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Russian political prisoners face rising deaths in detention centers #Ukraine

uawire.orgRussian political prisoners face rising deaths in detention centersPolitical prisoners in Russia have been dying in pre-trial detention centers and penal colonies at an alarming rate. Since the start of the year, eleven people have died in custody, three of them in October. In March 2025, Crimean political prisoner Rustem Viratti died in a Russian prison. The most recent death was that of 52-year-old production designer Oleksandr Kondratov, who had lived in Kyiv since 2012 and faced charges of state treason, The Moscow Times reported. According to the human rights project Memorial, eleven political prisoners have died in Russia since the beginning of 2026. The organizationโ€™s figures indicate that at least 80 political prisoners have died in Russian custody overall. Kondratov died at Botkin Hospital in Moscow, after being transferred from a pre-trial detention center on October 23. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. He had traveled to Moscow to renew his foreign passport and was detained at Vnukovo airport in May. Initially, he was repeatedly detained on administrative charges of โ€œhooliganism.โ€ Later, on August 5, the Meshchansky District Court in Moscow opened a treason case against him under Article 275 of Russiaโ€™s Criminal Code. The charges were reportedly based on at least six unspecified online publications. Kondratov was the production designer for the television series Likvidatsiya and a recipient of the Golden Eagle and TEFI awards in 2008. He is the third political prisoner to die under similar circumstances in October. Earlier, two menโ€”aged 52 and 49โ€”convicted under โ€œterrorismโ€ charges died in detention: one in a Krasnodar pre-trial center and the other in a penal colony in Penza region. One was convicted for allegedly seeking to join the Freedom of Russia Legion, while the other was convicted for involvement with the banned organization Hizb ut-Tahrir based on a group photo taken at a tea party in 2014. Defense lawyers for both men argued there was no evidence of their guilt. Earlier this year, eight more people sentenced in political cases died in Russian penal colonies and detention centers. Most had been convicted for antiwar social media posts, criticism or insults directed at Russian authorities or the military. Among them was a resident of occupied Luhansk region, sentenced to five and a half years in prison for driving duties in the Ukrainian Aidar battalion in 2018โ€“2019. Like the other prisoners who died, he had complained about detention conditions before his death. Political prisoners frequently reported pressure from authorities, systematic denial of medical care, and deterioration in health. Eight of the eleven who died were aged 50 or older. Many had chronic health problems. Russian authorities officially deny having politically motivated prisoners in their jails. Deaths of such individuals, as well as other inmates, are usually explained as resulting from natural causes, or less often, accidents and suicides. Opposition figure Alexei Navalny died in a Russian prison in February 2024. In response, the European Union proposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting 35 individuals and two entities, including prison and government officials, judges, and penal colonies.
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West has technology to build a new security system โ€“ Zaluzhny #Ukraine

en.interfax.com.uaWest has technology to build a new security system โ€“ ZaluzhnyUkraine's Ambassador to the United Kingdom and former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny (2021-2024) said he had met with junior officers from various countries preparing for senior command positions to discuss building a new security system for the West.
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Poroshenko says long-term defense deals can undermine Russia's war of attrition strategy #Ukraine

en.interfax.com.uaPoroshenko says long-term defense deals can undermine Russia's war of attrition strategyLong-term defense agreements with European partner countries can undermine the Russian leadership's strategy of waging a war of attrition and are part of a plan to achieve peace in Ukraine through strength, Ukrainian MP and European Solidarity party leader Petro Poroshenko believes.
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Ukraine strikes Russian ammunition and supply depots in occupied territories โ€“ General Staff #Ukraine

en.interfax.com.uaUkraine strikes Russian ammunition and supply depots in occupied territories โ€“ General StaffUkrainian Defense Forces struck Russian ammunition and logistics depots, concentrations of weapons and military equipment, and personnel in Russian-occupied parts of Luhansk, Donetsk and Zaporizhia regions on Monday and overnight into Tuesday, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Facebook on Tuesday.
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Putin rules out compromise on Donbas in talks with Nordic leaders โ€“ media #Ukraine

