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Ukraine's advances in weapons exports mark a significant turn as domestic manufacturers gear up for global markets, backed by export authorization protocols. Concurrently, humanitarian projects like Bring Kids Back UA have facilitated the successful return of 17 children from occupied zones, underscoring the gravity of Russia's territorial claims. As winter looms, Ukrenergo cautions that power supplies are vulnerable to the unpredictable stresses of drone and missile strikes, driving a need for strategic energy planning. The geopolitical landscape is further complicated by European sanctions against Russia and ongoing military support to Ukraine, signifying a robust Western resolve against Russian aggression.

What is the status of Ukrainian weapons exports?

Ukraine is emerging as a player in the international arms market, requiring weapons manufacturers to obtain necessary export permits from the State Service for Export Control.

How are Ukrainian children being rescued from occupied territories?

Initiatives like Bring Kids Back UA work tirelessly to extricate children from occupied regions, employing diplomatic and humanitarian efforts to ensure their safe return to Ukraine.

What challenges is Ukraine facing with its power supply this winter?

Ukrenergo warns that Ukraine's power supply could face disruptions due to potential drone and missile attacks on energy infrastructure, necessitating adaptable energy management strategies.

What impact do European sanctions have on the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

European sanctions against Russia aim to pressure Moscow economically and politically, aligning with US efforts to counteract Russian territorial expansions and support Ukraine militarily.

What role does the US play in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine?

The US continues to solidify its support for Ukraine through financial aid, military collaborations, and strategic partnerships to bolster Ukraine's defenses against Russian advances.

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US reaffirms support for Ukraine during peace accord talks Progress in peace talks: US and Ukraine agree on key provisions Representatives of the United States and Ukraine held a productive meeting on peace accords, discussing security guarantees, economic development and political sovereignty. Both sides noted progress and agreed to continue consultations. 3 716 22 Previously in trend: negotiations with Russia

Robertas Kaunas: Lithuania stands with Ukraine By turning away from Ukraine, we would pay too high price, - Lithuanian Defense Minister Kaunas Minister of National Defense Robertas Kaunas assured that Lithuania's commitments to Ukraine remain strong and unwavering. 670 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Lithuania

Hillary Clinton called the US peace plan a capitulation of Ukraine Trump’s peace plan is de facto capitulation of Ukraine, - Hillary Clinton Trump's ultimatum to end the war with Russia is a betrayal of peace and freedom for Ukraine. 7 178 71 Previously in trend: Trump peace plan

British Prime Minister on peace in Ukraine: the main thing is Kyiv’s consent Any proposal for peace deal with Russia must have Ukraine’s consent - Starmer Ukraine's future must be determined by Ukraine, and this principle must underpin a just and lasting peace. 1 050 6 Previously in trend: Trump peace plan

Trump wants Ukraine–Russia war to end and trade restored, says Vice President Vance Trump wants peace and economic cooperation between Ukraine and Russia, Vance says U.S. President Donald Trump wants the war between Ukraine and Russia to end and for the two countries to restore trade and tourism. 6 788 125 Previously in trend: Trump peace plan

Border guards exposed a scheme for illegal border crossing 10,000 euros for "services": border guards uncover scheme involving illegal border crossings. PHOTOS A border patrol detained three residents of Kyiv and Vinnytsia regions as they attempted to illegally cross Ukraine’s border with Romania in the area overseen by the Hertsa border unit of the Chernivtsi Border Detachment. 888 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Detention of draft dodgers at the border

Sikorski Sikorski: "Easiest way to lose Western support is to tolerate corruption in Ukraine" Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said that Ukraine will not be able to join the European Union without a fundamental fight against corruption. 1 819 30 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine Mindichgate

NATO helps Ukraine: new $500 million arms package Ten NATO countries to provide $500 million in weapons for Ukraine Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and several other countries will finance military equipment for Ukraine through NATO’s PURL initiative. 661 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine PURL program

