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“Safeguards Inspectors to Visit Two Nuclear Locations in Ukraine, IAEA’s Grossi Says After Receiving Request from Ukraine 175/2022 Vienna, Austria “ https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/safeguards-inspectors-to-visit-two-nuclear-locations-in-ukraine-iaeas-grossi-says-after-receiving-request-from-ukraine

25 October 2022 UKRAINE NEWS summaries and links
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“The sooner Ukraine achieves victory, the less evil Russia will bring to other regions – Zelensky The sooner Ukraine achieves victory, the less evil Russia will bring to other regions. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3601122-the-sooner-ukraine-achieves-victory-the-less-evil-russia-will-bring-to-other-regions-zelensky.html

23:31
Zelensky, Steinmeier approve joint statement
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier approved a joint statement. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3601111-zelensky-steinmeier-approve-joint-statement.html

23:07
Steinmeier: Germany to send two more MARS II systems, four PzH 2000 howitzers to Ukraine
Germany will send two MARS II multiple-launch rocket systems and four Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine soon. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3601104-steinmeier-germany-to-send-two-more-mars-ii-systems-four-pzh-2000-howitzers-to-ukraine.html

23:00
Missile strike on Dnipro: At least two people killed in explosion at filling station
In Dnipro, at least two civilians were killed and three more injured in an explosion at the gas filling station following Russia’s missile strike.  https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3601097-missile-strike-on-dnipro-at-least-two-people-killed-in-explosion-at-filling-station.html

22:46
Zelensky meets with Steinmeier and thanks for IRIS-T
Germany’s contribution to Ukraine’s path to peace and restoration of territorial integrity is very significant. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3601088-zelensky-meets-with-steinmeier-and-thanks-for-irist.html

22:16
Governments change, support for Ukraine remains: Kuleba speaks with British foreign minister Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba had a phone conversation with his British counterpart James Cleverly after his reappointment to the new government of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3601086-governments-change-support-for-ukraine-remains-kuleba-speaks-with-british-foreign-minister.html

22:00
Klitschko shows Steinmeier consequences of Russia’s attacks on downtown Kyiv
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has shown German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier the consequences of Russia’s attacks on downtown Kyiv. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3601071-klitschko-shows-steinmeier-consequences-of-russias-attacks-on-downtown-kyiv.html

21:37
Actions of the Kremlin: ‘dirty bomb’, nuclear blackmail – briefing
On October 26, at 2:30 p.m., a briefing will be held on the topic: “Actions of the Kremlin: “dirty bomb”, nuclear blackmail.”https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-other_news/3601064-actions-of-the-kremlin-dirty-bomb-nuclear-blackmail-briefing.html

21:31
Steinmeier visits Chernihiv region
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, during his trip to Ukraine, visited Chernihiv region. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3601060-steinmeier-visits-chernihiv-region.html

21:18
Briefing: Providing SC services in the de-occupied territories
On October 26, at 1:00 p.m., a briefing will be held on the topic: “Providing SC services in the de-occupied territories.”https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-other_news/3601059-briefing-providing-sc-services-in-the-deoccupied-territories.html

21:10
PM Shmyhal meets with German defense minister
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal stated he was convinced that Germany’s assistance in supplying weapons to Ukraine would not diminish. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3601058-pm-shmyhal-meets-with-german-defense-minister.html

21:00
Russia’s attacks on energy infrastructure must be seen as part of genocide
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, urged to consider the attacks on the energy infrastructure of Ukraine as part of the Russian genocide of the Ukrainian people. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3601042-russias-attacks-on-energy-infrastructure-must-be-seen-as-part-of-genocide.html

20:40
Two factions of Bundestag ready to support upping defense aid to Ukraine to over EUR 2B – Shmyhal Two factions of the German Parliament are ready to support an increase in defense aid funding for Ukraine next year to more than 2 billion euros. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3601031-two-factions-of-bundestag-ready-to-support-upping-defense-aid-to-ukraine-to-over-eur-2b-shmyhal.html

20:20
Claim filed with ECHR over Russia’s shelling of TV towers in Ukraine
Ukraine’s public broadcaster UA:PBC submitted a statement to the European Court of Human Rights due to the shelling of TV transmission towers by Russian invasion forces. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3601014-claim-filed-with-echr-over-russias-shelling-of-tv-towers-in-ukraine.html

20:00
Kremlin to launch campaign to discredit movements of Russia’s ethnic minorities – intelligence In the near future, Russian special services are preparing a broad campaign targeting the leaders of the national liberation movements of the peoples populating Russia. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3601002-kremlin-to-launch-campaign-to-discredit-movements-of-russias-ethnic-minorities-intelligence.html

