622 legal entities and 855 individual entrepreneurs are engaged in the production of jewelry.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated Ivan Us, who was the son of former Belarusian presidential candidate Dmitry Us. He fought on the side of Russia. His remains were identified among the bodies transferred to the Russian Federation in October 2025.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Umerov, outlining priorities: preparing defense agreements to strengthen aviation and meetings with European leaders. Also a priority is the agenda of Staff meetings.
The "Contract 18-24" program has now been extended to all combat units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Anyone aged 18-24 can choose any brigade to sign a one-year contract.
The economic crisis in Russia is deepening, as in 220 municipalities, food expenses exceed 50% of non-cash payments. This indicates widespread poverty, where households spend almost their entire budget on basic needs.
Yevhen Hrytskov, a supporter of the “Kharkiv Spring” and a person with a questionable reputation, could become the new rector of the State Biotechnological University. After the scandalous fugitive bribe-taker Andriy Odarchenko, who was sentenced to 8 years in prison with confiscation of property, the university risks getting another figure in office with shadows in his biography and finances.
On October 21, Russian troops attacked Novhorod-Siverskyi in the Chernihiv region with 20 Shahed kamikaze drones. As a result of the shelling, four civilians were killed, including a 10-year-old child, and four more were injured.
Sweden is providing Ukraine with an additional 33. 5 million euros to strengthen support during the winter period. The funds will be directed to the World Bank's Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Trust Fund.
European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño announced the mobilization of €250 billion by 2027 for the development of high technologies. The goal is to maintain Europe's competitiveness with China and the US and to create 1,000 European technology giants.
Belgium will continue F-16 deliveries to Ukraine on schedule, after the first three F-35s are put into operation. This will take from a year to a year and a half, after which Belgium will be able to provide F-16s to Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the day, 108 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The enemy's most active actions are observed in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman directions.
Sergiy Kyslytsya noted that a possible meeting between the leaders of the US and Russia on October 23 in Budapest would coincide with the 69th anniversary of the suppression of the revolution in Hungary by Soviet troops. The Ukrainian diplomat emphasized the negligence in choosing the date and place of the meeting.
A Russian company delivered the first batch of oil to a newly built refinery in Kulevi, Georgia. The tanker "Kayseri" delivered 105,340 tons of Siberian Light oil from Novorossiysk.
Polish and Romanian law enforcement officers exposed Ukrainian citizens who worked for Russia and planned a series of sabotages in Europe, sending explosives via "Nova Poshta" (New Post).
Autumn holidays for Kyiv schoolchildren will last from October 27 to November 2. Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Valentyn Mondryivskyi emphasized the importance of rest for restoring strength during the war.
The meeting between the US Secretary of State and the Russian Foreign Minister was scheduled for October 30 in Budapest. This meeting was supposed to precede a possible US-Russia summit.
The unofficial Telegram client called Telega, promoted in Russia, allows bypassing call blocking, but in reality, it collects users' personal data. The application runs on the infrastructure of VK and the state messenger MAX, both fully controlled by the Russian government.
Russia has adopted a bill on year-round conscription into the armed forces, which provides for medical examinations and psychological selection throughout the year. The list of persons who can receive the status of "combat veteran" has also been expanded.
The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine is updating Ukrainian fonts, said Deputy Prime Minister Tetyana Berezhnaya. A working group has been created, the results of which will be presented in the near future.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a draft law on increasing the financial provision of the security and defense sector by almost 350 billion hryvnias. Amendments to the State Budget-2025 provide for an increase in financing by 324.7 billion hryvnias, including 301.2 billion for the Ministry of Defense.
The Hungarian parliament extended the state of emergency for 180 days, until May 14, ensuring that the upcoming elections will be held under a special legal regime. This grants Prime Minister Viktor Orbán broad powers, while his Fidesz party lags behind the opposition Tisza in polls.
Eight veterans with amputations set a national record for Ukraine in invastrong, pulling two buses weighing over 36 tons a distance of 16. 95 meters in 34.75 seconds. The event took place on October 19 in Myronivka as part of the inclusive competition "Invincible Valor."
During a meeting with Zelenskyy in Washington, US President Donald Trump stated that his priority is to end the war. He also made it clear that he is not interested in any specific territorial outcome.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian tactics remain unchanged – killing civilians and terrorizing with cold. He reported on restoration efforts in Chernihiv and Sumy regions after attacks on energy infrastructure.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that provides for an increase in corporate income tax for banks to 50% in 2026. This decision, which will be in effect until the first quarter of 2027, aims to stably replenish the state budget.
The court fined the acting head of the district TCC 34,000 hryvnias for mobilizing the only son of a seriously ill man. If the fine is not paid within 15 days, the amount will double to 68,000 hryvnias.
The SBU detained a Russian agent in Kyiv who was adjusting air attacks on Kyiv and Poltava regions. He was searching for the coordinates of aviation bases, radar stations, and anti-aircraft missile systems of the Defense Forces.
Ukraine is striking Russian military targets at a distance of 1,500 km or more. This has already led to 27-30% losses in the aggressor's fuel and energy infrastructure.
The Verkhovna Rada approved the President's decree, extending general mobilization for 90 days from November 5, 2025. This decision is aimed at repelling the armed aggression of the Russian Federation and will be in effect until February 3.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders, including Merz, Macron, and Starmer, advocated for an immediate ceasefire. They propose considering the current line of contact as a starting point for negotiations, supporting Trump's position.