Ukraine produces around 4 million drones per year Ukraine becomes drone superpower, enters NATO markets – Bloomberg Ukraine has become a global leader in drone production: more than 500 Ukrainian companies now manufacture roughly 4 million drones a year, from cheap FPV craft to long-range strike systems. 2 904 10 Previously in trend: Drone industry

aircraft, MiG-29, Slovakia Slovak prosecutor’s office finds no violations in transfer of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine: case closed Slovak law enforcement authorities found no criminal offense in the previous government's decisions to transfer Soviet MiG-29 fighter jets and KUB air defense systems to Ukraine. 899 4 Previously in trend: Slovakia aid to Ukraine

Ukraine and Poland are engaged in a "constructive historical dialogue" on the exhumation of victims of the Volyn tragedy Poland sees rise in crimes and hate speech against Ukrainians, - Bloomberg Poland, which has become the main refuge for millions of Ukrainians, has seen a noticeable increase in crimes and expressions of hatred against refugees. This alarming trend undermines the solidarity that prevailed in the first months of the full-scale invasion and complicates the integration of Ukrainians into Polish society. 2 771 16 Previously in trend: Ukrainians in Poland

MP says power outage schedules will remain in place until end of heating season Power outage schedules to remain until end of heating season – MP Nahorniak Power outage schedules will remain in effect until the end of the heating season in Ukraine. 2 976 32 Previously in trend: Power outages

In the Czech Republic, MPs hung three Ukrainian flags after the speaker’s decision Three Ukrainian flags appeared above parliament in Czech Republic. PHOTO The ODS, STAN and Pirate Party factions hung three Ukrainian flags on the building of the Czech Chamber of Deputies in response to Speaker Tomio Okamura's decision to remove the previous one. 6 837 32 Previously in trend: Czech attitudes towards war in Ukraine

Italy promised even greater support for Ukraine after Zakharova’s statements Following Zakharova’s statements, Italy declared that Russia’s insults would only strengthen support for Ukraine. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told the Russian diplomatic representative that offensive remarks from Moscow about his country only strengthen support for Ukraine. 3 099 8 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

In Odesa region, border guards twice refused bribes Two bribe-givers were exposed on border with Moldova. VIDEO+PHOTOS During the day, border guards of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi detachment recorded two attempts at bribery. 1 582 5 Previously in trend: Grafters

IMF may stop financing Ukraine due to dispute in the EU IMF may halt funding for Ukraine due to dispute within European Union, - Politico Due to Belgium's position, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may suspend aid to Ukraine. 7 743 35 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine Reparations from Russia

Trump said he would not transfer Tomahawks to Ukraine Trump said he does not plan to transfer "Tomahawks" to Ukraine US President Donald Trump has stated that he is not currently considering transferring "Tomahawk" cruise missiles to Ukraine. 13 223 163 Previously in trend: Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine

drones, weapons Start of Ukrainian weapons exports: Tech Force in UA explain procedure Ukrainian arms manufacturers seeking to enter foreign markets must first obtain export authorization from the State Service for Export Control and secure approval from the Interagency Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation and Export Control. 24 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms Drone industry

Seventeen more children returned to Ukraine from Russian occupation Seventeen Ukrainian children returned from occupation — among them teens Russians tried to train for war Seventeen Ukrainian children and teenagers have been successfully returned from occupied territories thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA and Save Ukraine initiatives. 915 1 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation Russia’s Crimes Against Children in Ukraine

Ukrenergo warns: winter will be unpredictable Power supply situation may change daily in winter – Ukrenergo Ukrenergo has warned that the electricity supply situation this winter may change on a daily basis. The company says it prepared for the cold season under several scenarios, from optimistic to crisis, but constant drone and missile strikes on energy infrastructure are forcing it to revise forecasts. 1 805 5 Previously in trend: Power outages

Detention of Ukrainians in Poland Two Ukrainians working for foreign intelligence services detained in Poland The Military Counterintelligence Service and the Internal Security Agency detained two Ukrainians who were carrying out tasks for foreign intelligence. The detainees are a 32-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man. 2 263 11

