Lithuania blocks and fortifies bridge to Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave
Lithuania's Defense Minsiter Laurynas said other bridges leading to Kaliningrad would also be fortified, and some may even be mined.
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Two more IRIS-T anti-aircraft systems arrive in Ukraine
Initially a hesitant partner, Berlin has become Ukraine's second-largest military donor after the U.S.
Hungary’s Orban rebuked by EU chief over Russia stance, complains of ‘political propaganda’
"I would have been pleased to debate the presidential program but I see you’re not interested," Viktor Orban said.
Zelensky arrives in Croatia for regional summit
The talks will focus on achieving peace, Ukraine’s path to NATO and the EU, as well as the reconstruction of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 9.
NATO entering ‘3.0’ version, Finland’s president says
Finland joined NATO early 2023 after ditching its longstanding neutral stance following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russian weapons depot storing North Korean shells, missiles set ablaze after drone attack, Ukraine's military reports
Ukraine's General Staff said the depot was the 67th Arsenal of Russia’s Main Missile and Artillery Directorate (GRAU), located near the city of Karachev.
Hungary’s Orban says Trump won’t wait until inauguration to ‘manage a peace’ in Ukraine
"We will open several bottles of champagne if Trump is back," Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Oct. 8.
General Staff: Russia has lost 664,120 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,150 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Russia has stolen over 180,000 tons of Ukrainian grain from occupied Mariupol, Shmyhal says
Russia has stolen more than 180,000 tons of Ukrainian grain through the port of the occupied city of Mariupol in Donetsk Oblast alone, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said at a government meeting on Oct. 8.
Ukraine war latest: 'Fights taking place at every building entrance' as Russia enters eastern Toretsk, military says
Key developments on Oct. 8: * 'Fights taking place at every building entrance' as Russia enters eastern Toretsk, military says * France to deliver first Mirage 2000 jets to Ukraine in early 2025 * Russian forces outnumbered Ukrainians tenfold in battle for Vuhledar, commander says * North Korea likely sending soldiers to Ukraine to
Biden postpones visit to Germany due to hurricane ahead of Ramstein meeting
Biden was supposed to convene a leader-level meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Germany on Oct. 12, where President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to present his victory plan.
Hungary blocks EU sanctions changes, holding up $50 billion G7 loan package for Ukraine
"We believe that this issue, the prolongation of the Russian sanctions, should be decided after the U.S. elections. We have to see in which direction the future U.S. administration is going with this issue," Hungarian Finance Minister Mihaly Varga said.
Top medical official in Kyiv suspected of faking disability certificates for draft-age men
The head of one of the inter-district Centers for Medical and Social Experts in Kyiv will appear in court for allegedly handing out fake disability certificates, the police said on Oct. 8.
UK slaps sanctions on Russian forces for chemical weapons use in Ukraine
The United Kingdom issued sanctions against Russian units involved in the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine, the country's Foreign Office said on Oct. 8.
Ukraine's SBU investigating director of controversial 'Russians at War' documentary Trofimova
Anastasia Trofimova's documentary has faced criticism for what many perceive as an attempt to whitewash Russian soldiers involved in the war.
North Korea likely sending soldiers to Ukraine to aid Russia, Seoul says
"As Russia and North Korea have signed a mutual treaty akin to a military alliance, the possibility of such a deployment is highly likely," South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-Hyun said in the parliament.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 3, injure around 50 over past day
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least three people and injured at least 50 over the past day, including children, regional authorities reported on Oct. 8.
Updated: Russian strike on Kharkiv injures 21, including minor
The governor initially said that Russia used KAB aerial bombs but later clarified that the type of weapon used is still being determined.
Russian state media faced 'unprecedented' cyberattack on Putin's birthday
The cyberattack was carried out by Ukrainian hackers as a "congratulations" on Russian President Vladimir Putin's birthday, an undisclosed government source told Reuters and several Ukrainain media outlets.
France to deliver first Mirage 2000 jets to Ukraine in early 2025
The planes "will be equipped with new equipment: air-to-ground combat capabilities and anti-electronic warfare defense," a French minister said.
Quality of food supplied to Ukrainian military raises red flags, media investigation says
Soldiers received inedible cans of food on the front line, according to a serviceman who turned to NGL media to raise leadership’s concern after unsuccessful attempts to communicate directly with decision-makers, NGL Media wrote on Oct. 7.
General Staff: Russia has lost 662,970 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,340 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: Russian ship disabled after sabotage; Kyiv attacks oil depot in Crimea
Key developments on Oct. 7: * Russian Baltic Sea Fleet vessel out of action after Ukraine's sabotage, intelligence says * Ukraine's 3rd Brigade frees captured soldiers in Kharkiv Oblast skirmish * Oil depot on fire in Crimea's Feodosia following Ukrainian attack * Russian airstrike against Kherson injures 20, including children * Kyiv's air defense intercepts
Pro-war blogger arrested in Russia after criticizing Kremlin
Guzenko is the author of the popular Telegram channel Trinadtsaty (Thirteenth), which has over 300,000 subscribers. He covers Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, writing posts in support of Moscow's invasion.
Ukraine, Slovakia to create joint energy hub, Shmyhal says
"As a result, we will expand our export and import capabilities and strengthen the energy security of both countries," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Pope appoints Ukrainian bishop to College of Cardinals
When inaugurated, Ukraine-born Bishop Mykola Bychok will be one of the youngest members of the College and the only cardinal from the country.
Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada restricts use of Telegram for parliament officials
Lawmakers and parliament officials will be barred from installing Telegram on work devices and will have to use two-factor authentication when using the app for other purposes.
Ukraine's 72nd Brigade that defended Vuhledar has new commander
Colonel Oleksandr Okhrimenko was appointed the new commander of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade after the transfer of his predecessor, Ivan Vinnik, the unit said.
Updated: Russian airstrike against Kherson injures 20, including children
Russia attacked the city around 10:40 a.m., with two KAB bombs being dropped in the coastal area of the central district and two more in the northern part of Kherson.
North Korea warns NATO of 'tragic consequences' after Russia ties criticism
NATO accused North Korea and Iran of "fueling" the war in Ukraine by giving missiles, shells, and drones to Russia in a statement issued last week.
Putin greeted as 'Tsar' on his birthday by influential far-right ideologue
Russian President Vladimir Putin was greeted by the hail "God save the Tsar" on the occasion of his 72nd birthday by ultra-nationalist Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin on his Telegram channel just minutes after midnight on Oct. 7.
Infamous Russian arms dealer preparing deal with Yemen's Houthis, WSJ reports
Viktor Bout gained fame in 2005 after a movie titled "Lord of War," allegedly portraying his life of selling weapons for decades to Middle Eastern, South American, and African clients before he was arrested in 2008 and imprisoned in the U.S.
