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The EU Council adopted eight decisions allocating about €4.9 billion ($5.4 billion) for Ukraine: €4.7 billion to partially reimburse member states for military assistance already delivered and €230 million for the EUMAM Ukraine mission. Total support under the facility has reached €10.8 billion.
Otabek YusupovOn October 23, Ukraine's cabinet set a booking quota for military-liable personnel at critically important defense-industry and fuel-and-energy enterprises — 95%. A temporary coordination center has been created, and ministries and regional administrations must revise criticality criteria within 10 days.
Aziz KarimovThe draft statement for the EU–Canada summit in Montreal on October 29–30 contains an unagreed provision on Ottawa joining the €90 billion loan program for 2026–2027. Canada has not yet given final consent, and the size of its contribution has not been determined.
Otabek YusupovAt the E5 defense ministers' meeting in Paris, Boris Pistorius said he sees no signs of Putin's readiness for a ceasefire and expects systematic strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in winter. Chancellor Friedrich Merz earlier called Russian influence on German society his biggest concern.
Aziz KarimovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv has been waiting for almost a month for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to approve the delivery of interceptor missiles for Patriot and NASAMS systems. He instructed his team to raise the issue again in Washington. According to Zelensky, Russia fired 48 missiles, about 1,600 aerial bombs and nearly 2,300 drones at Ukraine over the past week.
Otabek YusupovItalian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated at a joint press conference after the meeting of the 'five' (E5) defense ministers in Paris that Italy's position on Ukraine 'cannot change.' He called what is happening in Ukraine dangerous for Europe's security and pledged to continue assistance 'to the best of our capabilities.'
Otabek YusupovAccording to Politico, the European Commission expects to agree on €45 billion in additional funding for Ukraine by the end of 2026. The most likely scenario is a loan guaranteed by the current EU budget; the issue is to be considered at the summit on November 26.
Aziz KarimovOn the night of October 26, 2026, a massive drone attack caused fires in Voronezh and the surrounding region. Governor Alexander Gusev reported 113 drones downed and three dead; Russia's Defense Ministry claimed 290 downed nationwide. Passengers on the Anapa–Moscow train were injured, and train services were suspended.
Otabek YusupovFrench Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin, following the meeting of the defense ministers of the 'Group of Five' (E5), emphasized the countries' unity and stated that support for Ukraine will not stop. The joint press conference was held by the defense ministers of Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom, as well as the EU's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas.
Aziz KarimovHungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia are asking to be released from financial guarantees under the EU's new loan to Ukraine, drawing criticism from Germany. Bulgaria has joined them, although it previously took part in the €90 billion loan. The dispute is complicating negotiations on the EU's long-term budget.
Aziz KarimovA CNN investigation claims that Ukrainian drone specialists are supporting the Tuareg separatists of the FLA in northern Mali against the government in Bamako and its Russian allies. Kyiv has not officially confirmed involvement; Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have already severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine, accusing it of supporting armed groups. A CNN investigation claims that Ukrainian drone specialists are supporting the Tuareg separatists of the FLA in northern Mali against the Bamako government and its Russian allies. Kyiv has not officially confirmed its involvement; Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have already severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine, accusing it of supporting armed groups.
Otabek YusupovOn October 26, a citizen of Ukraine crossed the border with Moldova on a motorized paraglider along the Chernivtsi — Larga route. Moldovan border guards, having received a warning from their Ukrainian colleagues, found the man approximately two kilometers from the demarcation line. During the check, he requested asylum. The investigation is ongoing, and no decision has yet been made on his request.
Aziz KarimovThe defence ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom (E5) met in Paris on 26 October and, in a joint statement, are expected to name Russia the most acute and long-term threat to the security of the continent. The statement also records Europe's greater responsibility for its own security and continued support for Ukraine.
Aziz KarimovOvernight on October 26, Russian strikes hit Odesa and Zaporizhzhia region. In Odesa, rescuers fighting a fire at an industrial facility came under two repeated strikes — equipment and garages were damaged, with no casualties. In Zaporizhzhia, houses, a hotel and buses were damaged, and the number of wounded rose from two to four. Ukraine's air defense reported 140 drones launched, of which 112 were shot down or suppressed.
Aziz KarimovVolunteer and founder of the Center for Aerial Reconnaissance Support Maria Berlinska proposed sending more than 400 deputies of the Verkhovna Rada to the front for at least one year. She also spoke against reducing deferments for defense industry specialists. The initiative remains a public proposal, not a decision by the authorities.
Aziz KarimovFormer deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kostiantyn Yeliseyev said the conflict could be settled within a global agreement involving China and the United States. According to him, the negotiation track is currently seeing “reconnaissance in force,” and American negotiators are trying to push Kyiv toward “capitulation.” Earlier, Putin declared readiness for trilateral talks.
Aziz KarimovKremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that the decision to resume trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine does not imply restrictions on military operations. He also allowed for discussion of the territorial issue, praised the humanitarian efforts involving Melania Trump, and commented on the elections in Serbia and Brazil as well as the decision to hold the 2030 World Weightlifting Championship in Moscow.
Aziz KarimovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's planned visit to Brussels on October 27–28 has, according to his adviser, been cancelled due to changes in the American side's plans. The European Commission confirmed its participation in diplomatic efforts but gave no details. The next round of talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia is planned for the first half of November, with Abu Dhabi a possible venue.
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