US has no fundamental objections to Ukraine's accession to NATO - Le Monde
The United States probably no longer has any fundamental objections to Ukraine's invitation to join NATO.
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UN to continue sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine but resources keep shrinking - coordinator
The UN Resident Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, Matthias Schmale, hopes the United Nations will provide the necessary assistance to Ukrainians for as long as the Russian invasion continues, but the international community is allocating fewer and fewer resources to this end.
Wreckage of downed drones landed outside of populated areas in Kyiv region, no injuries reported
In the Kyiv region, the wreckage of downed Russian drones fell outside of settlements, with no casualties or damage.
More than 1,700 people evacuated from Donetsk region
Another 1,729 people were evacuated from the frontline areas of Donetsk region.
Ukraine completes 28 structural benchmarks under EFF - finance ministry
Within the framework of the Extended Fund Facility for Ukraine (EFF) from the International Monetary Fund, Ukraine has already completed 28 structural benchmarks.
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Ukraine, Germany sign agreement to strengthen air defense
Ukraine and Germany have signed an agreement on immediate actions to strengthen Ukraine's air defense system.
Rescuers complete work to eliminate consequences of air strike on Zaporizhzhia
In Zaporizhzhia, rescue services have completed work to eliminate the consequences of a strike by Russian aircraft,
Damage to Ukrainian ecosystems from war reached USD 65 B - Shmyhal
Russia's war against Ukraine has caused large-scale environmental destruction, leading to unprecedented environmental pollution - damage to Ukrainian ecosystems is estimated at USD 65 billion.
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia: number of wounded increased to eight, two of them children
The number of victims of the Russian army's strikes on Zaporizhzhia has increased to eight, including two children.
President: More effective Ukraine is on battlefield, sooner prisoners will return
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that the more effective Ukraine is on the battlefield and in diplomacy, the sooner Ukrainian prisoners of war will return.
At meeting of G7 defense ministers, Umerov calls for investment in Ukrainian defense industry
During the G7 meeting of defense ministers in Naples, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov invited partners to invest in the Ukrainian defense industry.
Number of victims of attack on Zaporizhzhia increased to four
Four people were injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of enemy strikes that occurred in the evening.
Lubinets, French FM discuss Russia's crimes against Ukrainian children
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets discussed Russia's crimes against Ukrainian children during a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs, 3 people wounded
Russian troops have struck the center of Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs.
Enemy attacked Nikopol district with drones, artillery - houses, power lines, infrastructure damaged
The Russian military shelled Nikopol and Marhanets communities in Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery and drones. Private houses, power lines, and infrastructure were damaged. There were no casualties or injuries.
War update: 71 clashes since day-start, fiercest battles ongoing in three axes
On the frontlines of the Russo-Ukrainian war, 71 combat engagements have been recorded since midnight on Saturday, while the enemy remains most active in three operational axes.
Russia increasingly shelling own settlements in Kursk region – MFA Ukraine
Russian troops are increasingly shelling their own settlements in Kursk region, which is typical of their scorched earth tactics.
U.S. on DPRK involvement in Russia’s war effort: sign of Moscow’s desperation, not strength
If Russia is indeed forced to turn to North Korea for manpower, it will be a sign of its desperation, not strength.
Over 20,000 mobilized soldiers currently undergoing training in Ukraine
As of today, more than 20,000 conscripts are simultaneously being trained in different locations across Ukraine.
Budanov reflects on potential battlefield scenarios in meeting with U.S. veterans
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, Kyrylo Budanov, received a delegation of U.S. veterans, former Army generals. The parties discussed possible scenarios in the ongoing war unleashed by Russia.
Russian drone kills civilian in Kherson region’s village
Russian occupation troops shelled the village of Bilozerka, Kherson region. A 33-year-old man was killed in the attack.
Joining NATO without occupied areas off table - Ukraine’s Vice PM
Ukraine will definitely be invited to NATO within the borders as of 1991 while the issue of joining the Alliance partly, excluding territories temporarily occupied by Russia is not being discussed with Allies.
In St. Petersburg, 300 apartment blocks in blackout following drone attack
On Saturday, October 19, electricity supply was interrupted to nearly 300 residential buildings in two northern districts of St. Petersburg, Russia. Shortly before that, UAVs were spotted over the city and then local residents heard a few explosions.
Over 100,000 Ukrainian recruits trained on foreign soil since big invasion - General Staff
Since Russia’s full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 100,000 service members from Ukraine’s Defense Forces have undergone training on the territory of partner countries.
Arming Russia would harm China’s relations with Europe, UK’s Lammy warns Bejing
UK Foreign Minister David Lammy, on his first visit to Beijing, expressed concern over China's support for Russia in the war the latter is waging against Ukraine.
Ukraine’s future platoon commanders undergoing urban warfare training in UK
In the UK, instructors from Australia and Finland are conducting intensive training for future platoon commanders of the Ukrainian military to improve their combat skills in urban areas.
Sybiha explains importance of getting permissions to use Western long-range capabilities for strikes inside Russia
Urgently giving Ukraine permissions to hit military targets deep inside Russia with Western long-range weapons will allow preventing the advance of Russian troops and the capture of more territories, as well as saving the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.
Man killed in night air strike on Shostka
A man was killed in an air strike by the Russian army in Shostka, Sumy region.
Woman killed in Cherkasy region as result of Russian drone attack
A woman was killed in an attack by Russian drones in the Uman district of Cherkasy region.