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Russian forces have not too long ago managed to amass troops in Kupiansk and are advancing south by town.

Supply: DeepState, a Ukrainian group of navy analysts

Quote: "The enemy has expanded its management zone within the central a part of Kupiansk. The scenario within the metropolis stays tough as teams that infiltrated over the previous 4 weeks have collected sufficient infantry and are trying to maneuver in the direction of the southern a part of town.

For context, the defence forces have repeatedly destroyed enemy items close to the turnoff from the R-79 motorway in the direction of Sadky. The occupiers' final aim is to succeed in the crossing at Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi."

Particulars: DeepState added that the variety of Russian troops within the metropolis is important however famous that "a lot of Ukrainian pilots are working overhead, which reduces the enemy's offensive potential".

Quote: "Stabilisation operations are ongoing within the metropolis centre, and it’s doable that particular forces will launch some footage, however these missions are principally raids designed to forestall Russian troops from regrouping or advancing. The approaching weeks shall be decisive for the destiny of Kupiansk. Both Ukraine's defence forces will discover reserves for stabilisation, or, sadly, the enemy will amass a important variety of infantry."

Extra particulars: DeepState additionally reported on Monday 20 October that Russian forces had superior within the settlements of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, Plavni in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and close to Toretsk and Bila Hora in Donetsk Oblast.

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Throughout a gathering of the EU International Affairs Council in Luxembourg on Monday 20 October, Ukraine's International Minister Andrii Sybiha briefed his European counterparts on the outcomes of the assembly between the presidents of Ukraine and the US and known as for elevated strain on Russia.

Supply: European Pravda, citing Ukraine's Ministry of International Affairs

Particulars: Sybiha knowledgeable EU international ministers concerning the outcomes of the assembly between Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump in Washington and confused the necessity for collective strain on Russia to pressure it in direction of peace.

"It’s attainable to finish Russia's warfare in opposition to Ukraine. However this requires strain, strain and extra strain – the one factor Putin understands," the international minister stated.

Sybiha confirmed that the Ukrainian facet is prepared for a bilateral assembly between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia, or a trilateral format with the participation of the US president, and believes such a gathering should be results-oriented. He underlined {that a} ceasefire stays a key aspect of any real peace course of.

The minister additionally famous that the EU's nineteenth sanctions package deal in opposition to Russia stands to change into some of the efficient. He stated he’s assured that its adoption would ship a powerful sign of EU unity and resolve. He added that the choice is predicted "very quickly".

Sybiha emphasised the significance of strengthening restrictions on Russian diplomats, calling such a step "the correct response to Russia's escalating hybrid actions in Europe".

He urged the EU to assist Ukraine get by way of its fourth wartime winter amid Russian assaults on the power sector by offering further power provides and gear.

The minister additionally confused the pressing want for European assist in bolstering Ukraine's air defence capabilities and the bodily safety of power amenities.

Background:

• Kaja Kallas, EU Excessive Consultant for International Affairs and Safety Coverage, stated that the EU's nineteenth sanctions package deal in opposition to Russia may very well be authorized on Thursday 23 October.
• The package deal is predicted to incorporate further tariffs on items from Russia and Belarus and sanctions concentrating on the Russian power and monetary sectors.
• On 18 October, Austria introduced that it could assist the adoption of the brand new sanctions package deal, eradicating one of many key obstacles to the vote.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken along with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron about growing stress on Russia and agreed to satisfy quickly.

Supply: Zelenskyy on social media, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: After his dialog with Macron, Zelenskyy stated that "now could be the proper second to push the state of affairs in the direction of ending the conflict".

Quote: "The primary factor is to make full use of each alternative and apply the correct of stress on Russia. Strain on the one who began the conflict is the important thing to decision."

Extra particulars: Zelenskyy added that through the dialogue, he and Macron had coated all present diplomatic points and up to date contacts with companions.

