Ukraine says 25,000 Russian soldiers have deserted since late 2024

More than 25,000 Russian soldiers and officers have deserted the Russian army since late 2024, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) reported on Saturday.

Zelensky-Trump talks: The difficult path to a ceasefire before Putin meeting

The talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump were very difficult; they were neither a failure nor a success.

Belarus seeks EU talks to end isolation, sources say

Belarus has proposed talks with European Union countries to normalise relations, in a bid to end the political isolation it has faced since 2020, European diplomatic sources told Reuters.

Bucharest blast: Three killed, pregnant woman among dead

Following Friday's explosion in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, 66 people were given hotel accommodation, and more than 280 received psychological counselling.

Ukraine drone attack: Russian power station in Ulyanovsk on fire

An electrical transformer in Russia's Ulyanovsk region was set alight following a Ukrainian drone attack, Russian channels on Telegram reported on Tuesday, 18 October.

Putin's Ukraine demands 'enraged' Trump at failed Alaska Peace Summit

Vladimir Putin frequently uses opportunities to deliver lengthy, historical explanations of why he believes Ukraine should belong to Russia, referencing events from centuries ago. The Moscow Times reports this.

Tomahawk missiles: Trump rejects Zelensky's request for long-range weapons

The US will not provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, despite President Zelensky's visit to Washington to secure them.

EU to build anti-drone shield by 2027 amid Russia tensions

The European Union (EU) is planning a so-called 'anti-drone shield' to be fully operational by 2027, the European Commission has confirmed.

Rutte: Ukraine security directly linked to

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the progress in supporting Ukraine, emphasizing the direct link between Ukraine's security and that of the Alliance's members.

Odessa Mayor Trukhanov stripped of Ukrainian citizenship by Zelensky

The mayor of Ukraine’s key port city of Odesa, Gennadiy Trukhanov, has been stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship by President Volodymyr Zelensky, who signed the decree on 14 October.

Belgium general strike: Flights grounded, Brussels transport paralyzed

A nationwide general strike led to the grounding of most planes at Belgium's two main airports and paralyzed public transport across Brussels.

Hamas executions in Gaza after IDF withdrawal

The Islamist group Hamas carried out a series of public executions in the Gaza Strip shortly after Israeli forces withdrew from the main urban areas, citing a report from The Telegraph.