At the White House, the spokeswoman was dismissive of a journalist who asked why Budapest was chosen as the venue for the next meeting between Trump and Putin.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset appeared at the meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump wearing a tie in the colors of the Russian flag. At the same time, the handkerchief in his pocket was designed in the colors of the American flag.
Ukrainian military in Luhansk region conducted a complex special operation, freeing a veteran of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a National Guardsman. Both had been held captive and enslaved in the temporarily occupied territory for over three years.
The open part of the meeting between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine has concluded. The leaders moved to closed-door negotiations, where they will discuss military support, peaceful settlement, and bilateral relations.
US President Donald Trump stated that he sees himself as a mediator in peace processes and aims to resolve military conflicts. He noted that he has resolved eight conflicts, including in the Middle East.
Donald Trump stated that strikes by Ukrainian forces deep inside Russian territory would mean an escalation of the conflict. He also called the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine a "fair question."
The American president answered journalists' questions about whether it is possible that Putin would not want to meet with Zelenskyy.
In Ternopil region, men in a Mercedes caused an emergency situation on the road, cutting off a TCC car and taking a conscript from it.
Two Ukrainians and a Romanian of Ukrainian origin pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit arson of property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The arsons occurred in April-May 2025, no one was injured, and the case is not being treated as terrorism.
The VR Committee on Budget supported an amendment to increase the salaries of pedagogical and scientific-pedagogical staff of higher education institutions. The increase will begin on January 1, 2026, and will be implemented in stages throughout the year by 50%.
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation recognized Robert Brovdi and Dmytro Bondarovych as terrorists. They are accused of terrorist activities due to attacks on fuel and energy facilities of the Russian Federation.
Finland is transferring its 30th package of material aid to Ukraine, worth approximately 52 million euros. The total amount of defense aid from Finland to Ukraine has reached 2.9 billion euros.
Over five hundred "Points of Invincibility" are already operating across Ukraine, providing people with warmth, tea, and phone charging. Over 500 more points are in reserve, and local self-government bodies are also deploying their own points.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting with military chaplains of various denominations. The Doctrine for meeting the spiritual and religious needs of servicemen and the results of a study of factors influencing spiritual resilience were presented.
Military aid to Ukraine in July and August decreased by 43% compared to the first half of the year. This is due to a change in the structure of support, with most aid now coming through the PURL program.
On the night of October 17, the SOF of Ukraine attacked enemy targets in Crimea with drones. As a result of the operation, the oil depot in Hvardiyske and the FDGU of the "Hvardiysky" combine in Kar'yerne, Saky district, were damaged.
Russian occupiers shelled two museums in Kherson on October 17. The main building of one museum, adjacent non-residential premises, a passenger car, as well as the facade and roof of another museum were damaged.
In Kharkiv region, a 59-year-old man was sentenced to 8 years in prison for lewd acts against two 11-year-old girls and creating pornographic materials. He also received a three-year ban on activities involving children.
Belarusian diplomat Yury Ambrazevich is holding meetings with representatives of European countries, trying to resume dialogue with the West. This is happening against the backdrop of intensified contacts between the US and Belarus.
In Chernivtsi, a historic building, known as "Ukrainian Book", was returned to the community. The total area of the monument is about 150 square meters, and its market value exceeds 10 million hryvnias.
In Ukraine, in 2026, excise taxes on fuel are planned to increase by 10–17%, on cigarettes – by approximately 5%, and the excise tax on sweet drinks is expected to bring almost UAH 8 billion to the budget. The actual increase in the retail price of fuel is predicted to be around UAH 1–2 per liter.
During a meeting in Alaska, Russian dictator Putin did not want peace in Ukraine; instead, he began talking about a "single nation" with Ukrainians, which led Donald Trump to almost walk out of the meeting and raise his voice several times.
The Russian animated series "Masha and the Bear" may be banned in Ukraine, said Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrived in Washington for meetings with representatives of US defense and energy companies, as well as for negotiations with President Donald Trump. Zelenskyy announced that he would discuss additional supplies of air defense systems and the resilience of Ukraine's energy sector.
The Ukrainian sea corridor has transported over 150 million tons of cargo, including 90 million tons of grain, to 55 countries. Over 6,000 vessels have ensured exports, and shelters are being set up and logistics hubs modernized in ports.
Moldovan President Sandu stated that she personally offered Alexandru Munteanu, who has lived in Ukraine for over 20 years, to become prime minister. This decision was made collectively with party colleagues, with the candidate's economic profile being a priority due to the difficult situation in the country.
The German University of Bonn has restricted access for Russian students to certain modules of the master's programs "Cybersecurity" and "Computer Science" due to sanctions. These students can continue their studies by choosing alternative modules and will receive individual consultations.
US President Trump stated that the US and Israel will intervene if Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza. This was not part of the agreement, and they will have no choice but to intervene.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal visited Luxembourg, where he held talks on military aid, financial support, and strengthening sanctions against Russia. A new package of military assistance was agreed upon, including tactical vehicles, drones, and night vision devices.
91-year-old French actress Brigitte Bardot was hospitalized in Toulon due to serious health problems. The star is being treated at the private clinic Saint-Jean after surgery.
