German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told the broadcaster ARD that Germany is discussing with allies giving Ukraine security guarantees, but these will not be the same as for a member of NATO. In March, the Ukrainian delegation in the peace talks with Russia said Ukraine was seeking NATO-style security guarantees from the West.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Oct. 11 that Budapest has launched a nationwide petition drive to collect signatures in opposition to the European Union's "war plan" to finance Ukraine's war effort.
Germany's airlines are calling for drones that threaten airport operations to be shot down, Der Spiegel reported on Oct. 11. The call to action comes amid a recent surge of unidentified drone sightings that have disrupted airports in Germany, prompting efforts to address the threat.
Ukraine and the U.K. agreed to launch the LYRA defense cooperation program, focusing on battlefield tech and joint weapons development, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced Oct. 11.
"I informed President Trump about Russia's attacks on our energy system — and I appreciate his willingness to support us," Zelensky said.
Falling debris from downed missiles sparked fires and caused damage in Belgorod, Russia, the regional governor reported Oct. 11 amid a suspected attack on a power plant in the city.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed new sanctions targeting Russian individuals and entities, aligning Ukraine's latest measures with those previously imposed by Japan.
The joint U.K.-U.S. operation was conducted on Oct. 9, following recent airspace violations by Russia targeting several NATO countries.
Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing following heightened Russian military activity near the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10.
The parade, attended by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and United Russia party leader Dmitry Medvedev, featured a display of advanced weaponry.
The affected trains included routes between Dnipro and Kyiv, Ternopil and Kyiv, and the international Kyiv–Warsaw route.
Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) drones struck a Russian oil refinery in Ufa on the morning of Oct. 11, resulting in explosions and a fire, a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent.
"Over the past month, (Russia) has increased the number of air strikes 1.3 times," Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
The Belarusian military is implementing a "set of measures" to bring select units to their "highest level of combat readiness" under Alexander Lukashenko's direct orders.
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 54 out of the 78 Shahed-type attack drones and other drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Twenty-one drone strikes were recorded at six locations.
Latvia has ordered 841 Russian citizens to leave the country by Oct. 13, citing their failure to meet legal requirements, including proof of Latvian language proficiency and passing a national security screening, Politico reported.