Europe has begun to support Ukraine more strongly Europe has pushed Trump to impose some "pain" on Russia, - NYT The European Union has announced a new package of sanctions against Russia and promised to provide Ukraine with financial and military support worth more than $150 billion over two years. The determination of European leaders has already influenced the policy of Donald Trump's administration, forcing it to take a tougher stance on Moscow. 2 342 4 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia

drones Western boom in anti-drone technology: Ukraine becomes testing ground for these innovations – WSJ Start-ups from Silicon Valley to Europe are racing to build cheap, reliable counter-drone systems to tackle hostile drones appearing over airports and shipping lanes far from the front lines in Ukraine. 60 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry Drones over Denmark

European leaders We strongly support President Trump’s position that fighting should stop immediately, - European leaders’ statement European leaders on Tuesday, 21 October, issued a joint statement in support of Ukraine and US President Donald Trump's efforts to end the fighting. 7 211 50 Previously in trend: ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Ukrainian children attend underground school during the war Ukrainian children under fire: many teenagers do not want to think about their future after war, - media Russian aggression has turned Ukraine's skies into a source of constant fear for children. Most schoolchildren are forced to study online, taking refuge in shelters during air raid alerts, writes The Atlantic. 2 160 21 Previously in trend: Children are victims of war

Meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump Trump denied that he pressured Zelenskyy to agree to cede entire Donbas region to Russia, - Reuters President of the United States Donald Trump said that he did not force Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to agree to the transfer of the entire Donbas to the Russian Federation. 10 268 90 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

J.D. Vance stated that the US will work toward peace in Ukraine for as long as it takes US will continue on path to peace in Ukraine, no matter how long it takes, - Vance The US will work toward peace in Ukraine for as long as it takes. He also confirmed that the issue of transferring Tomahawk missiles is under consideration by Trump. 2 639 30 Previously in trend: Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine

Putin is not ready for peace in Ukraine Russia is trying to undermine West’s support for Ukraine, - Latvian Ambassador to NATO Riekstiņš Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to continue the war in Ukraine for as long as he deems necessary, and there are currently no signs of readiness for a serious peace process. He seeks to weaken Western unity and reduce support for Ukraine by creating instability in democratic countries. 606 3 Previously in trend: Putin’s statement on the ceasefire

Meeting between Zelensky and Trump Zelenskyy and Trump begin meeting in United States. VIDEO On Friday, October 17, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump are holding a meeting at the White House. 4 848 27 Previously in trend: Trump-Zelenskyy meeting Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

Slovakia supports Ukraine’s accession to the EU - Fico Ukraine’s accession to European Union will strengthen cooperation between countries - Fico Prime Minister Robert Fico said that Slovakia supports Ukraine's accession to the European Union. 1 855 18 Previously in trend: Заяви Фіцо про Україну Ukraine EU accession

The innovative autonomous-guidance drone was jointly developed by the U.S. and Ukraine. U.S. and Ukraine launch production of AI-powered drones Auterion, a U.S. company that develops drone software, says it has successfully completed Project Artemis and built a new long-range kamikaze drone, the Artemis ALM-20. 2 118 7 Previously in trend: Production of drones Supply of drones from allies Drone industry

Europe is growing fatigued with the war, support for Ukraine is declining Ukrainians fearfully watching as Europe loses interest in supporting Ukraine, - Politico More than three years have passed since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, and more than ten years since the start of the war in Donbas. Despite becoming accustomed to living in a state of war, Ukrainians are growing increasingly concerned that Europe may be tired of supporting them. 3 994 21

NATO Parliamentary Assembly NATO Parliamentary Assembly called for Ukraine to be provided with long-range weapons and for restrictions on their use to be lifted The NATO Parliamentary Assembly has adopted a resolution calling on the allies to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons, air defence systems and to allow the destruction of targets in the Russian Federation. 3 884 17 Previously in trend: NATO aid to Ukraine

Ukrainians rated the country’s five presidents Ukrainians rated country’s five presidents on ten-point scale, - survey Ukrainians continue to highly appreciate Volodymyr Zelenskyy's activities. Despite a slight decline, his rating remains the highest. 13 312 126

