Repair of damaged power lines begins at ZNPP — IAEA
After four weeks of power outages, repair work has begun on damaged external power lines at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
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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.
Russians strike dormitory in Kharkiv with drone
An enemy combat drone has struck a dormitory in Kharkiv.
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.
Zelensky discusses issue of bringing peace closer with heads of American think tanks
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with the heads of American think tanks issues that could bring guaranteed peace closer.
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.
Over 25,000 Russian troops desert from Central Military District in nine months – intelligence
From November 2024 to July 2025, more than 25,000 soldiers and officers of Russia’s Central Military District deserted their units.
Russia loses Veshkayma substation, one of key elements of power system – Center for Countering Disinformation
Russia has lost the Veshkayma substation in the Ulyanovsk region, one of the key elements of its national power system.
Russia expands network of “single-use” agents across Europe — intelligence
After losing around 700 spies operating under diplomatic cover, Russia has intensified efforts to recruit “single-use” civilian agents in European countries.
Rescuers extinguish fires caused by nighttime drone attacks in Zaporizhzhia
Rescuers in Zaporizhzhia extinguished fires caused by a nighttime attack by Russian drones.
Air Defense Forces destroy 136 out of 164 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 136 out of 164 Russian drones.
Ukraine reports 128 combat engagements in past 24 hours
Ukrainian forces recorded 128 combat engagements across the front line over the past day, as Russia continued large-scale air and drone attacks on Ukrainian territory, according to an updated report from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Educational facility catches fire in Zaporizhzhia following Russian strikes
An educational facility in Zaporizhzhia has caught fire as a result of a Russian attack
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.
Zelensky on long-range strikes against Russia: U.S. does not want escalation
The issue of supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine was raised during President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, but the United States does not want an escalation.
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.
Ukraine to receive EUR 165M in 2026 from Demining Capability Coalition
In 2026, the Demining Capability Coalition plans to allocate at least EUR 165 million to provide Ukraine with equipment and machinery for demining.
Ukrainian state school may open in Bratislava — Svyrydenko
Ukraine and Slovakia have confirmed their intention to open a Ukrainian state school in Bratislava.
Ukraine becoming the most promising market for defense industry investment – Shmyhal
Ukraine is becoming a global hub for the production of advanced security solutions and is emerging as one of the most promising markets for investment in the defense-industrial sector, according to Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal.
Russian agent caught 'red-handed' attempting to blow up officer's car
In Dnipro, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) counterintelligence unit caught a Russian agent "red-handed" while preparing to blow up a car of a National Police official.
Ukraine and Australia sign convention to eliminate double taxation
During the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), representatives of the Ukrainian and Australian governments signed a Convention for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to taxes on income and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance.
Two sugar plants suspend operations in Vinnytsia region
Two of the five operating sugar plants in the Vinnytsia region have suspended production due to a shortage of raw materials. Local farmers were unable to harvest sugar beets because of prolonged adverse weather conditions.
Russia tightening filtration measures in TOT
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russian forces are intensifying filtration measures, searching for residents who do not have Russian passports.
17 October 2025
Ukrainian forces destroy rocket launcher system used to shell Mykolaiv region
Ukraine's Defense Forces have destroyed a Russian BM-30 Smerch multiple rocket launcher system that for a long time had been shelling the Mykolaiv region.
Ukraine attracts $2.4B in grant aid through World Bank's trust fund over past three years
Over the past three years of cooperation, Ukraine has received $2.4 billion in grant support through the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Trust Fund (URTF) of the World Bank.
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.