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Ukraine

What is happening there and why it matters.

So it makes sense

Ukraine has been at war since February 2022 and that determines everything else — from how the country is governed to whether elections are held at all. It is also the single largest news topic on this site: roughly fifty reports a day, which is why this section uses a shorter window than other countries and groups reports into events. Recurring themes beyond the front line: the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, where the IAEA has repeatedly asked for a ceasefire to repair power lines, and energy supply before winter — according to Polish minister Sikorski, Putin is betting that a harsh winter will break Ukrainians.

Who governs: The president is Volodymyr Zelensky. In August 2026 he put forward proposals to end the war, including a ceasefire and a plan for the Donbas, but Putin says the peace talks are stalling and Russia is weighing escalation, including missile strikes on central Kyiv.
Who opposes: Conventional opposition does not function under martial law: Zelensky refuses to hold elections during the war, warning they would split the country like a "tsunami". The strongest critical voice is therefore former commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi, who said in August 2026 that "something went wrong" and that the country faces "another five years in the desert".
Next election: No elections are held under martial law — the president rules them out until the war ends.

Context verified 30. 8. 2026. We update it when the government changes or an election comes — the news below is live.

What Ukrainian media say about themselves

last 5. 10. at 11:03

Naftogaz and Siemens Energy signed a memorandum on protecting gas facilities and modernizing storage sites — infrastructure protection is therefore being addressed through industrial partnership, not just air defense

Interfax Ukraine
The share of Ukrainians who believe the country is heading in the right direction has fallen to forty percent — in the same KMIS survey, a majority says Zelenskyj should not run for a second term, and at the same time a majority is against holding elections in the near future

Ukrayinska Pravda
Russian attacks have driven the locomotive reserve down to a critical level; Ukraine asks Europe for help — this is about the logistical side of attacks on energy: without traction power, neither coal nor grain can be moved

Censor.NET
Brusel is preparing special conditions for entry: access to the agricultural market and subsidies may be significantly restricted — according to the Financial Times, this is a new model of EU enlargement, that is, membership with reservations precisely in the sector where Ukraine is strongest

Censor.NET
Americko-ukrajinský obnovovací fond concludes first mineral deal worth USD 30 million — Together with four other projects, it directs USD 70 million to mining and energy; the first partner is BGV Group.

Kyiv Post, Interfax Ukraine
Over 26,000 bodies returned to Ukrajina; a significant share remains unidentified — Head of the Presidential Office Budanov says the identification of the fallen is being accelerated.

Kyiv Independent, Ukrayinska Pravda
Zelenskyj: ballistic missile FP-9 capable of reaching Moskva will be ready this autumn

Censor.NET, Ukrayinska Pravda
Zelenskyj: Operation Vivaldi has liberated up to 140 km2; Russia, he says, is losing 42,000 men per month — Data from an interview for Reuters; according to him, the operation is still ongoing.

Ukrayinska Pravda, Interfax Ukraine
Kyjev denies that Western embassies plan to evacuate from the capital — Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tychyj: no notifications of a move to Ľvov or Poľsko have been received.

Kyiv Independent, Censor.NET
EU refuses to release part of the EUR 90 billion loan early, waits for reforms to be met — Kyjev says the dispute with Brussels concerns the budget; the additional military need for this year is USD 27 billion, of which it wants to cover USD 12 billion together with the EU.

Censor.NET, Interfax Ukraine

How the neighbours see it

mentions of the country in media of surrounding states

Moskva again calls on diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyjev and announces further massive strikes — According to AFP, these are retaliatory strikes against the capital and other cities.

🇩🇪 Spiegel, 🇷🇴 Digi24
Albanian Prime Minister Rama: promises of Ukrajina's EU accession via the standard route are a lie — He calls for abolishing member states' veto right and for reforming enlargement.

