Contract 18-24 program to be extended to all combat units of Defense Forces — Palisa
The Contract 18-24 is expanding: all combat units of the Defense Forces will be included in the program.
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21 October 2025
Lavrov promotes fakes about "peace" and "Nazis" in Ukraine again — CCD
Statements by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that "an immediate ceasefire would leave most of Ukraine under Nazi rule" are typical Kremlin manipulation.
Trump's actions regarding Russia seem weak and incomprehensible — Austrian expert
The actions of the Administration of U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Russia and the settlement of its war against Ukraine create the impression of excessive compliance and the lack of a clear strategy in restraining the Kremlin.
Russian troops hit Semenivka in Chernihiv region again
Russian troops again hit Semenivka, Chernihiv region, with an FPV drone, damaging the transport of one of the services.
More than 260 Points of Invincibility opened in Chernihiv Region
Over 260 Points of Invincibility have been deployed across the Chernihiv region, as the city and northern communities were left without power following Russia’s overnight strike on energy facilities.
Parliament approves law to increase defense spending by ₴324.7 billion
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted, both in the first reading and as a whole, draft law No. 14103 amending the State Budget for 2025, which provides for an increase of ₴324.7 billion in defense sector expenditures.
Zelensky: As soon as pressure eases, Russia tries to abandon diplomacy
As soon as pressure slightly eases, Russia attempts to step back from diplomacy and, on the eve of winter, strikes Ukraine's energy infrastructure almost daily.
Berezhna appointed Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy, Minister of Culture
The Verkhovna Rada has approved the appointment of Tetiana Berezhna as Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy and Minister of Culture of Ukraine.
EU set to help Chernihiv amid blackout – Mathernova
The EU continues to provide support ahead of the winter season and is studying the situation in Chernihiv to help the city tackle the blackout caused by the consistent Russian attacks.
Putin feigns readiness for talks while Russia brutally attacks Chernihiv, Sumy regions – Sybiha
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is pretending to be open to diplomacy and peace negotiations while Russia continues to launch brutal attacks on Ukraine's Chernihiv and Sumy regions, leaving many communities without power.
Teen killed, six injured in road accident involving 15-year-old driver in Kyiv region
In the village of Myhalky, Kyiv region, a 14-year-old boy was killed and six other minors were injured in a road accident involving a 15-year-old driver.
Ukraine's parliament extends martial law, mobilization for another three months
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has approved bills extending martial law and general mobilization for another three months, starting from November 5.
Kremlin signals unwillingness to 'accept anything less than Ukrainian capitulation' – ISW
The Kremlin has shown no indication that Russia's leadership is prepared to "accept anything less than Ukrainian capitulation."
Current line of contact should serve as starting point for negotiations – joint statement by EU leaders, Zelensky
Leaders of several European countries and top EU officials have issued a joint statement expressing support for U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to immediately halt hostilities in Ukraine and launch peace talks based on the current line of contact.
Hungary will not block EU's 19th sanctions package against Russia – Szijjarto
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has denied rumors that Budapest plans to block the European Union's 19th package of sanctions against Russia in light of the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Prisoner exchange: Coordination Headquarters outlines two tracks of negotiations with Russians
The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War is working on two negotiation tracks: exchanges under the Istanbul agreements and so-called numbered exchanges.
Russian forces deliberately obstruct energy restoration in Chernihiv region – Ministry of Energy
The aggressor is deliberately launching drones that continuously circle over damaged energy facilities in the Chernihiv region, preventing the start of restoration work.
Enemies shell 18 settlements of Sumy region
From the morning of October 20 to the morning of October 21, Russian troops shelled 18 settlements of the Sumy region with various types of weapons.
Oil depot in Hvardiiske, Crimea, flares up with new force
In the village of Hvardiiske in temporarily occupied Crimea, the ATAN oil depot, which was attacked by Ukrainian drones on October 17, ignited with new force.
Night guided aerial bomb attack on Kharkiv: Number of victims increases to 11, enterprise damaged
In Kharkiv, as a result of a guided aerial bomb attack, an enterprise in the Nemyshlianskyi district was damaged.
Night guided aerial bomb attack on Kharkiv: Number of victims increases to 11, enterprise damaged
In Kharkiv, as a result of a guided aerial bomb attack, an enterprise in the Nemyshlianskyi district was damaged.
Consequences of night Shahed attack in Korabelnyi district of Kherson
In Kherson, the consequences of a night enemy attack by Shahed dones in the Korabelny district were shown.
Consequences of night Shahed attack in Korabelnyi district of Kherson
In Kherson, the consequences of a night enemy attack by Shahed dones in the Korabelny district were shown.
Russians attack critical infrastructure of Cherkasy region at night
In the Cherkasy region, as a result of an attack by Russian drones, critical and residential infrastructure were damaged.
Chernihiv and part of region without power: Russians target heat supply and energy facilities
In Chernihiv and northern communities of the Chernihiv region, the power supply has been cut off due to an attack by Russian drones.
Nine people injured in Kharkiv region due to Russian strikes
Nine people were injured in the Kharkiv region as a result of Russian strikes over the past 24 hours.
Russian drones attack Dnipropetrovsk region, causing damage
Russian forces attacked Pavlohrad, Nikopol, and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region.
General Staff reports 202 clashes with Russian troops over past day
On October 20, Ukrainian forces recorded 202 combat engagements with Russian troops along the frontlines.
Zelensky: Ukraine working with US to receive necessary number of Patriot systems
Ukraine is actively working with the United States to obtain the necessary number of Patriot air defense systems, which President Volodymyr Zelensky described as one of the key security guarantees for the country.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,130 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to October 21, 2025, amount to about 1,132,200 personnel, including 1,130 over the past day.