US President Donald Trump stated that further negotiations between Beijing and Nvidia would take place after his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This indicates no significant change in Washington's control over technology exports.
Oil prices fell on Thursday, despite US President Donald Trump's announcement of tariff reductions for China. Brent and WTI crude futures fell by 0.31% and 0.33% respectively.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements were recorded, which is 16% more than the day before. The most intense battles took place in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
US President Donald Trump positively assessed the meeting with Xi Jinping, announcing a trade agreement and tariff reduction. The issue of rare earth metals has also been resolved.
In all regions of Ukraine, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers are in effect from 08:00 to 19:00. This is a consequence of a massive missile and drone attack on energy infrastructure.
Polish and allied air forces launched operations in Polish airspace due to Russia's attack on Ukraine. All available forces and resources, including fighter jets and an early warning aircraft, were activated.
US President Donald Trump said he had a very serious discussion about Russia's war against Ukraine with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. The leaders agreed to work together on a solution to the issue.
In Ukraine, since the beginning of the epidemic season, 8. 6% more people have suffered from influenza, ARVI, and COVID-19 than last year. In the week from October 20 to 26, the incidence of ARVI decreased by 2.7%, and COVID-19 by a third.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 122 combat engagements on the front by 4:00 PM, which is twice as many as the day before. The most active directions are Pokrovsky and Oleksandrivsky, and enemy activity has also increased in the Lyman direction.
In Kyiv region, a conflict arose during a check of military registration documents, as a result of which a woman hit a police officer on the head. She was detained, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, thanked the Polish police for their swift action. This is the fifth incident of desecration of the Ukrainian flag in Przemyśl this year.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russians are increasing the audacity of their strikes, and that steps such as US sanctions against Russian oil companies are needed to curb Russian audacity. He reacted to Russia's attack on a children's hospital in Kherson, which resulted in casualties among staff and children.
Donald Trump stated that the US Constitution does not allow him to run for a third presidential term, despite his high political support. House Speaker Mike Johnson also confirmed the impossibility of amending the Constitution for this purpose.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Novospassky Oil Refinery, Mariysky Oil Refinery, and Budyonovsky Gas Processing Plant on the night of October 29, 2025. Explosions and fires were recorded at the enterprises, which reduces the capabilities of the Russian army in conducting combat operations.
The average salary in Ukraine reached UAH 26,6233 in September. Over the month, this indicator increased by 2.7%, according to the State Statistics Service.
As of October 29, an updated trade agreement between Ukraine and the EU is in effect, which provides for the abolition of tariffs and an increase in quotas for the export of certain agricultural products. This creates new opportunities for Ukrainian exporters, stimulating their entry into new markets.
The European Space Agency (ESA) will ask member states in November to allocate about 1 billion euros for the development of a network of military-grade reconnaissance satellites. This program will help the military and governments counter threats and mitigate the consequences of natural disasters by transmitting ultra-high-resolution optical images.
The Ukrainian Book Institute has published an updated list of the most popular literature purchased under the "eBook" program. Colleen Hoover, Tess Gerritsen, and Penelope Douglas became the leaders, and among Ukrainian authors — Volodymyr Stanchyshyn.
Romania reported on US plans to reduce its military presence on NATO's eastern flank, including the Romanian airbase. A NATO representative stated that the Alliance is closely cooperating with the US on force composition, noting that the American presence in Europe remains significant.
The Central Election Commission recognized and registered Dmytro Slynko as a People's Deputy of Ukraine. This happened after the early termination of the powers of Anna Kolisnyk, elected from the "Servant of the People" party, due to her personal statement.
Since October 28, the EES system has been launched at all checkpoints on the Ukrainian-Hungarian border. It provides for the collection of biometric data of third-country nationals to speed up control and record the terms of stay in the EU.
The enemy is not in Myrnohrad, Donetsk region. The situation in the city and its surroundings is fully controlled by the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Tesla is looking for a battery manufacturing process engineer for the Roadster, indicating that preparations for mass production are beginning. Production of the new Roadster is not expected to begin before 2027.
Hurricane Melissa reached Cuba less than a day after becoming the strongest storm ever to hit Jamaica, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and forcing hospital evacuations. In Cuba, 735,000 people were evacuated, with rainfall up to 63 cm and storm surges up to 3.7 meters expected.
During the night, the enemy attacked energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Odesa regions. Today, hourly blackout schedules will be in effect in some regions of Ukraine from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the construction of seven supercomputers for the US Department of Energy and orders worth $500 billion. The company also expressed its desire to restore its presence in the Chinese market, despite current restrictions.
As of the morning of October 29, up to 80 cm of fresh snow was recorded on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi. The air temperature was -3°C, visibility – up to 30 m.
In Odesa region, the enemy launched a massive attack on civilian infrastructure at night. Damage to energy and transport facilities has been recorded, and one person has been injured.
On the night of October 29, Russia attacked Ukraine with 126 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of drones, of which 93 were shot down or suppressed by air defense forces. The attack is ongoing, with 32 UAVs hitting 10 locations.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko confirmed the notice of suspicion against the former mayor of Odesa. He is accused of criminal negligence that led to the death of nine people in Odesa.
