Ukrenergo announced round-the-clock restrictions on electricity consumption in all regions of Ukraine on October 31. This is due to the consequences of three Russian attacks on the energy system.
In the Kremenchuk RTCC and SP, a man brought by the police pulled out a pistol and wounded two servicemen. The injured are in the hospital, their lives are not in danger.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced its readiness to cease hostilities for 5-6 hours in the areas of Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, and Kupyansk. This is intended to ensure the passage of foreign and Ukrainian journalists to cover the situation.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted the draft budget for 2026 in the first reading, instructing the Cabinet of Ministers to consider extending tax benefits for electric cars. Experts predict a 40% increase in the price of electric vehicles and a 30% market decline if the benefits are canceled.
The Russian army struck a critical infrastructure facility in Chernihiv. There were no casualties, said Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, head of the Chernihiv CMA.
The EU has approved the allocation of approximately 50 million euros to Ukraine under its guarantees for hospital reconstruction. These funds will be directed towards the reconstruction of facilities damaged by the war and those operating under increased strain.
Ukraine is preparing new sanctions against Russian military production and propaganda, and is also synchronizing the 19th package of European Union sanctions. President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of blocking contacts of Russian entities working for the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the difficult situation in the Pokrovsk direction, where high-intensity combat operations continue. In Kupyansk, the situation remains challenging, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces have more control.
Several matches were held in Ukraine as part of the country's football cup draw, with "Dynamo" defeating "Shakhtar".
According to the US Vice President, a "new page has been turned" after the dispute. In addition, the Trump administration is trying to establish productive relations with both Ukrainians and Russians.
Former head of Ukrenergo Kudrytskyi was remanded in custody for two months. The court set bail at almost 14 million hryvnias.
The US expects Serbia to persuade Gazprom to sell its stake in NIS or gain control of the refinery through nationalization.
Bail of UAH 20 million has been posted for Bohdan Lviv, former deputy head of the Supreme Court, who is suspected of complicity in the appropriation of the Ukrainian part of the oil pipeline. The bail amount was reduced from over UAH 300 million.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin announced the successful testing of the Poseidon underwater nuclear apparatus. He claims that the apparatus significantly surpasses the Sarmat in power.
Two of Trukhanov's deputies have been notified of suspicion. This happened after Trukhanov himself was served with a notice of suspicion for official negligence that led to people's deaths.
Former Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov has been served with a notice of suspicion under Part 3 of Article 367 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (official negligence resulting in human casualties).
US President Donald Trump will tighten sanctions against Russia to force Putin to the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said this is just the beginning of pressure on the Russian Federation.
On October 17, two unknown drones flew over the military town of Reedo in Estonia, one of which was shot down by allies. The military was unable to find the downed drone.
In Khmelnytskyi, the search continues for a woman born in 1973 under the rubble of a building where an explosion occurred. Various versions of the explosion are being considered, including the detonation of an explosive device; 32 residents will need to be relocated.
Five volunteers of the International Federation of Red Cross were killed in Sudan while distributing food on October 27. Three more are considered missing after the incident in the city of Bara.
On October 28, "Chernihiv", "Bukovyna" and "Lokomotyv" became the first participants of the 1/4 finals of the Ukrainian Football Cup. "Chernihiv" defeated "Lisne" on penalties, "Bukovyna" beat "Nyva" with a score of 2:1, and "Lokomotyv" defeated "Nyva" 1:0.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the consideration of opening the Bobrowniki-Berestovitsa and Kuźnica-Bruzgi crossings, which were closed in 2023 and 2021. This decision is "trial" and possible due to enhanced border security.
Ukrenergo CEO Vitaliy Zaichenko reported that the third level of protection has not been implemented at any of the company's facilities. At one of the facilities, protection level 2+ has been introduced, which involves concealing control systems underground.
Josep Martínez hit an 81-year-old man near Inter's training ground in Appiano Gentile.
20,502 foreign students study in Ukrainian higher education institutions, most of them from China and Azerbaijan. Over 400 Russian citizens also receive education in Ukrainian universities.
Amazon plans to cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs, starting October 28. This is the largest reduction at the company since late 2022, when approximately 27,000 jobs were eliminated.
The Defense Forces repelled a mechanized attack by the Russian army near Dobropillia, where the enemy deployed 29 units of armored vehicles. The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 15 units of equipment and continue to clear the landing sites of infantry.
The Trump administration has informed its German counterparts that it is considering granting a non-renewable, limited general license for Rosneft Deutschland.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held a phone call with US President Donald Trump. They agreed to extend the deadline for trade agreements to resolve 54 outstanding trade barriers.
President Zelenskyy stated that Pokrovsk is the main target of the Russian occupiers, and fighting is ongoing directly in the city. More than 100 combat engagements have been recorded in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
