The European Commission is examining the concerns of EU leaders regarding a "reparation loan" for Ukraine, particularly those expressed by the Belgian Prime Minister. This concerns the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is ready for peace talks with Russia, ruling out any territorial concessions. He emphasized that negotiations could take place anywhere except Russia or Belarus.
The European Commission has proposed to the Member States to start negotiations with Ukraine on its participation in the GOVSATCOM component of the EU Space Programme and the Union's Secure Connectivity Programme. This will strengthen the resilience of the EU's communication infrastructure and is the next step in advancing Ukraine's participation in the EU Space Programme.
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.
The SBU detained a Russian agent in Donetsk Oblast who, under the guise of cleaning, collected data on the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The woman photographed documents and property of military personnel, and also inquired about their positions.
The heating season has begun in residential buildings in Ukraine, with 13 regions already connecting to heat supply. Over 55% of social infrastructure facilities, including kindergartens and educational institutions, have already been connected to heat.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the SBU has sufficient evidence of the Russian citizenship of the former mayor of Odesa, Hennadiy Trukhanov. Based on this, a decision was made regarding his resignation, as the head of state could not entrust the management of Odesa to a person with Russian citizenship.
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation has been notified of suspicion of facilitating the theft of over 4. 136 million tons of Ukrainian grain worth over UAH 23 billion. He organized the illegal seizure of assets of agricultural enterprises from February 2022 to December 2023.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that "Shaheds" have in some places become more dangerous than ballistic missiles, as all available air defense assets must be used to shoot them down. In November, Ukraine plans to reach 500-800 interceptors per day.
Tonight, the enemy attacked civilian gas infrastructure facilities of the Naftogaz Group in Poltava region. This is already the seventh targeted attack since the beginning of October, no one was injured.
The SBI is investigating an incident in Odesa, where on October 27, a police officer, according to the bureau, while intoxicated, threatened TCR employees and smashed the window of their official car. Criminal proceedings have been initiated on the fact of threatening law enforcement officers.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy explained that Gripen fighter jets are among the most useful for Ukraine due to their low cost, lower maintenance needs, and ease of mastery by pilots. These aircraft are also convenient for using a wide range of weapons that Ukraine uses.
Experts demand more thorough checks of companies working with sensitive information for ties to the Russian Federation.
20,502 foreign students study in Ukrainian higher education institutions, most of them from China and Azerbaijan. Over 400 Russian citizens also receive education in Ukrainian universities.
An employee of kindergarten No. 5 in Smila, Cherkasy region, stole gold jewelry from pupils. A criminal case has been opened on this fact under Article 185 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that heating in Ukraine will officially begin on October 28. He also noted that 70% of the funds needed for gas imports have been found.
A UN investigation has confirmed Russia's use of drones to target civilians near the front line in Ukraine. This is considered a crime against humanity, aimed at expelling civilians.
President Zelenskyy urged Donald Trump to increase pressure on Chinese leader Xi Jinping to reduce his support for Russia. He also emphasized the need for European financial support for Ukraine for two to three years.
In Sumy, heat supply is proceeding according to schedule, despite the difficult security situation. It takes 3-5 days for full heat supply deployment, which is a technical requirement.
A man was detained in Kyiv who, while intoxicated, wounded two passers-by during a shooting near a residential building. He has been charged with hooliganism involving the use of weapons, which carries a penalty of up to 7 years in prison.
Meteorologist Natalia Ptukha reported that winter months in Ukraine are expected to be within the norm, from 0 to -6 degrees, but this information is constantly being updated. The snow cover remains unstable, and November will be warmer than normal.
Mykhailo Poplavskyi stated that the Ukrainian language is the genetic code of the nation, uniting Ukrainians around the world. A festive and patriotic event "Language - the Code of the Nation" was held at the Kyiv University of Culture, dedicated to the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language.
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel confirmed in Kyiv maximum support for Ukraine in its fight against the Russian aggressor. He emphasized Russia's terror against Ukrainians and the suffering of innocent people.
In several regions of Ukraine, scheduled hourly power outages of 1 to 2 queues are in effect from 08:00 to 22:00. Electricity consumption remains high, and due to bad weather, 30 settlements in the Dnipropetrovsk region have been de-energized.
Brent and WTI crude oil prices slightly decreased amid OPEC+ plans to increase production and optimism regarding a trade agreement between the US and China. Investors are also assessing the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia.
As of October 28, 2025, Ukrainian farmers have sown 5,348. 9 thousand hectares of winter crops, which is 82.0% of the projected areas. Poltava, Ternopil, and Chernihiv regions have already completed grain sowing.
On the night of October 28, Russia launched 38 Shahed and Geran-type attack UAVs. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 26 drones in the north and east of the country.
From January to September, Ukraine imported 61. 7 thousand passenger electric vehicles, which is 52% more than last year. The total customs value of these cars amounted to almost 1.27 billion US dollars.
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.
For October 28, the National Bank set the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 42. 07, and the euro at UAH 48.97. In banks, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.82-42.20, and the euro at UAH 48.70-49.27.
