The US Department of Defense has prepared plans to sell or transfer Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, but the final decision rests with President Donald Trump. The supply of missiles is complicated by the absence of launchers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the risk of confrontation with Russia.
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal called on partners to invest 0. 25% of GDP in Ukraine's defense to cover $60 billion out of the $120 billion needed for military purposes. An alternative is a loan secured by frozen Russian assets to finance the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal stated that the Defense Forces need more drones to hold the front line. Ukraine will be able to produce up to 10 million drones by 2026 if partners provide the necessary funding.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal emphasized Ukraine's need for additional air defense systems and guided missiles during the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense. This is due to the continuation of Russia's air terror, which in September launched more than 5,600 attack drones and 180 missiles.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed his joy about the upcoming meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump. He emphasized that the goal is to force Putin to the negotiating table, and also noted that Ukraine is a world leader in drone technology.
President Zelenskyy received a report from the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleh Ivashchenko. It discusses the effectiveness of sanctions against the Russian Federation and Russia's plans regarding Belarus.
Donald Trump's golf resort in Aberdeen, Scotland, recorded a loss for the 13th consecutive year in 2024, reducing it to £937,693. This was due to increased marketing costs and the development of a second golf course.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy temporarily assigned the duties of the head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast State Administration to Vladyslav Haivanenko. This happened after Serhiy Lysak was dismissed from this position, who, according to media reports, will head the Odesa City Military Administration.
On October 15, 2025, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Serhiy Lysak as the head of the Odesa City Military Administration of the Odesa District of Odesa Region. This is enshrined in order No. 119/2025-RP.
Finland has joined NATO's PURL project, which involves purchasing weapons for Ukraine from the United States. Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen emphasized the critical importance of long-range missiles for Ukraine.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak will hold a series of meetings in the US to prepare for a conversation between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump regarding achieving peace. Ukraine's Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova reported on a new format of interaction and expectations of an announcement of new arms supplies to Ukraine.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak held a meeting in Washington with manufacturers of air defense systems. The Ukrainian delegation is working on preparing Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the United States.
Donald Trump stated that Vladimir Putin should have won the war in a week, but it is now in its fourth year with significant human losses and economic destruction. The former US president also noted that Zelenskyy will ask for Tomahawk missiles during a meeting in Washington.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, reaffirming support for Ukraine's sovereignty. He stressed the importance of increasing pressure on Russia from European allies.
US President Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will ask America for Tomahawk missile supplies during their meeting in Washington. Zelenskyy is preparing for a meeting with Trump to discuss sensitive issues, including arms supplies and forcing Russia to peace.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, with a government team, the head of the NBU, and representatives of Naftogaz, is working in the USA. The delegation is participating in the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank, discussing energy, sanctions, and cooperation with the USA.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a defense agreement with one of the European countries. The announcement is scheduled for next week, Zelenskyy said in his evening address.
Citizens gathered near Odesa City Hall, demanding the removal of Mayor Trukhanov and a change in management approaches. They are chanting slogans and holding placards, expressing their dissatisfaction.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is thoroughly preparing for a meeting with Donald Trump to discuss sensitive issues in person. Among the topics are the supply of Patriots, Tomahawks, and other weapons to Ukraine, as well as forcing Russia to peace.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to create a city military administration in Odesa. The head of the administration will be appointed in the near future to strengthen the city's protection and support.
The Ukrainian delegation visited Washington to discuss the purchase of American weapons, including Tomahawk missiles. This indicates a change in the approach to ending the war, where the emphasis is on strengthening combat power.
Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov denies having Russian citizenship, stating that he was not physically present in Russia to obtain it. He is preparing lawsuits for Ukrainian courts and the ECHR, citing an SBU check in 2022 that found no Russian passports.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on stripping Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov of Ukrainian citizenship. Earlier, media and activists repeatedly published information about Trukhanov's possible dual citizenship, including Russian.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to the petition for the creation of a military administration in Odesa, submitted after the bad weather on September 30, in which 10 people died. He noted that no submission for the creation of military administrations had been received, but he instructed to check the situation.
The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine announced the strengthening of international sanctions against the Russian military-industrial complex and financial sector. Pressure on the aggressor will continue.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to ask European allies for help in raising salaries for Ukrainian military personnel. This comes against the backdrop of reduced spending on military salaries in the draft State Budget for 2026.
The US-sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG plant has made its tenth shipment since June 2025. Most of the cargo was bound for China. This demonstrates Russia's attempt to circumvent Western restrictions and test US resolve.
President Zelenskyy discussed with his Finnish counterpart Stubb the end of the war in the Middle East and its impact on Ukraine. He noted that US leadership, particularly Trump's, is key to ending the war in Gaza and could work to stop Russia's aggression.
An electronic petition calling for Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov to be stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship has gathered over 25,000 signatures in less than 24 hours. Now, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must consider it.
The United States may provide Ukraine with 20 to 50 Tomahawk missiles, which may not be enough for sustained attacks against Russia. In total, the US has 4,150 such missiles.
