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.
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20 October 2025
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.
One killed, five injured in Russian attacks on Kharkiv region
Six settlements in Kharkiv region came under Russian attack over the past day leaving one person dead and five injured.
Russian strikes leave six wounded across Donetsk region
Russian invaders wounded six residents of Donetsk region over the past day, October 19.
Valeriu Chiveri, Moldova’s Ambassador to Ukraine
Russia tried to influence the parliamentary elections in Moldova even more than the presidential elections
One killed, three injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region over past day
In the Kherson region, one person was killed and three others were injured over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian aggression.
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.
Drone attack causes fire in five-story building in Dnipropetrovsk region
On the night of October 19-20, a fire broke out in a five-story residential building following a Russian drone attack on the Synelnykove district, Dnipropetrovsk region.
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.
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.
Russian naval mine neutralized in Odesa region
In the Odesa region, servicemen from a Ukrainian Navy unit discovered and neutralized a Russian naval mine.
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.
Russia attacks power system in Chernihiv region, leaving over 30,000 consumers without electricity
Russian strikes on the power system in the Chernihiv region have left more than 30,000 consumers without electricity.
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 naval mine neutralized in Odesa region
In the Odesa region, servicemen from a Ukrainian Navy unit discovered and neutralized a Russian naval mine.
In Warsaw, Russian embassy car crashes into barriers and overturns
A Russian embassy car in Poland lost control on one of Warsaw's busy roads, crashed into barriers, and overturned.
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.
War update: 151 combat clashes on frontline, heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On October 19, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 151 combat clashes with Russian troops, with the heaviest fighting — 53 attacks — occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.