US President Donald Trump US does not send weapons to Ukraine directly; they are transferred by NATO, - Trump US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States does not supply weapons to Ukraine directly. Supplies are provided through NATO, which compensates Washington for the costs. 1 716 5 Previously in trend: Europe wants to buy US weapons for Ukraine Buying weapons from the US

Ex-official sentenced to 6 years in the US US convicts former Air Force officer for passing secrets about war in Ukraine Former US Air Force employee David Slater received nearly six years in prison for passing secret information about the Russian-Ukrainian war through a dating website. 1 782 2 Previously in trend: US security

senate,the usa US Senate approves defence budget for 2026: Ukraine to receive $500 million in aid The US Senate has approved the defence budget for the 2026 fiscal year, which provides for the allocation of $500 million to support Ukraine. 3 871 29 Previously in trend: US aid to Ukraine

The Ministry of Education and Science inspects universities Ministry of Education and Science: "Education will not save you from mobilisation" – universities being checked for fictitious postgraduate students The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has stated that education cannot be used as a means of evading mobilisation. 3 125 28 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Zelenskyy will begin his visit to the US with a trip to a factory where 155-mm shells are produced for Ukraine Ukraine, together with European Union, will reach level of artillery shell production equal to that of Russian Federation in 2026 - Zelenskyy In 2026, the production of artillery shells in the EU and Ukraine may catch up with the Russian Federation; the key is the increase in the caliber of 155 mm and ammunition. 1 273 12 Previously in trend: Production of weapons

The EU supported Moldova, but did not mention Ukraine MEPs call for negotiations with Moldova, but do not mention Ukraine Members of the European Parliament from 19 EU countries have appealed to the President of the European Council, António Costa, to immediately open negotiations on Moldova's accession to the European Union. 4 261 50 Previously in trend: Ukraine EU accession

Ukraine trains NATO to fight Russian drones NATO is learning from Ukraine to counter Russian drones - Atlantic Council Ukrainian experts are teaching NATO allies how to effectively counter Russian drones. Their expertise is recognized at the level of Denmark and NATO. 740 7 Previously in trend: Russian drones over Europe

procurement,weapons US shutdown could block Ukraine’s billion-dollar UAV deal - Telegraph Several meetings of the Ukrainian delegation with American officials have already been disrupted this week. The officials were asked to "stay home" 2 937 23 Previously in trend: Threat of shutdown in the USA

Orban stated that Ukraine is not a sovereign state Orban: Ukraine is not a sovereign state because it is held by EU Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stated that Ukraine is not a sovereign state, as it is financially dependent on aid from the European Union. 3 891 47 Previously in trend: Anti-Ukrainian position of Orban

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy awarded 16 cities with title "Hero City of Ukraine" President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees awarding the honorary title of "Hero City of Ukraine" to 16 cities: Pavlohrad, Nikopol, Marhanets, Druzhkivka, Kramatorsk, Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, Huliaipole, Orikhiv, Voznesensk, Bashtanka, Sumy, Trostianets, Kupiansk, and Starokostiantyniv. 5 355 64

weapons Number of lost and stolen weapons in Ukraine has increased. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in Ukraine, more than 491,000 weapons have been lost or stolen. This indicates an almost twofold increase in this figure over the past year alone. 2 387 12

Kaleniuk reports persecution of her family Kaleniuk, director of Anti-Corruption Action Center, said authorities were putting pressure on her family: "We expect provocations in near future" Daria Kaleniuk, co-founder and executive director of the Anti-Corruption Action Center, reported pressure from the authorities on her family. 2 944 21

Ukraine 76% of Ukrainians optimistic about country’s future – poll. INFOGRAPHICS An overwhelming majority of Ukrainians view both Ukraine’s future and their own positively. 1 488 32 Previously in trend: Poll on war in Ukraine

flag Ukrainian defenders raised flags in Oleksiivka in Sumy Oblast and restoring control there. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers have planted flags in different parts of the village of Oleksiivka in Sumy region: the fighters are gradually regaining control over the settlement. 2 483 11