PM Svyrydenko: Ukraine counting on EU's decision to implement reparations loan mechanism
Russia does not intend to stop the aggression, so international support for Ukraine must be consistent and effective.
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Orban ready to host Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he was ready to host a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in Budapest.
Svyrydenko discusses Ukraine's financial needs for 2026 with partners in Washington
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko discussed Ukraine's financial needs for the next budget period with the president of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, the World Bank's Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, the President of the European Investment Bank, Nadia Calvino and the President of the EBRD, Odile Renaud-Basso.
Trump announces plans to meet with Putin in Budapest
US President Donald Trump has concluded a conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, which he called "very productive".
Reparations loan should become key financing instrument for Ukraine in 2026 – Marchenko
A "reparations loan," a new financing instrument created in support of Ukraine, which implies the use of frozen Russian assets, is expected to become one of the main instruments for securing the country's financial needs in 2026-2027.
Ukraine, U.S. agree on priorities on eve of Presidents’ meeting
The Ukrainian delegation, led by the head of the Office of the President Andrii Yermak, held a meeting with the US President's Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg and his deputy John Cole on the eve of the meeting of the presidents.
Trump and Putin talk on phone
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is having a long conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine and Europe must align their strategies with U.S. as closely as possible — expert
U.S. President Donald Trump has seen that Ukraine is not a weak player and has allies, and he may change his strategy, while Europe and Kyiv need to align their strategies with the U.S. as closely as possible.
Government works on model for controlled arms exports
The Ministry of Defense, together with other ministries and the National Security and Defense Council, is working on a model for arms exports; the first agreements are expected to appear in the near future.
Emergency power cuts introduced across Ukraine
Emergency power cuts have been introduced across Ukraine.
Russians attack mobile office of Ukrposhta in Kherson region with drone, one person injured
A Russian drone attacked a mobile office of Ukrposhta, Ukraine's National Post, near the village of Shyroka Balka in the Kherson region, injuring the driver.
Consequences of attack on energy facilities continue to be eliminated in Kharkiv region, 400 users without gas
In the Kharkiv region, the aftermath of the massive Russian attack on energy and gas infrastructure continues to be eliminated, with 400 users remaining without gas.
Trump ready to increase pressure on Putin – British expert
U.S. President Donald Trump has become frustrated by the lack of progress in ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, and a new phase of this conflict is now beginning, in which he will evidently increase pressure on Putin.
17-year-old Ukrainian killed in Ireland
A 17-year-old boy from Ukraine has died from stab wounds in Dublin, the capital of Ireland.
Ukrainian forces repel mechanized Russian attack on Shakhove, Volodymyrivka
Ukrainian defenders thwarted an attempt by Russian forces to attack the settlements of Shakhove and Volodymyrivka in the Donetsk region.
Ukrainian forces repel mechanized Russian attack on Shakhove, Volodymyrivka
Ukrainian defenders thwarted an attempt by Russian forces to attack the settlements of Shakhove and Volodymyrivka in the Donetsk region.
Russian forces strike Ukrainian training unit with two ballistic missiles, casualties reported
Early on Thursday, October 16, Russian forces launched a massive combined strike on Ukraine, which included two ballistic missiles hitting the territory of a Ukrainian Ground Forces training unit. The facility is located in a rear and relatively quiet part of the country.
In Pokrovsk district, Ukrainian forces liberated 182.8 sq km, cleared 230.1 sq km of saboteurs – General Staff
During the Dobropillia operation in the Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region, Ukraine's Defense Forces liberated 182.8 square kilometers from Russian invaders and cleared another 230.1 square ilometers of enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
Russia continues to recruit North Korean soldiers to support operations in Sumy region – General Staff
The Russian army command continues to involve military personnel from North Korea to support operations in the Sumy region due to critical personnel losses and the failure of offensive actions in this area.
Russia targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure every day – PM Svyrydenko
Russia is attacking Ukraine with Shahed drones with cluster munitions and is carrying out double strikes to injure rescuers and energy workers who are restoring facilities after the attack.
Air Force spokesperson shares details of Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
On the night of October 15-16, Russia carried out another combined strike targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, particularly facilities in the gas sector.
Ukrenergo not planning to introduce scheduled power outages for households
Ukraine's national power grid operator Ukrenergo currently has no plans to introduce scheduled hourly power outages for households.
Drone explosion at enterprise in Sumy region kills one
A drone exploded at an enterprise in the Krasnopillia community, Sumy region, early on October 16, killing a 38-year-old man.
Marchenko outlines Ukraine’s financial needs for 2026–2027 during Washington visit
Ukraine will require approximately $60 billion in external financing over 2026–2027 to cover its budget deficit and support the energy sector, which continues to suffer from ongoing Russian attacks.
Poland, Nordic, Baltic countries agree to expand training center for Ukrainian Armed Forces
Poland has signed an agreement with eight Nordic and Baltic countries to expand a training facility – Camp Jomsborg – at the Land Forces Training Center in Nowa Demba-Lipa. The center will host training for NATO and Ukrainian military personnel on the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Counter-sabotage operations ongoing in Kupiansk – General Staff
Counter-sabotage operations by Ukrainian forces are ongoing in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, where the enemy has concentrated about 80 troops.
Ukrainian forces strike Saratov oil refinery overnight
Ukrainian forces struck the Saratov oil refinery on the night of October 15-16.
Zelensky appoints military ombudsman
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Olha Reshetylova (Kobylynska) as Ukraine’s Military Ombudsman.
Russia launches its sixth massive attack on Ukraine's gas infrastructure since beginning of October
On the night of October 16, the Russians carried out another massive attack on Ukraine's gas infrastructure.
Zelensky on night attack: Russia uses more than 300 drones and 37 missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russians used more than 300 drones and 37 missiles, including a significant number of ballistic missiles, last night, and also spoke about the enemy's double terror – repeated strikes and cluster munitions.