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• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 25.10 Ukraine MOD 25 Oct 2022

Ukraine

• Zelenskiy Says Russia Has Destroyed More Than One-Third Of Ukraine's Energy Sector RFE/RL 25 Oct 2022 -- Russian rockets and Iranian-made drones have destroyed more than one-third of Ukraine's energy sector, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told a conference on Ukraine reconstruction on October 25.
• Joint appeal by Presidents Zelenskyy and Steinmeier President of Ukraine 25 Oct 2022
• Germany's contribution to Ukraine's movement towards restoration of territorial integrity is significant - Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the meeting with Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Kyiv President of Ukraine 25 Oct 2022
• The sooner peace is achieved in Ukraine thanks to our victory, the less evil Russia will bring to other regions - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine 25 Oct 2022
• Andriy Yermak had a conversation with the Minister of Enterprises and Production of Italy President of Ukraine 25 Oct 2022
• Ukraine highly appreciates the political support and practical assistance of Croatia - Ihor Zhovkva President of Ukraine 25 Oct 2022
• The return of the Ukrainian flag to Crimea will mean the restoration of real peace - President's speech at the first parliamentary summit of the Crimea Platform President of Ukraine 25 Oct 2022
• By investing in the recovery of Ukraine, you are investing in a future member of the EU - President's speech at the International Expert Conference on the Recovery, Reconstruction and Modernisation of Ukraine President of Ukraine 25 Oct 2022

Russia

• Russia takes case of 'Ukraine's dirty bomb plan' to UN Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Russia has doubled down on a claim that Ukraine is developing a "dirty bomb" to use on its own soil, notifying the United Nations about the allegation and planning to raise the issue at the Security Council.
• Russia to UN chief, Security Council: Ukraine use of 'dirty bomb' act of nuclear terrorism Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Russia says Ukraine's pending plans to deploy a so-called dirty bomb during the ongoing war in the ex-Soviet republic, amounts to an act of "nuclear terrorism," urging the United Nations to help avert the prospect.
• Russia to UN chief, Security Council: Ukraine use of 'dirty bomb' act of nuclear terrorism Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Russia says Ukraine's pending plans to deploy a so-called dirty bomb during the ongoing war in the ex-Soviet republic, amounts to an act of "nuclear terrorism," urging the United Nations to help avert the prospect.

United States

• Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an On-Camera Press Briefing DoD 25 Oct 2022
• General Says Use of Dirty Bomb Would Bring Consequences DoD News 25 Oct 2022 -- If Russia were to deploy a dirty bomb or other type of nuclear weapon in Ukraine, there would be consequences, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
• Pentagon chief rejects Russia's false flag warnings in Ukraine Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has rejected Russia's warnings about Ukraine's alleged plans to carry out a false flag operation to frame Moscow.
• Biden: Russia's Use of Tactical Nuclear Weapons Would be 'Serious Mistake' VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden issued a strong warning on Russia against using a dirty bomb or any other nuclear weapons in its war on Ukraine.
• Biden: Russia would be making 'serious mistake' to use nuclear weapon Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- US President Joe Biden warned Russia against using a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine as Moscow told a closed UN Security Council session that Washington or Kiev may carry out a false flag operation in the country to frame Russia.
• Biden Warns Russia Over 'Dirty Bomb' Claims As IAEA Prepares To Visit Ukrainian Nuclear Sites RFE/RL 25 Oct 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden warned Russia on October 25 that the use of a tactical nuclear weapon would be an "incredibly serious mistake" after Moscow claimed Ukraine is preparing to use a so-called dirty bomb on its own territory.
• US Progressive Democrats Retract Calls for Ukraine Negotiations VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- Progressive Democratic lawmakers Tuesday retracted a letter, sent earlier this week to U.S. President Joe Biden, urging him to shift the U.S. approach to the war in Ukraine by directly negotiating with Russia.
• Progressive House Democrats Withdraw Letter Urging Negotiations To End War In Ukraine RFE/RL 25 Oct 2022 -- The U.S. Congressional Progressive Caucus has withdrawn a letter to the White House urging a negotiated settlement to the war in Ukraine.
• US considers sending phased out Hawk missiles to Ukraine Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- The United States is considering sending old missiles that its own military stopped using to Ukraine as it continues to arm Kiev troops with deadly weapons.
• U.S. Officials Say Washington Is Mulling HAWK Air Defense Equipment For Ukraine RFE/RL 25 Oct 2022 -- The United States is considering sending older HAWK air-defense systems from storage to Ukraine to help it shoot down Russian drone and cruise missile attacks, according to two U.S. officials.

NATO

• NATO and Romania join forces to train Ukrainian paramedics NATO 25 Oct 2022 -- NATO's Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre and Romania signed a cooperation agreement on Monday (24 October 2022) to deliver paramedic training for Ukrainian first responders.

United Nations

• UNDP to support refurbishment of damaged public buildings in Ukraine UN News 25 Oct 2022 -- A €2 million agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the UNDP Development Programme (UNDP), announced on Tuesday, will help restore damaged public buildings in Ukraine and contribute to recovery and reconstruction that is green, resilient, and inclusive.

Foreign Reactions

• Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with Chancellor Scholz and Prime Minister Shmyhal of Ukraine on the occasion of the International Expert Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine European Commission 25 Oct 2022
• Closing remarks by President von der Leyen at the International Expert Conference on the Recovery, Reconstruction and Modernisation of Ukraine European Commission 25 Oct 2022
• Opening remarks by President von der Leyen at the International Expert Conference on the Recovery, Reconstruction and Modernisation of Ukraine European Commission 25 Oct 2022
• Europe urged to play active role to mediate Russia-Ukraine conflict following trading of 'dirty bomb' accusation Global Times 25 Oct 2022 -- As the possible use of "dirty bombs" became the latest spotlight on the battlefield between Russia and Ukraine, Chinese experts warned that it would bring an inevitable escalation of conflicts that may lead to the eventual firing of nuclear weapons. They urged Europe to play an active role in mediating between the two sides, rather than be tied blindly to the American chariot.
• Sunak Is Appointed As U.K. PM And Vows Support For Ukraine; Kremlin Says It Expects No 'Positive Changes' RFE/RL 25 Oct 2022 -- Newly appointed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to support Ukraine to the "conclusion" of its battle to repel invading Russian troops as the Kremlin said it sees "no grounds" for a positive shift in relations with the United Kingdom.
• PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 25 October 2022 Gov.UK 25 Oct 2022
• German President Steinmeier Makes Surprise Visit To Kyiv RFE/RL 25 Oct 2022 -- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in Kyiv in a surprise visit early on October 25, his spokesperson said.
• Iran terms UN investigation into drones used in Ukraine as illegal IRNA 25 Oct 2022 -- Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has announced that the investigation conducted within the framework of Resolution 2231 to assess the type of "unmanned aerial vehicles" used in Ukraine is illegal.
• UN investigation into Iranian drones "illegal": Iravani ISNA 25 Oct 2022 -- Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani stressed on Tuesday that UN investigation into baseless claims about the use of Iranian drones in Ukraine is illegal in the context of Resolution 2231.
• Iran gives Russia no weapons for use in war in Ukraine: FM ISNA 25 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister hosted the 18th general assembly of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), during which the managing director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) took over as secretary general of the assembly for three years.
• Iran rejects 'illegal' UN probe into alleged use of its drones in Ukraine Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Iran has warned the United Nations against implementing the West's "instructions" to conduct a so-called investigation in the context of Security Council Resolution 2231 to assess the type of unmanned aerial vehicles allegedly used in the current conflict in Ukraine.

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