French President Emmanuel Macron announced the provision of Mirage fighter jets and additional Aster anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine. This decision was announced during a meeting of the "coalition of the willing," where strengthening military support was also discussed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the introduction of US sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, stating that "better late than never. " He thanked partners for these measures, emphasizing that Ukraine had previously fought against Russian energy on its own. The US called on Moscow to immediately end the war against Ukraine.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, commented on the provocative banners displayed by Polish fans at the Shakhtar and Legia match, calling them unrelated to sports. He expressed gratitude to Poland for supporting Ukrainian athletes, despite the incident.
The double-decker city bus MAN A39, donated by Berlin, will run in Kyiv on route No. 57 this weekend. It has 83 seats, 45 standing places, and is equipped for people with disabilities.
Ukraine can receive up to 150 JAS 39 Gripen E fighters within three years. These aircraft can take off from highways and can carry Meteor, IRIS-T, and Taurus missiles.
Donetsk "Shakhtar" lost to Polish "Legia" with a score of 2:1 in the Conference League. The match was marked by provocations from Polish fans and a decisive goal in the last seconds.
A meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is only possible if it yields tangible positive results. Trump wants action from Putin, not just talk, said White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt.
US President Donald Trump will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping next Thursday, October 30. The meeting will take place before Trump returns to Washington.
Vladimir Putin regarded Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement about Ukraine receiving long-range weapons as an attempt at escalation, threatening a "very serious" response to strikes on Russian territory with such weapons.
Vladimir Putin stated that the new US sanctions are serious, but will not affect the Russian economy. He called them an attempt to exert pressure and an unfriendly act that does not strengthen Russian-American relations.
Vladimir Putin stated that the idea of holding talks with US President Donald Trump in Budapest belonged to the US. He added that Trump is likely talking about postponing this meeting.
The Solomianskyi District Court of Kyiv extended Roman Hrynkevych's pre-trial detention until December 19. The bail is set at UAH 69,644,000 in the case of alleged fraud involving clothing for the Armed Forces of Ukraine worth UAH 1 billion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that China is helping Russia and is not interested in its defeat in the war against Ukraine. Zelenskyy noted that he does not have a constant dialogue with Xi Jinping, although the latter promised not to sell weapons.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the results of his meeting with Donald Trump. The main achievements were sanctions against Russian energy and the absence of a meeting in Hungary without Kyiv's participation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine uses only its own weapons, not American ones, to strike the territory of the Russian Federation. He noted that Ukrainian long-range capabilities extend from 150 to 3,000 km.
The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, which led to a 3% increase in oil prices. Expert Oleh Pendzyn predicts price stabilization, despite a possible market deficit.
The National Bank of Ukraine expects an increase in the number of Ukrainians abroad by 200,000 people, some of whom are men aged 18-22. This will not create critical risks for the economy and will not significantly affect the labor market.
The National Bank of Ukraine revised its economic growth forecast for 2025, lowering it to 1. 9% from 2.1%. This is due to the energy deficit caused by Russian shelling and damage to the gas production system.
On October 23, Ukrainian clubs will play matches of the second round of the Conference League: "Shakhtar" will play against Polish "Legia" at 19:45, and "Dynamo" will meet Turkish "Samsunspor" at 22:00. Bookmakers consider "Shakhtar" the favorite, while in the "Dynamo" match, the advantage is on the side of the Turkish team.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a significant push on sanctions against Russia, expected tonight or tomorrow morning. This comes as the US lifts its ban on Ukraine using Western missiles to strike Russian territory and the EU approves its 19th package of sanctions.
Explosions rocked a plastics factory in Chelyabinsk Oblast, with eyewitnesses reporting a fire.
The European Union approved the 19th package of sanctions against Russia on October 22, Rikard Jozwiak reported. The package includes a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas from 2027 and targets Russian banks, lenders in Central Asia, cryptocurrency exchanges, as well as two Chinese refineries and a trading company.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft law proposing to increase the duration of community service for offenders to eight hours a day. This will allow for faster completion of sentences and expand the possibilities of serving them within the city or region.
The Israeli parliament has preliminarily approved a bill to apply Israeli law to the West Bank, which is tantamount to annexation. A bill to annex the Ma'ale Adumim settlement has also been passed.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed support for US President Donald Trump's idea of stopping the war between Russia and Ukraine along the current front line. Rutte stated his full agreement with this proposal during a meeting with journalists.
The Supreme Court ruled that the publication of a suspect's name is prohibited until the verdict comes into force. This applies to public figures as well, regardless of public interest.
The UAF Committee on Stadiums and Competition Safety allowed the presence of away fans at matches. The match organizer must provide at least 5% of seats from the allowed number of spectators in the away or separate sector.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that the delivery of JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets in the E modification to Ukraine is possible within three years. This is due to the fact that the production of these aircraft is only just beginning.
On October 23, from 07:00 to 23:00, rolling blackouts will be applied in most regions of Ukraine, affecting up to three queues simultaneously. This applies to both household and industrial consumers.
President Zelenskyy stated that he is more optimistic about the end of the war compared to 9 months ago. He noted the significant work done and improved relations with the United States.
