2026-10-22T17:31:15Z https://nostr.now Defending Ukraine https://nostr.now/npub1sd3p6lp4sulmevueuamc63tu9zj2rq2jlarvkv473j26xth9fz8qkuskef https://media.mstdn.social/accounts/avatars/112/823/290/858/606/584/original/1fe10405b61435ec.jpg https://media.mstdn.social/accounts/avatars/112/823/290/858/606/584/original/1fe10405b61435ec.jpg https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfrvyrvy72fu82sjlv6qqrnj74rrrt95wx40mqgv25je94wehgjygzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguq7fdlx KYIV POST: <br/>UN Says Russia’s Energy Attacks Possibly Crimes Against Humanity <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88334">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88334</a> <br/><br/>A UN report published on Oct. 19 says Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid show clear intent to deprive the civilian population of life’s necessities and may amount to crimes against humanity. Kyiv has warned of Russia’s plans to disable 90% of the country’s utility services, with the energy grid already strained from over four years of full-scale Russian invasion. 2026-10-27T16:37:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2ejfudftdmf4zym89cxxkzadeyp9sgv0d27vl0zlhpz398k0zmngzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguhwhtk5 KYIV POST: <br/>Rada Extends Residency Deadline for Foreign Soldiers <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88331">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88331</a> <br/><br/>Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada approved legislation extending the transitional period for foreign and stateless service members to apply for temporary residence permits from six months to one year. The bill also provides a separate three-month window after signing a military contract and addresses legal status after discharge. Adopted Oct. 27, the legislation was being prepared for signing. 2026-10-27T16:28:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqxp3zaqda99lgjxxpspjw6ufs0xdfpygva3p0f7ug4qc6wc389eczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu5ldphr KYIV POST: <br/>Putin-Linked Boxing Chief Seen Hunting With Trump Jr. in Mongolia <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88333">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88333</a> <br/><br/>Putin-linked boxing chief Umar Kremlev hunted with Donald Trump Jr. in Mongolia after reportedly funding the US president’s son’s wedding, the Financial Times reported. The trips have raised questions about the relationship between Trump Jr. and a businessman with close ties to the Kremlin. <br/><br/>#World 2026-10-27T16:20:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqststjn6rhl4y2xpeyaxxc7uqspegveuuf9f0u30t83vsasqmnuhxgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygud2g730 KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Kyiv approves alternative Dnipro crossings after Russian strikes on bridges <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/kyiv-approves-alternative-dnipro-crossings-after-russian-strikes-on-bridges/">https://kyivindependent.com/kyiv-approves-alternative-dnipro-crossings-after-russian-strikes-on-bridges/</a> <br/><br/>Kyiv&#39;s Southern Bridge was struck by at least one Russian ballistic missile on the morning of Oct. 27, leaving a large hole in the structure and closing the bridge to both road and rail traffic. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T16:03:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswzmxwpc9757uf4xj8uecetd2lsj0lz2zmxvkne68zgdq0r2ec4aqzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguc7u70n KYIV POST: <br/>Ukraine Develops Ground Robots That Launch Interceptor Drones <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88325">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88325</a> <br/><br/>Ukraine’s Ratel Robotics is developing interceptor drones launched from unmanned ground vehicles, starting with multi-rotor models before moving to fixed-wing designs. The company has invested about $200,000 in its aerial division, while fixed-wing development could cost millions. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T14:40:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsq8h2plszkwguu3fkeel6l2879g3c2pawpnzeggd78d4t4c5y2m5qzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguc0m74h KYIV POST: <br/>Germany’s Helsing Unveils Low-Cost Highspeed Drone Interceptors <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88322">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88322</a> <br/><br/>On Monday Helsing the German defense technology and artificial intelligence company announced the Contra AI enhanced air defense system alongside two highspeed missile interceptors. It is intended to run down Russia’s jet-powered drones and cruise missiles. <br/><br/>#Europe 2026-10-27T14:32:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr6v4qxnqh35a4rwx2y8ktptckreeecu85r65n8q5cm347wzvvfwszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu0duzl7 KYIV POST: <br/>Oleshky Ceasefire to Last Until Nov. 1, Arakhamia Says <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88324">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88324</a> <br/><br/>A humanitarian ceasefire around Russian-occupied Oleshky is scheduled to last until late on Nov. 1, Ukrainian lawmaker David Arakhamia said. The pause is intended to enable aid deliveries and civilian evacuations, while Ukraine’s ombudsman reported that both sides were observing the agreement after it took effect early Tuesday. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T14:24:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqptk6rd5dyjzhduwdx7rpc6jrp9j2xelwp54k2c99d4d3y8ty5nqzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygufk4f43 #RUSI: <br/>Why the Netherlands Must Hold the Line on ASML <br/><br/><a href="https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/why-netherlands-must-hold-line-asml">https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/why-netherlands-must-hold-line-asml</a><br/><br/>If the Netherlands agrees to US export controls, it must be mindful of its vulnerability to retaliatory measures from Beijing. 2026-10-27T13:58:32Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsz263v8wwamtqm3kwpmtnms8ymujzqs00f4qhj8f85yztyzmwa6xszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguzc688g KYIV POST: <br/>Russian Commander Complains NATO Testing Drones on Ukraine’s Front Line <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88298">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88298</a> <br/><br/>The commander of Russia’s Akhmat special forces unit told TASS that drones manufactured in NATO countries were being tested against Moscow’s troops. A claim Ukraine’s Defense Ministry partially confirmed in July. <br/><br/>#Ukraine #Europe #MiddleEast #NorthAmerica 2026-10-27T13:18:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsd73lh9he3ahjhypn2n0nv5gv6zrvzrhuxftup4zm80y6rqd53wzqzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguw9nf89 KYIV POST: <br/>Will Trump Nominate Orbán as UN Secretary-General? <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88315">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88315</a> <br/><br/>A Wall Street Journal report suggesting the Trump administration may back Viktor Orbán for UN Secretary-General has sparked debate in Hungary. Political scientist Gábor Török says the potential candidacy could reshape Hungarian politics, while foreign policy expert István Szent-Iványi highlights the irony of Orbán pursuing a role he once criticized as a refuge for failed politicians. 2026-10-27T13:10:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs95h54lnkvr0emj7jdh2aysw6vzht859u8e2fgyzgrq2vv0c6cfgszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygur00q0n KYIV POST: <br/>‘Delays Directly Assist Russia’: Zelensky Slams Slow Delivery of Interceptors <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88297">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88297</a> <br/><br/>Zelensky said prolonged delays in Patriot and NASAMS interceptor deliveries are helping Russia sustain its attacks after an overnight assault involving 16 ballistic missiles and more than 280 drones. At least 15 people were injured in a strike on a Kyiv university campus and surrounding area. