Antonina Tumanova
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, stated that the draft of the new Ukrainian language orthography will be considered by the end of the year. A new era of font creation will begin from the start of next year.
The government is changing the rules for applying for mobilization deferments starting November 1. Automatic extensions and applications through Reserve+ or ASCs are now possible.
China reacted to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement about Beijing's support for Russia's ability to continue the invasion. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that the country advocates for a ceasefire and peace talks, upholding the principles of peace and dialogue.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is serving a sentence in La Santé prison, has become a grandfather to a boy named Sylla Nicolas. The politician's youngest son, 28-year-old Louis Sarkozy, and his wife Nathalie became parents to the child, who was named after his grandfather.
Ukraine is launching a mechanism for compensating war risks for businesses. Enterprises from high-risk territories will be able to receive up to UAH 10 million for damaged property, and throughout Ukraine, the state will compensate a part of insurance premiums.
The High Anti-Corruption Court satisfied the Ministry of Justice's lawsuit, seizing assets of former Minister of Internal Affairs Vitaliy Zakharchenko worth over UAH 400 million in favor of the state. Six real estate objects, corporate rights, and funds in bank accounts were confiscated.
Since the beginning of the day, 82 combat engagements have taken place at the front, with the enemy actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrivka directions. Ukrainian defenders repelled a number of attacks, while the enemy launched air strikes and shelled.
Russian propaganda is spreading fake news about Ursula von der Leyen's "Nazi ancestors" to discredit the President of the European Commission. The propaganda's "evidence" consists of name substitutions and photo collages without sources.
Overdue wage arrears in Russia reached 1. 95 billion rubles at the end of September 2025, an 18.6% increase compared to the previous month. Compared to September 2024, the volume of debts quadrupled, according to the Foreign Intelligence Service.
Russian President's envoy Kirill Dmitriev arrived in the US for talks with White House special envoy Steve Witkoff. The meeting will take place after the US imposed new sanctions against Russia.
On October 25, significant rains are expected at night in a number of regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv. Thunderstorms are forecast in Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions, and a Level I danger has been declared.
The spokesman for the Russian dictator, Dmitry Peskov, stated that negotiations on Ukraine are in a prolonged pause due to Kyiv's unwillingness to intensify the dialogue. Peskov also clarified that Putin promised a "stunning response" to attempts to strike Russian territory, not to the supply of Tomahawk missiles.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the King of Great Britain at Windsor Castle. He was greeted with a royal salute and the Ukrainian anthem, after which he inspected the 1st Battalion of the Grenadier Guards.
On October 24, measures to limit electricity consumption will be applied in certain regions of Ukraine. Blackouts will occur from 07:00 to 23:00, affecting 1.5 to 2.5 queues of consumers.
The government has allocated UAH 8. 4 billion for gas imports for the heating season for the population. This decision is part of preparations for winter amid shelling, which will increase the reliability of gas and heat supply.
Georgian police seized 250 kg of heroin that was attempted to be smuggled into the country disguised as wet wipes. The drugs were found in 2907 packages of hygiene products during an inspection in Batumi.
President Zelenskyy met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss energy protection and SAFE defense projects. They also raised the issue of using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
The US House of Representatives is considering H. R.5793, a bill that defines US security policy priorities for nine NATO member states. The document provides for providing Ukraine with the necessary security assistance to deter Russian aggression, which could threaten NATO allies.
The team of European Council President António Costa is changing the conclusions to persuade Belgium to support a €140 billion loan to Ukraine. EU leaders are discussing new wording that addresses the red lines of Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
Iran is experiencing its deepest socio-economic crisis in recent years, with projected GDP growth of only 0. 3% in 2025 and inflation exceeding 40%. This is due to a sharp reduction in oil exports caused by international sanctions and structural problems in the economy.
On October 22, 2025, in Stavropol, near the checkpoint of military unit No. 54801, at least three servicemen of the 247th Caucasian Cossack Airborne Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces were eliminated. The operation was carried out by the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine with the support of the Caucasian Liberation Movement.
In Kyiv, on October 24, wind gusts of 15-20 m/s are expected, and a Level I danger warning has been issued. Forecasters predict cloudy weather with no precipitation during the day, rain in the evening, with temperatures at night ranging from 8-10° and during the day from 13-15°.
In Kyiv Oblast, a woman will be tried for helping her cohabitant systematically rape her underage daughter. She forced the girl to remain silent and took intimate photos for the man.
The Public Health Center has provided seven rules to reduce the risk of infection during manicures and pedicures. These tips will help avoid bacterial, fungal, and viral infections that can lead to onycholysis, warts, and nail fungus.
Tomorrow, moderate rains and strengthening winds to stormy levels are expected in Ukraine due to an atmospheric front from the northwest. The air temperature will be +12+17 degrees Celsius, up to +19 in the south, and it will get colder in the west to +9+12.
On October 20, Russian troops shot civilians in basements in the Donetsk region. A married couple, their youngest son, and a neighbor with her son were killed.
European leaders are considering using frozen Russian assets to provide loans to Ukraine that may not be repaid. This move is a response to the cessation of financial support from the US and Kyiv's growing needs.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko met with students of the Law Institute of KNEU, where issues of establishing justice were discussed. The event covered topics ranging from the coordinating role of the prosecutor's office and staff shortages to the investigation of war crimes and preparations for a Special Tribunal.
Electricity prices for Ukrainians will remain unchanged this winter. The government extended the PSO until April 30, 2026.
Most Russian regions had exhausted their financial reserves by September, and six constituent entities of the federation had less than one percent of their annual budget in their accounts. The total deficit of regional budgets increased to 724.8 billion rubles, and revenues fell in 26 regions.