19:40
Italy not to succumb to Putin’s energy blackmail, support for Ukraine to continue – PM Meloni
The head of the Italian government, Giorgia Maloni, during his first address to the country’s parliament on Tuesday, said that Italy would not succumb to Putin’s energy blackmail and continue to support Ukraine. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3600976-italy-not-to-succumb-to-putins-energy-blackmail-support-for-ukraine-to-continue-pm-meloni.html

19:20
Kuleba calls on Latin America, Africa, Asia not to believe Russian disinformation on “dirty bomb” The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, appealed to the countries of the Global South regarding Russia’s false accusations of developing a “dirty bomb”. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3600970-kuleba-calls-on-latin-america-africa-asia-not-to-believe-russian-disinformation-on-dirty-bomb.html

19:00
Ukraine could need up to $5B a month – IMF chief
Ukraine’s external financing will stand at nearly $3 billion a month in 2023, which is a best-case scenario, but it could also rise up to $5 billion if Russian attacks further intensify. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3600958-ukraine-could-need-up-to-5b-a-month-imf-chief.html

18:40
92% of Ukrainians see human life as highest value
The vast majority of Ukrainians (92%) consider human life to be the highest value. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3600949-92-of-ukrainians-see-human-life-as-highest-value.html

18:20
Questions to Putin at upcoming Valdai forum leaked
No hard talk is expected during Vladimir Putin’s Q&A at the Valdai International Discussion Club October 27 as questions have already been prepared, according to the latest leak. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3600940-questions-to-putin-at-upcoming-valdai-forum-leaked.html

17:53
OSCE PA President: Russia must withdraw its troops from Ukraine
The OSCE PA condemns Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and calls on Russia to unconditionally withdraw its troops from Ukrainian territory. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3600908-osce-pa-president-russia-must-withdraw-its-troops-from-ukraine.html

17:36
Danilov: Crimea will have no water supply for 10-15 years if Russians blow Kakhovka HPP up
If Russian troops blow the Kakhovka HPP up, the temporarily occupied Crimea will have no water supply for the next 10-15 years. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600896-danilov-crimea-will-have-no-water-supply-for-1015-years-if-russians-blow-kakhovka-hpp-up.html

17:17
Armed Forces of Ukraine destroy 13 enemy targets in Kherson region
Ukrainian defenders destroyed 13 enemy targets in Kherson region, including two ammunition depots, a tank, a multi-purpose armoured tractor carrier, and six military vehicles. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600874-armed-forces-of-ukraine-destroy-13-enemy-targets-in-kherson-region.html

16:56
Russia using phosphorus munitions in Donetsk region
Russia uses phosphorous munitions, which are prohibited by international documents, in Velyka Novosilka, Donetsk region. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600839-russia-using-phosphorus-munitions-in-donetsk-region.html

16:38
Turkey calls on Russia to immediately release imprisoned Crimean Tatars
Ankara supports the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, including Crimea and other occupied territories. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3600831-turkey-calls-on-russia-to-immediately-release-imprisoned-crimean-tatars.html

16:15
Marines destroy two enemy tanks, three ammunition depots
The marine units of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two Russian tanks, three airborne fighting vehicles, three ammunition depots, and seized an Ural truck as a trophy over the past day, October 24. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600809-marines-destroy-two-enemy-tanks-three-ammunition-depots.html

16:03
KYIV RYSING – A Roadmap to Ukraine’s Future
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is having an enormous impact on all fields of the young democracy. Violating the Geneva Conventions and all the existing norms of international law, Russian occupation forces daily commit war crimes and acts of terrorism for no reason. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3600811-kyiv-rysing-a-roadmap-to-ukraines-future.html

15:51
Stefanchuk hands over list of necessary military aid for Ukraine to Norwegian Parliament Speaker Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk handed over a list of the necessary military aid for Ukraine to President of the Storting of the Kingdom of Norway Masud Gharahkhani. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-defense/3600789-stefanchuk-hands-over-list-of-necessary-military-aid-for-ukraine-to-norwegian-parliament-speaker.html

15:36
Speaker of House of Commons: We should send Putin a clear message: he will not win
Parliamentary democracies represented at the Crimea Platform Summit should together send a crystal clear message to Russian president Vladimir Putin: he cannot and will not win the war he has unleashed against Ukraine. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3600787-speaker-of-house-of-commons-we-should-send-putin-a-clear-message-he-will-not-win.html

15:15
Zelensky congratulates Sunak on taking office as British PM
President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Rishi Sunak on taking office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and expressed readiness to further strengthen Ukraine–UK relations https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3600768-zelensky-congratulates-sunak-on-taking-office-as-british-pm.html

