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29 October 2025
Vladimir Putin underestimates Europe’s defense capabilities, and in the event of an armed conflict, Russia would not be able to withstand the combined efforts of Europe and the United States.
More than 90 Russian Molniya drones have been shot down in Kharkiv region over the past week.
The United States is pursuing a gradual policy of pressure on Moscow, including sanctions and the delivery of weapons to Ukraine, which is an effective tool, but Washington is not ready for a complete break in relations with the Kremlin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Argentine President Javier Milei on his party's victory in the parliamentary elections during a phone call and invited him to visit Ukraine.
Approximately 5,200 people remain in Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, and the city is without gas, water, or electricity.
Due to repeated violations of Baltic airspace by Russia and the launching of meteorological balloons from Belarus, it is necessary to shift from intercepting intruders to having the capability to shoot them down, and to consider tougher measures in response to provocations from Belarus.
The attack on a hospital in Kherson was a deliberate Russian strike targeting children. Russia is currently the world's largest terrorist organization, doing everything possible to prevent any chance of ending the war.
A total of 1,256 civilians remain in the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, and evacuation from the community is almost impossible due to constant enemy shelling.
I call on EU countries to allocate 0.25% of GDP to support Ukraine
The decision by the U.S. military command to reduce its troop presence in countries on the eastern flank of the European Union will not affect the EU's plans to build up its own defense capabilities under its roadmap extending to 2030.
The Russian command has deployed around 11,000 troops in an attempt to encircle the Pokrovsk agglomeration.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are in full control of the city of Myrnohrad in the Donetsk region and its surroundings.
Under the current circumstances, a new “Cold War” would be the best possible scenario, as there will be no normalization of relations with Moscow for many years to come.
The Ukrainian Naval Forces received new Combat Boat 90 boats from Sweden and Norway.
As of the morning of October 29, users in three regions remain without electricity due to Russian attacks. Scheduled power outages are in effect in parts of Ukraine.
A car exploded in the Kemerovo region of Russia, driven by war criminal Lieutenant Colonel Veniamin Mazzherin.
On the morning of October 29, the temporarily occupied Crimea was attacked by drones, after which fires broke out in the village of Hvardiiske in the Simferopol district and in Simferopol.
Defense Forces destroyed 93 drones used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine in the evening; hits were recorded in ten locations.
Ukraine’s future reconstruction demands more than financial resources — it requires deep expertise and practical experience.
According to a recent assessment by U.S. intelligence agencies, Russian leader Vladimir Putin is more determined to continue the war in Ukraine than to compromise.
On the night of October 29, Russian troops struck civilian infrastructure in the Odesa region, causing damage, leaving some users without electricity, and injuring one person.
No reason to worry about new Czech government ending support to Ukraine
On October 28, there were 148 combat clashes between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, with the heaviest pressure applied by the enemy on the Pokrovsk sector. Increased activity was also observed in the Oleksandrohrad and Kostiantynivka sectors.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Croatia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Ivan Anušić, during which they discussed the implementation of projects under the PURL initiative and Croatia’s experience in veteran policy.
Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has released video footage showing the elimination of Russian Army officer Vasily Marzoyev in Vasylivka district of Zaporizhzhia region. He was the son of Lieutenant General Arkady Marzoyev, who was implicated in war crimes against civilians in Kherson.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas Juozas Olekas discussed steps to strengthen sanctions, economic, and diplomatic pressure on Russia during their meeting.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania Juozas Olekas, who is visiting Ukraine for the first time in his current role.
The ‘Prymary’ (Phantoms) special unit of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (DIU) struck two radar stations and a surface-to-air missile (SAM) launcher of the Russian army in Donetsk region.
The total combat losses of Russian forces in personnel from February 24, 2022, to October 29, 2025, have reached approximately 1,139,900, with 1,150 eliminated in the past 24 hours.
Russia is becoming a source of a new information threat by resorting to manipulation of artificial intelligence.