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T13:00:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdzlfuejzzt4dr3wtj4nz7wzdnzyp0xpf3s849fknkgp6gq2lnzuczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygukqrgq2 KYIV POST: <br/>Kremlin Woos Trump’s Circle With Business Deals – Le Monde <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88292">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88292</a> <br/><br/>Russia is pitching economic cooperation to Donald Trump and his associates without first ending its war against Ukraine, according to Le Monde. A US proposal to restore Russian energy supplies to Europe through Ukraine reportedly alarmed Kyiv because it resembled ideas promoted by Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev. <br/><br/>#World #Europe 2026-10-27T12:52:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfkxcamdwdls4mzsfkpqunzswzyap7n24cjvnm2rzr2rnkvp07nxszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguz05pmd KYIV POST: <br/>Finland, Norway Push Putin for Peace <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88316">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88316</a> <br/><br/>Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre urged Vladimir Putin to end Russia’s war against Ukraine and resume negotiations. During a joint phone call, the leaders reaffirmed their support for Kyiv and stressed that the conflict’s outcome directly affects their countries and wider European security. <br/><br/>#Europe #World 2026-10-27T12:45:08Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvkx0tjkvjysy06xrsagveg5xs0sjmzfvrt9740ad0yqhkrj2z7eczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguhdgnt2 KYIV POST: <br/>Russia Says Three Tankers With Diesel En Route to US <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88317">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88317</a> <br/><br/>Three tankers carrying Russian diesel are heading to the US under a deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to ease sanctions, prompting backlash from Kyiv and European allies. A fourth tanker is expected to depart Wednesday, as the agreement strains US-Ukraine relations ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. <br/><br/>#World 2026-10-27T12:36:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstvj9vmx6e4mmk06pgdryg0qrfya8mwkk2nwmzul0xupv5m4cuddgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygufu00kv KYIV POST: <br/>Remembering Adnan Kivan: a Legacy With a Future <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88291">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88291</a> <br/><br/>A personal tribute to the late owner of Kyiv Post, who transformed the publication into Ukraine’s genuine “global voice.” <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T12:27:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0u7tenwhmkmnz63d5gku6083jmmnmtypl62jvt8xtn50vzdql09czyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguv9rz6w KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Norway, Finland call Putin ahead of potential Abu Dhabi peace talks <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/norway-finland-call-putin-ahead-of-potential-abu-dhabi-peace-talks-2/">https://kyivindependent.com/norway-finland-call-putin-ahead-of-potential-abu-dhabi-peace-talks-2/</a> <br/><br/>&#34;The outcome of this war will have a direct impact on our and the broader European security. Ending the war requires direct discussions,&#34; said Finnish President Alexander Stubb. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T12:15:05Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswyfrrcnyupvggl7hhvmmh4gn9v9jg67v9tn6dd7a2r8ajgsdyeyczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu2xguu6 KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>302,000 Russian soldiers killed or wounded by Ukrainian drones since January, Defense Ministry says <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/302-000-russian-soldiers-killed-or-wounded-by-ukrainian-drones-since-january-defense-ministry-says-2/">https://kyivindependent.com/302-000-russian-soldiers-killed-or-wounded-by-ukrainian-drones-since-january-defense-ministry-says-2/</a> <br/><br/>The highest number of casualties Ukrainian drones inflicted on the Russian military was recorded in March, with almost 34,000 soldiers killed or irrecoverably wounded. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T12:09:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0qlxsqghyyc0dfys3e32zn96apd3mnp6qczhfy46sw2ld8607zmszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguuj5p25 KYIV POST: <br/>Russia Observing Ceasefire in Occupied Oleshky as Humanitarian Mission Begins <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88285">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88285</a> <br/><br/>Russian forces were observing a localized ceasefire around occupied Oleshky in Kherson Oblast as of 9 a.m. on Oct. 27, Ukraine’s Marine Corps said, as a humanitarian mission began in the city amid worsening conditions for civilians. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T10:51:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs080cle5r74f7djwyv63m4c7qj4eskvcmsm6uvnfa2wnknqgrznmszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygurgy8cr KYIV POST: <br/>Nord Stream Trial Resumes as Prosecutor Challenges Defence Bid to Halt Proceedings <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88287">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88287</a> <br/><br/>German prosecutors urged a Hamburg court to reject a defence request to halt the Nord Stream sabotage trial, arguing that Ukrainian military secrecy obligations do not prevent Serhii Kuznetsov from receiving a fair trial. The court had not announced a decision by the time of writing. <br/><br/>#Ukraine #World 2026-10-27T10:43:54Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0su42t0wlja2zjyv93msmfy8km8mfdkgxy8pv56jd7eky82ehmxqzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguj5p4r2 KYIV POST: <br/>What Israel’s Election Could Change for Ukraine and Relations With Russia <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88284">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88284</a> <br/><br/>Israelis head to the polls focused on security, living costs, and domestic divisions. Opposition leader Yair Lapid has promised greater support for Ukraine, while Netanyahu’s government has pursued a cautious rapprochement. For Kyiv, the test will be whether those positions produce practical military cooperation. <br/><br/>#MiddleEast #Ukraine 2026-10-27T10:35:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsg2y94f9euwdn9e6tlat46u9w2epeg6qf4lsne0y2k0y6stz09v2gzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguf4z34z KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Russian attacks across Ukraine kill four, injure 55 over past day, as Kyiv comes under ballistic missile assault <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-across-ukraine-kill-four-injure-55-over-past-day-as-kyiv-comes-under-ballistic-missile-assault/">https://kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-across-ukraine-kill-four-injure-55-over-past-day-as-kyiv-comes-under-ballistic-missile-assault/</a> <br/><br/>Russian attacks hit Kyiv&#39;s Southern Bridge, disrupting metro services, as well as a university campus, an administrative building, and medical centers. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T10:18:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs87hjq54kfrs06zdncum4hx8jmupn0actlxht080p77yk8a2an09qzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygungha0m KYIV POST: <br/>Moscow to Restrict Mobile Internet for 3 Days During Putin’s Summits <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88280">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88280</a> <br/><br/>Moscow will restrict mobile internet for three days during the Gas Exporting Countries Forum and Russia-Africa summit, citing security concerns. The shutdowns come amid intensified Ukrainian drone attacks on the Moscow region and follow weeks-long outages in the capital earlier this year. <br/><br/>#World 2026-10-27T09:26:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxxys035wukr8df39w2ds32qv2vu9kaq8nxdp755xcnqns5hlslsgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguyct2vv KYIV POST: <br/>Ukraine Downs 2 Ballistic Missiles, 255 Russian Drones in Overnight Attack Targeting Kyiv <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88274">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88274</a> <br/><br/>Ukrainian air defenses shot down or neutralized two ballistic missiles and 255 Russian drones during an overnight attack primarily targeting Kyiv, the Air Force reported. Impacts were recorded at 25 locations. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T09:18:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqsh9wfk7d4d2plet6u46rlq94cq3cfkst830074tdxex4qysut7czyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygug3njny WAR ON THE ROCKS: <br/>The Anti-Taliban Resistance Has Survived. Can It Win? <br/> <br/><a href="https://warontherocks.com/the-anti-taliban-resistance-has-survived-can-it-win/">https://warontherocks.com/the-anti-taliban-resistance-has-survived-can-it-win/</a> <br/><br/>#warontherocks<br/><br/>As the Taliban enters its sixth year in power, it remains more powerful than it was before the Sept. 11 attacks. The Taliban’s flag flies in all of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces. While only Russia has formally recognized the group as the country’s government, China and the United Arab Emirates have officially accredited 2026-10-27T08:39:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsf0el66ppsykf7wcajs4ycqpntscuj9g5uypftf3tj6n3l4kky5tszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguhkza8y WAR ON THE ROCKS: <br/>The Machine Staff <br/> <br/><a href="https://warontherocks.com/cogs-of-war/the-machine-staff/">https://warontherocks.com/cogs-of-war/the-machine-staff/</a> <br/><br/>#warontherocks<br/><br/>At Nellis Air Force Base last year, an AI system was tasked with building courses of action, a complex operational problem that military planners have spent generations learning to perform. The AI system took less than a minute to complete its task with solutions rated at 97 percent viable and tactically valid (essentially, whether the proposed plan could work given 2026-10-27T08:31:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswuw20u3p7zktfvslu930tnww2gcpaflvam3p3ucqrsjj0gr7w3rqzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygunef295 