During a meeting in Alaska, Russian dictator Putin did not want peace in Ukraine; instead, he began talking about a "single nation" with Ukrainians, which led Donald Trump to almost walk out of the meeting and raise his voice several times.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Budget instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to review military salaries upwards when planning the state budget for 2026. The government may ignore this instruction, as the details of the increase are not specified.
Members of the Slovak and Ukrainian governments will meet in Košice on October 17, 2025, for further mutual consultations. The meeting will include bilateral talks on various issues, including cross-border cooperation, energy, and the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Amid Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump, Ukraine hopes to expand the list of weapons it can purchase, including Tomahawk missiles. Yegor Chernev, deputy head of the National Security Committee, noted that there are no restrictions on the quantity of what Ukraine can buy from the United States.
Oil prices are down 3% for the week. This comes amid uncertainty over global supplies after Trump and Putin agreed to meet on the war in Ukraine.
Military ombudswoman Olha Reshetylova reported numerous complaints about military personnel staying in positions for more than three months. She also noted that there is a shortage of personnel for full-fledged rotations, and her priority is to launch the office of the military ombudsman.
President Zelenskyy met with representatives of Lockheed Martin in Washington. Prospects for cooperation and opportunities to increase Ukraine's protection against Russian aggression were discussed, including the need for air defense, missiles, and F-16 aircraft.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian delegation were surprised by US President Donald Trump's conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin about a meeting in Hungary. Zelenskyy learned about it after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base in the US.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of the defense company Raytheon in Washington. They discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense and long-range capabilities, as well as prospects for joint production.
US President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington at 1:00 PM local time. After that, a bilateral lunch is expected to take place at 1:15 PM.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure in Kryvyi Rih. He emphasized that "security can be guaranteed if everything we agree on, particularly in Washington, is implemented."
US President Donald Trump stated that the US cannot transfer Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine because the country itself needs them. He also said that he discussed this issue with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrived in Washington for meetings with representatives of US defense and energy companies, as well as for negotiations with President Donald Trump. Zelenskyy announced that he would discuss additional supplies of air defense systems and the resilience of Ukraine's energy sector.
White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said the US president believes a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy is still possible. Trump seeks to promote peace in Ukraine, and Putin intends to meet with him.
Donald Trump announced a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin in Budapest to discuss an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. This will follow a phone call that Trump described as "very productive."
US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social a lengthy conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. This comes ahead of his meeting with Zelenskyy at the White House to discuss Ukraine's security and support.
Ukraine is monitoring the situation regarding the threat from Belarus, not recording a significant increase in troops, as confirmed by MP Yehor Cherniev. The use of Belarusian territory for air strikes is possible, but it is not a new threat to the north of Ukraine.
Donald Trump will hold a phone conversation with Putin to discuss the situation in Ukraine. The conversation will take place ahead of Trump's meeting with Zelensky at the White House, where they will discuss peace talks and the possible supply of Tomahawk missiles.
Serhiy Lysak, former head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration, was introduced as the head of the newly created Odesa City Military Administration. The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate UAH 100 million for security and preparation of Odesa's critical infrastructure for the cold season.
After several months of strained relations, the relationship between the US and Ukrainian presidents, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has improved. A new meeting at the White House is expected to strengthen the partnership rather than lead to another quarrel.
Kyiv is considering a meeting on Friday to secure modern weapons needed for a counteroffensive. Tomahawk cruise missiles and air defense systems will be discussed, and the Ukrainian delegation has already met with missile manufacturer Raytheon.
The Security Service of Ukraine stated that the "Spiderweb" operation, which destroyed 41 Russian military strategic aviation aircraft, was carried out exclusively by its forces. The SBU refutes FSB statements about a "foreign trace," calling them an attempt to justify failure.
Ihor Koval, secretary of the Odesa City Council, assumed the duties of Odesa City Mayor on October 16, 2025. This happened after Hennadiy Trukhanov's Ukrainian citizenship was terminated.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Olha Reshetylova (Kobylynska) as Ukraine's first military ombudsperson, relieving her from the position of Presidential Commissioner for the Protection of the Rights of Servicemen and Their Families. She identified the launch of the Military Ombudsperson's Office as a priority, which will ensure civilian control over the observance of the rights of all Defense Forces.
Russia again attacked Ukraine, launching over 300 attack drones and 37 missiles, including at energy and civilian infrastructure. President Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia, emphasizing the need for long-range weapons and sanctions.
US President Donald Trump is initiating the creation of a fund to support Ukraine, which will be financed by increased tariffs on imports from China. He has instructed US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss this plan with European allies.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak and the Ukrainian delegation in Washington discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the details of the preparation for the meeting of the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, scheduled for this Friday. The parties discussed the long-term security architecture for Ukraine and all of Europe, as well as steps to end the war.
US President Donald Trump called on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine. He also suggested that Ukraine wants to go on the offensive and promised that he would make a decision on this matter.
In his evening video address, President Zelenskyy spoke about the results of the meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief and about the upcoming meeting with the US President in Washington.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the situation in Ukraine and Russian strikes on the energy system with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of global unity to end the war and strengthen Ukrainian air defense before winter.
