Ukraine liberates Borova village in Kharkiv Oblast

Among the seven nations increasing their purchases, France saw a 40% jump, importing 2.2 billion euros ($2.5 billion), while the Netherlands’ imports surged 72% to 498 million euros ($579 million). Belgium, Croatia, Romania, and Portugal also raised their imports. Hungary recorded an 11% increase over the past year.

This month marks one year of the Kyiv Independent’s Explaining Ukraine weekly newsletter on Ukrainian history, literature, and culture, written by culture reporter Kate Tsurkan.

"We have not fully disclosed what was discussed in Anchorage. We remain committed to the basis of that discussion and have changed nothing for ourselves," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Igor Kartavykh, editor-in-chief of Sputnik Azerbaijan, was moved from police detention to house arrest in Baku, according to Dmitry Kiselyov, who oversees Sputnik's parent organization.

The legislation reflects a $100 million increase in the aid for Ukraine over the House of Representatives' version.

Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight on Oct. 10, killing a child and injuring at least 24 people in the country while leaving a part of Kyiv without electricity and water.

"Very shortly, we'll be producing around 2,000 drones a month, deliberately shipping all of them to Ukraine so they can be used to intercept Russian drones," U.K. Defense Readiness and Industry Minister Luke Pollard said.

The committee described Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as "a brave and committed champion of peace."

"I am sure that in the end we will get there, that (Russian President Vladimir) Putin will pay for this war," Germany’s Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said.

The attacks come amid Russia's intensifying aerial campaign targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of the winter months.

The upcoming delivery addresses Ukraine's urgent need for cost-effective air defense solutions as Russia intensifies drone attacks.

"I wanted to come to Kyiv and show my support for Ukrainians," Swiss singer Nemo Mettler said.

"They have no excuse not to do this. Maybe you should throw them out of NATO, frankly," U.S. President Donald Trump said.