KYIV POST: <br/>Israel to Give Verdict on Netanyahu in Pivotal Election <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88271">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88271</a> <br/><br/>Israelis are voting in a closely contested election that could end Netanyahu’s long rule after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Security, accountability for the failures, and Israel’s rightward shift dominate the race, with coalition talks likely to take weeks or months. <br/><br/>#World 2026-10-27T07:47:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdqcq5wy06asq44qm09yzfaj60seuayexudxx6ukz8z3ct5mqnh0gzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguy44p95 KYIV POST: <br/>‘10% Now’: Ukraine Asks 5 European Allies for Patriot Missiles <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88268">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88268</a> <br/><br/>Ukraine has asked the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Poland to provide 10% of their existing Patriot and IRIS-T interceptor stocks in exchange for future deliveries. Kyiv also seeks MANPADS and funding to double drone production by 2027 as Russia prepares intensified strikes. <br/><br/>#Ukraine #World 2026-10-27T07:39:22Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqc5vrjwc0hae9gtnj2n4vc4mmatcwh2r2p2qwc2nxgzw22u3n9ngzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguaed9g8 KYIV POST: <br/>ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 26, 2026 <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88262">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88262</a> <br/><br/>War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on October 26, 2026. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T07:31:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstqq6m59wsq3vew2xlsc5n78kel2f4d5ght4lh5qxuzv0ln528wdszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu5xk0dc #RUSI: <br/>Recording: Lord Trenchard Memorial Lecture: Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth <br/><br/><a href="https://www.rusi.org/members-event-recordings/recording-lord-trenchard-memorial-lecture-air-chief-marshal-sir-harv-smyth">https://www.rusi.org/members-event-recordings/recording-lord-trenchard-memorial-lecture-air-chief-marshal-sir-harv-smyth</a><br/><br/>This year’s Lord Trenchard Memorial Lecture was delivered by Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth, Chief of the Air Staff, Royal Air Force. 2026-10-27T06:39:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfc9tun67q0kaka7sez4mvmk6muw6wfzjy77r9lxuc7t04x4c3fvgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygumw7jmg KYIV POST: <br/>Zelensky Outlines Three Security Options as US Pushes for November Talks With Russia <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88248">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88248</a> <br/><br/>In a wide-ranging TSN interview, Zelensky outlined three security options for Ukraine, called for Congress-backed US guarantees, rejected Russian conditions and confirmed plans for November peace talks. He also discussed restored US intelligence sharing and Starlink capabilities. <br/><br/>#Ukraine #World #NorthAmerica #Europe #EasternEurope 2026-10-27T05:43:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxyjrtexk5jwzaqz36g034vwqccmvvw58njdw50pdtkuqwnuxfvmczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu5q359e KYIV POST: <br/>Russian attack disrupts Kyiv’s South Bridge and metro service <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88247">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88247</a> <br/><br/>Russian attacks overnight into Oct. 27 prompted restrictions on Kyiv’s South Bridge and disrupted the Green Line metro. Officials also reported strikes on an administrative building and two non-residential properties, following an earlier attack that killed one person and injured 10. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T05:35:17Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsveu7ffsf29vstcsh3r0y3nsyx5zlv60hqdk906z9jgd6ewf2y3rszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguphre7g KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Russian sabotage network behind Romanian arson attack, officials say <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/russian-sabotage-network-behind-romanian-arson-attack-officials-say/">https://kyivindependent.com/russian-sabotage-network-behind-romanian-arson-attack-officials-say/</a> <br/><br/>The attack is &#34;part of a larger campaign of sabotage operations attributed to the Russian Federation in Europe,&#34; according to the Romanian Intelligence Service. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T05:22:34Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy0tdlaxrd0t5ql059uf09w6ye7r4ayxxfekxclq3t480mz06k2rqzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu9qmcmu KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>New report tracks how Russia helps China build better drones <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/new-report-tracks-how-russia-helps-china-build-better-drones/">https://kyivindependent.com/new-report-tracks-how-russia-helps-china-build-better-drones/</a> <br/><br/>The investigation found that Russian designs for rocket-launched drones likely helped shape weapons China unveiled in 2025 and that Russian wind tunnels kept testing aircraft models for China&#39;s top arms maker after the invasion of Ukraine. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T05:17:22Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdpn78wkc27fpma808t0ttmxux7uy29wq2ltwqe7ds7qlppc3h90qzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygum5uun4 KYIV POST: <br/>Ukraine War News Today - Top Stories and Breaking Updates from Kyiv Post <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/thread/88246">https://www.kyivpost.com/thread/88246</a> <br/><br/>Stay informed with the most important Ukraine breaking news today. This page compiles the top headlines and critical updates from across Ukraine, offering a real-time snapshot of key developments. Whether it’s military updates, political changes, or international reactions — we bring you the latest Ukraine news as it happens. All reports are carefully curated from 2026-10-27T03:42:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvmdxggmsrz43l8d5hex5rpzeytjxqfawtpxv9xzw870jym83u4lszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygufy0h3w KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Local ceasefire in besieged Oleshky begins, Ukrainian, Russian officials say <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/local-ceasefire-in-besieged-oleshky-begins-ukrainian-russian-officials-say/">https://kyivindependent.com/local-ceasefire-in-besieged-oleshky-begins-ukrainian-russian-officials-say/</a> <br/><br/>A ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Russian occupied city began as Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at other parts of Ukraine. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T03:25:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxmpz0lwa08krqlr8gu4c6c26l788n26cqfxsf6tt66ug5tsfhmaczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguff4kn4 KYIV POST: <br/>Ukraine Slams Moscow Hosting 2030 Weightlifting Worlds, Demands Reversal <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88244">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88244</a> <br/><br/>Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the decision to award Moscow the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships, urging international sporting bodies to reverse it. Ukraine has threatened to boycott the event and challenge the decision through diplomatic and legal channels. <br/><br/>#Ukraine #World #Sports 2026-10-27T01:58:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfhnezhhdewqu2ujnxnnf5d8rajtmafg0uxncqz406lsq3y0z03vczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu26wr8y KYIV POST: <br/>US-Brokered Truce Begins in Russian-Occupied Oleshky Amid Uncertainty Over Evacuations <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88245">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88245</a> <br/><br/>Ukraine and Russia are set to begin a limited humanitarian ceasefire in occupied Oleshky early Tuesday. While both sides have agreed to halt fighting, uncertainty remains over monitoring, humanitarian access and the safe evacuation of civilians facing severe shortages of food and medicine. <br/><br/>#Ukraine #World #NorthAmerica 2026-10-27T01:47:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs04yv4za4lryh4jngft7kk4mefj089mxpnqqqracl2hmtyxxcpkdgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu7p2xqj KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-reportedly-strikes-russian-ammunition-depot-in-occupied-luhansk-oblast/">https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-reportedly-strikes-russian-ammunition-depot-in-occupied-luhansk-oblast/</a> <br/><br/>Ukraine used strike drones in an attack that took several hours near the city of Khrustalnyi, according to Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova Plus. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-27T01:30:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdmveglq8q0rgc7anwh8yghwjde9fajufu0z9vlvvqkkc59a4g9yszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu5mcepx KYIV POST: <br/>Russian Missiles Strike Kyiv University Campus – One Killed, 10 Wounded, Mostly Students <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88241">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88241</a> <br/><br/>Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv’s university district, killing one person and injuring 10, mostly students. Zelensky warned of further attacks and urged allies to accelerate air defense deliveries. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T23:56:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8kcrtu97gwdcgxjdezn2ddw0e77m5fa3endsjuzl9q5x2e3xhmmgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygum6kwpw KYIV POST: <br/>Ukraine, Moldova Sign New Military Cooperation Agreement, Vow to Join EU Together <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88240">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88240</a> <br/><br/>President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi met with Prime Minister of Moldova Vasily Tofan on Monday, Oct. 26, aimed at broadening cooperation and deepening bilateral ties. During the same meeting, a new military cooperation agreement was signed between the two countries, while their European Union accession bids, security challenges, 2026-10-26T22:18:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqlgr7nzxgu2aftdu8ekmmr4rryylqzuk9na4t8ru65a8kkks4wkszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygugh4lkr KYIV POST: <br/>Third Political Prisoner Dies in Russia This Month – Report <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88238">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88238</a> <br/><br/>Aleksandr Kondratov, a 52-year-old production designer charged with treason in Russia, has died in a Moscow hospital after being transferred from pretrial detention, a rights group said. Rights group First Department counted his death as at least the 11th this year among individuals prosecuted in politically motivated cases. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. 2026-10-26T22:10:22Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdyt967s0fms30yua346hjqejvy9n54723cf95a8edw6h4qjtungczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu6u90fr KYIV POST: <br/>Russian Forces Intensify Shelling of Epicentr K Chain Across Ukraine in 48-Hour Wave of Strikes <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88239">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88239</a> <br/><br/>Epicentr K said its retail and warehouse facilities were damaged in attacks over the past several days. The company reported damage in Dubno, Kharkiv, Kovel, Kyiv, Pervomaisk, Poltava, Uman, Vinnytsia and Zaporizhzhia. <br/><br/>#Europe #World 2026-10-26T22:02:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs80unkhnyn7tl7u8d2hlza027rsqhn729j4flj7j35xx4yv8ckacgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu2sejqr KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Paramedics caught under fire, university campus struck as Russian ballistic missile attack kills 1, injures 10 in Kyiv <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/paramedics-caught-under-fire-as-russian-ballistic-missiles-slam-kyiv/">https://kyivindependent.com/paramedics-caught-under-fire-as-russian-ballistic-missiles-slam-kyiv/</a> <br/><br/>A team of paramedics came under missile fire as Russian ballistic missiles again targeted Kyiv late on Oct. 26, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T21:48:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdl9lu43md5aawtva3guq2008m8v6cf0aaaa6fjk7z3r53syuvzzczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu5v2sag KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Vucic swept aside in Serbian elections. Can Belgrade break free from Russia’s orbit? <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/serbias-gen-z-protesters-topple-vucics-political-establishment-in-landmark-election-victory-whats-next/">https://kyivindependent.com/serbias-gen-z-protesters-topple-vucics-political-establishment-in-landmark-election-victory-whats-next/</a> <br/><br/>Belgrade erupted in celebration on Sunday night as Serbia&amp;apos;s Gen Z-led protest movement transformed nearly two years of anti-corruption demonstrations into an electoral victory over the political establishment of former President Aleksandar Vucic, who 2026-10-26T21:43:55Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdm7v45z0vj97djjkfj734y0wyhrr36c83svjauktfj38tp30aqjgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguq2uyk2 WAR ON THE ROCKS: <br/>Tensions Rise <br/> <br/><a href="https://warontherocks.com/tensions-rise/">https://warontherocks.com/tensions-rise/</a> <br/><br/>#warontherocks<br/><br/>Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranIndications of a return to direct hostilities are increasing. The United States is evacuating more troops and diplomatic staff and their families from the region, moving a third aircraft carrier strike 2026-10-26T21:11:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspcqted4k3eqgw3zk4wgcwaulxzn7cet848nkw563c9q9sun6z9hszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguj2wvzk KYIV POST: <br/>Ukraine Extends Martial Law and Mobilization Until Jan. 29 <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88230">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88230</a> <br/><br/>President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed documents on extending martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine by 90 days, until Jan. 29, 2027, the same day the parliament approved them. Ukraine has renewed both measures every three months since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Separately on Monday, Oct. 26, Zelensky also enacted a decree on city 2026-10-26T20:24:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2wrlt66x7c0qjg7c06ea39dsgyrddkcxznunuuk8ue5zm9f3j6uczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu6vgyf3 KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>How Ukraine&#39;s annual radio dictation brings a nation together, one word at a time <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/how-ukraines-annual-radio-dictation-brings-a-nation-together-one-word-at-a-time/">https://kyivindependent.com/how-ukraines-annual-radio-dictation-brings-a-nation-together-one-word-at-a-time/</a> <br/><br/>As it turns out, dictation exercises are not just for schoolchildren. On Oct. 27, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians — from diaspora communities abroad to service members on the front lines — will take part in an annual tradition: listening, writing, and testing their mastery of 2026-10-26T20:19:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr2332ne59cfsy7snt9awhww78tjkvkdhrefwjhfz60k80yvjwxegzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguklwk9f KYIV POST: <br/>Putin Just Lost His Key Ally in Europe. Here’s What Happens Next <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/videos/88215">https://www.kyivpost.com/videos/88215</a> <br/><br/>Aleksandar Vucic has lost power following the Serbia election 2026, dealing a severe blow to Vladimir Putin and Russian influence in Balkans politics. <br/><br/>#World #Video 2026-10-26T20:16:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsz330nqv4nk0y46vkkkfys8xkkmqlkjhxna5ae45nzvhhfx0pa6jszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu6mqfc9 KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Ukrainian forces evacuate 2 severely wounded soldiers from battlefield using drone, video shows <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-forces-evacuate-2-severely-wounded-soldiers-from-battlefield-using-drone-video-shows/">https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-forces-evacuate-2-severely-wounded-soldiers-from-battlefield-using-drone-video-shows/</a> <br/><br/>The two soldiers, 25-year-old Yevhen, call sign &#34;Izium,&#34; and 24-year-old Artem, call sign &#34;Kolobok,&#34; had suffered severe limb injuries and were stranded in a contested area about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the Russian border. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T20:14:11Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9xxwaf0r5mtwwm6juczkh8q2mlf9048f7vg78wprp7h9gta8pwngzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguwutkmz KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Polish city halts ties with Lviv amid dispute over UPA commemorations <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/polish-city-halts-ties-with-lviv-amid-dispute-over-upa-commemorations/">https://kyivindependent.com/polish-city-halts-ties-with-lviv-amid-dispute-over-upa-commemorations/</a> <br/><br/>The move adds to tensions between the two countries after Lviv&#39;s council adopted decrees on Oct. 20 symbolically declaring 2027 as the Year of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and its military leader Romam Shukhevych. