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Rocket hits nine-story building in Kyiv: 16 injured, strikes on energy infrastructure amid declared truce

A rocket hit a nine-story residential building in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district, with fire engulfing the lower eight floors; 16 people were hospitalized, four in serious condition. Zelensky said the target was one of the main energy facilities — CHPP-4 — and that partners did not warn about the launch of Russian ballistic missiles. Trump rejected reports that intelligence sharing had been halted.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
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12 US senators urged Trump to cancel the Russian diesel deal, calling it 'a gift to Putin'

A group of 12 American senators led by Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to President Trump on October 13 demanding the cancellation of an agreement on supplies of Russian diesel fuel to the US, concluded after a conversation with Putin on October 9. In their view, lifting sanctions will strengthen Russia's military economy. Copies of the letter were sent to Secretary of State Rubio and Treasury Secretary Bessent.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
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SIPRI: Ukraine became the largest recipient of weapons in 2021–2025, Saudi Arabia — third in imports

According to SIPRI, in 2021–2025 Ukraine became the world's largest recipient of weapons of major types, receiving supplies from the USA, Germany, Poland and other countries. Saudi Arabia ranked third in imports, with 77% of its purchases coming from the USA. The publication Naked Science, drawing on the institute's data, described two approaches to arms exports: diversified, as with the USA, and oriented toward a single main recipient.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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Russia strikes Kharkiv and Kyiv: at least five killed

On the night of October 13, Russia attacked Kharkiv, where three people were killed and 11 injured, and on the evening of October 12 it attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, where two people were killed. Rescue operations are ongoing; the reasons for the delayed air-raid alert about the missile strike on Kyiv are being investigated.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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The Landtag of Saxony-Anhalt demanded an end to aid to Ukraine

The Landtag of Saxony-Anhalt adopted, by majority vote, a joint resolution by the AfD and BSW demanding an end to military and financial aid to Ukraine and the lifting of sanctions against Russia. The resolution was supported by 44 of 83 deputies; the CDU, SPD, Greens, and Left Party voted against. Minister-President Sven Schulze called it a political show, and Ukraine's ambassador called it "the height of absurdity." The decision is largely symbolic, as these matters fall within the competence of the federal government and the EU.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
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EU Summit in Brussels: Energy Prices, Budget Dispute and a Unified Position on Ukraine

EU leaders gathered for a two-day summit in Brussels. The agenda includes gas prices at their highest since the winter of 2022, a dispute over cutting the seven-year budget by €141 billion, trade relations with China, EU enlargement and support for Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky will join the leaders on Friday; the draft of the final statements includes regret over Trump's decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
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Rutte urged NATO allies to strengthen Ukraine's air defense amid tensions between Kyiv and Washington

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, at a press conference in Tallinn, called on alliance members to step up military aid to Ukraine, primarily air defense systems, as Russia attacks Kyiv daily with hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles. More than 600,000 people in Ukraine were left without electricity after the strikes. Rutte's meeting with Zelensky in Brussels will take place amid tensions between the US and Ukraine over strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure and Trump's threat to limit intelligence sharing.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
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The EU sees no signs that the US has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine

EU officials say they have seen no signs that the US has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, while examining reports of a slowdown in Starlink's operation. The EC highlighted the Govsatcom system and negotiations to connect Ukraine to it, with commercial satellite capacities to cover needs until 2029, when the Iris-2 constellation of over 300 satellites becomes operational. Kremlin spokesman Peskov said the information remains fragmented, while Trump stated intelligence sharing had not been halted.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
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The British Prime Minister said he would 'try to restore relations' between Ukraine and the US

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, responding to a question from Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey about the US-Russia diesel fuel deal, declined to assess Donald Trump's actions, saying he wanted to be careful in creating conditions for reuniting people. Burnham said he would try to mend relations between the US and Ukraine. He also added that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, currently on an official visit to London, will not leave the UK empty-handed, and that additional military and financial support for Ukraine will be organized soon.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
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Russia strikes Kyiv and Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight on October 14; four killed, at least 600,000 left without electricity

Russia struck Kyiv and Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight on October 14. Four people were killed in the capital and more than 25 were injured. At least 600,000 people were left without electricity. Three days before the attack, US President Donald Trump announced an "energy truce" between the sides. Kyiv said it was ready to observe it reciprocally; Moscow did not confirm its participation. Russia's Ministry of Defense said it carried out a massive strike on the communications and energy infrastructure of Kyiv, the Kyiv region and the Kharkiv region.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
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Trump's energy truce has not stopped strikes on Ukraine; EU keeps sanctions, NATO unveils new strategy

The energy truce announced by Donald Trump has not taken effect: Russia continues striking Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and Kyiv learned of the deal from the media. Europe pledged to continue sanctions pressure, adding 1,600 individuals and companies to the list. NATO presented the Theory of Victory strategy, while France braces for new protests.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
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Hungary lifts veto: EU opens two more negotiation clusters for Ukraine's accession; Zelensky–Magyar meeting possible

The EU Council agreed to open two additional clusters of Ukraine's accession negotiations after Budapest lifted its veto amid an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority. Four of six clusters have now been opened. Euronews sources say diplomats are working on the first meeting between Zelensky and Magyar on the sidelines of the EU summit in Brussels, but it has not yet been officially confirmed.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
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Russian strikes on Ukraine: 25 injured in Rivne, five ballistic missiles on Kyiv, four killed in Kharkiv

On October 13, 2026, a Russian strike on a study building of Rivne State University for the Humanities injured at least 25 people. Zelensky reported five ballistic missiles on Kyiv and the absence of advance warning from partners. In Kharkiv, four people were killed and 41 injured. The strikes came ahead of the European Council summit on October 16.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read