en.interfax.com.uaPutin rules out compromise on Donbas in talks with Nordic leaders โ€“ mediaRussian President Vladimir Putin told Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store that Russia would not compromise on its objective of taking control of all of Ukraine's Donbas region, Reuters reported, citing a source close to the Kremlin.
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Ukrainian postal service forms private air defense force, shoots down Russian drones #Ukraine

kyivindependent.comUkrainian postal service forms private air defense force, shoots down Russian dronesNova Poshta is the largest private postal and courier company in Ukraine, operating over 15,817 branches across the country, and employing over 34,000 people. Its post offices and distribution centers have frequently come under Russian attack.
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Ukraine plans to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries soon #Ukraine

uawire.orgUkraine plans to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries soonUkraine will continue to target Russian oil refineries after a temporary pause in attacks, according to claims circulated on the Telegram channel Ukraine Context, which is described as being close to the Office of the President. The reports state that not only the United States but also other international partners requested that Kyiv halt its strikes on Russian oil refineries. The ten-day pause is said to be temporary, while Ukrainian officials await responses to their proposals. Ukraine Context did not specify which other countries made such requests. "Ukraine has not carried out strikes on Russian oil refineries for ten days. This is at the request not only of the Americans but also of other partners," the channel stated. "However, this pause is only temporary, while the Ukrainian side awaits a response regarding certain proposals. At present, strikes are concentrated on other critical facilities within the Russian Federation". The channel also claimed that Ukraine is continuing its long-range operations by shifting its focus to other high-value targets inside Russia. Systematic strikes on Russian oil refineries have presented some of the most significant economic and logistical challenges for Russia since the start of the full-scale war, according to previous reports. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated in October 2026 that more than 51% of Russiaโ€™s oil refining capacity had been put out of action as a result of its operations. Earlier, overseas analysts, including Financial Times, estimated that long-term damage to Russian infrastructure stood at around 20-40%. It was previously reported that a key production unit at the Ryazan oil refinery was shut down following a drone attack. Reports also indicated that US officials had offered Ukraine Starlink and Patriot systems, but claimed that the Kremlin opposed the offer and that Russian actions provoked Ukraineโ€™s strikes against refineries.
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Swedish PM skeptical of Stubb and Stรธre's call with Putin โ€“ media #Ukraine

en.interfax.com.uaSwedish PM skeptical of Stubb and Stรธre's call with Putin โ€“ mediaPrime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson expressed skepticism regarding the prospects of the telephone conversation between President of Finland Alexander Stubb, Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stรธre, and Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, noting that previous contacts between European leaders and the Russian side yielded modest results, Swedish television channel SVT reports.
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Danish PM criticizes leaders of Finland and Norway for talks with Putin #Ukraine

en.interfax.com.uaDanish PM criticizes leaders of Finland and Norway for talks with PutinDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has expressed skepticism regarding the effectiveness of a phone call between Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stรธre, and Vladimir Putin, noting that she sees "no signs that Russia is seeking peace with Europe." This was reported by the Danish public broadcaster DR.
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Oleshky residents to be evacuated via Crimea, Russia before returning to Ukraine โ€“ media #Ukraine

en.interfax.com.uaOleshky residents to be evacuated via Crimea, Russia before returning to Ukraine โ€“ mediaResidents of occupied Oleshky (Kherson region) who agree to evacuate within a local ceasefire will first be transported to Crimea or Russia before they can return to Ukrainian-controlled territory, Financial Times (FT) reports, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.
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IT specialist jailed for 13 years for Ukrainian army donations after Binance shared records with Russian investigators #Ukraine

