Olga Rozgon
Ukraine has conducted the 58th prisoner exchange with Russia, returning 95 of its defenders. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol, Azovstal and other regions, many of whom have serious illnesses due to torture.
The Swiss government has not fully accepted the EU sanctions package against Russia. The country remains committed to sanctions against Moscow, but has reservations about the wording of some provisions.
Ukrainian human rights activist and serviceman Maksym Butkevych is released from Russian captivity.
There were 195 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy attacked most actively in the Kurakhove (55 attempts) and Pokrovske (34 attacks) sectors, where Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled the offensive.
Russian troops fired 78 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 126 explosions were recorded. A local resident was injured as a result of an FPV drone strike on a car.
Cuba suffered an accident at its main power plant, which led to a power outage across the country. The authorities are working to restore it, but the timeframe is unknown, and the population is advised to save electricity.
The US supports President Zelensky's Victory Plan, but is still discussing details. Kirby emphasized that peace must be recognized by Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people.
Mr. Lubinets claimed that Russia killed more than 100 Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered. The Ombudsman called on the international community to respond to these war crimes.
A selection of touching love series to watch in the fall. From historical dramas to modern melodramas, here are five series that reveal different facets of love relationships.
On the night of October 18, air defense units in Sumy region shot down 15 Russian Shahed attack drones. Since the beginning of the year, 327 enemy UAVs have been neutralized in Sumy region.
During the day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 1530 occupants, 13 tanks and other equipment. The total losses of the Russian Federation from February 24, 22 to October 18, 24 amounted to about 675,800 soldiers, 9027 tanks and thousands of other pieces of equipment.
The occupiers attacked Robotyno, Lyubkove, Hulyaypole and other villages of Zaporizhzhia. Aviation, UAVs, MLRS and artillery were used, and residential buildings and infrastructure were destroyed.
Kamala Harris is stepping up her criticism of Trump and reaching out to men and Republicans. The change is due to growing concern among Democrats about polls that show a shrinking lead for Harris over Trump.
The Ukrainian Navy reports the presence of one Russian ship carrying Kalibr cruise missiles in the Black Sea. There are 4 enemy ships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which have up to 16 Kalibr missiles.
Social media deleted the accounts of a company in Tatarstan that recruited foreign women to produce drones. The accounts had more than 158,000 followers and promised women jobs, but in reality they were forced to assemble drones for attacks on Ukraine.
Iran's mission to the UN said that the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar will strengthen the “spirit of resistance. ” Iranian diplomats called Sinwar a “martyr” and an example for young people, emphasizing the continuation of resistance.
Romania scrambled 4 fighter jets after detecting an unknown drone that violated the airspace for 14 km in Constanta County. Residents were advised to take cover, as the pilots were unable to detect the drone.
The Global Commission on the Water Economy reports unprecedented stress on the water cycle due to human activities. This threatens food security, economies and the lives of billions of people.
DPRK leader Kim Jong-un declared South Korea a “foreign and hostile” country. North Korea amended its constitution, abandoning the goal of uniting the two Koreas and blowing up transportation routes on the border.
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is accused of crimes against humanity during the protests. The court ordered the arrest of her and 45 other people, including former ministers who fled the country.
The European Council summit announces the de facto suspension of Georgia's accession to the EU due to the government's actions. The EU calls on Georgia to implement democratic reforms and hold free elections.
Nokia plans to cut about 2000 jobs in China as part of a cost-cutting program. This is part of the company's global plan to cut 14,000 employees due to the loss of its position in the Chinese market.
Russian propaganda spreads a fake video on behalf of UNITED24 about Ukraine's plans to involve Polish military in the TCC. The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted this information as false.
Forbes has published the top 10 football players with the highest salaries in the 2024/25 season. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way with an annual income of $285 million, followed by Messi and Neymar.
A senior U. S. administration official says there is no consensus among NATO members on inviting Ukraine. Biden wants Ukraine to win and calls for a meeting of the leaders of the Defense Contact Group.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation reports an increase in the production capacity of Ukraine's drone industry from 300 thousand to 4 million units. Progress is being made in creating different types of drones and developing electronic warfare systems.
Since the beginning of 2024, 63 Polish soldiers have suffered from the aggressive actions of illegal migrants on the border with Belarus. Almost 28 thousand attempts to illegally cross the border were recorded, which is more than in the whole of 2023.
The Moldovan police announced that they had uncovered a program that sent Moldovan citizens to Russia to learn how to organize riots. The program is linked to pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor.
An accident involving a minibus and three other cars occurred in Sumy. As a result of the accident, 8 people were injured and hospitalized, and the police are investigating the circumstances.
Donald Trump said that Zelenskyy was to blame for the start of Russia's war against Ukraine. The former US president also accused Biden of provoking the conflict and claims that there would have been no war under his presidency.