Martial law
Donald Trump claimed that Russia could have captured Kyiv within a few hours, but the tanks got stuck in the mud because of a general's order. There is no independent confirmation of this version.
Since the beginning of the day, 229 combat engagements have taken place. In the Pokrovsk direction, 64 occupiers were eliminated and 17 vehicles were destroyed.
Zelenskyy announced the restoration of U. S. intelligence sharing and discussions on security guarantees and a trilateral meeting. Russia rejected the energy truce.
The European Parliament discussed protecting shipping after six attacks by allegedly Russian drones in ten days. The EU will strengthen monitoring and pressure.
The Alliance will deploy aircraft, radars and drones to the Black Sea following a series of attacks on vessels. At least 23 sailors are missing or have died.
The Coordination Headquarters has identified 45,959 foreigners who signed contracts with the Russian army. Recruitment is growing fastest in Africa and Latin America.
To travel abroad, a service member needs the commander’s permission and must submit a report 15 days in advance. At the border, they should have their passport, military document, and an extract from the order.
By October 19–20, individual entrepreneurs must pay the unified social contribution, the single tax, and the military levy. Penalties apply for late payment, but certain exemptions are in effect.
A service member does not lose the right to discharge on a lawful basis after being AWOL. The command is obliged to consider the report, and the refusal can be appealed.
Investigators said that the deputy did not declare his wife’s property and $180,000. He is also linked to lobbying for deferments for security guards.
The State Bureau of Investigation notified a serviceman at the Lviv Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center of suspicion of beating a mobilized man who died from severe injuries. The suspect was taken into custody.
The government plans to reduce the deferment quotas for the defense-industrial sector, energy and utilities, and change the rules for obtaining critical enterprise status. Businesses warn of staff losses and disrupted orders.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the National Police detained two repeat offenders for preparing terrorist attacks in central Kyiv on orders from Russia. They face up to 12 years\r\nin prison.
MEPs accused the Albanian government of accelerating the promotion of Kushner and Ivanka Trump's resort in a protected area. Protests in Tirana have become more intense.
The Cabinet of Ministers has postponed a resolution to reduce the reservation quota for employees of critical enterprises from 100% to 85%. Businesses warn of staffing risks.
On the evening of October 18, Kyiv was attacked with ballistic missiles; air defense was active. Preliminary reports indicate that the Russians targeted energy facilities.
Protection of key energy facilities in Kyiv region against drones is promised to be completed by mid-November. Deputy Minister for Reconstruction Ruslan Oliinyk has been appointed responsible. Will the plan be implemented?
Tensions in relationships, finances, and society are forecast for October 19–25. The astrologer advises checking documents and postponing risky decisions.
Think tanks and businesses have criticized changes to the reservation rules due to risks to the defense industry, infrastructure, and the economy. The government will hold consultations.
Russian attacks and logistics problems have reduced grain exports from Ukraine. Surpluses could lower farmers’ incomes and the 2027 harvest.
Automatic extensions of deferments for 22 categories of citizens will continue until October 30. The result will appear in Reserve+ after the registers are checked.
The updated field ration was developed based on suggestions from more than 60,000 service members. It will contain heaters, ready-to-eat meals, and water purification tablets.
The government plans to reduce the reservation of defense industry workers from 100% to 85%. Manufacturers warn of contract breaches and the loss of defense capabilities.
Industry associations are calling for a review of the new rules for reserving employees. They predict a loss of specialists, a halt to production, and contracts being disrupted.
Yevhen Mahda called on Mykhailo Fedorov to explain the fate of the promised reforms and services, in particular the TCC reform and “eBusiness Trip. ”
The government removed from the meeting agenda the resolution on reducing the reservation quotas. The document is planned to be revised after consultations with businesses.
The Cabinet of Ministers is finalizing amendments to the rules for reserving employees of critical enterprises, despite warnings from businesses and members of parliament about risks to defense capabilities and the economy. At the same time, the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption identified a number of corruption risks in the government initiative.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, three police officers are suspected of attacking a man and seizing cryptocurrency and cash worth more than $68,000. All of them were remanded in custody with bail set at UAH 3 million each.
A State Customs Service official is suspected of demanding $25,000 for employment, a deferment from mobilization, and admission to a university. He was detained.
New male applicants need a document confirming completion of or discharge from military service. The rule does not apply to those who already have protection.