Russia intensifies strikes in South with gliding bombs and drones – Voloshyn
On the southern front last week, there was increased activity of Russian forces – the enemy ramped up the number of airstrikes and drone attacks significantly.
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Russia conscripts residents of occupied Luhansk region and deploys them to fight in south — Voloshyn
Despite official statements to the contrary, the Russian command continues to replenish its units with conscripted personnel from Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories.
Russia shifts tactics: targeted strikes aim to cripple Ukraine’s energy system region by region – Energy Ministry
The tactics Russia is now using to attack Ukraine’s energy system make it harder to quickly repair damaged infrastructure.
Over 4,500 Russian soldiers desert 58th Army fighting in Southern Ukraine
Russian units engaged in combat against Ukraine’s Defense Forces in the Orikhiv sector are experiencing widespread desertion.
FM Sybiha informs European partners on results of Zelensky-Trump meeting
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that ceasefire remains a key element of a real peace process and called for collective pressure on Russia to force it into peace.
Ukraine repels all Russian attacks in South, destroys enemy assault group near Stepnohirsk – military spox
On the southern front, Ukrainian defenders have successfully repelled all attempts by Russian forces to breach the defenses.
Austria to close last arrival center for Ukrainian displaced persons
Austria will have closed its last arrival center for displaced Ukrainians at the Quartier Schlossberg in Vienna by the end of 2025.
West must help Ukraine defend itself, not surrender – Finnish foreign minister
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin does not want peace, and therefore the West should support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression rather than push it toward surrender.
Zelensky tables in parliament bills to extend martial law, general mobilization
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada the bills to extend martial law and general mobilization in the country for another 90 days.
Zelensky, Macron discuss path to peace in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron about efforts to bring the war in Ukraine to an end.
Russian saboteurs infiltrate Pokrovsk, several civilians killed
A Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group infiltrated the center of Pokrovsk, killing several civilians near the railway station.
Zelensky: Trump focused on ending Russia-Ukraine war
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that following the ceasefire in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump is now determined to put maximum effort into achieving peace in Ukraine.
Trump denies telling Zelensky to cede all Donetsk region to Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had not told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Ukraine should cede entire Donetsk region to Russia, Ukrinform reports.
Electricity restrictions in effect for businesses across Ukraine; hourly outage schedules in Chernihiv region
On Monday, October 20, power limitation schedules for businesses and industrial consumers are in effect across all regions of Ukraine from 06:00 to 22:00. In the Chernihiv region, hourly power outages are being implemented.
Zelensky: Ukraine preparing contract with U.S. for 25 Patriot systems
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukraine and the United States are preparing a contract for the delivery of 25 Patriot air defense systems.
Russians attack railway and port infrastructure overnight
Russian forces launched another nighttime assault on Ukraine’s logistics infrastructure early Monday, October 20, striking railway and port facilities.
Trump threatens to keep “massive tariffs” on India if it continues buying Russian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will maintain “massive” tariffs on India if New Delhi continues purchasing oil from Russia.
EU considering rule change to speed up entry of new members – Politico
The European Union is considering changes to its membership rules that would allow new countries to join the bloc without full voting rights.
Ukraine’s air defense forces down 38 out of 60 Russian drones overnight
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 38 out of 60 Russian drones launched by Russia overnight.
Valeriu Chiveri, Moldova’s Ambassador to Ukraine
Russia tried to influence the parliamentary elections in Moldova even more than the presidential elections
War update: 168 combat engagements on front lines over past 24 hours
A total of 168 combat engagements were recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invading troops on October 19.
Russia loses 890 more soldiers in Ukraine war over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,131,070 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and October 20, 2025, with 890 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
White Angels unit evacuates over 2,400 people from Dnipropetrovsk region in six months
The White Angels special police unit, operating in the Dnipropetrovsk region, has evacuated over 2,400 people in the past six months, including 577 children.
Rubio, not Witkoff, to lead US delegation preparing Trump-Putin meeting – media
Washington has decided to appoint Secretary of State Marco Rubio, instead of Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, to head the delegation that will conduct talks with Moscow ahead of the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest.
Vance on Tomahawks for Ukraine: Trump heard this request and is still deciding
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that the Trump administration will continue pursuing the path toward peace in Ukraine, no matter how long it takes.
Most of Russia's territory faces fuel shortages – military expert
The majority of Russia's territory is experiencing problems related to a shortage of petroleum products.
Russian forces attempt to create “kill zones” for future assaults — Voloshyn
Russian troops are attempting to create so-called “kill zones” — areas where nothing remains intact — to later conduct assault operations and advance.
Zaporizhzhia region donates UAH 7M worth of equipment to air defense forces
In Zaporizhzhia region, military personnel from one of the brigades of the ‘East’ Air Command have received equipment and machinery worth over UAH 7 million.
Russian business loses growth opportunities amid “war economy”
Due to the need to fund its military budget, Russian business no longer has the resources for development, and entire industries may face collapse in the near future.
19 October 2025
Tusk: pressure should be put on Russia, not on Ukraine
No one should pressure Ukraine into making territorial concessions — instead, pressure should be applied to Russia to make it end its aggression.