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T20:09:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs08dte4xcdst0aw482hdhnee8clmnec90z8npcwc8ja3eksf5f54czyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygucke3hw KYIV POST: <br/>Russian Strike on Kharkiv Kills 2, Wounds 4, Including a Teenager <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88235">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88235</a> <br/><br/>Russian forces struck Kharkiv’s Novobavarsyki district on Monday, Oct. 26, killing two people and wounding four others, including a 17-year-old girl. According to head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Syniehubov, the attack damaged mainly civilian infrastructure, including private homes and a kindergarten. Over the past week, he said, Russia targeted 113 2026-10-26T20:08:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdafu9rrrrtwldqn43l2wuzqfru3zcef365lm7zefg2ud89qd6u6gzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguf5xuys KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Ukraine adopts EU-linked law giving veterans priority in government hiring <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-adopts-eu-linked-law-giving-veterans-priority-in-government-hiring/">https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-adopts-eu-linked-law-giving-veterans-priority-in-government-hiring/</a> <br/><br/>The law fulfills Ukraine&#39;s commitments under the Ukraine Facility, an EU financial assistance program launched in 2024, and unlocks 137 million euros ($153 million) in budget funding, Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T20:04:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfkstsqrjqek6ans2euvxcmmurlu67yz0jkrltlecdwlqw7jkdt3szyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu33lcea KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces carry out 2 aerial evacuations of wounded soldiers, video shows <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-ukrainian-forces-carry-out-2-aerial-evacuations-of-wounded-soldiers-video-shows/">https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-ukrainian-forces-carry-out-2-aerial-evacuations-of-wounded-soldiers-video-shows/</a> <br/><br/>Key developments on Oct. 26:Ukrainian forces carry out 2 aerial evacuations of wounded soldiers, video showsDeath toll from Russian attack on park in Kharkiv Oblast on Oct. 19 rises to 6 after child dies in hospitalUkraine strikes Russian 2026-10-26T19:59:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp4rjyarnrlt5t8y2r336r05qresdzwqwlfkw8dh90dr84kqemceqzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygulggcj9 KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Death toll from Russian attack on park in Kharkiv Oblast on Oct. 19 rises to 6 after child dies in hospital <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/death-toll-from-russian-attack-on-park-in-kharkiv-oblast-on-oct-19-rises-to-6-after-child-dies-in-hospital/">https://kyivindependent.com/death-toll-from-russian-attack-on-park-in-kharkiv-oblast-on-oct-19-rises-to-6-after-child-dies-in-hospital/</a> <br/><br/>Artem Koval suffered severe injuries in the drone strike and was taken to hospital. Despite a week of efforts to save him, doctors were unable to overcome his life-threatening injuries, the Vodolaha Village Council said. 2026-10-26T19:54:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfxuqch77aygd2ynq7a756g7nz93p9rwphxwsn0zd5ux26rlrgh6szyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu99a7r5 KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>From emergency repairs to resilience in the housing sector: How Transitional Development Assistance contributes to Ukraine&#39;s social recovery <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/from-emergency-repairs-to-resilience-in-the-housing-sector-how-transitional-development-assistance-contributes-to-ukraines-social-recovery/">https://kyivindependent.com/from-emergency-repairs-to-resilience-in-the-housing-sector-how-transitional-development-assistance-contributes-to-ukraines-social-recovery/</a> <br/><br/>When Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, Iryna Simakina was in Enerhodar, a city in southern Ukraine, home to Europe&amp;apos;s largest nuclear 2026-10-26T19:49:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2vpdgjwpae2sn3wnxzf8lhhu6lhn97ufvtnun0nmq2xdkte65pqqzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu99kprd WAR ON THE ROCKS: <br/>Are Critiques of Zelensky a Side Effect of Societal Exhaustion? <br/> <br/><a href="https://warontherocks.com/are-critiques-of-zelensky-a-side-effect-of-societal-exhaustion/">https://warontherocks.com/are-critiques-of-zelensky-a-side-effect-of-societal-exhaustion/</a> <br/><br/>#warontherocks<br/><br/>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 2026-10-26T19:16:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfzguwuld5dpvjv887jxxzkk3jstxcuw8jkm9p7syyk564kvw6rjqzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygur0nf07 KYIV POST: <br/>EXPLAINED: Can Oleshky Be Evacuated, Razed to Eliminate Russian Strategic Lookout? <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88222">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88222</a> <br/><br/>A ceasefire along the Dnipro River on the Residents front is due to begin on Oct. 27 to facilitate the evacuation of the city of Oleshky, whose civilian residents have found themselves directly on the front line. Russia has used the occupied city as a key defensive position for more than four years. How is this initiative viewed in Ukraine? <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T18:37:22Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstjfhxhyhvczu742d0ajua8uxpvafga39qpjkmckcp5d0d9p6548szyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygul2szkx KYIV POST: <br/>Vučić Out, Students In: Still, No Sanctions Against Russia <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88219">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88219</a> <br/><br/>Serbia’s Student List historically won an absolute majority in the Sunday, Oct. 25 parliamentary election, ending more than a decade of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić’s Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). Though the Student’s win could be seen as a step toward the EU, the list clearly said it will not sanction Russia – Serbia’s key energy supplier. <br/><br/>#World 2026-10-26T18:29:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxu3s8x4k0zjs2s7n4j75xd07tpxcy22e5p4a0gxn9z8jd9hegnaczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguvwaugu KYIV POST: <br/>12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Weeklong Fight for Life Following Russian Strike on Nova Vodolaha Park <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88225">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88225</a> <br/><br/>Twelve-year-old Artem Koval died in a Kyiv hospital on Monday, Oct. 26, after a week of fighting for his life following a Russian drone attack on a crowded park in Nova Vodolaha, Kharkiv region. The strike killed his 8-year-old sister Arina and five other civilians, including an infant, who was just over a year old when she was killed sitting 2026-10-26T18:20:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvncfcl5jz4vmgjm5gk5tym8x4xsw0kcy8rcpuevjgsmtck43pqzqzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygudualzu KYIV POST: <br/>Trump’s Diesel Scam Backfires <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88221">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88221</a> <br/><br/>Serhii Kolyada’s ironic take on the latest international events. <br/><br/>#Ukraine #World #Cartoons 2026-10-26T18:12:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8wmr9mzjk4qvwmvl8aysrm5ke6tz5q762834a2yfp3yazvvkegxczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygugh40qn KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Volunteer urges residents to leave Oleshky in evacuation, as town may face greater destruction <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/volunteer-urges-residents-to-leave-oleshky-in-evacuation-as-town-may-face-greater-destruction/">https://kyivindependent.com/volunteer-urges-residents-to-leave-oleshky-in-evacuation-as-town-may-face-greater-destruction/</a> <br/><br/>&#34;The worst thing would be if the whole world came to believe that everyone had been evacuated from Oleshky, whilst (people) were still there. And (they) would simply be forgotten,&#34; evacuation volunteer Kseniia Arkhipova said. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T18:08:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0rhd2w9lfqt7uls68yyvxjnkjdrexxcf6wztkd7htm0zhm7llj5qzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygudgjk6q KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Ukraine strikes Russian plant producing missile, bomb batteries in Yelets, General Staff says <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-strikes-russian-plant-producing-missile-and-bomb-batteries-in-yelets-general-staff-says/">https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-strikes-russian-plant-producing-missile-and-bomb-batteries-in-yelets-general-staff-says/</a> <br/><br/>A fire broke out on the territory of the Energia plant following the attack, the General Staff said, without specifying the extent of the damage. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T18:03:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyyw8ljjg2vtr6fqn7d6veecurxyd5r5gvlwnkqujezqrp8jjv8xgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygukq7g36 KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Musk&#39;s meddling in Ukraine&#39;s Starlink is a warning to every country relying on private tech <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/musks-meddling-in-ukraines-starlink-is-a-warning-to-every-country-relying-on-private-tech/">https://kyivindependent.com/musks-meddling-in-ukraines-starlink-is-a-warning-to-every-country-relying-on-private-tech/</a> <br/><br/>In the midst of Donald Trump&amp;apos;s attempt to turn Russian diesel into a political asset to help him avoid disaster in November&amp;apos;s midterm elections, the internet went out on the front lines.Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian forces 2026-10-26T17:58:31Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8sptq76k7u298en7r7d0x6dyyfkpjryh3n6w88jha8vzssntwtqczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguhplh4r KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Analysis: No Elon Musk, Russian soldiers in Ukraine are not &#39;kids&#39; who have &#39;no choice but to fight and die&#39; <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/analysis-no-elon-musk-russian-soldiers-in-ukraine-are-not-kids-who-have-no-choice-but-to-fight-and-die/">https://kyivindependent.com/analysis-no-elon-musk-russian-soldiers-in-ukraine-are-not-kids-who-have-no-choice-but-to-fight-and-die/</a> <br/><br/>&#34;We should (have) some sympathy for the poor Russian conscripts too. Those kids have no choice but to fight and die in drone strikes.&#34;For anyone watching and understanding Ukraine&amp;apos;s years-long struggle for survival, the words 2026-10-26T17:52:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxuevhqcyphv8edvnuevcdl3m7u7uvazn3r33cnv83a90sfaj7c2szyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguccefv8 KYIV POST: <br/>Ukraine Plans Draft Reform to End Street Conscription <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88210">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88210</a> <br/><br/>Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi wants a new mobilization arrangement agreed to with businesses by Dec. 1, aiming to replace street conscription with more predictable enlistment. The proposed model would link full workforce deferments to voluntary military service by some employees and help make troop rotations possible. Detailed terms, including service duration and employer 2026-10-26T16:35:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv4e56fm8fk7l564n2dq97e80scx0tyn75vrjl90gxtcsauc53k6gzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguf444l8 KYIV POST: <br/>EU Mission Discuss Oversight of Ukraine Support Loan Funds <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88204">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88204</a> <br/><br/>Ukraine’s Defense Ministry discussed verification and control of money from the EU’s Ukraine Support Loan with a joint European Commission and EU diplomatic service mission visiting the country. The ministry said it presented its 2027 defense funding needs, with a focus on drones and long-range weapons. The loan provides up to €90 billion for 2026-2027. <br/><br/>#Ukraine #Europe 2026-10-26T16:26:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsd9c77caqazyh8tvsftplwkpzssu3attgyr582fuak4phecgdak6gzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu8qnsql KYIV POST: <br/>‘Nearly a Month’: Zelensky Presses US Over Delayed Missile Deliveries <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88208">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88208</a> <br/><br/>On Monday, Zelensky said Ukraine would again raise delayed US deliveries of Patriot and NASAMS missiles, awaiting Hegseth’s signature for nearly a month. Kyiv is also seeking interceptors from European partners, replenishing energy equipment reserves, and pushing to accelerate November’s Ramstein commitments. <br/><br/>#Ukraine #World 2026-10-26T16:18:08Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxca4e0h0xlpm7t7uchhq95wjdncgewe78zd7j6kee57y79tg8ztszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguem8e9u KYIV POST: <br/>Ukraine Seeks Earlier Russia Talks and EU Role <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88194">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88194</a> <br/><br/>Ukraine and the United States are trying to bring planned talks with Russia forward by at least a week, Ukrainska Pravda reported. Kyiv also wants European representatives involved, potentially through briefings alongside the negotiations. Moscow had not confirmed an earlier date as of the evening of Oct. 25, and Ukrainian officials expect several rounds before concrete agreements emerge. 2026-10-26T15:25:48Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv5z84qghgz9w3tg32lzyg8h9rg5sysuulsug3wh4xlez39un8dwqzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygultnqzu KYIV POST: <br/>‘Historic Victory’: World Leaders Celebrate Lula’s Re-Election <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88187">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88187</a> <br/><br/>Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won re-election with 51.8% of the vote, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro despite his refusal to concede. Leaders across Europe, Latin America and beyond congratulated Lula, hailing the result as a victory for democracy and a boost for progressive politics amid a regional shift to the right. <br/><br/>#World 2026-10-26T15:18:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxlhnsd7sqlp5cue74886pn5nz2c2uevpzhzjvcyhpd5a758n80nczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguqvctlc KYIV POST: <br/>Trump to Nominate Viktor Orbán as UN Secretary General <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88188">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88188</a> <br/><br/>WSJ reported on Sunday that the US administration have invited former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to enter the race for the next UN Secretary-General. Its sources suggested Orbán would secure eight or 10 UN Security Council votes “without much difficulty.” <br/><br/>#World 2026-10-26T15:09:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrcym20xxtrgjxquhlragymh3fmq7y9v4v52wfctsrtxdcljn739szyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygug73d59 KYIV POST: <br/>‘Enough for Years’: Ihnat Says Patriot Missiles Used in Middle East Could Have Protected Ukraine <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88192">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88192</a> <br/><br/>Ukraine could have sustained its Patriot air defense systems for several more years with the missiles expended in the Middle East, Air Force official Ihnat said. He attributed Ukraine’s more efficient use of interceptors to combat experience and flexible tactics. <br/><br/>#Ukraine #World 2026-10-26T15:01:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy6yy0crtfht89pczcz04xl0rtcvwyj8y6nk8mh4d38svy37ca09gzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu9tlp45 KYIV POST: <br/>Vučić’s Defeat Is Not Yet a Victory for Serbia’s European Future <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/88200">https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/88200</a> <br/><br/>The victory in Serbia of the Student List raises many questions for the country’s future and its relationship with Ukraine. Among them: Will ministers have the political backing to continue cooperating with Kyiv when the nationalist wing of their alliance objects? <br/><br/>#EasternEurope #World 2026-10-26T14:53:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0h46rcpahsx2gjgwql4zjwghlj6qw5qypvwklxwnzzklk4da0e0qzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu4k24xc KYIV POST: <br/>Finding a Resting Place <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/88106">https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/88106</a> <br/><br/>While the Foreign Affairs Ministry seeks ways to support a sense of identity among expats, controversy has bubbled over the burial of Russians in Ukrainian soil at their request. Meanwhile, continued cases of Ukrainian men seeking to escape the country catapults the thorny topic of personal rights and freedoms back into the spotlight. