Pavlo Bashynskyi
The United States is considering the possibility of lifting sanctions on a Russian state fund as part of talks on diesel supplies. The initiative is linked to ending the war.
On October 28, scheduled hourly outages will be in effect for all consumers in some regions. The reason is the consequences of Russia’s massive attacks on energy facilities.
Dynamo defender Taras Mykhavko apologized for being sent off in the match against Shakhtar. The Kyiv side were knocked out of the Ukrainian Cup and will focus on the UPL.
Zelenskyy reported the liberation of more than 800 sq. km by the Air Assault Forces and another more than 200 sq. km during Operation "Vivaldi".
Shakhtar, despite being down a player, defeated Dynamo 3–0 in the Ukrainian Cup round of 16. The Kyiv side finished the match with nine men following two sendings-off.
Chinese companies terminated advertising deals with Mbappé over a joke about a meme featuring Mao Zedong. The footballer and La Liga apologized.
The government allowed affected businesses and data centers to lease state property without auctions. The rate for warehouses is UAH 50, and for data centers, UAH 1 per sq. m.
"Veres" defeated "Livyi Bereh" 1–0 in the Ukrainian Cup round of 16. The only goal was scored by Wesley Pomba after the match was delayed due to an air raid.
On October 27, Ukrainians took part in the National Unity Radio Dictation based on a text by Artur Dron. It was written by military personnel, officials, schoolchildren and celebrities.
Bayern forward Harry Kane won the vote for the 2024/2025 season’s Ballon d’Or. He scored 73 goals in 65 matches.
Harry Kane and Clàudia Pina received the Gerd Müller Trophy as the highest-scoring forwards of the 2025/2026 season. Kane scored 73 goals, while Pina scored 40.
PSG, featuring Illia Zabarnyi, has been named the best club of the year for the second consecutive time. The team won the Champions League, the French championship and two more trophies.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente received the Johan Cruyff Trophy. He won Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup with the national team.
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has won the Kopa Trophy for the third consecutive time. During the season, he scored 24 goals and provided 18 assists.
The Cabinet of Ministers created a Coordination Center and introduced new criteria for the criticality of enterprises. A reservation limit of up to 95% was established for the defense industry and energy sector.
Yury Kharavsky was found guilty of abducting businessman Anatoly Krasovsky. He received a two-year suspended sentence after cooperating with the investigation.
Ukraine will appeal the IWF's decision to hold the 2030 World Championships in Moscow. If the competition is held in Russia, Ukrainian athletes will not participate.
The President signed decrees extending martial law and general mobilization for 90 days. The decision will remain in effect until January 29, 2027.
In the Voronezh region, a drone damaged a train carriage carrying Lokomotiv football players. The players and staff were unharmed and reached Moscow by bus.
Ukraine is preparing an appeal to the IWF and the IOC demanding a review of the decision to hold the 2030 World Championships in Moscow. Matvii Bidnyi called on partners to prevent the competition from taking place in Russia.
On October 27, Shakhtar will host Dynamo in the first Ukrainian clásico of the season. The winners of the single-leg ties will advance to the quarterfinals.
Applications to participate in the new competition will be accepted from October 26 to November 26, 2026. The previous selection process ended without a winner.
Parliament supported Draft Law No. 13478-1 on bringing back competitions for civil service positions. The selection process will be restored in stages through the Diia portal.
Zelenskyy signed a law postponing the launch of e-Excise. Electronic traceability of alcohol and tobacco will become mandatory from July 1, 2027.
Russian outlets are presenting the truce in the occupied city of Oleshky, Kherson region, as a trap for Russian troops, without providing any evidence. In fact, the agreement provides for evacuation and assistance.
Germany’s KSK special forces unit has changed its training due to a possible conflict with Russia. The soldiers are training to operate against tanks, artillery and drones.
On October 25, Barcelona and Real will play the first El Clásico of the season in La Liga. The Catalans are leading, but both teams have lost players.
The United States Grand Prix will take place in Austin on October 23–25. Antonelli leads Russell by 102 points and could clinch the title this Sunday.
The new game from Infinity Ward will tell the story of the Korean War and the return of Captain Price. It will be released on October 23 for PC and consoles.
The third-matchday games of the Champions League will take place on October 20–21. "Shakhtar" will play "Inter" away, while "PSG" will face "Barcelona."