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.
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EU set to help Chernihiv amid blackout – Mathernova
The EU continues to provide support ahead of the winter season and is studying the situation in Chernihiv to help the city tackle the blackout caused by the consistent Russian attacks.
Putin feigns readiness for talks while Russia brutally attacks Chernihiv, Sumy regions – Sybiha
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is pretending to be open to diplomacy and peace negotiations while Russia continues to launch brutal attacks on Ukraine's Chernihiv and Sumy regions, leaving many communities without power.
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.
Ukraine's parliament extends martial law, mobilization for another three months
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has approved bills extending martial law and general mobilization for another three months, starting from November 5.
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."
Current line of contact should serve as starting point for negotiations – joint statement by EU leaders, Zelensky
Leaders of several European countries and top EU officials have issued a joint statement expressing support for U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to immediately halt hostilities in Ukraine and launch peace talks based on the current line of contact.
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.
Enemies shell 18 settlements of Sumy region
From the morning of October 20 to the morning of October 21, Russian troops shelled 18 settlements of the Sumy region with various types of weapons.
Oil depot in Hvardiiske, Crimea, flares up with new force
In the village of Hvardiiske in temporarily occupied Crimea, the ATAN oil depot, which was attacked by Ukrainian drones on October 17, ignited with new force.
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.
Consequences of night Shahed attack in Korabelnyi district of Kherson
In Kherson, the consequences of a night enemy attack by Shahed dones in the Korabelny district were shown.
Russians attack critical infrastructure of Cherkasy region at night
In the Cherkasy region, as a result of an attack by Russian drones, critical and residential infrastructure were damaged.
Chernihiv and part of region without power: Russians target heat supply and energy facilities
In Chernihiv and northern communities of the Chernihiv region, the power supply has been cut off due to an attack by Russian drones.
Nine people injured in Kharkiv region due to Russian strikes
Nine people were injured in the Kharkiv region as a result of Russian strikes over the past 24 hours.
Russian drones attack Dnipropetrovsk region, causing damage
Russian forces attacked Pavlohrad, Nikopol, and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region.
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.
Marines show destruction of enemy fortifications on outskirts of Myrnohrad
Service members of the 38th Marine Brigade named after Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi used a bomber drone to destroy Russian fortifications on the outskirts of Myrnohrad, Donetsk region.
Ukrainian Air Assault Forces hit Russian transport convoy near Kupiansk
In the Kupiansk sector, FPV drone operators working with the aerial reconnaissance unit of the 77th Separate Airmobile Dnipro Brigade of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces destroyed motor vehicles used by Russian invaders to transport personnel to their positions.
Russians launch 678 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, killing one civilian, injuring two others
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 678 attacks on 19 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of enemy shelling in Vasylivka and Polohy districts, a 70-year-old woman was killed, while a 36-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman were injured.
Nighttime Russian drone attack on Kherson injures three
Three people were injured as a result of an enemy drone attack on Kherson overnight.
SSU uncovers neo-communist network seeking to “revive” USSR in eight regions of Ukraine
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), together with the National Police, has exposed eight pro-Russian collaborators who organized neo-communist cells aimed at destabilizing the socio-political situation in Ukraine.
U.S. Republicans in Congress put Russia sanctions bill on hold
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Monday that the bill introducing new sanctions against Russia and its trading partners is on hold until after the planned meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian Air Assault Forces hit Russian transport convoy near Kupiansk
In the Kupiansk sector, FPV drone operators working with the aerial reconnaissance unit of the 77th Separate Airmobile Dnipro Brigade of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces destroyed motor vehicles used by Russian invaders to transport personnel to their positions.
Russian strike on Kharkiv sparks fire, damages 15 homes — nine people injured
As a result of the enemy attack on Kharkiv, there are casualties. A fire broke out in the private sector of the Industrialnyi district, and at least 15 houses were damaged.
Russians deploy radar post on Kerch Peninsula
A Russian radar post has been identified near Kurortne on the Kerch Peninsula in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Zelensky: Russia’s budget deficit will rise from $71B to $100B
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia’s budget deficit is growing and is projected to reach nearly $100 billion next year.