uawire.orgIT specialist jailed for 13 years for Ukrainian army donations after Binance shared records with Russian investigatorsThe 2nd Western District Military Court has sentenced 49-year-old IT specialist Yuriy Belenky to 13 years in prison on charges of "financing terrorism," according to the legal aid group Perviy Otdel . Under the court's ruling, Belenky will spend the first three years in prison, with the remainder of his sentence to be served in a high-security penal colony. The court also imposed a fine of 500,000 rubles (about $5,000) and ordered the confiscation of an additional 126,000 rubles (about $1,300). The case against Belenky began after he made a transfer to a bank account published by blogger Arkady Babchenko, who was fundraising for the needs of Ukraine's Armed Forces. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance provided a record of these transfers at the request of Russia's Investigative Committee. Belenky had been living in Bulgaria since 2015 and held a residence permit in the European Union, but continued to visit Russia occasionally. In September 2025, he was detained at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, purportedly for "petty hooliganism." Soon after, authorities opened a criminal case against him for allegedly aiding terrorist activity. Investigators charged Belenky with making six transfers totaling 742.26 USDT (62,000 rubles, about $670) to support Ukraine's Armed Forces. Babchenko's cryptocurrency addresses are public, allowing any user to view their transaction history and current balance. Law enforcement officials first learned of Belenky's specific transfers from a Telegram chat run by the journalist, in which users shared information about their donations. In October last year, the Investigative Committee requested that Binance provide transaction histories for several users, including Belenky, citing opened criminal cases under "terrorism" charges. The report Binance sent to investigators included a detailed history of Belenky's account, featuring personal data, scanned documents, records of transfers, deposits and withdrawals, Binance Pay card transaction details, login history, and a list of trusted devices. This report revealed nine further transfers by Belenky to Babchenko's address, bringing the total attributed to him to 15 transfers amounting to 1,680.69 USDT (135,000 rubles, about $1,460). Arkady Babchenko, a former journalist and war correspondent, left Russia in 2017. In July 2020, Russia's financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring added him to its list of terrorists and extremists, and in April 2023, he was declared a "foreign agent."
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Kyiv condo gets solar plant with 135 kW battery - Klitschko #Ukraine

en.interfax.com.uaKyiv condo gets solar plant with 135 kW battery - KlitschkoOne of the residential complexes on the left bank of Kyiv, which combines three buildings with a total area of more than 30,000 square meters, has been equipped with a solar power plant with a 135 kW battery that keeps the elevators, individual heat substations, control systems and lighting of common areas running for at least 15 hours straight, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
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Ukraine awaits US approval for new Patriot, NASAMS missile deliveries, Zelensky says #Ukraine

uawire.orgUkraine awaits US approval for new Patriot, NASAMS missile deliveries, Zelensky saysA decision on supplying missiles for the Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems has been awaiting the signature of Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth for nearly a month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said . Zelensky instructed his team to raise the issue with Washington again, adding that Kyiv is also in talks with European countries and other partners about securing additional interceptors. According to Zelensky, he chaired a conference call focused on weapons deliveries from Ukraineโ€™s partners and on restoring the countryโ€™s energy system after Russian strikes. Defense Minister, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and the Foreign Minister updated him on the status of air defense supplies, particularly missiles for Patriot systems. Kyiv is negotiating simultaneously with the United States, European countries, and other partners who hold stocks of PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles. "We are working on several fronts: with the United States, Europe, and other partners who have PAC-2 and PAC-3 missile stocks. In particular, we have been waiting for nearly a month for Mr. Hegsethโ€™s signature on the decision for Patriot and NASAMS missiles. I have instructed that this issue be discussed again with the American side. Negotiations also continue with other countries," Zelensky said. The meeting also addressed preparations for the upcoming "Ramstein" format meeting, scheduled for November. Zelensky stressed the need to accelerate the implementation of previously agreed decisions, noting that some commitments have remained unfulfilled for an extended period. He described each support package as an opportunity to save lives and thanked those partners who are helping to speed up desperately needed deliveries. Earlier, the head of communications for the Air Force Command, Yurii Ihnat, said in a podcast with RBK-Ukraine that the volume of Patriot missiles expended in the Middle East would have been enough to sustain Ukraine's batteries for several years. Ihnat attributed the current shortage of interceptors partly to this situation. He added that over the course of the large-scale war, Ukrainian forces have adapted their approach to operating American systems and have learned to use the expensive missiles more efficiently. Meanwhile, media outlets reported that Pete Hegseth has delayed the delivery of the next batch of Patriot missiles to Ukraine, which are intended to intercept Russian ballistic rockets. Zelensky himself has spoken about the difficulties in obtaining certain types of weaponsโ€”and the question remains about the fate of contracts already paid for by European partners under the PURL military aid program.
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Zelenskyy speaks with Stubb, Stรธre after their talks with Putin โ€“ adviser #Ukraine