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T14:45:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2hfq730tnjfmtq3d8vvygt7f08gwyddpsdwhpcn8qmf84rxkxtpqzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguu0lylt KYIV POST: <br/>Serbia’s Vucic Loses Vote, Predicts Sanctions on Russia <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88193">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88193</a> <br/><br/>Serbia’s former president Aleksandar Vucic conceded his coalition’s defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary election and predicted that the next government would impose sanctions on Russia by March or April. The student-backed opposition was projected to secure a majority in the 250-seat assembly. Its pre-election platform, however, pledged to maintain Serbia’s opposition to sanctions 2026-10-26T14:37:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqdmxuk9vjyz4ycjrzsflcj8ygwflp4zz57shks8pa093n0zfq9lgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygurua9ff KYIV POST: <br/>Kremlin Urges Serbia’s New Leaders to Maintain Russia Ties After Vucic’s Election Defeat <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88199">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88199</a> <br/><br/>The Kremlin urged Serbia’s incoming leaders to maintain ties with Russia after a student-backed opposition movement defeated longtime Moscow-friendly leader Aleksandar Vucic in parliamentary elections. Vucic predicted the new authorities would impose sanctions on Moscow, but the winners had pledged to oppose them. <br/><br/>#World #Europe 2026-10-26T14:29:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstu8jvvxt9wwtxurtgjhu4zr9asauj9y2zhl9a8lkhjmxwu5eev7szyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygurkehr3 KYIV POST: <br/>Elections in Israel: Can Netanyahu Hold on to Power? <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88202">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88202</a> <br/><br/>Israel’s upcoming parliamentary election pits Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing religious bloc against a more moderate opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot. Key issues include security, accountability for the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, Haredi military conscription and inflation. European media warn that Netanyahu’s legacy, regional conflicts and divisive campaign rhetoric could deepen 2026-10-26T14:21:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszt5paagd8h5s9g5d7kmmk3ylvc7fn6yqwx6jn9zrr7zajl3r55ngzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguvrj2rx KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>US holding up air defense missiles for Ukraine for nearly a month, Zelensky says <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/us-holding-up-air-defense-missiles-for-ukraine-for-nearly-a-month-zelensky-says/">https://kyivindependent.com/us-holding-up-air-defense-missiles-for-ukraine-for-nearly-a-month-zelensky-says/</a> <br/><br/>A senior Ukrainian official previously told the Kyiv Independent that the batch awaiting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth&#39;s approval was &#34;significant.&#34; <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T14:05:17Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9wms49a6l8kr2hpfjv9fjh7yjywepav8yyx94h79lzyanjqvt2lszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygurlmzz4 KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Exclusive: Russia significantly expands glide-bomb production, research shows <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-russia-significantly-expands-glide-bomb-production-research-shows/">https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-russia-significantly-expands-glide-bomb-production-research-shows/</a> <br/><br/>&#34;Russia is building the military-industrial capacity to continue waging wars even after the war in Ukraine ends. These are not the actions of a country preparing for lasting peace,&#34; Oleksandr Danylyuk, chairman of the Center for Defense Reforms and former chief adviser to Ukraine’s 2026-10-26T14:00:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0n5yq0dwqadcu089dh85gwvlxyg8tunqm7add7wywurvd0drvesqzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguk8y7yd #RUSI: <br/>Defence Spending: Challenges for the Budget and Beyond <br/><br/><a href="https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/defence-spending-challenges-budget-and-beyond">https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/defence-spending-challenges-budget-and-beyond</a><br/><br/>Funding further increases in defence spending would require hard choices – cutting spending elsewhere, raising taxes or borrowing more – both at this Budget and in the years ahead. 2026-10-26T13:27:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs84zz7setz3shca3rmz39zcpzaw2l2zx49gtntwwlt8rvy7vtlteqzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu0kp60a KYIV POST: <br/>Former Russian President Calls on Trump to ‘Remove’ Zelensky <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88171">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88171</a> <br/><br/>Dmitry Medvedev posted a call to US President Donald Trump to use the CIA and the military to “get rid of” Volodymyr Zelensky on MaxMessenger on Sunday. His post justified his demands with a mix of unjustified grievances and accusations against Ukraine’s president. <br/><br/>#EasternEurope 2026-10-26T12:43:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstw8dj65dyeueggxyjzvr32a3umsrpt5kvczeps7l0fujrwpg0apgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguaecqsh KYIV POST: <br/>Russia May Seek NATO Rollback to 1997 in Ukraine Talks <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88182">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88182</a> <br/><br/>Russia may use renewed peace talks on Ukraine to press for concessions on NATO’s expansion and military presence in Europe, The Telegraph reported on Sunday, citing diplomatic sources. The Kremlin could seek a return to NATO’s 1997 configuration, which would potentially require the withdrawal of allied forces from Poland, the Baltic states, and Finland. No such demand has been publicly 2026-10-26T12:35:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw25uffzc0uhu6t7l6zpp2jss6tn5erf3dganq9pdnscv8zhz0zeczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygutvnzgm KYIV POST: <br/>Russia Says Ukraine Peace Talks Won’t Slow War, Open to Local Truces <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88183">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88183</a> <br/><br/>Russia says upcoming US-brokered peace talks will not slow its war against Ukraine but signals openness to local humanitarian truces. The Kremlin’s stance comes as a ceasefire is planned for Russian-occupied Oleshky to allow aid deliveries and civilian evacuations. <br/><br/>#Ukraine #World 2026-10-26T12:26:48Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8ukuygeeuak82kmtzy90vt488tjxvck8vw6hwsdav8pgrdud6fuczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygup8rkpn KYIV POST: <br/>Pentagon Prepares US Military Bases to Operate Independently for 90 Days in Major War <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88164">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88164</a> <br/><br/>The Pentagon is preparing US military bases to operate independently for at least 90 days during a major war, with plans for backup power, fuel and water supplies, weapons stockpiles and alternative supply chains to keep US forces running if critical infrastructure fails. <br/><br/>#World 2026-10-26T10:44:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs04hvf38lnp0hsx0pehjcp035q7m0gx8tqvkjeepe3agwns2n9nnszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu5gdf9f KYIV POST: <br/>Bulgarian Presidential Election Exposes Split Over Ukraine War <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88159">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88159</a> <br/><br/>Bulgaria’s pro-Russia President Iliana Iotova narrowly led the first round of elections but fell short of expectations, setting up a Nov. 1 runoff against pro-Western challenger Andrey Gyurov amid tensions over suspected drone attacks in the Black Sea. <br/><br/>#World 2026-10-26T10:36:34Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvsqvxmgl7nww78tqx3gu2u2znmg7n7dm3nk5wtv73exu44fu92hgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguj9d6fw KYIV POST: <br/>It’s About Security, Stupid! <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/88161">https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/88161</a> <br/><br/>Whether it is called peace, a ceasefire, or simply an end to the killing, Ukraine’s overriding concern after more than four years of full-scale war is security. Everything else matters only insofar as it strengthens or undermines the country’s ability to defend itself. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T10:28:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdekvz2ujqwfnqp2gx6k2c0t44jywy3vdmvw4d4qnrk6e05ln3p3gzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygus7nxn8 KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Moldovan PM arrives in Kyiv to meet Zelensky, Ukrainian officials <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/moldovan-pm-arrives-in-kyiv-to-meet-zelensky-ukrainian-officials/">https://kyivindependent.com/moldovan-pm-arrives-in-kyiv-to-meet-zelensky-ukrainian-officials/</a> <br/><br/>&#34;The prime ministers will discuss strengthening bilateral relations, developing economic and trade cooperation, regional security, and the two countries&#39; European path,&#34; the Moldovan government said. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T10:22:22Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswg7z53nm2mf0pt7dgyk6ldyx0x87twp9hd73uj5zacgdgawsufyszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu8cdd72 KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, injure 35 over past day, as repeated strikes hit Zaporizhzhia <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-across-ukraine-kill-2-wound-35-over-past-day-as-repeated-strikes-hit-zaporizhzhia/">https://kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-across-ukraine-kill-2-wound-35-over-past-day-as-repeated-strikes-hit-zaporizhzhia/</a> <br/><br/>Russian forces attacked Ukraine with a Kh-31P anti-radar missile, three Kh-59/69 guided air-to-ground (air-to-surface) missiles, and 140 attack drones overnight, the Air Force said. