In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russians held a propaganda event called "Days of White Cranes" with the participation of "cadets. " Employees of the investigative committee observed the attendance, and the organization was entrusted to the educational departments of the occupation administrations.
The US Senate is ready to grant President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 500% on China for buying Russian oil. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that this fuels the Russian war machine, as China buys 60% of Russian energy resources.
Ukrainians were urged to save electricity due to shelling of critical infrastructure. Adherence to simple rules will help avoid emergency blackouts and stabilize the energy system.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak and the Ukrainian delegation in Washington discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the details of the preparation for the meeting of the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, scheduled for this Friday. The parties discussed the long-term security architecture for Ukraine and all of Europe, as well as steps to end the war.
Norway will provide Ukraine with 2 billion Norwegian kroner (approximately $170 million) to finance a new package of military equipment from the United States under the PURL program. This package, coordinated by NATO, will include drones, artillery, and advanced air defense systems.
In Kyiv's Podilskyi district, firefighters are extinguishing a fire in a 2-story disused building. The Kyiv City State Administration states that information about delayed arrival of firefighters and casualties is false.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns the new wave of repressions by Russian occupiers against the Crimean Tatar people, which took place on October 15. Five women were detained, including the wife of a political prisoner and a mother of five children.
US President Donald Trump called on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine. He also suggested that Ukraine wants to go on the offensive and promised that he would make a decision on this matter.
Ukraine and Germany are strengthening cooperation in the defense industry. The agreement creates a framework for expanding bilateral cooperation in the field of defense industry, technology, and innovation.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar at 41. 75 hryvnias and the euro at 48.24 hryvnias for October 15. In financial institutions and on the interbank market, quotations remained almost unchanged.
On October 14, the Russian army lost 1070 servicemen and 389 drones. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 15.10.25 amount to 1,126,220 personnel and over 70,000 UAVs.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region, raiders seized the agricultural enterprise "Voynikov and Co. " The property was declared "ownerless" and transferred to a shell company; armed individuals are blocking combines and removing the harvest.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, stated that Donald Trump is humiliating Putin by pointing to gasoline queues in Russia and 1. 5 million losses in the war. Kovalenko believes that Putin is a psychopath who fears humiliation, and the US has begun to understand Russia's weaknesses.
On October 15, Ukraine will be cloudy with clearings, only in the northeast light rain is possible. The daytime temperature will be 6-11°C, in the south up to 14°C, in the Carpathians 1-6°C.
The Kremlin applies the same narratives to the Baltic states as it did to justify invasions of former Soviet republics. This creates conditions for possible Russian aggression against NATO in the future.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace in the 2026 World Cup qualifier, reaching 41 goals and becoming the top scorer in World Cup qualifiers. However, the forward's goals did not help Portugal defeat Hungary.
The United Kingdom has supplied Ukraine with over 85,000 military drones in the first six months of this year, investing £600 million to accelerate deliveries. Defense Minister John Healey stated that Britain is responding to Russia's escalating aggression by increasing drone production and strengthening NATO's air defense.
Brutal clashes erupted in several areas of Gaza between Hamas and rival factions. The incident, which occurred after the withdrawal of Israeli troops, likely ended with the public execution of eight people.
Donald Trump posthumously awarded activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Kirk criticized any military aid to Ukraine from the United States and spoke extremely negatively about Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Kim Kardashian's Skims brand has unveiled a new collection, "The Ultimate Bush" – minimalist panties with faux pubic hair in various shades and textures. The Faux Hair micro-thongs will cost $32 and offer a combination of curly and straight artificial hair in twelve variations.
The government urges local communities not to start the heating season prematurely, to act prudently and economically, conserving resources. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba emphasized the importance of distributed generation and preparing fuel reserves and autonomous power sources.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine refutes the alleged Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung publication about a "civil war against the opposition" in Ukraine, stating that the material is a fabrication. This fake aims to discredit Ukraine and undermine trust in its partners.
The Swedish government has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture to start purchasing emergency grain reserves this year for the northern regions. The north of the country is strategically important for military purposes and is a special priority for overall defense.
In the occupied territories of Luhansk region, the Russians reported on the success of the "Luhansk character" program, which is part of Putin's movement "Dvizhenie Pervykh". In a year, over 70,000 "educational" events were held in schools, culminating in the awarding of Russian passports to 15 schoolchildren.
US President Donald Trump announced the possibility of producing vegetable oil in the US instead of buying it from China, calling Beijing's refusal to buy American soybeans an "economically hostile act. " After this statement, the US market lost $450 billion in 7 minutes.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak held a meeting in Washington with manufacturers of air defense systems. The Ukrainian delegation is working on preparing Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the United States.
Kyivvodokanal is normalizing pressure in the water supply network after an accident in the energy network. Energy workers have eliminated the damage, electricity supply to consumers on the right bank is already being restored, and full water supply is planned to be provided within 2-3 hours.
Ukraine's U-21 national football team lost to Croatia 0-1 in the UEFA European Championship 2027 qualifiers. Ukraine is in third place in Group H with 4 points after three matches.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate for the dollar at UAH 41. 61, the euro at UAH 48.13, and the zloty at UAH 11.29 for October 13. In banks, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.37-41.81, and the euro at UAH 48.00-48.67.
On October 13, Russian troops lost 1200 soldiers and 390 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 14.10.25 include over 1.1 million personnel and almost 70 thousand UAVs.
