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euronews.com | 44 min. ago NEW

EU advances Ukraine accession as Hungary lifts veto, paving way for Zelenskyy-Magyar meeting

EU governments agreed to open two additional accession clusters with Ukraine after Hungary dropped its veto following an agreement on the rights of the ethnic Hungarian minority. Zelenskyy and Magyar may meet in Brussels later this week.

warontherocks.com | 1 hrs. 23 min. ago

Doubts Grow Over the Terms of Ukraine’s European Union Accession

Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each week, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.Western coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen it, revealing the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war.

The perspectives gathered here are varied, candid, and often surprising, together forming a more complete picture of Ukraine as it really is.Frontline The post Doubts Grow Over the Terms of Ukraine’s European Union Accession appeared first on War on the Rocks.

dw.com | 2 hrs. 30 min. ago

Nord Stream: Germany puts suspected Ukrainian pipeline saboteur on trial

A Ukrainian citizen faces court in Hamburg, accused of attacking the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. It raises questions about Kyiv's possible role in the explosions. German support for Ukraine is also under scrutiny.

kyivindependent.com | 2 hrs. 31 min. ago

How the Russian army is learning from Ukraine and NATO

The Russian army entered its full-scale war against Ukraine with a reputation as one of the strongest in the world, but the first weeks of the invasion showed that this assessment was wrong. The reasons were sought in logistics, equipment, training, and motivation, but most of the failures stemmed from

nytimes.com | 3 hrs. 3 min. ago

Trump Hands Victories to Putin, Who Offers More War in Return

Russia has reaped a diesel deal and an increase in U.S. pressure on Ukraine as President Trump’s political needs align with his longstanding inclinations toward Russia.

bbc.co.uk | 3 hrs. 8 min. ago

Is Zelensky right to say data centre strikes have taken down Russian bots?

Experts say there is no evidence that Russian trolls have been affected by Ukraine’s Yandex attacks.

kyivindependent.com | 3 hrs. 37 min. ago

Less than half of EU citizens support Ukraine's quick accession, poll shows

Support for Ukraine's EU accession varied across the bloc, reaching 69% in Sweden, the highest share among the countries surveyed. Romania recorded the lowest level of support, at 40%.

rferl.org | 3 hrs. 59 min. ago

How Ukraine's Strikes On Data Centers Disrupted Taxis, Shopping, And Business In Russia And Beyond

Ukrainian drone strikes on three data centers operated by Russia’s Yandex will reportedly take months to repair and have caused widespread disruption in everyday life across Russia and other countries the sprawling tech company operates in.

kyivpost.com | 4 hrs. 1 min. ago

Kyiv Calls WP’s 4-Point Peace Plan ‘American PR’

Ukraine has pushed back against a Washington Post column describing an emerging “joint US-European peace proposal.” Presidential adviser Dmytro Lytvyn said its four components represented the views of some US officials expressed during talks in Florida, calling the report “good American PR.”

kyivindependent.com | 4 hrs. 13 min. ago

Ukraine's parliament supports several bills tied to Western funding, with dozens remaining ahead

On Oct. 13, lawmakers supported three bills in the first reading linked to funding from the International Monetury Fund (IMF) and the EU under the Ukraine Facility — an EU financial assistance program launched in 2024.

defence-blog.com | 4 hrs. 20 min. ago

North Korea unveils copy of Canadian armored vehicle

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has opened a new national defense museum packed with the country’s missiles, rocket launchers and drones, and among the exhibits is a previously unseen 4×4 armored vehicle that closely resembles the Canadian-made Roshel Senator used by Ukraine. State news agency KCNA reported on Oct.

