15:24

War in Ukraine – 1328. day. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine will use Tomahawk missiles exclusively for military purposes and will not attack civilians in Russia if the United States provides them.

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15:47

Mertz called on Trump for continued engagement in resolving the war in Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz today called for the continued engagement of the United States of America in resolving the war in Ukraine, expressing the hope that the President of the United States, Donald Trump, will have the same influence as in the Middle East.

Speaking on the eve of a summit with the US president and other world leaders dedicated to consolidating the Gaza ceasefire, Mertz said the meeting in Egypt showed that an end to the war is possible if the international community remains united, Reuters reported.

15:21

Zelensky asked NATO countries not to allow parts for drones to be sent to Russia

It is necessary to put pressure on the manufacturers of components for drones and missiles in NATO member countries that cooperate with Russia, in order to stop their delivery to Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said today.

"We must put pressure on those representatives of your countries who continue to supply critical components for Russian drones and missiles."No Russian rocket or drone can take off without parts from other countries," Zelenski said during a video link address to the participants of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Ljubljana, reports Ukrinform.

He noted that this does not apply only to China and Taiwan, because some components still come to Russia from European countries and from other countries of the world, where some"still cooperate with Russian producers of death".

"Our team can provide all the facts and we are ready to share all the information you need," Zelenski said.

He called on members of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly to convey this information to their governments.

"By stopping Russia, you will not only help protect our lives, but also yourself," said Zelensky.

14:44

Kaja Kalas in Kyiv: EU increases support for Ukraine and calls for punishment for Moscow

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Policy and Security, Kaya Callas, arrived in Kyiv today to discuss financial and military aid, energy security, and Russia's responsibility for war crimes with Ukrainian officials.

At a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibih, Kalas announced that the EU has already provided 800 million euros to support Ukraine during the winter, primarily for the purchase of generators, while an additional 100 million euros is planned for equipment and shelters in low-temperature conditions, the Pershi channel of the Ukrainian public service reports.

In addition, the European Union allocated 10 million euros to support the work of the special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, as well as 6 million euros to help children and victims of sexual violence.

"Russia has destroyed any hope for a quick peace, which is why the EU is planning long-term support for Ukraine," Kalas said.

As she pointed out, the EU provided two billion euros for the procurement of drones, and the mandate of the EU civilian mission in Ukraine will be expanded to include cyber security and support for veterans.

"Due to the prolongation of the war, we have to use all sources of financing. We are considering a reparation loan based on frozen Russian assets. Russia must pay for this war, not European taxpayers," said the head of European diplomacy.

13:55

Briefing of the Ministry of Defense of Russia:

• In 24 hours, Russian forces destroyed the launch station of the multi-barrel missile system, 10 aerial bombs and 344 aircraft-type drones.
• The armed forces of Ukraine have lost around 1,500 soldiers over the past day.
• Russian forces liberated the Moskovsko settlement in the DNR.
• The"Zapad" group liberated Borovska Andrejevka in Kharkiv region.
• Group"North" improved its tactical position, Ukrainian forces lost up to 140 soldiers and a tank.
• Group"South" improved its position on the front line, Ukrainian forces lost more than 180 soldiers.
• Group"East" continued to advance in the depth of the enemy's defense, Ukrainian forces lost up to 355 soldiers.
• The"Dnieper" group eliminated up to 60 Ukrainian soldiers.
• Group"Centar" has entered the eastern parts of Dimitrov settlement in the DNR and continues the offensive in its residential districts.

13:54

Ukrainians published a video: New destruction

Soldiers of the 5th Assault Brigade continue to destroy the occupiers' logistics. This time, FPV drone operators eliminated several strongholds and a crossing the invaders were using to move their forces.

— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) October 13, 2025

13:53

Medvedev: Trump threatens Russia"for the hundredth time"

The Deputy President of the Russian National Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, today accused US President Donald Trump of"threatening Russia for the hundredth time".

"Trump said - if the President of Russia does not resolve the Ukrainian conflict, it will end badly for him. In short, he is threatening for the hundredth time. If this businessman-peacemaker means Tomahawks, then he expressed himself incorrectly. The delivery of those missiles can end badly for everyone. And above all for Trump himself," Medvedev announced on his Telegram channel.

Medvedev warned that"it has been clearly said a hundred times that he can understand the star-striped chickadee" (Trump), that it is impossible to distinguish between the nuclear and ordinary version of the Tomahawk.

10:29

Ukrainian air defense neutralized 69 out of 82 Russian offensive drones last night

The Ukrainian Air Defense Forces neutralized 69 out of 82 Russian offensive drones last night, it was announced today from the command of the Ukrainian Air Force and Air Defense Forces.

"From 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, Russian forces launched 82 offensive drones of the Shahed, Gerbera and other types from the following directions: Orel, Kursk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. About 50 of them were offensive drones. The air attack was repelled by aviation, air defense operations, electronic warfare means, unmanned systems, as well as mobile fire groups of the Defense the strength of Ukraine," the announcement states, reports Ukrinform.

Russian drones hit 13 targets in seven locations. The hits of 13 strike drones were recorded at seven locations, as well as the fall of downed targets (fragments) at two locations.

Between October 12 and 13, Russian drones attacked warehouses with textile products in Odesa region and killed one person.

Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported the downing of 103 Ukrainian drones during the night over the Russian Federation and annexed Crimea, 40 of which over the territory of Crimea, and the General Staff of the Russian Army confirmed damage to a gas processing plant in the Volgograd region of the Russian Federation, the Astra portal reported earlier today.

Long-range drones of the Special Operations Center A of the Security Service of Ukraine attacked the Bashneft-UNPZ oil refinery in Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, the General Staff of the Russian Army announced.