en.interfax.com.uaZelenskyy speaks with Stubb, Stรธre after their talks with Putin โ€“ adviserPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is holding a telephone conversation with President of Finland Alexander Stubb and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stรธre following their telephone conversation with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, reported Dmytro Lytvyn, adviser to the Head of the Ukrainian State.
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Social Policy Ministry developing new social service standard for victims of missile strikes #Ukraine

en.interfax.com.uaSocial Policy Ministry developing new social service standard for victims of missile strikesKyiv Regional State Administration, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Policy, is developing a new standard for a social service designed for those affected by missile strikes, announced Ihor Meschan, Director of the Department of Social Protection of the Population at the Administration.
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Stubb, Stรธre discuss end to Ukraine war with Putin #Ukraine

en.interfax.com.uaStubb, Stรธre discuss end to Ukraine war with PutinPresident of Finland Alexander Stubb and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stรธre held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which they discussed Russia's war against Ukraine, diplomatic efforts to end it, and upcoming peace talks in Abu Dhabi, reports the office of the President of Finland.
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Ukraine and Moldova sign defense cooperation agreement focused on drones #Ukraine

uawire.orgUkraine and Moldova sign defense cooperation agreement focused on dronesKyiv and Chiศ™inฤƒu have signed a defense cooperation agreement that includes joint work in the field of drones. On Monday, October 26, a Moldovan delegation led by the country's prime minister, Vasile Tofan, arrived in Kyiv. The visit resulted in an agreement to deepen defense cooperation. Tofan announced his visit to the Ukrainian capital. "Today I am in Kyiv to reaffirm Moldova's support for our Ukrainian neighbors and friends, and to discuss joint projects in infrastructure, energy, and security," the Moldovan prime minister wrote. He added that Moldova is prepared to serve as a logistical center for Ukraine and as its gateway to Southeastern Europe. According to reports , a key focus of this visit was to strengthen cooperation in defense. The two countries signed a military-technical cooperation agreement. Chiศ™inฤƒu specifically aims to learn from Ukraine's extensive experience in countering Russian drone attacks. Tofan noted that Russian drones have crossed into Moldovan territory more than 100 times, and that the threat from Moscow continues to grow. Previously, Russia was reported to have carried out large-scale drone attacks on Moldova. Other reports stated that Kovalenko explained why Russian kamikaze drones have recently begun entering Moldova in greater numbers.
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Zaluzhny urges West to develop new military doctrine based on lessons from war in Ukraine #Ukraine

en.interfax.com.uaZaluzhny urges West to develop new military doctrine based on lessons from war in UkraineUkraineโ€™s Ambassador to the United Kingdom and former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (2021โ€“2024), Valeriy Zaluzhny, believes that the war in Ukraine persists due to the weakness of the Western world and its security systemโ€”a system that requires a new military doctrine reflecting the realities of modern warfare.
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Romania uncovers Russian-led sabotage network targeting defense sites in Europe #Ukraine

