In the UK, young men accused of setting fire to a StarLink warehouse for Ukraine have been convicted. The attack was carried out on the orders of the Russian private military organization 'Wagner'.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is not trying to stop the war without the US, as Putin seeks to divide Ukraine and its partners. He emphasized the importance of the 19th sanctions package and pressure from the US as tools to influence Putin.
According to media reports, Putin plans to mobilize reservists to guard strategic infrastructure facilities in Russia that are threatened by Ukrainian drone attacks.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the provision of 5,000 new multi-purpose missiles to Ukraine to strengthen air defense before the winter period. Britain is increasing military support and pressure on the Kremlin.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, commented on the provocative banners displayed by Polish fans at the Shakhtar and Legia match, calling them unrelated to sports. He expressed gratitude to Poland for supporting Ukrainian athletes, despite the incident.
Ukraine's Third Army Corps successfully repelled a mechanized assault by Russian troops in the Lyman region. Armored vehicles, a tank, and up to 20 enemy soldiers were destroyed with the help of artillery and drones.
Oil prices rose by 7% over the week after the US imposed sanctions against Russian oil companies, raising fears of supply disruptions. Brent and WTI quotes increased, demonstrating a shift in market sentiment from anticipating a surplus to a deficit.
China reacted to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement about Beijing's support for Russia's ability to continue the invasion. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that the country advocates for a ceasefire and peace talks, upholding the principles of peace and dialogue.
Orthodox priest Oleksandr Zanemonets was dismissed from the Helsinki parish in Finland. The reasons were his poor knowledge of the Ukrainian language and closer ties with Russia than declared, which raised concerns among the special services.
Russian troops attacked Odesa region for the first time with modernized KABs with jet engines. Military expert Vladyslav Selezniov stated that Kyiv is not currently under threat, but the situation could change.
Serbia's only oil refinery, located in the city of Pančevo, could cease operations due to US sanctions against Russian companies Lukoil and Rosneft. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić warned that without supplies, the refinery would be unable to operate after November 1, although fuel storage facilities are filled until the end of the year.
As a result of this morning's Russian attacks on Kharkiv and Kherson, 38 people were injured, including three children. In Kherson, two women died and 28 people were injured, while in Kharkiv, ten people were injured by six dropped aerial bombs.
Ukraine is launching a mechanism for compensating war risks for businesses. Enterprises from high-risk territories will be able to receive up to UAH 10 million for damaged property, and throughout Ukraine, the state will compensate a part of insurance premiums.
Turkish President Erdogan said that Ankara is ready to host talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Turkey aims to become a platform for dialogue between the parties.
The High Anti-Corruption Court satisfied the Ministry of Justice's lawsuit, seizing assets of former Minister of Internal Affairs Vitaliy Zakharchenko worth over UAH 400 million in favor of the state. Six real estate objects, corporate rights, and funds in bank accounts were confiscated.
On October 24, the occupiers attempted to attack train No. 104/103 Lviv-Kramatorsk near Kramatorsk station. The blast wave damaged windows in three carriages.
Since the beginning of the day, 82 combat engagements have taken place at the front, with the enemy actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrivka directions. Ukrainian defenders repelled a number of attacks, while the enemy launched air strikes and shelled.
Russian troops launched an airstrike on Odesa region with three guided aerial bombs with extended range. Two bombs were shot down by air defense, one fell in an open area without consequences.
Russian propaganda is spreading fake news about Ursula von der Leyen's "Nazi ancestors" to discredit the President of the European Commission. The propaganda's "evidence" consists of name substitutions and photo collages without sources.
US President Donald Trump halted negotiations with Canada on October 23. The reason was an advertisement published by the Premier of Ontario, which contained excerpts from Ronald Reagan's 1987 speech.
Olena Zelenska met with Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, discussing humanitarian support, the reconstruction of social infrastructure, and children's mental health. Zelenska thanked Norway for its assistance, particularly highlighting its participation in the Bring Kids Back UA coalition and the creation of mental health spaces for teenagers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Great Britain for its support and stated that Putin is pushing Ukraine towards a "humanitarian catastrophe. "
FAVBET Tech's tax payments in 2025 are sufficient to purchase more than 20,000 drones.
Overdue wage arrears in Russia reached 1. 95 billion rubles at the end of September 2025, an 18.6% increase compared to the previous month. Compared to September 2024, the volume of debts quadrupled, according to the Foreign Intelligence Service.
Italy is preparing its 12th military aid package for Ukraine, which will include new supplies of ammunition and missiles for SAMP/T air defense systems. The package could be approved by the end of the year, depending on the speed of parliamentary procedures.
Ukraine can receive up to 150 JAS 39 Gripen E fighters within three years. These aircraft can take off from highways and can carry Meteor, IRIS-T, and Taurus missiles.
Fighters of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelya" cleared Torske in Donetsk region, destroying about 100 occupiers. Ukrainian soldiers also captured prisoners, and the Ukrainian flag now flies in Torske.
Russian President's envoy Kirill Dmitriev arrived in the US for talks with White House special envoy Steve Witkoff. The meeting will take place after the US imposed new sanctions against Russia.
North Korean troops fighting on the side of the Russians may have lost more than 6,000 men in offensive combat operations in the Kursk region. This is more than half of the approximately 11,000 North Korean servicemen deployed in the region.