14:45 Briefing: Prospects of bringing Russia and Russian officials to justice for international crimes committed in occupied Crimea On October 25 at 3:00 p.m., a briefing will be held on the topic: “Prospects of bringing Russia and Russian officials to justice for international crimes committed in occupied Crimea.” https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-other_news/3600376-briefing-prospects-of-bringing-russia-and-russian-officials-to-justice-for-international-crimes-committed-in-occupied-crimea.html

14:38
Zelensky to EU: We need fast mechanism for directing Russian assets to compensate for war-related losses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said there should be a legal and concrete mechanism for compensating for losses suffered by Ukraine at the expense of Russian assets. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3600715-zelensky-to-eu-we-need-fast-mechanism-for-directing-russian-assets-to-compensate-for-warrelated-losses.html

14:20
Czech Republic calls for creation of international tribunal for Russian crimes in Ukraine
The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament, Marketa Pekarova-Adamova, has proposed establishing an international tribunal to bring to justice Russian citizens guilty of crimes against Ukraine, which will help prevent the undermining of the international order. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3600697-czech-republic-calls-for-creation-of-international-tribunal-for-russian-crimes-in-ukraine.html

13:58
Return of Ukrainian flag to Crimea will mean EU arrival on peninsula – Zelensky
Restoring the territorial integrity of Ukraine and control over Crimea will mean the arrival of the European Union there, the development of the market and the attraction of investments, the return of justice and normalcy. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3600683-return-of-ukrainian-flag-to-crimea-will-mean-eu-arrival-on-peninsula-zelensky.html

13:45
Briefing: Results of Ukraine’s recognition of independence of subjects of Russian Federation
On October 25 at 2:00 p.m., a briefing will be held on the topic: “Results of Ukraine’s recognition of the independence of subjects of the Russian Federation.” https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-other_news/3600373-briefing-results-of-ukraines-recognition-of-independence-of-subjects-of-russian-federation.html

13:40
EU will not allow Russia to paralyze Ukraine with terrorist attacks – von der Leyen
Due to defeats on the battlefield, Russia is resorting to continuous acts of terror against the civilian population in order to paralyze the whole of Ukraine, but Europe will not allow the aggressor country to do this. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3600661-eu-will-not-allow-russia-to-paralyze-ukraine-with-terrorist-attacks-von-der-leyen.html

13:21
Russian forces shell civilian car in Kherson region, killing two
Russian forces have fired at a car with residents of Oleshky, Kherson region, killing two people and injuring a child. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600642-russian-forces-shell-civilian-car-in-kherson-region-killing-two.html

13:01
Steinmeier to Ukrainians: You can count on Germany
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who arrived on a visit to Ukraine on Tuesday, October 25, has said that the Ukrainian people can count on his country. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3600623-steinmeier-to-ukrainians-you-can-count-on-germany.html

12:40
Scholz announces ’21st century Marshall Plan’ for Ukraine’s reconstruction
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that the reconstruction of Ukraine will be a “Marshall Plan for the 21st century” and an opportunity to build a more stable and strong country. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3600576-scholz-announces-21st-century-marshall-plan-for-ukraines-reconstruction.html

12:19
Ukraine returns bodies of 25 fallen defenders
Ukraine has returned the bodies of 25 of its defenders as part of another operation. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600555-ukraine-returns-bodies-of-25-fallen-defenders.html

12:00
Ten civilians killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s territory over past day
On October 24, 2022, a total of 10 civilians were killed and 10 injured in Russian attacks on the territory of Ukraine. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600546-ten-civilians-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-ukraines-territory-over-past-day.html

11:46
Kadyrovites’ base destroyed in Kherson region: 40 killed, 60 injured
Last night the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a base of the so-called ‘Kadyrov’s men’, who had evacuated to the left bank of the Dnieper in the Kherson region. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600530-kadyrovites-base-destroyed-in-kherson-region-40-killed-60-injured.html

11:21
Crimea Platform Parliamentary Summit begins in Zagreb
The First Crimea Platform Parliamentary Summit has opened in Croatia’s Zagreb. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3600504-crimea-platform-parliamentary-summit-begins-in-zagreb.html

11:02
Explosion occurs near FSB headquarters in temporarily occupied Melitopol
In the temporarily occupied city of Melitopol, a car has exploded near the building of Russia’s FSB headquarters. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600480-explosion-occurs-near-fsb-headquarters-in-temporarily-occupied-melitopol.html

10:35
PM Shmyhal, IMF chief Georgieva discuss new cooperation program, donor platform
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva have met in Berlin and discussed a new cooperation program and the consolidated efforts of partners in support of Ukraine. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3600461-pm-shmyhal-imf-chief-georgieva-discuss-new-cooperation-program-donor-platform.html

10:14
Ukraine Army eliminates about 68,420 enemy troops
Russia has already lost about 68,420 troops in Ukraine (+480 over the past day). https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600439-ukraine-army-eliminates-about-68420-enemy-troops.html

