Ukraine

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved attracting more than €17 million from the European Investment Bank for transport development. The funds will go to communities to upgrade municipal vehicle fleets.

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister met with the Chief Advisor to the President of Turkey. They discussed strategic partnership, safety of navigation in the Black Sea, and the release of Ukrainian prisoners.

On October 25, G7 partners will announce contributions to a $50 billion loan to Ukraine. The repayment will be made from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets, and the EU is expected to provide €35 billion.

ARMA holds thousands of seized assets, but holds few competitions for their management. The expert called the agency's effectiveness zero, and its activities non-transparent, as evidenced by the self-dissolution of the public council.

More than 20 Russian attack drones were shot down in Sumy region over the past 24 hours. The attacks killed three people, including a child. Zelensky calls for unity with the world to counter terror.

A 13-year-old girl died in a school in Odesa while going down to a shelter during an air raid drill. The police are investigating the circumstances of the death, preliminarily classifying it as natural.

Ukrainians under the age of 25 can receive a grant of up to UAH 150 thousand for their own business through the eRobota program in Diia. The new conditions do not require the creation of jobs for young people who do not yet have a sole proprietorship.

Law enforcement officers detained two FSB agents who were collecting coordinates for missile attacks in Ukraine. A “married couple” from Kramatorsk rented apartments overlooking the targets and installed phones for online broadcasting.

How Pyshnyi's personnel decisions harm the NBU's reputation.

The President signed a law to bring the bankruptcy procedure closer to European standards. The law introduces preventive restructuring and implements EU Directive 2019/1023 into Ukrainian law.

The “LPR Archive Service” is accumulating evidence of war crimes committed by Russian troops in the Luhansk region. More than 300 documents have been collected, including military cards, letters, photographs, and written accounts of crimes.

The President signed a law bringing the Criminal Code in line with the Rome Statute of the ICC. The document toughens the penalties for aggression and introduces a new article on “Crimes against humanity.

An attack by Russian UAVs damaged energy infrastructure in Sumy region. Ukraine's electricity supply is cut off to 550 settlements, with electricity consumption in line with seasonal levels.

The French Defense Minister said that the involvement of the North Korean military in the war could be a “turning point” for sending French forces to Ukraine. He also commented on Zelenskyy's Victory Plan.

Andriy Sybiha discussed with Ibrahim Kalin the situation at the frontline and security in the Black Sea. The Minister's visit to Turkey is aimed at strengthening partnership and achieving a just peace.

Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko announced the launch of a grant program for young people. Six applications have already been received, and the number of business projects is expected to grow, as the program is aimed at retaining young people in Ukraine.

The BRICS summit in Kazan brought together world leaders, including Xi Jinping and Modi. Russia is seeking to form an alliance of developing countries to counter Western dominance.

The European Parliament will consider a proposal for a €35 billion loan to Ukraine from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets. This is part of a $50 billion G7 package to support Ukraine.

Odesa region continues to implement the school catering reform to provide children with healthy and balanced meals.

The US warned of the danger of North Korea sending troops to support Russia in Ukraine. The DPRK could send up to 12,000 soldiers, including 1,500 special forces.

US Vice President Kamala Harris has warned that the election of Donald Trump as president could lead to Ukraine's surrender in the fight against Russia. She criticizes Trump's promises to end the war quickly, considering it a capitulation to the aggressor.

Russian forces have intensified systematic war crimes, including executions of Ukrainian prisoners and the use of chemical weapons. ISW reports an increase in such cases in recent years.

The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 2833 UAH/USD, devaluing it by 5 kopecks. The dollar and euro also rose in price in banks and exchange offices, with the interbank exchange rate at UAH 41.34-41.36 per dollar.

Drones attacked businesses in the Tambov, Voronezh and Tula regions of Russia. Due to the threat of a drone attack, the airport in Nizhny Novgorod was temporarily closed.

On the night of October 22, Russia attacked Ukraine with 60 drones, 42 of which were shot down. The attack resulted in deaths and injuries, including a child, in the Sumy region. Most of the attack drones were shot down in this region.

Over the last day, 134 combat engagements took place in the frontline, 46 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 82 air strikes, firing over 4000 times. The operation in the Kursk region continues.

Partly cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine on October 22, without precipitation. The temperature at night will be 0-5°, during the day 12-17° Celsius. Fog is possible in the western regions, wind of variable directions of 3-8 m/s.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the occupiers' losses over the day. The enemy's total losses since the beginning of the war have amounted to 681,580 people, 9,079 tanks and 1,899 armored vehicles.

Enemy forces conducted 63 attacks on Sumy region, causing 132 explosions. The attacks included artillery strikes, bombs and drones, damaging buildings and infrastructure in 15 communities.

The United Kingdom allocates 2. 26 billion pounds to Ukraine to strengthen its defense. The funds will be used to purchase air defense systems, artillery, and other military equipment under the G7 program.