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kyivpost.com | 6 hrs. 20 min. ago

Ukraine Delays $2.3 Billion in Payments as Treasury Cash Runs Short

Ukraine has pushed about $876 million of spending to year-end, left $1.03 billion in payments unprocessed and suspended $404 million in VAT refunds, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko told the Verkhovna Rada. The Treasury is funding only defense, pensions, wages and social aid until the Single Treasury Account recovers.

dw.com | 6 hrs. 32 min. ago

Nord Stream: Trial of Ukrainian attack suspect begins in Germany

A Ukrainian citizen faces court in Hamburg, accused of attacking the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. It raises questions about Kyiv's possible role in the explosions. German support for Ukraine is also under scrutiny.

kyivpost.com | 7 hrs. 4 min. ago

‘Not Right’: Finland Seeks EU Ban on Russian Tourist Visas

Finland is urging the EU to stop issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens until Moscow ends its war against Ukraine. Helsinki is also seeking restrictions targeting Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, Russian athletes linked to the state, and any former combatants.

kyivpost.com | 7 hrs. 4 min. ago

EBRD Expands Ukraine War-Risk Insurance to $168M

The EBRD is raising the capacity of its war-risk insurance facility to $168 million. Two new insurers are set to join the scheme and will also cover gas-related assets and goods in temporary storage.

euronews.com | 7 hrs. 9 min. ago

Could the US cut Ukraine off from vital military intelligence again?

The United States already showed it could suspend intelligence-sharing with Ukraine when it briefly cut off cooperation in March 2025 during a diplomatic confrontation.

euromaidanpress.com | 7 hrs. 23 min. ago

“Now it’s your turn”: US envoys planned to show Moscow a refinery pause and a diesel deal, then ask for something back, a source tells Reuters

Ukraine’s part of that exchange was to stop striking Russia’s oil plants, a request Kushner repeated at the Miami meeting.

abcnews.com | 7 hrs. 25 min. ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no intelligence from partners on incoming missile strike on Kyiv

Ukraine received no early warning from its partners about a Russian missile strike on Kyiv, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

kyivpost.com | 8 hrs. 30 min. ago

Whitaker Says ‘No Change’ to Arms Flows to Kyiv via PURL

On Monday, US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said that he knew of no change to Washington’s weapon policies to Ukraine via NATO, saying he does not wish to comment on “unconfirmed reports.” Whitaker also acknowledged Kyiv’s air defense shortage but said he viewed it as a “short-term challenge,” with “a lot of companies” working on alternatives to fill the gap.

euronews.com | 9 hrs. 16 min. ago

No respite for Ukraine despite Trump’s energy truce announcement

Good morning from Brussels. It’s Tuesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: Russia hits Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump’s truce announcement, Europe stands firm behind Kyiv and France braces for fresh protests.

kyivpost.com | 11 hrs. 1 min. ago

Bulgaria to Summon Russian Ambassador After Attacks on Black Sea Ships

Bulgaria plans to summon Russia’s ambassador following attacks on commercial vessels near its territorial waters. All crew members aboard the Chelsea 3 survived and were rescued, while Ukraine said Ukrainian and Azerbaijani citizens were injured.

euromaidanpress.com | 11 hrs. 44 min. ago

Ukraine’s largest steelworks begins cold shutdown after extensive damage from Russian strikes, saying safe operation is impossible while war continues

The plant will spend two months shutting down safely before mothballing its industrial assets, with any restart dependent on conditions after the war.

theguardian.com | 13 hrs. 52 min. ago

Australian politics live: Climate protester restrained after interrupting NSW parliament; Liberal says PM should be ‘stoned in the square’ over ATO credit card ban

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My body was shutting down after months of critical illness and excruciating pain, but I remained trapped in Iraq.She is an incredible person, someone that I have so much respect for, and being able to come home was incredible. Just the emotion that it brings is, you can’t describe it.

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bbc.co.uk | 14 hrs. 7 min. ago

Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC

In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.

euronews.com | 14 hrs. 31 min. ago

Rent spikes in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee fearing mobilisation

Monthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia.

smh.com.au | 14 hrs. 53 min. ago

Greens split over Ukraine military aid as Sarah Hanson-Young breaks ranks

Foreign Minister Penny Wong accused new Greens leader David Shoebridge of “lining up with One Nation and President Putin” by opposing military aid to Ukraine.

kyivpost.com | 17 hrs. 42 min. ago

‘No More Artificial Delays!’ – Lithuania Urges Faster Ukraine EU Accession

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys urged the EU to accelerate Ukraine’s accession, calling membership a security guarantee for both Kyiv and Europe. His remarks followed Ukraine’s adoption of legislation protecting minority education rights, addressing a key Hungarian concern that had delayed accession negotiations.