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T10:16:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstwzc3qc4q79zy4vx22mk3gg9ht5yx3jx2fvlg48w7dk2cdar5vcgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguwqwhv3 KYIV POST: <br/>Zelensky: Ukraine Offered US 3 Ways to Stop Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88148">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88148</a> <br/><br/>Zelensky said Ukraine was prepared to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries if Russia stopped attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure, the US enabled Starlink coverage over Russia, or Washington supplied Patriot missiles. He also warned against lifting sanctions before peace negotiations, saying Ukraine must retain leverage over Moscow. <br/><br/>#World #Ukraine 2026-10-26T09:51:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszwlysd7ynsrs09yy0ts6fpq59fa6h3ean8rmpyu5gkpt5ntnlsmgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguzkc737 KYIV POST: <br/>Zelensky Says Ukraine Wants to Keep 800,000-Troop Army, Rules Out Neutrality <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88151">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88151</a> <br/><br/>Zelensky said Ukraine wants to maintain an 800,000-strong army unless NATO membership changes its security needs, and ruled out neutrality or restrictions on its forces. He also outlined possible steps toward peace, including an energy truce, prisoner exchange and humanitarian mission in Oleshky. <br/><br/>#World #Ukraine 2026-10-26T09:43:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxc4734yllhkfl8gy6q4khjg67sn8k42ttkxm8u6skz9zgu8lee4qzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygutrdjdv KYIV POST: <br/>Russia Won’t Negotiate Seriously While It Thinks It Can Force Ukraine to Surrender, Sybiha Says <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88152">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88152</a> <br/><br/>Ukraine’s foreign minister says Russia will not negotiate seriously while it believes it can force Kyiv to surrender. His remarks come as Moscow signals readiness to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the US in November. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T09:35:17Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqs4x99ehm4pjmzzm9q6ez33my4rhdsmr8tuwp8vl26v5za6n2prgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygukwsuz0 KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>Russian ministry recommends underground data centers following Ukrainian drone strikes <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/russian-ministry-recommends-underground-data-centers-following-ukrainian-drone-strikes/">https://kyivindependent.com/russian-ministry-recommends-underground-data-centers-following-ukrainian-drone-strikes/</a> <br/><br/>Existing data centers should be protected by reducing their visibility from the air, and through layered defense systems including reinforced structures, electronic warfare measures, and drone defense systems. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T09:26:17Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqvnaunzczw2sze475jd7pw9n2lep9x46wszavzs5s5cqdu7f0qgqzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu58e3qu WAR ON THE ROCKS: <br/>Lessons for Pentagon Procurement from the Special Operations Enterprise <br/> <br/><a href="https://warontherocks.com/cogs-of-war/lessons-for-pentagon-procurement-from-the-special-operations-enterprise/">https://warontherocks.com/cogs-of-war/lessons-for-pentagon-procurement-from-the-special-operations-enterprise/</a> <br/><br/>#warontherocks<br/><br/>As the Pentagon races to buy hundreds of thousands of unmanned systems, acquisition professionals have turned to the special operations community to learn about how to buy commercial technologies fast. Cara Teeter, deputy assistant secretary of war for special 2026-10-26T08:57:17Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvhzeyakn58q8cfa2fx695ghw2sc4yzn62najr5yjp9tn2y73rxqgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguq4lcap WAR ON THE ROCKS: <br/>The Importance of the Battle of Bailén <br/> <br/><a href="https://warontherocks.com/the-importance-of-the-battle-of-bailen/">https://warontherocks.com/the-importance-of-the-battle-of-bailen/</a> <br/><br/>#warontherocks<br/><br/>Early on the morning of July 16, 1808, Captain-General Francisco Javier Castaños of the Army of Andalusia launched a surprise attack against the divided forces of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte’s Army of the Gironde. After three grueling days of combat, French Gen. Pierre Dupont requested a truce and opened negotiations outside the village of Bailén. 2026-10-26T08:51:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs24tepamtwvl2dxjqku3j6q7magv6nsh376rl80frepy4539ll5vgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguztxdg2 KYIV POST: <br/>Russian Hybrid Attacks are Constantly Happening in Europe, Says Polish FM <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88141">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88141</a> <br/><br/>Polish FM says Russia is waging a constant hybrid campaign across Europe, including assassinations, arson, cyberattacks and sabotage. Europe will not retaliate using Moscow’s methods, Sikorski  said, adding that greater support for Ukraine is the best response. <br/><br/>#Europe #World #Ukraine 2026-10-26T08:16:22Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqa33pyp0ep73480hmmpm7dd5yhtwakqjdqmypmxpxkn9ygnk8nqgzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu45mhwx KYIV POST: <br/>Why Are Laws Vital to Ukraine’s EU Integration Stuck in Parliament as the Country Loses Money? <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88098">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88098</a> <br/><br/>Important legislation to reform Ukraine’s anti-corruption system, law enforcement agencies and financial reporting – all required by the EU – is stalled in parliament. Why is this happening amid constant statements by Ukrainian leaders about moving closer to Europe? Are rumors true that the authorities fear losing control over law enforcement 2026-10-26T08:07:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdyn9jp03uyqv7fermzdmjjzldwxg439gmk9rkvuldg7djgwzarnczyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu2wzs4k KYIV POST: <br/>Voronezh Business Center Hit in Drone Attack as 20 Rail Cars Derail Elsewhere in Russia <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88147">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88147</a> <br/><br/>A reported drone attack damaged a business center and residential buildings in Voronezh, while industrial and aviation facilities may also have been targeted. Separately, a train derailment in Sverdlovsk Region left seven fuel tankers burning. <br/><br/>#Ukraine #World 2026-10-26T07:59:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs03ymttfnk9vpcnl47mfgy7fqhsjtkxrcz9wl8y7qzg6r24ufzc8szyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygusvqdym KYIV POST: <br/>ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 25, 2026 <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88138">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88138</a> <br/><br/>War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on October 25, 2026. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T07:51:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfswudt5zhc5v727t9j6dwz0g4sa59cqkn0x0h4utmmhlcu9lqcngzyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguhxgh8t KYIV POST: <br/>Serbia’s Student Movement Ousts Longtime Leader in Parliament Poll <br/><br/><a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88142">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/88142</a> <br/><br/>Serbia’s student-led movement declared victory in snap parliamentary elections, ending 14 years of rule by Vucic’s party. The movement’s rise followed nearly two years of anti-government protests over corruption linked to a 2024 railway station disaster that killed 16 people. <br/><br/>#World 2026-10-26T07:43:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2uqpcu8wq8qwgqmke20qcgvywcg0ut68ansr4hyqm0jlft5hgn6szyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4yguz4cl25 KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>With Kyiv’s air defense crews as they race to keep up with Russia’s jet-powered drones <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/with-kyivs-air-defense-crews-as-they-race-to-keep-up-with-russias-jet-powered-drones/">https://kyivindependent.com/with-kyivs-air-defense-crews-as-they-race-to-keep-up-with-russias-jet-powered-drones/</a> <br/><br/>In a cornfield north of Kyiv, pieces of blackened metal are scattered among rows of dried stalks. They are all that remains of a Russian Geran attack drone, shot down by Ukrainian fighter jets as it flew toward the capital during one of Russia&amp;apos;s mass aerial 2026-10-26T07:40:17Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr3apq2zfwns5jte5nx7gsw8arf2tq960yst3mnv7ucqnr2qrhvjszyzpky8tuxkrnl09nn8nh0r290s52fgvp2tl5djejh6xftgewu4ygu05puc8 KYIV INDEPENDENT: <br/>General Staff: Russia has lost 1,580,440 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 <br/><br/><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/general-staff-russia-has-lost-1-580-440-troops-in-ukraine-since-feb-24-2022/">https://kyivindependent.com/general-staff-russia-has-lost-1-580-440-troops-in-ukraine-since-feb-24-2022/</a> <br/><br/>The number includes 1,990 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day. <br/><br/>#Ukraine 2026-10-26T07:35:39Z