Russia persecutes 38 women from occupied Crimea on political grounds — human rights defender
Russia is holding at least 38 women from the temporarily occupied Crimea in pre-trial detention centers and colonies on political grounds.
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18 October 2025
Zelensky: Most difficult issue will be territory, but ceasefire must come first
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the most difficult issue during peace negotiations will be that of territory, but he added that achieving a ceasefire must come first.
Ukraine to receive EUR 165M in 2026 from Demining Capability Coalition
In 2026, the Demining Capability Coalition plans to allocate at least EUR 165 million to provide Ukraine with equipment and machinery for demining.
Ukrainian state school may open in Bratislava — Svyrydenko
Ukraine and Slovakia have confirmed their intention to open a Ukrainian state school in Bratislava.
Ukraine becoming the most promising market for defense industry investment – Shmyhal
Ukraine is becoming a global hub for the production of advanced security solutions and is emerging as one of the most promising markets for investment in the defense-industrial sector, according to Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal.
Russian agent caught 'red-handed' attempting to blow up officer's car
In Dnipro, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) counterintelligence unit caught a Russian agent "red-handed" while preparing to blow up a car of a National Police official.
Ukraine and Australia sign convention to eliminate double taxation
During the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), representatives of the Ukrainian and Australian governments signed a Convention for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to taxes on income and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance.
Two sugar plants suspend operations in Vinnytsia region
Two of the five operating sugar plants in the Vinnytsia region have suspended production due to a shortage of raw materials. Local farmers were unable to harvest sugar beets because of prolonged adverse weather conditions.
Russia tightening filtration measures in TOT
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russian forces are intensifying filtration measures, searching for residents who do not have Russian passports.
17 October 2025
Ukrainian forces destroy rocket launcher system used to shell Mykolaiv region
Ukraine's Defense Forces have destroyed a Russian BM-30 Smerch multiple rocket launcher system that for a long time had been shelling the Mykolaiv region.
Ukraine attracts $2.4B in grant aid through World Bank's trust fund over past three years
Over the past three years of cooperation, Ukraine has received $2.4 billion in grant support through the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Trust Fund (URTF) of the World Bank.
Trump to discuss strikes deep inside Russia with Zelensky
During his meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump confirmed that he will address the issue of allowing Ukraine to carry out strikes within Russian territory.
Zelensky-Trump meeting runs much longer than scheduled – source
The talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump are lasting significantly longer than originally planned, a source in the Ukrainian delegation told Ukrinform.
Ukrainian delegation brings maps marking Russia's defense 'pressure points' to Trump meeting – source
The Ukrainian delegation brought to the White House meeting between Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump a set of maps highlighting the "pressure points" of Russia's defense industry and wartime economy.
Trump says he will discuss Tomahawk missiles with Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump has said his administration is considering supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk or similar missiles to strengthen the country's defense capabilities and encourage Russia to come to the negotiating table.
Zelensky: Now is time to end Russia's war against Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that now is the time to bring Russia's war against Ukraine to an end, even though Russian leader Vladimir Putin is unwilling to do so.
Meaghan Mobbs, President of the RT Weatherman Foundation, daughter of General Keith Kellogg
The future of civilization is being fought over in Ukraine
Ceasefire, security guarantees: Zelensky names key topics for talks with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the main topics of his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House will be achieving a ceasefire and securing reliable security guarantees.
Zelensky, Trump meet at White House
Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Donald Trump of the United States, together with their delegations, have begun bilateral talks at the White House, taking place in the format of an official working lunch.
After success in Middle East, Trump could focus more actively on Russia-Ukraine war, Kellogg’s daughter says
The success of U.S. President Donald Trump in brokering peace in the Middle East could act as a catalyst for his more active involvement in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Explosion reported at Russian military plant in Bashkortostan
An explosion occurred at a military plant in the Russian city of Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan region, on Friday, October 17.
Meaghan Mobbs: Ukraine’s courage on battlefield convinces Trump it ‘holds cards’
The courage of Ukrainian soldiers on the front line, as well as the Ukrainian people’s ability to effectively resist Russian aggression, convinced U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine “has cards”.
Russian strikes hit Dnipropetrovsk region, damage homes, infrastructure
Russian forces attacked Synelnykove, Pavlohrad, and Nikopol districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, causing multiple instances of damage.
Explosion reported at Russian military plant in Bashkortostan
An explosion occurred at a military plant in the Russian city of Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan region, on Friday, October 17.
Ukraine, Slovakia sign several bilateral agreements
Ukraine and Slovakia have signed several bilateral documents, including those on technical and financial cooperation.
EU offers to use frozen Russian assets to buy U.S. weapons for Ukraine – Financial Times
The European Union has offered to use part of Russia’s frozen assets — which are intended to fund a reparations loan for Ukraine — to purchase weapons from the United States.
Fewer wounded soldiers returning to duty due to FPV drone injuries, Ukraine’s chief military surgeon says
Russia’s use of FPV drones has led to a decline in the number of Ukrainian servicemembers able to return to duty after being wounded.
General Staff confirms strikes on oil depot, military targets in Crimea
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have carried out new precision strikes on Russia’s fuel and energy infrastructure facilities and military targets in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
German expert: Ukraine should rely on its own missiles, not America’s
Ukraine should rely not on U.S. Tomahawk missiles — which it is unlikely to receive, or will receive only in limited numbers — but on its own long-range weapons development.
Slovakia to provide Ukraine with EUR 500M worth of energy equipment
Slovakia will supply Ukraine with a new package of energy equipment worth €500 million and allocate €300,000 for the construction of shelters in schools.