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.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council predicts that in the first half of November, Kremlin propaganda will focus on discrediting EU and US sanctions, as well as new nuclear threats. Narratives about the alleged ineffectiveness of sanctions and Russia's military superiority are expected to be promoted.
According to analysts, the Kremlin is intensifying cognitive warfare to force the US to make decisions favorable to Russia regarding the war in Ukraine, accusing them of inability to negotiate. Russian officials accuse Donald Trump of obstructing peace talks by refusing Russia's maximalist demands.
On October 27, Russian troops lost 1060 soldiers and 108 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 28.10.25 are estimated at 1,138,750 personnel.
On October 28, cloudy weather with clearings, light rains, except for the eastern regions, is predicted in Ukraine. The daytime temperature will be 8-13°, in the south and southeast up to 16°.
During 2025, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine approved 163 new sleeve insignia for military units and subdivisions. These insignia are designed considering historical traditions and modern military symbolism, reflecting territorial heraldry and the specifics of the units' activities.
According to the head of the foreign policy department, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine systematically counteracts Russia's attempts to regain lost positions in the international arena, preventing its election to eight governing bodies of international organizations in 2025. This is an element of pressure and an important task of Ukrainian diplomacy.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that a peace treaty on the Russian-Ukrainian war would be signed in Budapest. He believes that peace is only possible with the participation of external forces, and Europe should negotiate with the Russians.
The statement by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about Putin's readiness to accept the US concept for Ukraine is a manipulation. The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine states that Moscow is imitating peaceful intentions without practical actions.
The oil company Lukoil intends to sell its foreign assets after the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions. Consideration of proposals from potential buyers has already begun.
The Trump administration has informed its German counterparts that it is considering granting a non-renewable, limited general license for Rosneft Deutschland.
Bohdan Zmiy, founder of ROVER TEK LLC and one of the developers of the robotic demining machine "Zmiy", has tragically died. His contribution to strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities became a symbol of ingenuity and resilience.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Croatia's Minister of Defense Ivan Anušić. The 14th and 15th packages of military aid were discussed, as well as the implementation of PURL and SAFE projects.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Ukraine is in a better position after new US sanctions against the Russian oil industry. These measures, along with the EU package, weaken Russia's economy and its ability to wage war.
