War in Ukraine
Donald Trump nodded in agreement when asked if he could convince Putin to stop the war in Ukraine. After that, he met with Zelenskyy at the White House.
On October 17, 2025, the Latvian State Security Service opened criminal proceedings against its citizen for a verbal attack on a Ukrainian family in Switzerland. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed gratitude to Latvia for its prompt reaction to the incident.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House, where he was met by Donald Trump. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of discussions regarding the supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine and Trump's previous negotiations with Putin.
Agents of the ATESH movement report a mass escape of Russian servicemen from the Kherson direction. The command of the Dnipro group of troops has deployed reinforced checkpoints and patrols in the Armiansk area to search for deserters.
In Ternopil region, men in a Mercedes caused an emergency situation on the road, cutting off a TCC car and taking a conscript from it.
Marines with flags line up at the White House ahead of the arrival of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy will seek to secure US support for Ukraine's access to an expanded air defense system and Tomahawk missiles.
In Kyiv, men in civilian clothes with weapons detained other men. The National Police stated that these were law enforcement officers who were carrying out arrests as part of a pre-trial investigation.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Ukraine must be included in any agreement concerning it. He views the planned talks in Budapest as an attempt to persuade Putin to start serious negotiations with Ukraine.
Two Ukrainians and a Romanian of Ukrainian origin pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit arson of property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The arsons occurred in April-May 2025, no one was injured, and the case is not being treated as terrorism.
The US supports the new IMF lending program for Ukraine and the EU initiative to provide a loan based on Russian assets. This was stated by European Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis.
The EU has proposed using part of a €140 billion loan, backed by frozen Russian assets, to purchase American weapons for Ukraine. This is on condition that Washington continues to support Kyiv in its defense against Moscow.
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation recognized Robert Brovdi and Dmytro Bondarovych as terrorists. They are accused of terrorist activities due to attacks on fuel and energy facilities of the Russian Federation.
CNN sources reported that Trump did not rule out the possibility of sending Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine during a conversation with Putin. However, he did not commit to providing this weapon at a meeting with Zelenskyy, awaiting his plans for its use.
Retired US Navy officer Mark Montgomery stated that the US is unlikely to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles due to the need for American assistance in their operation. He noted that intelligence and mission routing would involve the US, which might be unacceptable to Donald Trump.
Finland is transferring its 30th package of material aid to Ukraine, worth approximately 52 million euros. The total amount of defense aid from Finland to Ukraine has reached 2.9 billion euros.
An explosion occurred at the Avangard chemical plant in Bashkortostan, injuring at least six people. The accident happened at the plant's nitrogen unit, and local residents reported loud explosions and bright flashes.
Over five hundred "Points of Invincibility" are already operating across Ukraine, providing people with warmth, tea, and phone charging. Over 500 more points are in reserve, and local self-government bodies are also deploying their own points.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces attacked an oil depot in Hvardiiske, the Hvardiiske plant in Karierne, a fuel and lubricants warehouse in Dzhankoi, and the Nebo-U radar station in Yevpatoria. A fire broke out at the enterprise, and a hit on an RVS-2000 tank was recorded.
The Ukrainian delegation has prepared a presentation for Donald Trump on the use of "Tomahawk" missiles. It aims to show how these subsonic cruise missiles can influence the course of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting with military chaplains of various denominations. The Doctrine for meeting the spiritual and religious needs of servicemen and the results of a study of factors influencing spiritual resilience were presented.
Ukrainian IT company FAVBET Tech transferred over UAH 650 million to the state budget in the first nine months of 2025, which is 10% more than last year.
Military aid to Ukraine in July and August decreased by 43% compared to the first half of the year. This is due to a change in the structure of support, with most aid now coming through the PURL program.
US President Donald Trump intends to discuss with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the latter's potential meeting with Vladimir Putin. Ukraine also hopes to expand the list of weapons it can purchase from the US, including Tomahawk missiles.
Kyiv's Pechersk District Court extended the detention of NABU detective Ruslan Magamedrasulov and his father until December 15. The pre-trial investigation in this case was also extended until January 21 next year.
From November 6 to 12, 2025, London will host the International Film Festival "Women and the World", founded by Ukrainian women. The jury includes Oscar winner Peter Straughan and other prominent film figures.
On the night of October 17, the SOF of Ukraine attacked enemy targets in Crimea with drones. As a result of the operation, the oil depot in Hvardiyske and the FDGU of the "Hvardiysky" combine in Kar'yerne, Saky district, were damaged.
Russian occupiers shelled two museums in Kherson on October 17. The main building of one museum, adjacent non-residential premises, a passenger car, as well as the facade and roof of another museum were damaged.
On October 16, in Khmelnytskyi region, women blocked a service car of the TCC notification group, obstructing its movement. The police stopped the blockade, all involved persons are being identified, and the TCC emphasizes the unacceptability of such actions.
The Budget Committee recommended the draft law on Budget-2026 for the first reading. The committee proposes that the government make changes in the areas of defense, education, healthcare, local budgets, social sphere, and business support.
Belarusian diplomat Yury Ambrazevich is holding meetings with representatives of European countries, trying to resume dialogue with the West. This is happening against the backdrop of intensified contacts between the US and Belarus.