UNESCO Executive Board adopts decision to strengthen support for Ukraine
The UNESCO Executive Board has adopted a decision on actions and an emergency assistance program for Ukraine.
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16 October 2025
SSU detains Russian agent who collected coordinates for missile and drone strike on Odesa
The counterintelligence unit of the Security Service of Ukraine has detained a Russian agent who, acting on the instructions of the Federal Security Service (FSB), collected coordinates for a missile and drone strike on Odesa.
Russians strike private sector of Kramatorsk community, damaging houses
The Russian army shelled the private sector of the Kramatorsk community in the Donetsk region, damaging residential buildings.
Ukraine and Bell Helicopter sign MoU on aviation technology development
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. aerospace company Bell Textron Inc to develop industrial cooperation in aviation technologies.
Rebuilding of occupied Avdiivka halted, Russia acknowledges
Russia has effectively acknowledged that the reconstruction of occupied Avdiivka has been halted.
15 October 2025
UK to help Ukraine's defense industry enter Western markets after war – Healey
The existing cooperation between London and Kyiv in drone production, which is currently helping Ukraine resist Russian aggression, will also contribute to the development of Ukraine's defense industry in peacetime.
Russian attack on Nizhyn: Two injured, Nova Poshta terminal, apartment building damaged
In Nizhyn, Chernihiv region, two people were injured and a Nova Poshta terminal and an apartment building were damaged during a Russian drone attack on the evening of October 15.
Ukraine discusses energy sector recovery needs with international partners
During its visit to the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Washington, the Ukrainian delegation discussed energy sector recovery needs with partners from the United States and international financial institutions.
US weapons deliveries to Ukraine going according to schedule – Shmyhal
The United States is delivering weapons and equipment to Ukraine strictly according to schedule.
Healey on arms for Ukraine: UK not joining PURL yet but reviewing initiative closely
The United Kingdom is carefully considering joining NATO's PURL initiative for purchasing American weapons for Ukraine, but for now continues to provide Ukraine with assistance, some of which is unique.
Zelensky, Mitsotakis discuss US gas supplies to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on potential cooperation in the energy sector, including the supply of American gas to Ukraine.
Stefanchuk delivers list of Ukraine's defense needs to Starmer
In London, Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk handed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer an updated list of Ukraine's urgent defense needs.
Svyrydenko, IMF leadership discuss new program for Ukraine for 2026-2029
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with the leadership of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to discuss the continuation of cooperation and a new program for Ukraine for 2026-2029.
Ukraine needs to raise $60B for defense next year – Shmyhal
Russia spends around $150 billion per year on the war, meaning Ukraine will need at least $120 billion for defense in 2026. Half of this amount is to be raised from international partners and allocated to the production of European and Ukrainian weapons.
Zelensky: Putin's revenues must be reduced, this will increase global security
Ukraine and its international partners must synchronize their efforts on sanctions policy against Russia to apply consistent pressure and bring the war to a real end.
Zelensky at Staff meeting: Ukraine has capacity to scale up deep strikes
Ukraine's main task at this stage is to expand its long-range strike capabilities against enemy territory. The potential exists, and systems like Patriots and Tomahawks can help lay the foundation for lasting peace.
PURL, long-range weapons, defense investment: Shmyhal addresses partners at UDCG meeting
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal outlined the key priorities he presented to international partners during the 31st meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format.
Rutte after UDCG meeting: Nineteen countries announce new military aid for Ukraine
At today's meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, representatives of 19 countries expressed their readiness to provide Ukraine with new military aid packages.
Germany provides EUR 400M for Ukrainian long-range drones – Pistorius
Germany is allocating EUR 400 million to support the production of Ukrainian long-range drones, whose strikes on targets deep inside Russia are already yielding results.
Rutte assures NATO's full support for UDCG format
Supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression is in the shared interests of NATO member states and other democracies, as the outcome of this war will have consequences far beyond Ukraine's borders.
UDCG meeting: Hegseth urges NATO countries to turn words into action, invest in PURL
The U.S. Department of War is prepared to join NATO's collective efforts to secure peace in Ukraine if no path toward peace emerges in the near future. In the meantime, the PURL initiative remains the best instrument for assisting Ukraine.
CinC Syrskyi visits combat units on border with Dnipropetrovsk region
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi visited military units and formations holding back the enemy on the border with the Dnipropetrovsk region and issued instructions to ensure the brigades are fully supplied.
Pistorius opens UDCG meeting, announces over EUR 2B worth aid for Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius opened the 31st meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format and pledged further support, including in the area of air defense.
UK sanctions targeting Russia’s oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil
On Wednesday, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Russia’s largest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, as well on tankers of Russia’s shadow fleet.
War update: 99 clashes reported on front since dawn, fighting ongoing in six sectors
Since the start of the day, 99 clashes have occurred between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops, with fighting ongoing in six sectors of the front. The enemy has been most active in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukraine needs unique air defense that only U.S. can provide — Rutte
To better protect its critical infrastructure from Russian strikes, Ukraine requires, among other things, unique air defense systems produced by the United States.
DM Shmyhal discusses defense funding, frozen Russian assets with EU Commissioners in Brussels
In Brussels, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius and European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos to discuss financing for the defense sector and the use of frozen Russian assets.
Farmer injured as Russian drone hits tractor in Zaporizhzhia region
A Russian drone struck farming equipment in a field near the village of Huliaipilske in Zaporizhzhia region. A man operating the tractor was injured.
Rutte: majority of NATO allies back new weapons supply mechanism for Ukraine
More than half of NATO member states have expressed readiness to join the Alliance’s PURL initiative, which aims to purchase American weapons for Ukraine.
Trump optimistic about achieving peace in Ukraine after success in Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump is optimistic about the possibility of achieving peace in Ukraine following the successful hostage exchange in the Middle East.