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• 'Vile' Russian Attack On Ukraine Kills 7, Including 2 Children RFE/RL 22 Oct 2025 -- Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine killed at least seven people, including two children, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on the Kremlin with the chances of a summit in the immediate future between US President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin dimming.
• The Russian Federation conducted new attacks against the Ukrainian port infrastructure on the Danube Romania - Ministry of National Defence 22 Oct 2025 -- On the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, October 21st to 22st, around 01:00, the population in northern Tulcea County received a RO-Alert message following the drone attack conducted by the Russian Federation on the Ukrainian port infrastructure on the Danube.
• Massive Russian Strikes Kill Two In Kyiv, Target Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure Overnight RFE/RL 22 Oct 2025 -- Drone and missile strikes on Ukraine's capital killed at least two people as Russia targeted the country's energy infrastructure in a "massive" attack overnight, according to Ukrainian officials.

Ukraine

• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ulf Kristersson Signed the First Document Paving the Way for Ukraine to Acquire Gripen Fighter Jets President of Ukraine 22 Oct 2025
• Statement by the President of Ukraine During the Joint Media Briefing with the Prime Minister of Sweden President of Ukraine 22 Oct 2025
• Air Capabilities Development and Support for Ukraine's Energy Sector: The President Met with the Prime Minister of Sweden President of Ukraine 22 Oct 2025
• Norway Allocated an Additional Energy Support Package of About $150 Million for Gas Purchases This Winter - Volodymyr Zelenskyy Following a Meeting with Jonas Gahr Støre President of Ukraine 22 Oct 2025
• Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Olexandr Mischenko participates in the Third Mine Action Conference in Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 22 Oct 2025
• Government simplifies procurement of unmanned systems, electronic warfare equipment, and their components for the frontline Ukraine MOD 22 Oct 2025
• Build in Ukraine: an initiative driving the localization of international companies in Ukraine Ukraine MOD 22 Oct 2025
• For the first time, the MoD's DOT procures body armor sets with a positive-buoyancy module Ukraine MOD 22 Oct 2025
• The National Guard of Ukraine gains access to the DOT-Chain Defence marketplace for the procurement of defense products Ukraine MOD 22 Oct 2025

Russia

• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question regarding the restoration of external power supply to Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Oct 2025

United States

• Rogers and Wicker Joint Statement on Actions to Pressure Russia into Peace Negotiations House Armed Services Committee 22 Oct 2025
• Treasury Sanctions Major Russian Oil Companies, Calls on Moscow to Immediately Agree to Ceasefire US Treasury 22 Oct 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is imposing further sanctions as a result of Russia's lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine. Today's actions increase pressure on Russia's energy sector and degrade the Kremlin's ability to raise revenue for its war machine and support its weakened economy. The United States will continue to advocate for a peaceful resolution to the war, and a permanent peace depends entirely on Russia's willingness to negotiate in good faith. Treasury will continue to use its authorities in support of a peace process.
• US Imposes 'Substantial' Sanctions On Russian Oil Companies Over Putin's 'Refusal To End Senseless War' RFE/RL 22 Oct 2025 -- The United States imposed what it called "major" sanctions on Russian oil companies on October 22, saying the action was "a result of Russia's lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine."
5 -- The United States imposed what it called "major" sanctions on Russian oil companies on October 22, saying the action was "a result of Russia's lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine."
• Chairman Mast on Russian Oil Sanctions U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs 22 Oct 2025
• Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Treasury Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 22 Oct 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions on two major Russian oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil:

NATO

United Nations

• Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least six civilians, injure dozens UN News 22 Oct 2025 -- Russian forces carried out "another massive wave of overnight attacks" targeting energy facilities, the UN said on Wednesday, killing and injuring civilians - including children.
• Four winters on, UN in Ukraine continues to deliver aid under fire UN News 22 Oct 2025 -- As Ukraine enters its fourth winter since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, the United Nations remains committed to providing aid for embattled civilians across the country.

Foreign Reactions

• Committee of Ministers approves draft convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine Council of Europe 22 Oct 2025 -- The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers has today approved a draft convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine.
• Strengthening Ukraine's energy security through further support for gas purchases Government of Norway 22 Oct 2025 -- Norway is providing an additional NOK 1.5 billion in funding to secure access to electricity and heating for people in Ukraine. The funding is being provided in cooperation with the EU and will be used to help meet Ukraine's energy needs as the country enters its fourth winter of full-scale war.
• Ukrainian President and First Lady in Norway Government of Norway 22 Oct 2025
• Sweden and Ukraine deepen air force cooperation Government Offices of Sweden 22 Oct 2025 -- Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a letter of intent concerning cooperation in the field of air capabilities
• Letter of intent between Ukraine and Sweden concerning cooperation in the field of air capabilities Government Offices of Sweden 22 Oct 2025 -- Letter of intent between Ukraine and the Kingdom of Sweden concerning cooperation in the field of air capabilities. Signed by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Linköping on 22 October 2025.
• Deliberately targeting humanitarian workers and assets is a gross violation of IHL: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 22 Oct 2025 -- Politico-Military Counsellor Ankur Narayan condemns attack on UN humanitarian convoy in Ukraine, which the UN has attributed to Russia, and calls on Russia to ensure its compliance with international law.
• FM responds to Europe-Ukraine statement on ceasefire on current front line, calling for fair, lasting peace agreement Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- In response to a question that Ukrainian leader, several European countries, and senior EU officials issued a joint statement on Tuesday calling on Russia to immediately cease hostilities in Ukraine and start peace negotiations based on the current front line between Russian and Ukrainian forces, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China's position on the Ukraine crisis is consistent and clear.
• Reception hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Occasion of the Ukraine Mine Action Conference (UMAC 2025) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Oct 2025
• Ukraine Mine Action Conference (UMAC) 2025 (Closing Session of the First Day) (Summary) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Oct 2025
• Ukraine Mine Action Conference 2025 Opening Session (Summary) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Oct 2025

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