Four members of the underground neo-communist group "Organizing Committee of the Ukrainian SSR" have been notified of suspicion. They are accused of disseminating communist symbols and promoting a totalitarian regime.
The Command of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has discovered a fake account impersonating the Commander of the Territorial Defense Forces, Major General Ihor Plakhuta. Major General Plakhuta does not have social media accounts, and the fake page was created for disinformation and fraud.
Andriy Yermak announced the upcoming strengthening of sanctions against Russia. Details and timelines remain unknown.
On October 20, millions of users were unable to access Snapchat, Fortnite, Roblox, Duolingo, and Ring due to a technical glitch in Amazon Web Services (AWS). The situation was caused by a massive outage in the cloud computing platform, which is the foundation of a significant part of the modern Internet.
The SBU detained an employee of a state bank in Odesa who was transferring personal data of servicemen to the FSB. The occupiers planned to use this data for terrorist attacks and recruitment.
During the night, Russia launched three ballistic missiles and 60 drones at Ukraine. 38 drones were neutralized, but ballistic missiles and 20 drones hit 12 locations.
The social network X is testing a new feature on iOS that will allow users to see interaction buttons after clicking on a link. This is expected to increase user engagement and aligns with Elon Musk's vision of X as an "everything app."
Donald Trump publicly called Colombian President Gustavo Petro "the leader of illegal drug trafficking," accusing him of encouraging drug production. At the same time, the Pentagon confirmed the destruction of a vessel linked to Colombian rebels, which resulted in the deaths of three people.
Berlin authorities plan to increase fines for items left on the street to combat litter, which cost the city 10. 3 million euros last year. Local residents opposed the changes, collecting 10,000 signatures on a petition.
The leader of the far-right S. O.S. Romania party, Diana Iovanovici-Șoșoacă, threatened to "break the legs" of Volodymyr Zelenskyy if he tries to speak before the Romanian parliament. She claims to have already disrupted his speech in October 2023.
The Lithuanian Armed Forces have received the first UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters ordered from the United States in 2020. These helicopters will enhance the tactical mobility and combat support of the country's ground forces.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the stolen valuables from the Louvre will definitely be found, and those responsible for the crime will be punished. An investigation led by the Paris prosecutor's office is currently underway.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reports that Russia plans to increase propaganda spending by 54% in 2026. This comes against the backdrop of cuts in military spending and funding for state programs, including healthcare.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Donald Trump to increase pressure on Putin and expressed readiness to join their upcoming summit in Budapest. He remains optimistic despite the US not providing the requested weapons.
A charity match was held in Spain to support the "Black Winter Group" warriors from the HUR's "Timur Special Unit". The national team of Spanish friends of Ukraine and a team of Ukrainian veterans took part.
Germany is recalling Ambassador Peter Fischer from Georgia for consultations due to "systematic attacks" by the Georgian authorities. This comes amid escalating tensions between Berlin and Tbilisi, where the government is campaigning against the EU and Germany.
During a visit to Moscow, pro-Russian MEP Șoșoacă stated that she would "break Zelenskyy's legs" if he dared to speak in the Romanian parliament again.
Gazprom's Orenburg gas processing plant stopped receiving gas from Kazakhstan after a drone attack on the night of October 19, 2025, which caused a fire. The Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan confirmed the emergency situation and the cessation of raw gas reception from the Karachaganak field.
On the night of October 19, the first snow fell in the Vyshhorod district of Kyiv Oblast. Local Telegram channels published photos of snow-covered clearings.
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati announced a robbery at the Louvre, which led to the museum's closure for the entire day. It is currently unknown whether anything was stolen from the famous collection.
Over the past week, the aggressor used more than 3270 attack drones, 1370 guided aerial bombs, and almost 50 missiles against Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasizes that Russia is hindering the peace process, and it can only be stopped by pressure.
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64-year-old Hernan Damiani, a candidate for deputy, collapsed and died of a heart attack during a political debate on a streaming show in Argentina. He was taken to the hospital, but he was already dead.
A conflict arose in Dnipro between local residents and TCC military personnel who detained a man wanted for violating military registration rules. Passers-by joined the skirmish, trying to free the detainee by attacking law enforcement officers and military personnel.
The gas processing plant in Russian Orenburg, the largest in the world, was attacked by drones, causing a fire. Part of the infrastructure was damaged, but there were no casualties.
In the Zaporizhzhia direction, Russian occupiers leave the wounded to die in their positions, not providing them with evacuation and medical assistance. The command prefers not to risk equipment rather than save soldiers.
US Vice President J. D. Vance supported Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth after a dispute over the color of his tie. Some called the tie Hegseth wore to the meeting of the US and Ukrainian presidents "Russian."
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire during talks in Doha, mediated by Qatar and Ankara. The parties plan to hold another meeting to ensure sustained adherence to the ceasefire.
Donald Trump stated that the US Navy destroyed a submarine carrying fentanyl and other drugs that was heading to the United States. Two drug terrorists were killed, and two others were detained and handed over to Ecuador and Colombia.
Russia is introducing a mechanism for monitoring children online, obliging parents to inform operators about transferring a SIM card to a child. This data will be entered into the state system to identify minors and restrict access to content.
