US President Donald Trump said that the issue of providing Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles is on the agenda and will be discussed with Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump expressed hope for an end to the war without the use of these missiles, noting that the US also needs them for its own purposes.
US President Donald Trump expressed his desire to end the war in Ukraine during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House, where he was met by Donald Trump. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of discussions regarding the supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine and Trump's previous negotiations with Putin.
Kyiv's Pechersk District Court extended the detention of NABU detective Ruslan Magamedrasulov and his father until December 15. The pre-trial investigation in this case was also extended until January 21 next year.
People's Deputy Yehor Cherniev stated that mobilization efforts in Ukraine are not being fulfilled 100%, and there are not enough people to form reserves, although there are enough to replenish losses. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported an increase in complaints regarding human rights violations during mobilization by the TCC.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated the country's interest in friendly relations with everyone who wishes to cooperate, including Russia and China. At the same time, Slovakia strives to be a good neighbor to Ukraine and help it.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko proposed to her Slovak counterpart Robert Fico to discuss the possibility of opening a Ukrainian school in Slovakia. Fico did not object to this idea.
Kyiv's Pechersk District Court extended the pre-trial restraint in the form of a personal undertaking for Vitaliy Shchabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center, until November 2. He is suspected of evading military service and using Ukrainian Armed Forces transport.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated his support for Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity. He also advocated for a meeting between Putin and Trump in Hungary, offering assistance in organizing it.
Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk reported that the Russians shot down their own plane over temporarily occupied Crimea during a night drone attack. According to information, explosions were heard in Crimea and an oil depot was burning in Hvardiiske.
Amid Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump, Ukraine hopes to expand the list of weapons it can purchase, including Tomahawk missiles. Yegor Chernev, deputy head of the National Security Committee, noted that there are no restrictions on the quantity of what Ukraine can buy from the United States.
Military ombudswoman Olha Reshetylova reported numerous complaints about military personnel staying in positions for more than three months. She also noted that there is a shortage of personnel for full-fledged rotations, and her priority is to launch the office of the military ombudsman.
Ukraine is monitoring the situation regarding the threat from Belarus, not recording a significant increase in troops, as confirmed by MP Yehor Cherniev. The use of Belarusian territory for air strikes is possible, but it is not a new threat to the north of Ukraine.
The head of Ukrenergo, Vitaliy Zaichenko, stated that the situation in the energy system should stabilize within a week, and emergency blackouts may end. A transition to hourly outage schedules is not currently planned, despite continued Russian attacks.
Felix Zinchenko, head of DTEK's communications department, emphasized that emergency power outages in a number of regions are a consequence of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal called on partners to invest 0. 25% of GDP in Ukraine's defense to cover $60 billion out of the $120 billion needed for military purposes. An alternative is a loan secured by frozen Russian assets to finance the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal stated that the Defense Forces need more drones to hold the front line. Ukraine will be able to produce up to 10 million drones by 2026 if partners provide the necessary funding.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal emphasized Ukraine's need for additional air defense systems and guided missiles during the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense. This is due to the continuation of Russia's air terror, which in September launched more than 5,600 attack drones and 180 missiles.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has released former Minister of Infrastructure Andriy Pyvovarskyi from criminal liability due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. He was accused of abuse of power, which caused the state more than $49 million in damages.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has allowed a special pre-trial investigation against Ukrainian businessman Kostiantyn Zhevago. He is suspected of bribing the former head and judges of the Supreme Court.
The Tax Committee supported bill No. 14025, which provides for the taxation of citizens' income from the sale of goods and services through digital platforms. The Ministry of Finance plans to raise UAH 14 billion in additional taxes per year.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy temporarily assigned the duties of the head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast State Administration to Vladyslav Haivanenko. This happened after Serhiy Lysak was dismissed from this position, who, according to media reports, will head the Odesa City Military Administration.
Officials of three universities in Ukraine have been exposed for organizing the sale of places in postgraduate studies for $4,500 per person. The total amount of illicit funds received exceeds 1 million hryvnias.
The Odesa City Military Administration, according to reports, will be headed by Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk RMA. According to media reports, the President has already signed the relevant decree.
Emergency power outages in Ukraine are caused by Russian attacks on energy facilities, which leads to unstable operation of new connection schemes. YASNO calls for limiting the use of energy-intensive appliances during peak hours to avoid outages.
The Zakarpattia Court of Appeal is considering in camera an appeal against the verdict for three boys found guilty of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The victim's lawyer said that the court is considering motions from the participants in the process before making a decision.
In Kharkiv, a 40-year-old woman has been notified of suspicion of intentional grievous bodily harm resulting in the death of a 3-year-old boy. The court chose a pre-trial detention measure for her in the form of custody without the possibility of bail.
The third season of the American political thriller "The Diplomat" will be released on Netflix on October 16. In the new season, Ambassador Kate Wyler will accuse Vice President Grace Penn of conspiracy and seek the vice presidency.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak will hold a series of meetings in the US to prepare for a conversation between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump regarding achieving peace. Ukraine's Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova reported on a new format of interaction and expectations of an announcement of new arms supplies to Ukraine.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation announced that divorce in "Diia" will be launched in 2026 for couples who do not have common minor children and have reached a mutual decision. The procedure involves an online application, a video conference with the Civil Registry Office, and automatic dissolution of the marriage after a month if the application is not withdrawn.