euromaidanpress.com | 17 hrs. 55 min. ago

Kinzhal is 90% identical to Iskander-M: Ukraine’s intelligence identifies 58 companies in production chain

Russia is developing a modified version of the Kinzhal missile, equipped with a warhead that strikes targets with fragments and a blast wave.

koreatimes.co.kr | 18 hrs. 13 min. ago

USFK chief calls for more dispersed military drills across S. Korea, citing Ukraine war lessons

The commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) on Monday called for more geographically dispersed military exercises across South Korea, citing lessons from the war in Ukraine and the need to adapt to evolving battlefield threats. Gen. Xavier Brunson made the remarks during a panel discussion at the Association of the United States Army's (AUSA) annual conference in Washington, as he discussed ways to improve the readiness and deterrence posture of U.S. and South Korean forces.

"I think what we recognize is that largely the two big exercises every year in Korea focus on large command posts. We've got to move away from that," Brunson said. The general suggested that the allies consider conducting exercises across a much broader geographical area rather than in fixed locations.

"What would it look like if we train from Jeju all the way up to Gyeonggi Province in the north?" he said. "So just imagine if we trained across the entirety of the peninsula." Brunson said the allies should take into consideration lessons from the war in Ukraine, where the widespread use of drones and other modern battle

nytimes.com | 18 hrs. 47 min. ago

[$] After Russian Diesel Deal, Trump Faces New Crisis Over Ukraine

President Trump’s surprise decision to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel fuel stunned Ukrainian and European officials, who were meeting with U.S. envoys at an exclusive golf club near Miami.

bbc.co.uk | 19 hrs. 18 min. ago

Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire

While Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky suggests he would sign up to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, Russia has said little.

kyivindependent.com | 20 hrs. 38 min. ago

Russian missile attack on Kharkiv injures at least 11, including rescuer

A State Emergency Service rescuer was also injured while responding to the attack and was hospitalized, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing the emergency service. His condition was not immediately confirmed.

kyivindependent.com | 21 hrs. 28 min. ago

Ukrainska Pravda demands investigation into Austrian police conduct after journalists' detention

Tkach is known in Ukraine for his investigations of high-level corruption. He alleged that the arrest could have been retaliation from subjects of his investigations, who could have manipulated Austrian authorities by filing a fake report.

arstechnica.com | 21 hrs. 32 min. ago

Russia was not ready for the data center war it started with Ukraine

Russian bloggers warn Russia’s hyper-centralized digital economy is vulnerable.

npr.org | 22 hrs. 15 min. ago

Both Russia and Ukraine are using AI-powered drones on the battlefield

A Ukrainian company that got rich making smartphone-controlled cameras to watch pets at home now outfits first-person-view drones with an image recognition system powered by artificial intelligence.

kyivpost.com | 22 hrs. 16 min. ago

Japan Signs Contract for Ukraine's SkyFall Interceptor Drones

Japan’s Defense Ministry signed a contract to buy interceptor drones from Ukraine’s SkyFall and is working on early delivery, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi told reporters. He pointed to Ukraine’s rapid feedback cycle, in which upgraded drones appear every 2-3 weeks, as a lesson for Japan’s defense industry.

Tokyo is not considering weapons transfers to Ukraine under its Self-Defense Forces law.

euronews.com | 23 hrs. 13 min. ago

Blindsided again by Trump, Europe puts on a brave face and rallies behind Ukraine

European leaders closed ranks and rallied behind Ukraine as news of the diesel deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin continued to send shockwaves across the alliance.

euronews.com | 23 hrs. 41 min. ago

French navy intercepts and boards 'shadow fleet' ship, Macron says

Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence says the DF Peak tanker is involved in the transportation of Russian crude oil and that it is associated with the Sovcomflot shipping firm.

euromaidanpress.com | 1 days ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine could hold elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire. Moscow counters with truce lasting only voting day

Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says Ukraine needs the 60 days not to hold elections but to heal its wounds and keep fighting.

euromaidanpress.com | 1 days ago

“Zelenskyy is helping Democrats”: Trump’s MAGA base accuses Ukraine of trying to swing US midterms, says journalist in US

The narrative runs across all levels of the US information space, from anonymous accounts to national television.