Bulgarian Interior Minister Daniel Mitov stated that Russian agents are helping smugglers flood Europe with illegal migrants. British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper confirmed that hostile states are encouraging illegal migration to destabilize Europe.
US President Donald Trump said that a final decision on his meeting with Vladimir Putin has not yet been made. The leader of the United States of America explained that he does not want to waste time.
Russian occupiers are installing "Russian world" kits in Luhansk region, registering addresses, phone numbers, and passport data of owners. Installers are forced to work under pressure, and people are forced to accept "gifts" that disable Ukrainian channels and record viewers in the occupiers' database.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó denied reports about a possible relocation of the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin to Budapest. He called them false, pointing to expected "disinformation" before events that influence the choice between war and peace.
People's deputies of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine completed the consideration of amendments to the State Budget for 2026, having processed 3276 out of 3339 submitted proposals. Tomorrow, a vote will be held on the proposals for the 2026 Budget as a whole.
Ukraine, in cooperation with NATO, has launched a project to improve medical care on the front lines, taking into account the realities of modern warfare. The project focuses on providing field assistance and evacuating the wounded within an 8-kilometer kill zone.
Law enforcement officers detained a woman who, under the pretext of a "cleansing ritual," defrauded a Kyiv resident, taking possession of her valuables. The perpetrator faces up to three years in prison.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate at 41. 75 hryvnias, raising it for the second day in a row. The euro fell in price, and the cash dollar remained unchanged.
The planned meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been postponed indefinitely. This happened after officials concluded that Russia's position on the war in Ukraine had not changed enough.
Over the past day, October 20, Russian invaders' losses amounted to 1,130 servicemen and 437 pieces of equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 21.10.25 are estimated at 1,132,200 personnel eliminated.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius intends to order 15 F-35A fighter jets for 2. 5 billion euros. This will supplement the 35 aircraft already ordered, which are scheduled to start arriving in 2027.
On the night of October 21, Russian troops attacked the Korabelny district of Kherson with Shahed drones. As a result of the attack, three people were hospitalized.
Chernihiv is completely without electricity and water due to a Russian drone attack. Water utility workers are working to restore water supply using alternative power sources.
On October 21, cloudy weather with rain is forecast in Ukraine in the east. Night frosts down to -5°C are expected in the west, and daytime temperatures will reach +9…+15°C.
In the first nine months of 2025, the volume of agricultural production in Ukraine decreased by 14% compared to last year. The largest reduction was recorded in the southern and eastern regions of the country.
Chinese company Unitree Robotics presented the bionic humanoid robot H2, which is 180 cm tall and weighs 70 kg. A video demonstration showed its high agility, smooth movements, and excellent balance.
US President Donald Trump announced the start of construction of a new ballroom at the White House, funded by private sources. Construction crews have already begun dismantling part of the East Wing of the residence for the planned 8,300-square-meter facility.
Spain will transfer 70 generators to Ukraine to strengthen its energy system, Andriy Sybiha announced after a meeting with José Manuel Albares. Military-technical cooperation and increased sanctions pressure on Russia were also discussed.
On the night of October 21, an air raid alert was declared for the second time in Kyiv and a number of regions of Ukraine. The reason for the signal was the threat of ballistic missile use from the northeast.
Italy has expressed its readiness to join NATO's PURL mechanism, which finances the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine. This step comes amid the cessation of US funding for weapons to Kyiv.
Russian troops advanced near Malynivka, Poltavka, and Kalynivske. This happened in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, according to DeepState.
The United States and Australia have entered into an agreement to expand the supply of rare earth and critical minerals, which includes an investment of $8. 5 billion in Australian projects. This partnership aims to reduce dependence on China, which controls a significant share of the extraction and processing of these materials.
Cyprus criminalizes the provision of economic resources to sanctioned individuals, which may include accounts in sanctioned Russian banks for Russians with Cypriot passports. This is the implementation of a European Parliament directive, which only seven EU countries had implemented by May 20.
On the night of October 21, the Rostov region was massively attacked by drones, causing numerous explosions. As a result of the attack in Bataysk, a wall of a multi-story building was partially destroyed, two people were injured in Rostov-on-Don, and a power line was damaged in the Nadvigovka khutor.
US President Donald Trump called on Hamas to observe the truce with Israel, warning of serious consequences if the agreement is violated. The US is ready to take swift and harsh measures if violence in the Gaza Strip continues.
The number of people willing to move to the Russian Federation under the voluntary resettlement program has decreased threefold to 12. 5 thousand people in 2025, which is the lowest figure in 14 years. The main reason for the decline in interest is the fear of forced mobilization and deteriorating living conditions.
In the Industrial district of Kharkiv, Russian KABs hit a residential area, damaging at least 15 private homes. A fire is ongoing at the site of the shelling. An attack on the Nemyshlianskyi district of the city has also been confirmed. According to the mayor, nine people were injured in the city.
On the night of October 21, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv due to the threat of ballistic weapons from the northeast. Also, enemy tactical aviation activity was recorded in the southeastern direction.
On the night of October 21, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs, causing a series of explosions. Four explosions were recorded, presumably in the Industrial district of the city.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced preparations for a possible deployment of troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached, allocating over $134 million. British military personnel will train Ukrainian soldiers away from the front line.