10:01
Stefanchuk, Pelosi meet in Croatia, discuss arms supplies for Ukraine
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi have met in Croatia and discussed the supply of weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3600427-stefanchuk-pelosi-meet-in-croatia-discuss-arms-supplies-for-ukraine.html

09:36
World Bank disburses additional $500M to help Ukraine meet urgent needs
The World Bank has announced the disbursement of an additional $500 million to help Ukraine meet urgent spending needs caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3600406-world-bank-disburses-additional-500m-to-help-ukraine-meet-urgent-needs.html

09:24
Russian armed aggression affects over 1,251 children in Ukraine
A total of 430 children have been killed and over 821 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600398-russian-armed-aggression-affects-over-1251-children-in-ukraine.html

09:10
Russian forces kill seven civilians in Donetsk region
On October 24, Russian forces killed seven civilians in Donetsk region. Three more bodies of civilians killed by the invaders were discovered. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600390-russian-forces-kill-seven-civilians-in-donetsk-region.html

08:53
Steinmeier arrives in Ukraine first time since Russia launched full-scale invasion
German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has arrived in Kyiv for the first time since Russia launched its full-scale ongoing invasion. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3600381-steinmeier-arrives-in-kyiv-first-time-since-russia-launched-fullscale-invasion.html

08:36
Briefing: End of harvest season
On October 25, at 1:30 p.m., a briefing will be held on the topic: “End of the harvest season.” Organizers: Media Center Ukraine — Ukrinform. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-other_news/3600372-briefing-end-of-harvest-season.html

08:22
Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region comes under enemy fire overnight
The Russian forces shelled the Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the night. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600360-nikopol-district-of-dnipropetrovsk-region-comes-under-enemy-fire-overnight.html

07:58
Enemy fortifying defensive positions on left bank of Kherson region
The Russian forces are fortifying defensive positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson region. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600350-enemy-fortifying-defensive-positions-on-left-bank-of-kherson-region.html

07:33
Kuleba, Blinken discuss Russian aggression and ‘dirty bomb’ – State Department
Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have discussed the development of events related to the aggression of the Russian Federation, as well as Moscow’s statements regarding the possible use of a “dirty bomb” on the territory of Ukraine. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3600348-kuleba-blinken-discuss-russian-aggression-and-dirty-bomb-state-department.html

07:11
Ukrainian forces destroy Osa missile system, three ammo depots, 40 invaders in south
In the past 24 hours, the missile and artillery units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have performed 246 fire missions targeting enemy positions in the southern direction.  https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600342-ukrainian-forces-destroy-osa-missile-system-three-ammo-depots-40-invaders-in-south.html

06:48
IAEA inspectors to visit two nuclear sites in Ukraine
Inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will visit two nuclear locations in Ukraine to detect any possible undeclared nuclear activities. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3600339-iaea-inspectors-to-visit-two-nuclear-sites-in-ukraine.html

06:10
Reznikov, Austin discuss new U.S. security assistance package for Ukraine
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Oleksiy Reznikov has discussed in a phone call with his U.S. colleague Lloyd Austin a new package of U.S. military assistance for Ukraine. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600337-reznikov-austin-discuss-new-us-security-assistance-package-for-ukraine.html

23:59
Third Russian helicopter downed in Ukraine in one day
Ukrainian defenders in Kherson region this evening shot down a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter, the third one since day-start. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600285-third-russian-helicopter-downed-in-ukraine-in-one-day.html

23:20
U.S. sees no signs of Ukraine preparing to use “dirty bomb” on own soil – White House
The United States is closely monitoring the situation related to Russia’s rhetoric claiming Ukraine’s alleged plan to deploy a “dirty bomb” on its own territory, but no signs of such preparations have been spotted. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600280-us-sees-no-signs-of-ukraine-preparing-to-use-dirty-bomb-on-own-soil-white-house.html

23:00
Zelensky on eight months of war: Ukraine breaking so-called “world’s second-strongest army” Over the eight months of war, Ukraine has been breaking the so-called world’s second-strongest army, and from now on Russia will only be a beggar, begging for help including from Iran“ https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600266-zelensky-on-eight-months-of-war-ukraine-breaking-socalled-worlds-secondstrongest-army.html
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“Explosion occurs near FSB headquarters in temporarily occupied Melitopol: In the temporarily occupied city of Melitopol, a car has exploded near the building of Russia’s FSB headquarters. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3600480-explosion-occurs-near-fsb-headquarters-in-temporarily-occupied-melitopol.html

Did Bavovniatko (cotton ball) strike again? https://miningawareness.wordpress.com/2022/08/28/ukraines-ministry-of-defence-reveals-mythical-creature-destroying-russian-military-bases/