On October 28, Polish fighters intercepted a Russian Il-20 aircraft over the Baltic Sea, which was performing a reconnaissance mission with its transponder turned off. The aircraft did not violate Polish airspace, but NATO countries on the eastern flank are on high alert.
Russia's Oreshnik complex with hypersonic missiles to be deployed in Belarus in December.
Polish special services warn Ukrainian refugees against recruitment attempts by Russian intelligence via the internet. The coordinator of special services, Tomasz Siemoniak, urged them not to participate in such activities for money to avoid imprisonment.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the consideration of opening the Bobrowniki-Berestovitsa and Kuźnica-Bruzgi crossings, which were closed in 2023 and 2021. This decision is "trial" and possible due to enhanced border security.
Spain's Alicante-Elche Airport has reopened after a two-hour closure due to a drone sighting, causing delays for thousands of passengers. Ten international flights were diverted to other airports.
The US government, Brookfield Asset Management, and Cameco Corporation have entered into a strategic partnership with Westinghouse Electric Company. The goal is to revitalize America's nuclear industry, build new reactors, and ensure energy independence.
Over 27 kg of drugs, valued at UAH 42 million, were seized at the Uhryniv border crossing point on the Ukrainian-Polish border. A female courier and her accomplice have been detained.
Five flights with British tourists were diverted after a drone was spotted near Alicante Airport. A total of ten international flights changed their routes, causing delays for about a thousand travelers.
Hungary seeks to join forces with the Czech Republic and Slovakia to form an alliance of Ukraine skeptics in the EU. This could complicate EU efforts to provide financial and military support to Ukraine.
Lithuania calls on the EU to impose new sanctions against Belarus after the flight of contraband balloons. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys called it part of the Belarusian regime's hybrid warfare.
On October 27, a slowdown in traffic entering Poland is possible at the checkpoints "Nyzhankovychi – Malhowice", "Smilnytsia – Kroscienko" and "Hrushiv – Budomierz". This is due to the launch of the digital Entry/Exit System.
In Polish Przemyśl, unknown individuals tore down the state flag of Ukraine from the Honorary Consulate. This is at least the fifth act of public desecration of the Ukrainian flag in the same location this year.
Two Ukrainian citizens were detained in Katowice on suspicion of working for foreign intelligence. They collected information about Poland's military potential and installed devices to monitor critical infrastructure.
Queues at the Ukrainian-Polish border are caused by an increase in passenger traffic during the autumn holidays, and not by the new EU control system. SBGS spokesman Andriy Demchenko noted that the system operates only at three checkpoints.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Russia's economy is facing "dramatic" problems due to the war in Ukraine and new US sanctions. According to his predictions, internal troubles will only intensify Putin's aggression.
The State Border Guard Service warns of queues accumulating at the Ukrainian-Polish border. This is due to weekends, autumn holidays, and the implementation of the EU's EES system, which records border crossings of the Schengen area without passport stamps.
In Odesa region, seven men tried to break through the border in a BMW, but the driver lost control and the car overturned. All offenders sustained injuries of varying severity.
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'.
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.
A trial has begun in Poland against the country's former president, who is accused of xenophobia and discrimination.
The SBU has completed its investigation and sent an indictment to court against Kyrylo Molchanov, a "political expert" from Viktor Medvedchuk's media pool. He faces life imprisonment for treason, collaboration with the aggressor, and justifying Russia's armed aggression.
According to a KMIS poll, an absolute majority of Ukrainians (over 90%) have a negative attitude towards the Russian Federation and its citizens. 82% of respondents believe that Russians should not be allowed into Ukraine.
Operation Matador, involving Europol and law enforcement agencies from six countries, exposed an international group that stole premium cars in the EU. Searches were conducted in Ukraine, evidence was seized, and individuals involved in the theft of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi E-tron, and other cars were identified.
Traffic and cargo movement at the Ustyluh - Zosin checkpoints will slow down due to repair and construction works. A complete closure of the Ustyluh "red corridor" is planned from October 27 to November 01, and a partial closure from November 03 to November 08, 2025.
Donetsk "Shakhtar" lost to Polish "Legia" with a score of 2:1 in the Conference League. The match was marked by provocations from Polish fans and a decisive goal in the last seconds.
The US House of Representatives is considering H. R.5793, a bill that defines US security policy priorities for nine NATO member states. The document provides for providing Ukraine with the necessary security assistance to deter Russian aggression, which could threaten NATO allies.
In the Lviv region, a smuggling operation involving premium phones and perfumes worth almost UAH 17 million was uncovered. The goods were attempted to be imported from Poland under the guise of sausage products. A resident of Yavoriv district concealed over 400 mobile phones and almost 3,500 bottles of perfume in a minivan.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy held a series of meetings with European leaders during the EU Summit in Brussels.
Cate Blanchett will receive this year's "Icon Award" at the Camerimage Festival in Toruń, Poland.
On October 23, 2025, Hungary marks the 69th anniversary of the suppression of the revolution by Soviet troops. The Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Hero of Ukraine Robert Brovdi, addressed the people of his "historical homeland" with a speech about the past and present.
