Achieving Peace Must Respect Ukraine’s Sovereignty And Its EU Membership Path — Costa
The European Union wants to achieve peace in Ukraine on terms that would respect its sovereignty and path to EU membership.
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Bosnia Deserves Better Than Permanent Probation
Bosnia and Herzegovina has been in limbo for the past three decades, since the end of the war. The Office of the High Representative is the hinge holding the country in such a precarious and untenable…
Missiles Strike Energiya Defense Battery Plant in Yelets
Cruise missiles struck the “Energiya” defense plant in Yelets, Lipetsk region, on Sunday, Oct. 25, hitting Russia’s leading producer of chemical power sources and batteries.
Pope’s envoy becomes first foreign representative to gain access to Ukrainian POWs held by Russia since 2022
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Pope Leo XIV’s special envoy, was allowed to physically visit Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia during his recent visit, Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said.
Any Contacts With The Kremlin Must Be Accompanied By A Demand To End The War — European Commission Spokesperson
Ukraine and Europe must take part in discussions on a peace settlement, and contacts with the Kremlin must be used to call for an end to the war against Ukraine. European Commission spokesperson Christian Wigand stated this at a press briefing in Brussels on October 21, responding to a question from a UATV English special correspondent.
Russia Launche 1,600 Bombs and 2,300 Drones Over Past Week
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday, Oct. 25, that Russian forces launched roughly 1,600 guided aerial bombs, 2,300 strike drones, and 48 missiles – including ballistic systems – against Ukraine over the past week.
Serbia Holds Its Most Tense Elections in Years Today
Snap parliamentary elections are being held in Serbia on Sunday, seen as a standoff between former President Aleksandar Vučić and the student movement that has led protests against him for nearly two years. “European Pravda” reports this, UATV English relays. Polling stations are open from 7:00 to 20:00.
Russian attack damages industrial facility and house in Vinnytsia Oblast
A civilian industrial facility and a private house were damaged in Vinnytsia Oblast in a Russian attack on the morning of Oct. 25, according to regional military governor Natalia Zabolotna.
Russian attacks kill 8, injure 51 across Ukraine over past day as drone strikes residential building in Vinnytsia
Alongside attacks on Vinnytsia, Russia launched 153 Shahed-type drones at Ukraine overnight on Oct. 25, including 92 jet-powered drones, as well as low-cost Banderol cruise missiles, the Ukrainian Air…
Almost 283,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation
Since Mediazona last updated the figures in early October, the names of 6,880 Russian soldiers were added to the list of those killed.
Sanctioned Russian energy giant secretly funded US gas project, NYT reports
The gas project was part of an energy deal discussed by U.S. peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during their September visit to the Kremlin, sources told the New York Times.
Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on suppliers to Russia’s defense industry
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees enacting decisions by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) to impose sanctions on Russian entities and individuals.
Civic activist and UAnimals founder Todorchuk appointed to head AFU Main Directorate for Communications
Oleksandr Todorchuk, Ukrainian entrepreneur, civic activist, founder of the animal welfare organization UAnimals, co-founder of the communications agency Gres Todorchuk, and current service member…
CIA continues sharing intelligence with Ukraine despite tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy
The CIA continues sharing intelligence with Ukraine, including warnings of incoming missiles and drones, despite tensions between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, The Atlantic…
Khmara discusses procurement and production development with defense industry representatives
Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara discussed rules for manufacturers, predictability of state procurement, the development of production capacity and mechanisms for controlled exports with…
Biden and Trump administrations earlier asked SpaceX to enable or disable Starlink – media
The administrations of current U.S. President Donald Trump and his predecessor, Joseph Biden, on several occasions requested that Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX, enable or disable the Starlink satellite communication service in various countries—long before access was restricted for the Ukrainian military in October of this year.
- Biden administration asked SpaceX to disable Starlink in Yemen and Lebanon.
- Trump administration requested Starlink activation in Iran for protesters.
- Musk restricted Starlink access in Ukraine during 2022 invasion.
Ukraine received only 24 Patriot interceptor missiles from U.S. in 90 days – Zelenskyy
Ukraine has received only 24 Patriot interceptor missiles from the United States over the past three months despite intensifying Russian ballistic missile attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told ABC News on Oct. 24.
This is the fancy new F-16 Ukraine could get. It’s not what its pilots need most.
Ukraine could buy newly built F-16 Block 70/72s from U.S. firm Lockheed Martin. But that's not the greatest need.
Ukraine now fights two enemies. One is America
In two weeks, Washington sanctioned the court prosecuting Putin, waived its own sanctions on Russia, and called him a humanitarian.
Energy infrastructure under attack: why repairing power plants is no longer enough for Ukraine
Russian strikes are reshaping Ukraine’s preparations for winter, underscoring the growing need to protect energy infrastructure
Romania blames Russia for attacking cargo ship in Black Sea
Romanian President Nicușor Dan has accused Russia of escalating attacks that threaten NATO’s eastern flank after a cargo ship sank on Friday following a drone strike near Romania’s Black Sea coast.
Ukraine must develop new logistics routes through Romania and Moldova — MP
Ukraine needs to strengthen logistics cooperation with Romania and Moldova and seek EU financing to develop new transport routes and rail links.
Mykhailo Honchar, President of the Center for Global Studies “Strategy XXI”
Trump has crossed the Rubicon: What Putin promised the US in exchange for pressuring Ukraine