allowing Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range missiles
U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed as "fake news" a Wall Street Journal article claiming that Washington had allegedly authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia.
US Treasury announces sanctions against major Russian oil companies
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced sanctions against major Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, urging Moscow to immediately agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Two injured in Russian drone attack on railway station in Sumy community
A Russian attack drone has struck a railway station in the Sumy community, wounding two people.
Man convicted of attempted murder of Odesa activists sentenced to 14 years in prison
On October 22, the Prymorskyi District Court of Odesa delivered a verdict in the case of Mykola Maiorenko, accused of organizing a contract killing of two civic activists – Hennadii Beibutian and Demian Hanul.