President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that pressure on Russia through strikes on its military and energy facilities will force Putin to negotiate. He noted that Ukraine needs long-range missiles, but they will not have to be used immediately.
President Zelenskyy reported that the Russian army has lost 346,000 troops since the beginning of 2025, which corresponds to the number mobilized. Ukrainian intelligence revealed that Putin intended to occupy the entire Donbas by October 15.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a short ceasefire plan would be developed within 7-10 days. He expressed doubt that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin would agree to it.
A police officer and his accomplice were exposed in Kyiv region for demanding $25,000 from an entrepreneur for non-interference in illegal alcohol trade. They have been notified of suspicion and remanded in custody with bail.
The SBU detained two Russian agents who were adjusting enemy fire on the southeastern frontline regions of Ukraine. Among those detained are the head of security of one of the leading universities in Dnipro and the head of the water supply section in Huliaipole.
Queues at the Ukrainian-Polish border are caused by an increase in passenger traffic during the autumn holidays, and not by the new EU control system. SBGS spokesman Andriy Demchenko noted that the system operates only at three checkpoints.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi on October 25 heard reports on the operational situation in the Pokrovsk direction. He emphasized to the commanders the unacceptability of distorting information in reports, stressing that dishonesty has a high price – the lives of soldiers.
About 50,000 Lviv residents, which is 10% of the city's population, were left without water supply due to a new accident on the main water pipeline. These are residents of the Zaliznychny and Shevchenkivskyi districts, who have been without water for the third day.
The Council of the European Union has approved amendments to Ukraine's Plan under the Ukraine Facility program, adopted by the government in August 2025. The amendments concerned the adjustment of the implementation deadlines for certain steps, while Ukraine's commitments remained unchanged.
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris said she "might" run for the White House again in 2028. She criticized Donald Trump, calling him a "tyrant," and dismissed low current poll results.
Rescuers continue to extinguish fires and clear debris in Kyiv after the night shelling by Russia. 289 specialists and 66 units of State Emergency Service equipment are involved in the work.
Catherine Connolly, an independent left-wing candidate, won over 64. 7% of the votes in Ireland's presidential election, which was marked by low turnout. Her victory is a "verdict" on the country's center-right coalition government.
Putin's special representative Kirill Dmitriev, during his visit to the US, outlined the main conditions for settling the war. These include security guarantees for Ukraine, the territorial issue in Russian-speaking regions, and Ukraine's neutral status.
An American scientist named a new species of butterfly after Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, who died from a stab wound. This happened after the researcher discovered the unique hybrid properties of the insect.
Three Chinese citizens were detained in Tbilisi for planning to illegally purchase two kilograms of uranium for $400,000. They intended to transport the uranium to China through Russian territory.
On October 25, 2025, Russian FPV drones, launched from a "Molniya" UAV, hit two districts of Kharkiv. As a result of the attack, five people sought medical attention with an acute stress reaction.
In Ukraine, greenhouse tomatoes have been rising in price for the third week in a row due to limited supply. Currently, tomatoes are sold at UAH 80-90/kg, which is 14% more expensive than last week.
Donald Trump has announced his intention to punish Biden administration officials involved in the investigation of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. He accuses them of espionage and falsifying the 2020 election, citing unknown documents.
Yurii Ihnat reported that guided aerial bombs with jet engines, used by the Russian Federation, can be intercepted by air defense systems. The "South" Air Command has already confirmed the interception of two such bombs.
On October 24, a conflict broke out between 25 participants of a thematic discussion at a Lviv university, which escalated into a brawl. Law enforcement officers opened a criminal case on the fact of hooliganism.
On October 25, 101 combat engagements took place at the front, of which 39 attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk direction. Border settlements of Sumy region were shelled from the territory of the Russian Federation.
Nazar Chepurnyi from Ukraine won a bronze medal at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta. He took third place in the vault final with a score of 14.483 points.
Russian troops attacked a DTEK mine in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, where 496 employees were underground. This is already the seventh major attack on DTEK's coal enterprises in the last two months.
Units of the 82nd separate air assault brigade liberated the village of Sukhetske in Donetsk Oblast. During the assault, 44 occupiers were killed, 8 wounded, and 9 taken prisoner.
Donald Trump expressed his readiness to meet with Kim Jong Un during his trip to Asia, noting that he had "great relations" with him. A previous meeting in 2019 made Trump the first sitting US president to step onto North Korean territory.
The Donald Trump administration has prepared additional sanctions against key sectors of the Russian economy. They will be applied if Putin continues to delay ending the war in Ukraine.
UNN offers a selection of five horror films for Halloween, including "Saw X", "The Boogeyman", "The Cursed", "Halloween" and "Dark Harvest". These films promise mystical adventures and eerie events, perfect for watching with friends.
In Zaporizhzhia, an 18-year-old local resident received an administrative report for petty hooliganism after shooting a pistol in the city center. He faces a fine, community service, or arrest for up to 15 days.
The Kyiv Funicular's operation has been temporarily suspended due to a lack of electricity supply. The city is experiencing scheduled power outages, which has affected public transport operations.
Fighters of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelya" cleared Torske in Donetsk region, destroying about 100 occupiers. Ukrainian soldiers also captured prisoners, and the Ukrainian flag now flies in Torske.
