Russian special services use propaganda and social networks to recruit vulnerable groups, similar to the terrorist group ISIS. The Kremlin mobilizes marginalized individuals, offering them ideologically attractive messages to destabilize society.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Brussels to meet with EU foreign policy and intelligence officials. The purpose of the visit was to reaffirm Washington's commitment to intelligence sharing amid European concerns about US foreign policy.
The National Assembly of Bulgaria approved a bill to suspend the export of oil products to European Union member states. This decision is motivated by the need to ensure the country's energy security and the stability of the domestic fuel market.
German journalist Julian Röpcke received an invitation to visit Kupyansk and Pokrovsk from a producer of Russian "Channel One", but refused. The invitation came after Putin's statement about the alleged encirclement of Ukrainian troops in these cities.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said that the US decision to resume nuclear tests makes nuclear conflict less likely. President Trump has ordered the resumption of nuclear weapons testing for reliable nuclear deterrence.
Power outages have been reported in the Moscow region of Russia due to damage to electrical substations. Local residents complain about the blackout, with no official comments from the authorities.
Canada is accelerating the payment of the final installment of its US$70 million contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. This funding is part of nearly $22 billion in aid the country has provided to Kyiv.
As a result of a massive Russian strike on the Sumy community, the railway infrastructure of the city's station was damaged, including the passenger depot and ticket offices. Trains depart on schedule, tickets are available online and from conductors.
Polish MiG-29s intercepted a Russian Il-20 over the Baltic Sea. The Russian aircraft was flying without a flight plan and with its transponder turned off, posing a security threat.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official dollar exchange rate for October 30 at 42. 01 hryvnias, which is a decrease compared to the previous day. The official euro exchange rate is 48.87 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.51 hryvnias.
Putin's 'scare tactics' about 'invincible' weapons are an attempt at psychological pressure on the West. Sanctions have squeezed Putin so much that he has started recalling all Soviet and Russian missiles, trying to intimidate the world with 'nukes' that Russia will still not be able to use.
As a result of a massive missile and drone attack on energy infrastructure, emergency power outages have been introduced in most regions of Ukraine. Restoration work will begin after the security situation stabilizes.
On October 29, Russian troops lost 960 soldiers and 340 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 30.10.25 are estimated at 1,140,860 personnel.
As a result of the night enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia, 11 people were injured, including six children aged 3 to 6 years. Several floors of a dormitory were destroyed and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
On October 30, variable cloudiness is expected in most of Ukraine. Only in the far west of the country is light rain possible during the day.
As a result of enemy strikes on energy infrastructure in several regions of Ukraine, power supply problems arose. The mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk warned of possible power outages, and Ukrzaliznytsia reported train delays in Mykolaiv region.
As a result of the night strike on Zaporizhzhia on October 30, four people were injured, two of them hospitalized. A dormitory was hit, several floors were destroyed, and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Talks between the US and Chinese delegations, led by Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, have begun in the South Korean city of Busan. The leaders expressed their readiness for cooperation and to reach important agreements.
On the night of October 30, Zaporizhzhia suffered an enemy strike, as a result of which an infrastructure object was damaged. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties, the city was attacked by ballistic missiles and UAVs.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in the South Korean city of Busan for a bilateral meeting. It will take place amid trade tensions, but Trump's team is optimistic about a possible trade deal.
On the night of October 30, Moscow was attacked by drones, air defense shot down six UAVs. Several Russian airports, including Vnukovo and Domodedovo, suspended operations.
Donald Trump ordered the US Department of War to start nuclear weapons tests immediately. He noted that the US has the most nuclear weapons, while Russia and China are lagging behind.
On the night of October 30, the Kyiv region was attacked by enemy UAVs, as a result of which a 36-year-old woman was injured in Boryspil. A private house also caught fire, windows of high-rise buildings were damaged, and two cars were destroyed.
Ukraine supported Lithuania over Belarusian provocations and airspace incursions, which caused disruptions to civil aviation. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called Lukashenka's actions hybrid attacks by the Russian Federation against Europe.
The head coach of Kyiv's "Dynamo" Oleksandr Shovkovskyi commented on the victory over Donetsk's "Shakhtar" in the 1/8 finals of the Ukrainian Cup. He noted that in the first half, the team respected the opponent too much, and in the second half, they played more decisively.
The so-called head of the "DPR" Pushilin and Russian senator Voloshin created a fictitious company to which they plan to transfer the disposal and dismantling of the plant. The project is supervised by the scandalous "manager" Yakiv Khachanyan, who has already started selling metal for cash.
Iran has likely stepped up its ballistic missile development program, receiving sodium perchlorate from China, a key component for solid fuel. This comes after the re-imposition of UN sanctions, initiated due to violations of the 2015 nuclear deal.
"Roskomnadzor" will receive new equipment to expand the digital censorship system, which will allow tracking user behavior and implementing targeted blocking. This will provide tools for selective surveillance, blocking specific users or individual requests, making restrictions invisible to others.
South Korea has agreed to pay the US $350 billion for tariff reductions, as well as to buy American oil and gas. According to Donald Trump, investments from South Korea will exceed $600 billion.
Germany is considering nationalizing a unit of the Russian company Rosneft due to US sanctions. This concerns the Schwedt refinery, which supplies fuel to Berlin and eastern Germany.