🇷🇴 Digi24, 🇷🇴 Adevărul
According to NYT, US-Russia talks also address a multibillion-dollar deal over Lukoil's assets — The profit could go to businesspeople from the circle of negotiators Witkoff and Kushner, German and Romanian media write, citing NYT.

🇩🇪 Handelsblatt, 🇷🇴 G4Media, 🇷🇴 Digi24
German and Romanian media: in Kyjev Merz promises drones against Shaheds and warns of the need to stop Russia — He was accompanied by heads of defence and energy companies; according to Digi24, Merz warned that if Russia is not stopped, its war machine will turn against Europe.

🇩🇪 FAZ, 🇩🇪 Tagesspiegel, 🇷🇴 Digi24

What happened

16 reports over 3 days in 15 events

Zelensky criticizes Trump's deal with Moscow, EU toughens stance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on October 16 criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's Russia policy and his oil import deal with Moscow.

HotInfo yesterday 19:26

Zelensky asked the EU for €70 billion for Ukraine in Brussels

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked EU leaders in Brussels for an additional €70 billion to fund defense and the fight against Russia next year.

HotInfo yesterday 17:25

Trump claims negotiating with Zelensky is harder than with Putin

US President Donald Trump criticized the resumption of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries, calling the decision a disgrace. In an interview...

HotInfo yesterday 08:00

Musk calls on Zelensky to resign over war and Starlink dispute

Elon Musk called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to resign. According to the American businessman, such a step could help end the war...

HotInfo 15.10. 13:25

White House denies Musk's claims about restricting Starlink in Ukraine

The White House rejects Elon Musk's claim that the US government or President Donald Trump is behind restricting Ukrainian military access to Starlink.

HotInfo 15.10. 09:00

Zelensky announces resumption of attacks on Russian refineries

Ukraine will resume attacks on Russian refineries, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Thursday, October 15, in an interview with Financial Times.

HotInfo 15.10. 08:25

Fico rejects another EU loan for Ukraine, seeks exemption

Slovakia will not join another planned EU loan for Ukraine. PM Robert Fico announced Slovakia will again seek an exemption from this mechanism.

HotInfo 15.10. 07:26

Zelenskyy Feels Betrayed by the United States After Trump's Moves

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during his London visit that after four years of war he feels betrayed by the United States...

HotInfo 15.10. 06:25

Le Pen wants to halt aid to Ukraine within six months

Marine Le Pen, leader of the French far right, plans to end financial support for Ukraine within six months of taking office if elected president...

HotInfo 15.10. 06:00

Píše o tom aj 1 ďalšie médium

AfD and BSW want to halt aid to Ukraine in Saxony-Anhalt — HotInfo

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacks on two oil refineries

Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of attacking two oil refineries on its territory with drones. Officials said the attacks targeted refineries in Saratov...

HotInfo 14.10. 19:25

Magyar to meet Zelensky in Brussels for the first time

Hungarian PM Péter Magyar will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels on Friday. The talks will take place on the sidelines of the EU summit...

HotInfo 14.10. 18:00

Ukrainian drones hit Sberbank data center in Balakovo

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's largest data center, owned by banking and tech company Sberbank, overnight Wednesday. The center is located in the city...

HotInfo 14.10. 12:01

How Warsaw views the Starlink restriction: Poland pays for the service for Ukraine, and Sikorski tells Musk he's being watched

SpaceX restricted Ukraine's military Starlink. Poland, which pays for the service for Ukraine, has spoken up against Musk before, but its reaction is missing from Sl…

HotInfo 14.10. 11:26

Burnham to host Zelensky in London, Britain to boost support for Ukraine

British PM Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street in London on Wednesday, following US criticism of Zelensky.

HotInfo 14.10. 11:25

SpaceX restricted part of Starlink services for the Ukrainian military

SpaceX restricted some Starlink satellite network services in Ukraine overnight. The move disrupted Ukrainian military combat operations, which Kyiv says...

HotInfo 14.10. 10:00

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