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Saturday, October 17
Russia may seek to get back frozen assets through Ukraine's partners, Zelensky says
"Today, this is fully under Europe's control. That means (Russian frozen assets) are safe for now," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Over half of Russian jet-powered drones downed by Ukraine's aircraft, Zelensky says
Ukraine has secured contracts and assurances from partners on additional supplies of F-16 ammunition, Zelensky noted, adding that the current deliveries were at a "satisfactory level."
'Putin feels joy' — Zelensky calls Trump's waiving of key Russia sanctions 'wrong'
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on oct. 17 U.S. President Donald Trump was "wrong" to further "block" sanctions against Russia, while expressing hope that he would do "everything possible" to stop the full-scale war.
'Planned operation' — Zelensky confirms Ukraine's Starlink access not fully restored
Zelensky called the restrictions a "planned operation" targeting Ukraine, noting that Starlink speed limits remain in effect in Ukraine but not in EU countries.
Anger over Kyiv's winter preparations fuels calls for Mayor Klitschko to resign
Local residents gathered on Oct. 17 in front of the city council to demand that Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko step down from the post he has occupied for over 12 years. "Kyiv without Klitschko," hundreds of protesters chanted as they took to the streets in central Kyiv, according to Kyiv Independent reporters on the ground. Kyiv's failure to prepare for the coming winter amid Russian attacks on critical infrastructure, coupled with broader mismanagement, were the main factors that brought people
Russian Ryazan oil refinery halts operations of one main unit after drone attack, Reuters reports
Since President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the resumption of strikes on Oct. 15, Kyiv has not reported any new attacks on Russian oil refineries or confirmed reports of such strikes.
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"These are frozen Russian assets held in Europe, belonging to Russians who are destroying Ukraine and killing people there every day... the idea of releasing these assets is completely out of the question," said Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
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