The European Parliament is asking the EU to consider launching a naval operation in the Black Sea due to Russian attacks on merchant ships.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo have agreed to secure additional funding for the construction of shelters in Ukraine under an agreement between the two countries.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes US President Donald Trump can help end Russia's war against Ukraine if he changes his rhetoric towards Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin.

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo arrived in Kyiv on 22 October. The Finnish government said the aim of the visit is to demonstrate support for Ukraine and discuss assistance with preparations for winter.

The EU has yet to decide who would represent it in possible talks with Russian ruler Vladimir Putin. Politico reports that Finnish President Alexander Stubb is among the names being discussed by European diplomats.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintains that Ukraine would not have been able to preserve its existence without Washington's support, which was provided under both Joe Biden's presidency and the current administration.

European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno has announced a hunger strike to draw the international community's attention to the humanitarian catastrophe in occupied Oleshky and to secure assistance for local residents.

The Ministry of the Interior and Administration of Poland has stated its readiness to agree to joint border controls with Ukraine on Polish territory should the security situation demand it. A final decision has not yet been made.

US President Donald Trump has said that he is willing to meet Russian ruler Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, even without Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy taking part.

The European Union has set up the €115 million AGILE programme to fund innovative defence projects developed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Ukrainian companies will also be eligible to participate.

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has welcomed the Ukrainian parliament's decision to approve amendments to the law on education concerning national minorities on 12 October.

US President Donald Trump has offered to help Russia after a laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia fell ill and died.

EU countries are discussing tighter restrictions and additional checks for Russian diplomats amid a wave of hybrid attacks in Europe.

France has begun preparations to train the first group of Ukrainian pilots on French Rafale fighter jets ahead of a potential delivery of 16 aircraft in 2028-2029.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law ratifying the Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union on Ukraine's participation in the European Defence Fund.