The European Union purchased half of Russia's total LNG exports from February 2022 to September 2025. Hungary, Slovakia, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands are key importers of Russian gas.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Russia's economy is facing "dramatic" problems due to the war in Ukraine and new US sanctions. According to his predictions, internal troubles will only intensify Putin's aggression.
On October 26, 110 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The occupiers launched 1 missile and 50 air strikes, and used 3988 kamikaze drones.
On October 26, Russian troops attacked transport infrastructure facilities in the Chernihiv region with UAVs. The suburban railway connection Snovsk - Bakhmach has been temporarily canceled.
On the evening of October 26, the Russian capital Moscow was attacked by drones, with several hits and explosions recorded. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that five UAVs were shot down by air defense forces.
Zaporizhzhia district suffered at least 5 drone strikes, over 1,700 subscribers were left without electricity. Private houses, a sports facility, and outbuildings were damaged, with no casualties.
According to the Russian Foreign Minister, the prospects for a new meeting between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump depend on Washington.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refuted Russia's information about the encirclement of 5,000 Ukrainian servicemen in the Kupyansk and Pokrovsk directions, calling it a lie aimed at the United States. He noted that enemy activity in these directions this week was lower, and Ukrainian troops are in control of the situation.
A 69-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a Russian drone strike on a minibus in the Sumy region. The number of injured has risen to 13, including ten women, one man, and two children.
US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia to participate in the ASEAN summit, where he was met by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The American leader joined the dance of local residents, which drew applause.
As a result of the enemy's guided aerial bomb attack on Rivnopil, a 63-year-old man was killed, and another person suffered a concussion. Over the past day, the occupiers launched 663 strikes on 16 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
On the night of October 26, the enemy attacked Dnipropetrovsk region, particularly Nikopol district, using FPV drones and heavy artillery. A 63-year-old woman was injured, and 3 private houses, an outbuilding, a power line, and a gas pipeline were damaged.
Russia is trying to use Kirill Dmitriev's visit to the United States to spread pro-Kremlin narratives in the American information space. This is happening against the backdrop of US sanctions against Russian oil companies and debates about providing Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles.
On October 25, Russian troops lost 900 soldiers and 214 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 26.10.25 are estimated at 1,136,890 personnel.
As a result of the enemy UAV attack on Kyiv, three people were killed and 29 were injured, including 7 children. Rescuers are eliminating the consequences of shelling in the Desnianskyi and Obolonskyi districts, where residential buildings were hit.
Fabio Wardley defeated interim WBO world champion Joseph Parker by technical knockout in the 11th round. This victory made him the belt holder and the main contender for a fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
On October 26, most of Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings. Rains will pass during the day, and wet snow is possible in the Carpathians.
On October 26, 2025, at 4:00 AM, Ukraine switched to winter time, moving clocks back one hour. Computers and smartphones changed the time automatically, while mechanical clocks and older mobile phones required manual adjustment.
Brigitte Macron appeared on France's official tax portal under the male name Jean-Michel. The incident was noticed in September 2024 during a routine audit, which led to an investigation.
As a result of the enemy attack on Kyiv, 26 people were injured, including six children. An apartment building is on fire in the Desnianskyi district, roofs are damaged, and windows are blown out.
Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev brought chocolate candies with quotes from the Russian dictator to negotiations in the USA. Among the quotes were: "Russia is a country that fears nothing" and "Russia's borders don't end anywhere."
As a result of the attack on Kyiv on the night of October 26, five people were injured, including two children, one child was hospitalized. Fires and damage to residential buildings were recorded in the Desnianskyi and Obolonskyi districts.
US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on goods from Canada by 10% due to what he called "distorted advertising. " Canada released a video with excerpts from a speech by Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs, which Trump called "fake" and hostile.
Kyiv was subjected to an enemy UAV attack on the night of October 26, with debris falling on several floors of a residential building and on the roof of a high-rise building in the Desnianskyi district. Information about casualties is being clarified; a previous attack on October 25 resulted in the death of two men.
Artillerymen of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign for the first time captured a saboteur who was supposed to lead Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups to Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. This thwarted the occupiers' plans to accumulate forces in the city.
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric announced the country's readiness to become a platform for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. He emphasized that Serbia supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Donald Trump demands that Hamas immediately return the bodies of deceased hostages, otherwise the US and other countries will take action. He also emphasized a lasting peace in the Middle East.
Fires in Kyiv's Desnianskyi and Darnytskyi districts, caused by a Russian strike, have been completely extinguished. Rescuers continue to clear debris and douse structures to prevent re-ignition.
As a result of the Russian attack on Chernihiv, one of the enterprises was hit, where a car caught fire due to falling UAV debris. There were no casualties among people.
Soldiers of the 33rd separate mechanized brigade repelled an enemy offensive in Volodymyrivka, Donetsk region. 5 armored vehicles were destroyed and personnel losses were confirmed.
