Trump meets with Stubb, vows to defend Finland in case of Russian attack
During a White House meeting on Oct. 9, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would “vigorously” defend Finland if Russia attacked it.
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North American news editorSonya Bandouil is a North American news editor for The Kyiv Independent. She previously worked in the fields of cybersecurity and translating, and she also edited for various journals in NYC. Sonya has a Master’s degree in Global Affairs from New York University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of Houston, in Texas.
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'Missiles, one after another' — Kyiv blackouts as Russia strikes Ukraine's energy infrastructure once again
"From the explosions that just occurred — a ballistic missile attack is ongoing. Missiles one after another, air defense is active," Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko said.
Belarus fuel exports to Russia surge as Moscow faces domestic shortages
Belarus’ rail exports of gasoline to Russia surged fourfold in September as Russia has dealt with fuel shortages, Reuters reported on Oct. 7.
55 MEPs call for swift launch of Moldova's EU accession talks
Members of the European Parliament from 19 EU countries have urged European Council President Antonio Costa to immediately advance Moldova’s EU accession talks, Vice President of the European Parliament Victor Negrescu announced on Oct. 5.
Ukraine wins 15 medals at 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi
Ukraine finished the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi with 15 medals, Suspilne Sport reported on Oct. 5.
Slovak PM Fico calls for end to Ukraine war and 'Slavs killing each other,' rejects focus on defeating Russia
Slovakia seeks a swift end to the war in Ukraine rather than Russia’s defeat, Prime Minister Robert Fico said during a televised debate on Slovak public broadcaster STVR on Oct. 5.
Russian missile strike kills 1, injures 10 in Kharkiv Oblast
A Russian missile strike hit the center of Balakliia in Kharkiv Oblast late on Oct. 1, killing one person and injuring 10 others, including a 4-year-old child, local authorities reported.
Trump greenlights US intelligence sharing for Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, WSJ reports
The U.S. will begin providing Ukraine with intelligence to support long-range missile strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure, marking the first time the Trump administration has approved such aid, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Oct. 1.
Ukraine and Syria officially re-establish diplomatic relations after leaders meet at UN
Ukraine and Syria formally restored diplomatic relations, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sept. 25 after meeting his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa at the UN General Assembly.
Rubio meets with Lavrov at UN General Assembly, urges Russia to halt the bloodshed in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to halt the killing in Ukraine, the Department of State reported on Sept. 24.
Trump vows to help defend Poland, Baltic countries if Russian escalations continue
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sept. 21 he would help defend Poland and the Baltic nations if Russia continues to escalate.
Trump reiterates call for European allies to stop buying Russian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump again urged European countries to stop importing oil from Russia, during a dinner in Mount Vernon, Virginia, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 21.
Poland conducts mass bomb shelter inspections after recent Russian drone incursions
Polish authorities are carrying out extensive bomb shelter inspections across the country to assess their readiness as temporary protective facilities, RMF24 reported on Sept. 18.
Ireland delivers 34 vehicles and demining robots to Ukraine
Ireland delivered 34 military vehicles and three demining robots to Ukraine as part of its non-lethal military aid, the Irish government announced on Sept. 18.
'Reckless escalation' — Kallas condemns Russian drone in Romanian airspace
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned the Russian drone violation of Romanian airspace in a statement on Sept. 14.
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