Moldovan President Sandu stated that she personally offered Alexandru Munteanu, who has lived in Ukraine for over 20 years, to become prime minister. This decision was made collectively with party colleagues, with the candidate's economic profile being a priority due to the difficult situation in the country.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin initiated a conversation with Donald Trump, stating that "Tomahawks" will not change the situation on the battlefield, but can spoil relations between the US and Russia. Trump proposed Budapest as a meeting place to discuss peace in Ukraine.
Yulia Svyrydenko participated in the G7 finance ministers' meeting in Washington, where the use of frozen Russian assets was discussed. She emphasized the need to direct these funds towards Ukraine's recovery and compensation for damages.
White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said the US president believes a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy is still possible. Trump seeks to promote peace in Ukraine, and Putin intends to meet with him.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal visited Luxembourg, where he held talks on military aid, financial support, and strengthening sanctions against Russia. A new package of military assistance was agreed upon, including tactical vehicles, drones, and night vision devices.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated that he is monitoring the issue of law enforcement officers' accountability for groundless criminal cases against entrepreneurs, using a polygraph to check employees. He also proposed that the Rada consider BEB analytical products as documents, which will accelerate the response to business complaints through the "StopPressure" portal.
Viktor Orban announced Hungary's readiness to organize a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Budapest. Trump announced the meeting to discuss an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, reacted to the upcoming meeting of the US and Russian leaders. He emphasized that it is important not to let Putin buy time again, as he wants to continue striking Ukraine.
Donald Trump announced a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin in Budapest to discuss an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. This will follow a phone call that Trump described as "very productive."
The number of civilian casualties in Ukraine increased by 31% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. In September 2025, 214 civilians were killed and 916 were injured, with 69% of the casualties occurring in frontline areas.
The Ukrainian delegation, led by Andriy Yermak, met with Trump's special envoy, Keith Kellogg, to coordinate priorities before the meeting of the presidents of Ukraine and the United States. Issues of military cooperation, sanctions against the Russian Federation, and the return of deported children were discussed.
The Ukrainian delegation met with US Congressman French Hill, who stated that the current sanctions are not enough to destroy the Russian economy. He supported the idea of a loan to Ukraine for the purchase of weapons with the involvement of frozen Russian assets.
Mykhailo Podolyak stated that America is changing its approach to Russia's war with Ukraine and increasing military aid.
Ukrenergo announced planned power restrictions for industry across Ukraine from 07:00 to 22:00 on October 17. The situation may change, as three stages of hourly blackouts are already being applied in Chernihiv region.
A group of Ukrainian investors has appealed to Petro Poroshenko with a request to influence ICU, which is blocking the restructuring of E. M.I.S. Finance B.V. bonds. Investors claim that ICU's actions harm the interests of over a hundred Ukrainian families.
Since the beginning of 2025, the Ministry of Internal Affairs service centers have conducted over 500,000 tests, but only 25% of driver candidates successfully pass the theoretical traffic rules exam on the first try. The cost of taking the exam is 250 hryvnias, and retesting is possible after 10 days.
The Kharkiv professional club "Metalist 1925" invited AMP FC "Unbreakable" to its sports family, creating the team "Metalist 1925 Unbreakable". This merger will provide an institutional foundation for the development of amputee football in the East, including full equipment and funding.
US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social a lengthy conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. This comes ahead of his meeting with Zelenskyy at the White House to discuss Ukraine's security and support.
The Prosecutor General's Office closed 8,000 criminal proceedings out of 23,000 against businesses in less than three months. This was the result of an audit conducted according to three criteria, which included examinations by both the prosecution and the defense.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland maintains close contact with the police investigating the circumstances of the death of 17-year-old Vadym Davydenko from stab wounds. Investigative actions are ongoing, the embassy is providing support to the family and preparing for the repatriation of the body.
Ukraine is monitoring the situation regarding the threat from Belarus, not recording a significant increase in troops, as confirmed by MP Yehor Cherniev. The use of Belarusian territory for air strikes is possible, but it is not a new threat to the north of Ukraine.
A resident of Dnipro provided Russian special services with information about Ukrainian Armed Forces military aviation and expressed pro-Russian views. The court sentenced him to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with the heads of the World Bank, the European Investment Bank, and the EBRD in Washington. The reparational loan mechanism, the state of Ukrainian energy, and support for Ukraine were discussed.
A foreigner suspected of a robbery attack on cash collectors in Zhytomyr in 2019 has been extradited from Germany. He faces life imprisonment, and the court chose a pre-trial measure – detention.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Ukrainian society should prepare for a constant threat in the coming years. He noted that this does not mean constant hostilities, but readiness to repel attacks must always be present.
Donald Trump will hold a phone conversation with Putin to discuss the situation in Ukraine. The conversation will take place ahead of Trump's meeting with Zelensky at the White House, where they will discuss peace talks and the possible supply of Tomahawk missiles.
Oleksandr Usyk stated that he does not see himself in politics, as it will not bring any benefit. The boxer plans to box until he is 41, and then stay in Ukraine and become a coach.
Serhiy Lysak, former head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration, was introduced as the head of the newly created Odesa City Military Administration. The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate UAH 100 million for security and preparation of Odesa's critical infrastructure for the cold season.
61 enemy attacks have been recorded at the front, 18 of them in the Pokrovsk direction and 13 in the Oleksandrivka direction. Ukrainian defenders are repelling assaults, and battles are ongoing in several areas.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries caused more damage to Russia's revenues than economic sanctions. He emphasized that sanctions are insufficient to change Russia's worldview.
