Julia Shramko
EU ambassadors are considering new sanctions against Russia, which are planned to be adopted in November. The restrictions may affect businesspeople, 105 organizations, and exports.
Wheat declines for the fifth consecutive day amid talks on the war in Ukraine and weak demand for U. S. exports. The price fell to $6.4075 per bushel.
The EU will maintain energy sanctions against Russia until the war against Ukraine ends. Von der Leyen called Moscow an unreliable supplier.
Tesla and SpaceX have formed committees to study a possible merger, but there are not yet any terms for the deal. The final decision will be made by shareholders.
NABU detectives, under the supervision of SAPO, are conducting authorized searches at the NBU and at the home of one of its employees. There have been no arrests or notices of suspicion.
On the night of October 21, Russia attacked energy facilities in four regions and civilian infrastructure. At least four people were killed.
Steve Witkoff will meet with Putin on October 21 and present an updated plan to end the war. Kushner will join the talks online.
According to the DIU's assessment, Russia has accumulated up to 700 ballistic missiles, thousands of cruise missiles, and 6,200 drones. Its defense industry produces more than 200 missiles every month.
Marco Rubio denied that the United States had prior knowledge of the restriction of Starlink for Ukraine. He confirmed Steve Witkoff's negotiations in the Russian Federation.
In Kyiv, an apartment caught fire due to Russia's attack, seven cars were destroyed, and two people were killed. Emergency power outages are in effect in parts of Kyiv and the Kyiv region.
Overnight, Russia launched cruise missiles and 186 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 150 unmanned aerial vehicles, while another 10 remained in the air.
On October 21, mostly dry weather is expected in Ukraine due to the strengthening anticyclone. Warm air will arrive from the southeast.
The EU is seeking partners to cover Ukraine's €70 billion funding shortfall in 2027. Brussels will approach Canada and Britain.
The ESA reported the discovery of the comet in images from Euclid in September 2026. The object is 1.3 billion km from Earth.
A doctor told the actress that she does not have multiple sclerosis. Despite this, Applegate still has severe symptoms and is searching for their cause.
Near Honcharivka, a Peugeot crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with an Opel, which caught fire. Eleven people were injured, including three children.
Marco Rubio told Zelenskyy that the US had not restricted intelligence, weapons, or Starshield for Ukraine. He explained the delay in Patriot systems by the Pentagon's needs.
The United States must balance the requests of Ukraine, other allies, and its own needs for interceptor missiles. Rubio assured that supplies are being replenished.
Protests in France, Spain, Italy and Albania have been driven by prices and problems with housing, education and public services. Some demonstrations have escalated into riots.
The Norwegian government confirmed Zelenskyy’s talks with Witkoff and Kushner in Oslo, with the participation of the leaders of Norway and Finland. Witkoff will attend in person, Kushner remotely.
Putin has reportedly proposed a meeting with Trump and Xi without Ukraine. Zelenskyy said that Kyiv wants consultations if Ukraine is on the agenda.
An alert was declared in the Lublin and Subcarpathian Voivodeships, and the airports in Lublin and Rzeszów suspended flights. Poland deployed aviation amid Russia’s attack on western Ukraine.
Russia attacked energy facilities in seven regions overnight and in the morning, leaving some consumers without electricity. Power outage schedules are in effect.
The EU is urgently seeking €70 billion to support Ukraine in 2027 amid an intensifying Russian offensive. The options include joint borrowing or frozen Russian assets.
Oil prices rose due to Houthi attacks and risks to supplies from the Persian Gulf. Brent was trading near $110 per barrel.
Zelenskyy and Rubio discussed protection against ballistic missiles, early warning, and the restoration of Starlink or Starshield. They agreed to be in touch again.
Seoul will recall some diplomats from Ukraine due to the lack of a constructive response in the dispute over captured North Korean servicemen. The chargé d’affaires and consuls will remain.
The MMX spacecraft is to collect at least 10 grams of soil from Phobos and return to Earth in 2031. The mission will study the origin of the moons and life.
On October 20, the EU will present a strategy to strengthen its role in the Arctic. The plan includes a cable to Greenland, satellite communications and the expansion of its icebreaker fleet.
According to WP, Pete Hegseth has not taken steps to approve the transfer of Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine. The United States says intelligence sharing is continuing.