Rapper Eminem is dating Katrina Malota, a stylist and makeup artist from Michigan. She has worked with Eminem for years on his hairstyles for music videos and photo shoots.
The White House has released an official black-and-white photo of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump was scheduled to fly to Florida at 10:00 PM Kyiv time, but there have been no official reports of his departure.
On October 17, 2025, the Latvian State Security Service opened criminal proceedings against its citizen for a verbal attack on a Ukrainian family in Switzerland. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed gratitude to Latvia for its prompt reaction to the incident.
The VR Committee on Budget supported an amendment to increase the salaries of pedagogical and scientific-pedagogical staff of higher education institutions. The increase will begin on January 1, 2026, and will be implemented in stages throughout the year by 50%.
The Budget Committee recommended the draft law on Budget-2026 for the first reading. The committee proposes that the government make changes in the areas of defense, education, healthcare, local budgets, social sphere, and business support.
A minibus overturned on the Kyiv-Odesa highway near the village of Khomynka, injuring at least eight people. Police and medics are working at the scene, and traffic is hampered.
People's Deputy Yehor Cherniev stated that mobilization efforts in Ukraine are not being fulfilled 100%, and there are not enough people to form reserves, although there are enough to replenish losses. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported an increase in complaints regarding human rights violations during mobilization by the TCC.
Olya Polyakova announced her application for participation in the national selection for "Eurovision 2026" and sent a letter about the need to update certain selection rules. She published the letter she sent to "Suspilne" regarding a fair, modern, and European selection.
Kirill Dmitriev approached Elon Musk with a proposal to build a tunnel across the Bering Strait. The project, costing less than 8 billion US dollars and with a implementation period of less than 8 years, could become a symbol of cooperation.
The number of criminal proceedings for 18+ content in Ukraine is growing. The production and distribution of pornographic content in the state is prohibited. At the same time, paying taxes on income from such products is not a basis for criminal proceedings if there is no evidence of pornography.
Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk reported that the Russians shot down their own plane over temporarily occupied Crimea during a night drone attack. According to information, explosions were heard in Crimea and an oil depot was burning in Hvardiiske.
The cause of the legendary musician's death was not immediately released.
The Russian animated series "Masha and the Bear" may be banned in Ukraine, said Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech.
US President Trump stated that the US and Israel will intervene if Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza. This was not part of the agreement, and they will have no choice but to intervene.
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.
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."
Mykhailo Podolyak stated that America is changing its approach to Russia's war with Ukraine and increasing military aid.
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 Third Assault Brigade showed a video of battles in the Kharkiv region, where intelligence officers eliminated a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group near Novoselivka. They prevented the creation of a bridgehead for an offensive on Oskil and the cutting of the Izium–Sloviansk highway.
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.
A number of individuals involved in receiving undue benefits and abusing their official position have been detained and notified of suspicion.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhiy Tykhyi, announced that Ukraine has appealed to Swiss law enforcement. They are to investigate the incident involving a Russian-speaking man threatening a Ukrainian-speaking family on a train.
Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas ended their romantic relationship after nine months but remain friends. The couple realized that "the spark was gone" and decided to stop dating.
Vitaliy Hryshchenko, deputy director of the Kaniv Nature Reserve, urged not to rush to rescue storks that have stayed for the winter, as they may be healthy. Help is only needed for injured birds, but it is important to know how to provide it correctly.
Mykhailo Poplavskyi's master class "Ukrainian brand on social media" took place at the Kyiv University of Culture.
