The Kremlin is reviving Soviet-era narratives about Russia's "sacrifice" to justify future aggression against Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as long-term societal mobilization. This is part of the Kremlin's concerted effort to justify claims that Russia is at war with all of NATO, not just Ukraine.
For Yevhen Sierkov, a physical education teacher from Zaporizhzhia, February 24, 2022, marked the beginning of a new life. Hearing the explosions, he realized it was time to act. By February 26, he had joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service claims that the French General Staff is preparing a contingent of up to two thousand soldiers for deployment in Ukraine. This is allegedly happening on the instructions of President Emmanuel Macron, and the core of the contingent will be made up of assault troops from the French Foreign Legion.
Since the beginning of the year, 0. 1% of Ukrainians, or 119 people, have been removed from the register of the State Employment Service due to mobilization. In total, 21% of the Employment Service's clients are men, which amounts to almost 62,000 people.
A 43-year-old man died in a Kyiv hospital a day after mobilization and passing the military medical commission. A forensic medical examination established that the cause of death was "blunt force trauma."
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said that relations with North Korea are "going according to plan" during a meeting with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.
Zelenskyy met with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. The parties discussed defense cooperation, drone production, long-range capabilities, and support for the Ukrainian military.
17 children and teenagers were rescued from the temporarily occupied territories as part of the President of Ukraine's initiative Bring Kids Back UA. Among them is a 17-year-old boy who was forcibly sent to a military camp by the occupiers, and a 7-year-old boy whose grandparents were forced to hide him at home.
The city of Al-Fashir in Sudan's Darfur has come under the control of the RSF group. This means the RSF has established full control over the region, where the US has accused the group of genocide.
South Korean supergroup BTS is working on their first album since 2020, scheduled for release in late March 2026. After returning from military service, the group plans its biggest tour with approximately 65 concerts worldwide.
The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation is raising the minimum scores for admission to higher education institutions in six subjects. This will lead to the elimination of thousands of provincial school graduates, who will be left with a choice between vocational schools, factory work, or military service.
The German government is planning an unprecedented upgrade of its military capabilities. A €377 billion procurement plan is intended to make the Bundeswehr the most powerful army in Europe.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language, thanked Ukrainians who teach the language in the temporarily occupied territories. He emphasized that being Ukrainian means being brave.
The Ukrainian film "Cuba&Alaska" has been recognized as the best documentary at the Rome International Film Festival. This is the first award in a new category launched this year.
President Zelenskyy reported that the Russian army has lost 346,000 troops since the beginning of 2025, which corresponds to the number mobilized. Ukrainian intelligence revealed that Putin intended to occupy the entire Donbas by October 15.
The Czech Republic has recorded a record number of Ukrainian refugees – almost 400,000, which is the highest per capita in the EU. The number of new entry permits has doubled in the last two months.
Queues at the Ukrainian-Polish border are caused by an increase in passenger traffic during the autumn holidays, and not by the new EU control system. SBGS spokesman Andriy Demchenko noted that the system operates only at three checkpoints.
From November 1, 2025, new rules for processing deferrals from mobilization will be introduced in Ukraine, aimed at increasing transparency and digitalization of the process. Most deferrals will be extended automatically, and documents can be submitted online through the "Reserve+" application or offline at the ASC.
"Reserve+" introduces new features for online deferral requests. Now single parents and individuals caring for parents with disabilities can join the testing.
US President Donald Trump stated that he would discuss Russia's war against Ukraine with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at their meeting, seeking Beijing's help. The meeting is scheduled for next Thursday, October 30.
Olha Reshetylova called on law enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate the death of a 43-year-old conscript at the Kyiv TCC distribution point. The man died in the hospital a day after mobilization, having sustained a severe traumatic brain injury during a military medical examination.
The DPRK has begun construction of a memorial museum in Pyongyang dedicated to the soldiers who participated in Russia's war against Ukraine. Leader Kim Jong Un personally laid the first shovel of earth, calling the North Korean soldiers "the pride of the nation."
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is launching a long-term medical care project for defenders, which will last until December 31, 2026. The project provides for medical care in hospitals, communities, or at home with the participation of multidisciplinary teams.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Putin is running out of money, troops, and ideas, and Russia must stop at what it has achieved. He emphasized that hundreds of thousands of Russians are dying because of his aggression, and support for Ukraine is working.
According to media reports, Putin plans to mobilize reservists to guard strategic infrastructure facilities in Russia that are threatened by Ukrainian drone attacks.
The government is changing the rules for applying for mobilization deferments starting November 1. Automatic extensions and applications through Reserve+ or ASCs are now possible.
Myanmar's junta army recaptured settlements previously taken by rebels in three weeks, thanks to China's assistance. This is due to the junta's intention to hold elections in December 2025.
A 43-year-old Kyiv resident died in hospital a day after mobilization, having sustained a severe traumatic brain injury during a military medical commission. Police have launched criminal proceedings into the death, interviewing witnesses and ordering a forensic medical examination.
After Ukraine lifted the travel ban for men aged 18-22, the number of asylum applications in Germany increased from 100 to a thousand per week. This has caused concern among regional authorities, especially in Bavaria, where demands for stricter migration control are growing.
The Solomianskyi District Court of Kyiv extended Roman Hrynkevych's pre-trial detention until December 19. The bail is set at UAH 69,644,000 in the case of alleged fraud involving clothing for the Armed Forces of Ukraine worth UAH 1 billion.
