IMF allocates another $1.1B tranche for Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund approved the allocation of another tranche to Ukraine, worth $1.1 billion, within the framework of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
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Putin set to skip G20 summit in Brazil
Russian leader Vladimir Putin says he will not attend the Group of 20 summit in Brazil, where he could be arrested under an International Criminal Court warrant.
Biden, Macron, Scholz, Starmer talk Victory Plan, aid to Ukraine
The leaders of Germany, France, the UK, and US discussed President Zelensky's Victory Plan and aid to Ukraine at a meeting in Berlin on October 18.
Canada condemns Russia's aggressive nuclear rhetoric
Russia's reckless nuclear rhetoric is inconsistent with its status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
Russian forces execute over hundred Ukrainian POWs - ombudsman
Ukraine is already aware of more than a hundred cases where Russian invaders executed unarmed Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered as prisoners of war.
Invitation to NATO “most important”, otherwise war “won’t end” - Zelensky’s office chief
The head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, emphasized the importance of having Ukraine invited to join NATO as it will help end the war.
Explaining: Statements on Ukrainian nukes, prospects for Ukraine’s NATO membership, Dutch defense aid, Moldova elections and referendum
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
China's exercise in Taiwan Strait among reasons for postponing Ramstein meeting – expert
China's conducting of military exercises, code-named Joint Sword-2024B, to “deter separatism” in the Taiwan Strait was one of the reasons for postponing the meeting on providing weapons to Ukraine.
U.S. may reduce support for Ukraine in case of China's attempt to seize Taiwan - expert
U.S. support for Ukraine may decrease due to U.S. assistance to Taiwan. However, China considers a military scenario of Taiwan's seizure as likely only in a few years.
Russian troops shoot Ukrainian prisoner of war in Bakhmut sector – PGO
In the Bakhmut sector, Russian invaders likely shot dead a wounded serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who had been captured by them.
Zelensky: Germany’s skepticism about Ukraine in NATO remains, U.S. position closer than before
Germany remains skeptical about Ukraine's invitation to join NATO, while the United States' position is closer than before.
Ukrainian forces liberate Kruhliakivka village in Kharkiv region
The Special Forces of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR), in collaboration with units from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, have liberated and cleared the village of Kruhliakivka, Kharkiv region, and its surrounding area from Russian invaders.
Sweden joining IT Coalition and strengthening support for Ukraine - Umerov
Sweden is joining the IT Coalition and is working to provide Ukraine with two long-range radar detection aircraft.
Denmark announces $350M military aid package for Ukraine
Denmark has announced the allocation of DKK 2.4 billion (USD 350 million) for military support to Ukraine.
Over 740 customs investigations conducted by Finland into possible violations of sanctions against Russia – Shmyhal
Finland has carried out more than 740 customs investigations into the possible violations of sanctions restrictions imposed on the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian paratroopers eliminate platoon of Russian marines in Kursk region
Ukrainian paratroopers destroyed three enemy armored personnel carriers and about 30 servicemen of the 155th Marine Brigade of the Russian Pacific Fleet in the Kursk region as a result of a several-hour battle.
Shmyhal discusses construction of shelters in Ukraine with PM of Finland
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with his Finnish counterpart Petteri Orpo support for the construction of a shelter system in Ukraine and proposed to create a Civil Defense Coalition.
NG: Enemy amasses units to capture island sections of Dnipro river in Kherson region
Enemy aerial reconnaissance activity is quite high in the south. The enemy is amassing units to capture the island sections of the Dnipro River in Kherson region.
In Kherson, Russians fired from drone at utility workers, 5 wounded
In Kherson, Russians fired a drone at employees of the regional municipal emergency service, injuring five people.
Poltava region’s farmers obtain development loans worth more than UAH 3.4B
In the Poltava region, a total of 507 farmers have been provided development loans worth more than UAH 3.4 billion.
Ukraine's partners provide additional USD 70M to support demining
During the Ukraine Mine Action Conference-2024 (UMAC-2024), partner countries announced additional commitments to support humanitarian demining in the amount of almost USD 70 million.
Blinken's deputy arrives in Kyiv
U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights Uzra Zeya has arrived in Kyiv on a visit.
Some 115,000 t of sugar produced in Vinnytsia region
The Vinnytsia region’s sugar refineries have already produced 115,000 tonnes of sugar.
Russia intensifies attacks on Mykolaiv region’s energy infrastructure - administration chief
Russian invasion troops are increasingly targeting energy infrastructure facilities when launching strikes on Mykolaiv region.
Defense chief on invitation to NATO: “No opponents” of Ukraine joining during Brussels meeting
During the discussions regarding Ukraine's invitation to NATO, there were no opponents of Ukraine joining the Alliance.
Some elements of Ukraine’s Victory Plan should be launched now - Polish expert
Certain elements of the Victory Plan, including increasing military aid to Ukraine and giving Ukraine permissions to hit targets deep inside Russia with weapons provided by the West, need to be implemented immediately. Other points could follow after the end of the active phase of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian church says brawl in Cherkasy church “deliberate provocation” to discredit Ukraine
The clashes outside the St. Michael Cathedral in Cherkasy were an attempt to create content for Russian propaganda.
Umerov: NATO defense chiefs hear from Zelensky key messages of Victory Plan
During the meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council (UNC) at the level of defense ministers, which took place yesterday evening at the Alliance Headquarters with the participation of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, the Ukrainian side heard no objections to the points of Victory Plan, including that on inviting Ukraine to NATO.
Russian Army instrumentalizing environment - Ukraine’s MoD
Colonel Yevhenii Zubarevskyi, deputy head of the Mine Action Division at the Ministry of Defense, said the Russian army exploits the environment as a means of warfare.