Zelensky on peace plan: We need to start with dialogue, but Russia targets children
The development of a peace plan for Ukraine can begin when Russia is pressured to come to the peace talks.
24 October 2025
The development of a peace plan for Ukraine can begin when Russia is pressured to come to the peace talks.
In Brussels, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss protecting Ukraine's energy sector from Russian attacks.
On the Pokrovsk axis, soldiers from the Phoenix border guard unit of unmanned aerial systems destroyed a Russian drone control point, an artillery gun, and seven vehicles of the Russian army.
As a result of a special operation conducted by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) with the support of the Caucasus Liberation Movement on Wednesday, October 22, at least three servicemen of Russia's 247th Caucasian Cossacks Airborne Regiment were eliminated.
Russian forces targeted Novoukrainka district in Kirovohrad region, leaving 19 settlements without power.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector of the front, aerial reconnaissance operators of the 'Strix' UAV unit from the 4th Border Detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, working as part of the Defense Forces, destroyed three Russian positions and pieces of equipment.
Drone pilots from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) struck a Russian ‘Black Eye’ electronic warfare (EW) system, a surveillance camera, and a vehicle of the Russian invaders on the southern front.
Russia’s total combat losses in manpower from February 24, 2022, to October 24, 2025, have reached approximately 1,135,080 personnel, with 910 eliminated over the past 24 hours.
Drone pilots from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) struck a Russian ‘Black Eye’ electronic warfare (EW) system, a surveillance camera, and a vehicle of the Russian invaders on the southern front.
U.S. President Donald Trump responded with sarcasm to Vladimir Putin’s claim that new sanctions against Russia would not affect its economy.
The European Commission will continue developing a mechanism for a reparations loan for Ukraine — and will do so in full respect of international law.
European Council President António Costa stated that EU leaders reached consensus on three major agreements regarding support for Ukraine during Thursday’s summit.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector of the front, aerial reconnaissance operators of the 'Strix' UAV unit from the 4th Border Detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, working as part of the Defense Forces, destroyed three Russian positions and pieces of equipment.
Frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank are difficult to confiscate because, legally, they still belong to Russia. To officially transfer them to another party requires appropriate court rulings and coordination between countries.
In the Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia region, a Russian FPV drone hit a car belonging to the State Emergency Service, injuring a rescuer.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo believes Ukraine must be equipped to match or exceed Russia's capabilities because Vladimir Putin only responds to strength.
As a result of a special operation conducted by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) with the support of the Caucasus Liberation Movement on Wednesday, October 22, at least three servicemen of Russia's 247th Caucasian Cossacks Airborne Regiment were eliminated.
On the Pokrovsk axis, soldiers from the Phoenix border guard unit of unmanned aerial systems destroyed a Russian drone control point, an artillery gun, and seven vehicles of the Russian army.
In the populated areas of the Donetsk region where mandatory evacuation of families with children is underway, 675 families with 827 children remain.
23 October 2025
At today's European Council meeting in Brussels, EU member state leaders committed to meeting Ukraine's financial needs over the next two years.
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that Russia is not showing sufficient interest in advancing toward peace in Ukraine, which is why he canceled a planned meeting with Putin — although he does not rule out that such talks could take place later.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a meeting with the Norwegian Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense in its new composition following recent parliamentary elections.
In Brussels, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss protecting Ukraine's energy sector from Russian attacks.
On the evening of October 23, Russian forces carried out a strike on the civilian infrastructure of the city of Sumy.
Today, October 23, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the allocation of ₴8.4 billion from the state budget’s reserve fund to ensure a stable heating season in 2025/2026.
All of Ukraine is our home. And therefore, there is no difference where to beat the enemy!
Russian fake reports claiming that Russian troops allegedly landed on Karantynnyi Island in Kherson were primarily targeted at a Russian audience.
Dutch lawyer and sanctions specialist Heleen over de Linden described the 19th package of sanctions approved by the European Union against Russia for its ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine as very serious.
The development of a peace plan for Ukraine can begin when Russia is pressured to come to the peace talks.
In the Kherson region, Russian invaders killed three civilians and injured four others over the course of the day.