uawire.orgRomania uncovers Russian-led sabotage network targeting defense sites in EuropeRomania has uncovered a sabotage network that it says was coordinated directly by Russian intelligence services, the country's domestic intelligence agency SRI announced on Monday, October 26. According to the agency, the network attempted to set fire to the Carfil weapons factory in the city of Braศ™ov on September 14. Reuters quoted the agency as saying: "Coordinators from the Russian Federation provided the group with an extensive list of targets in the region: state and private arms manufacturers, as well as other sites of military and industrial interest." The agency was unable to reach the Russian embassy in Bucharest for comment but noted that Moscow has repeatedly denied such allegations. The suspects include two Belarusian citizens and one Ukrainian citizen. Two of them were detained in Germany while allegedly preparing similar acts of sabotage, while the third is wanted in Poland, according to the Romanian TV channel ศ˜tiri. Bucharest is seeking their extradition to Romania. A year ago, Poland and Romania detained eight people suspected of being involved in a Russian plan to send parcels containing explosives to Ukraine. Romania, a member of the European Union and NATO, shares a land border with Ukraine of more than 600 kilometers. President Nicuศ™or Dan has previously stated that Romania is targeted in a hybrid war waged by Russia to destabilize countries supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russian military aggression. Romanian Foreign Minister Dan Nicolaescu told AFP that the Braศ™ov fire was "part of a broader sabotage campaign across Europe" targeting defense production. The SRI said that for such acts of sabotage, recruits are usually found via social media, initially being offered money for "seemingly harmless tasks" such as "monitoring or photographing certain facilities." Its statement added, "The tasks then become more serious and may include acts of vandalism, arson, or even murder." Russian President Vladimir Putin personally ordered an escalation of sabotage operations against NATO countries, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on October 20, citing three European officials familiar with US intelligence findings. According to the report, a failed drone attack at the German airport in Leipzig on August 4 was one of the first actions in this new sabotage campaign. After the Leipzig incident, Russian representatives used an informal communications channel to warn the German government that Leipzig would not be the last target, according to sources familiar with the conversation. The uptick in covert operations reportedly coincided with Russia's lack of major battlefield successes in Ukraine and increased Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory. That incident was followed by a series of new events across Europe. In August, drone-manufacturing plants in Estonia and Poland were set on fire. Slovakian authorities reported that arson at a similar facility had been prevented during the same period. Poland, Lithuania, and Bulgaria have reported acts of sabotage targeting ground stations of the Starlink satellite system. Western officials say the sabotage campaign is being organized by the Department of Special Tasks of the Russian General Staff's Main Directorate, a unit established after the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The unit is led by Colonel General Andrey Averyanov. Western intelligence services have also identified Colonel Denis Smolyaninov, one of the unit's leaders, as being involved in the Leipzig operation, according to the WSJ.
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Zelenskyy: injured in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district rises to 12, Russia fires 16 ballistic missiles overnight #Ukraine

en.interfax.com.uaZelenskyy: injured in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district rises to 12, Russia fires 16 ballistic missiles overnightThe number of people injured due to a Russian strike on the evening of October 26 on the area around Kyoto Park and Lisova metro station in Kyiv's Desniansky district has risen to 12 people, five of whom are students and staff of the State University of Trade and Economics, reported President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Kyiv introduces detour routes for freight, passenger transport over Pivdennyi Bridge closure โ€“ police #Ukraine

en.interfax.com.uaKyiv introduces detour routes for freight, passenger transport over Pivdennyi Bridge closure โ€“ policeIn connection with the closure of the Pivdenny Bridge in Kyiv, freight and passenger vehicle traffic has been temporarily organized along detour routes, reported Head of the Patrol Police Department Oleksiy Biloshytskiy on Telegram.
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On October 28, the Kyiv Security Forum will hold a special event in Brussels to support Ukraine #Ukraine

en.interfax.com.uaOn October 28, the Kyiv Security Forum will hold a special event in Brussels to support UkraineOn October 28, the Kyiv Security Forum (KSF) will hold a special event in Brussels entitled โ€˜Support Ukraine โ€“ Defend Europeโ€™, bringing together Ukrainian and foreign politicians, diplomats, military personnel and experts.