An unknown person set fire to car tires on Khreshchatyk Street in Kyiv. Police detained a local resident born in 1977 who committed the arson.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever doubts the legal basis for using Russian assets for Ukraine and demands guarantees from all EU member states. He warns of risks for Belgium and threatens to block the decision without proper risk sharing.
China opposes unilateral US sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil. Beijing believes that such measures have no basis in international law and are not authorized by the UN Security Council.
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson stated that payment for 100-150 Jas Gripen fighter jets for Ukraine is possible using frozen Russian assets. The cost of 100 Jas Gripen E model aircraft is estimated at $8.5 billion.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 1. 7 on the Richter scale occurred in Chernivtsi Oblast. The event was registered on October 22, 2025, at 22:20:12 near the village of Korman at a depth of 3 km.
Nine people were injured in Kyiv as a result of the night attack by Russian troops on October 23. Facilities in the Podilskyi, Desnianskyi, and Obolonskyi districts were damaged, including a kindergarten, residential buildings, and a synagogue.
Automaker BMW is betting on the use of recycled parts to achieve its sustainability goals. The BMW iX3 is made from one-third recycled materials and is the company's most advanced electric vehicle.
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed the completion of repairs to the 750 kV Dniprovska line to the Zaporizhzhia NPP within the framework of a local ceasefire. The IAEA continues to coordinate with both sides on further repairs to the 330 kV Ferosplavna line.
The Zaporizhzhia NPP, which had been in a blackout for a month, has been reconnected to the Ukrainian energy system. This was the longest, tenth blackout of the station.
The minister announced that energy workers are forced to apply hourly power outage schedules. This applies to 12 regions of the country.
The US, despite imposing sanctions on two major Russian oil companies, still wants to meet with Russia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed interest in cooperation to achieve peace.
The European Union has adopted its 19th package of sanctions, targeting Russian banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, and organizations in India and China. The EU is also restricting the movement of Russian diplomats to counter destabilization.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 126 combat engagements in a day, which is a quarter less than the previous day. The most battles were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where 50 engagements took place.
Russian oil supplies to major Indian refineries will drop to near zero due to US sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil. India, which purchased over 36% of its oil imports from Russia this year, will now seek suppliers in other countries.
On the night of October 23, Russia attacked Ukraine with 130 Shahed-type, Gerbera-type, and other attack UAVs. The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down/suppressed 92 enemy drones in the north and east of the country.
Due to the threat of a Russian attack, train traffic in the Sumy direction is complicated, and there is no voltage in the contact network in certain sections. Two railway workers were injured and hospitalized.
Brent and WTI crude futures jumped 3% after the US imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, forcing Indian buyers to reconsider purchases. This caused oil prices to rise, but experts doubt a long-term structural shift in the market.
In the Kupiansk region, on the night of October 23, Yuriy Chistikov, a 1975-born commander of a State Emergency Service unit, was killed. Russian terrorists repeatedly shelled the site of a fire caused by a drone, wounding five rescuers.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in principle draft law No. 14056, which provides for a new version of the first book of the Civil Code of Ukraine. The document introduces the concept of digital things, updates provisions on contracts, and details personal rights in the digital environment.
Actor Jacob Elordi, who plays Nate, hinted at the third season of "Euphoria. " He noted that he only knows his role in the season, as the information is strictly classified.
Since the beginning of the day until 4 p. m., 56 combat engagements have taken place at the front, which is half as many as at the same time the day before. The Pokrovsk direction remains the most active, but the enemy has intensified actions in the Oleksandrivka direction.
The European Union is preparing to approve the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas from 2027. The package also targets Russian banks, lenders in Central Asia, and cryptocurrency exchanges, expanding trade restrictions and blacklisting oil tankers.
From 4:00 PM, all regions that experienced emergency shutdowns will have hourly outage schedules introduced, affecting up to three queues simultaneously. Also, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, power limitation schedules will be in effect for industrial consumers.
One person was killed and nine wounded as a result of Russian attacks on Kharkiv. In Zaporizhzhia, the number of victims increased to 15, including two infants.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend a meeting of the European Council, where further support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia will be discussed. EU leaders will also consider financial assistance, including the use of frozen Russian assets.
The Kia Telluride 2027 has been officially shown in teaser images ahead of its premiere on November 20 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Deliveries of the model are growing, and the second generation will receive a new design and a hybrid powertrain.
In Ukraine, a number of regions are switching to hourly power outage schedules instead of emergency ones. However, in some regions, emergency shutdowns continue to be in effect.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed damage to the Saransk Mechanical Plant in Mordovia, which produces ammunition, and the Makhachkala oil refinery in Dagestan. Explosions and hits were recorded at both facilities.
The European Parliament supported the start of negotiations with the EU Council on a ban on the import of Russian gas and oil. This decision is aimed at protecting the EU's interests from Russia's use of energy resources for military purposes.
25 people, including 5 children, were injured in the Russian attack in Kyiv. More than 10 have been hospitalized, including 4 children.