Quote: "I’m grateful for the help. We have now agreed to satisfy within the close to future."

Background:

• Final week, Zelenskyy travelled to the US for talks along with his American counterpart Donald Trump. Throughout their assembly, he advised Trump he was prepared to hitch the upcoming talks between the US and Russia in Budapest.
• Zelenskyy believes that Budapest shouldn’t be one of the best location for the talks preliminarily agreed upon between US President Donald Trump and Russian ruler Vladimir Putin.

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The nineteenth package deal of European Union sanctions in opposition to Russia could also be accredited on Thursday 23 October.

Supply: Kaja Kallas, EU Excessive Consultant for International Affairs and Safety Coverage, forward of a gathering of the EU International Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 20 October

Particulars: Kallas expressed confidence that the brand new sanctions package deal could be accredited on 23 October.

"We expect this week, additionally, to undertake a nineteenth package deal of sanctions," she stated, noting that "sadly, not immediately".

"Now we have additionally a leaders' assembly arising on Thursday," the EU's high diplomat added.

Kallas harassed that the EU sees "President Trump's efforts to deliver peace to Ukraine".

"After all, all these efforts are welcomed, however we don’t see Russia actually wanting peace. Russia solely understands energy and solely negotiates when it’s actually put to barter. So, proper now, we don’t see it but," she concluded.

Background:

• On 18 October, Austria introduced it might assist the adoption of a brand new package deal of sanctions in opposition to Russia, eradicating one of many key obstacles earlier than the vote early subsequent week.
• Earlier, the approval of the package deal had stalled as a result of Austria demanded that the EU carry sanctions from a part of Russia's belongings to compensate Austria's Raiffeisen Financial institution Worldwide for fines imposed by Russia. Nonetheless, different EU governments rejected this demand.
• At current, the nineteenth sanctions package deal is being blocked solely by Slovakia, which insists the difficulty be mentioned on the EU leaders' summit on 23 October.

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Fires have damaged out in a five-storey residential constructing and retailers in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast because of a Russian drone assault on the night time of 19-20 October.

Supply: Vladyslav Haivanenko, performing Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Navy Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "The enemy hit the Mezhova and Pokrovske hromadas within the Synelnykove district with drones in a single day. A fireplace broke out in a five-storey constructing. Outlets additionally caught hearth. The group arts centre was broken." [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

Excessive-rise constructing being inspected Photograph: Vladyslav Haivanenko on Telegram

Particulars: The Nikopol district was attacked by FPV drones and artillery. The strikes hit town of Nikopol and the Pokrovske hromada, damaging 4 homes, six outbuildings and an influence line.

Broken constructing Photograph: Vladyslav Haivanenko on Telegram

No casualties have been recorded.

Harm recorded on the scene Photograph: Vladyslav Haivanenko on Telegram

Haivanenko stated that the air defence drive had destroyed 5 drones within the oblast.

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One man was killed and 4 folks injured because of Russian assaults on Kherson Oblast on 19 October.

Supply: Kherson Oblast Prosecutor's Workplace

Particulars: Within the settlement of Kozatske, a 71-year-old man was killed in a drone assault.

In Tomyna Balka, a lady was injured in a multiple-launch rocket system strike. Two extra civilians have been wounded in Beryslav when a shell dropped by a drone exploded.

In Antonivka, at round 17:30, a neighborhood resident was injured after stepping on a petal land mine. He’s at present receiving medical help.

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Energy restriction schedules for industrial shoppers throughout all areas of Ukraine will probably be in impact from 06:00 to 22:00 on 20 October.

Supply: Ukrenergo press service

Particulars: The corporate mentioned the restrictions are being launched as a result of aftermath of latest Russian assaults on Ukraine's power infrastructure.

In Chernihiv Oblast, the native electrical energy operator is presently making use of hourly energy cuts for households.

"The scenario within the power system could change. Observe updates out of your regional electrical energy suppliers," the assertion reads.

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On Sunday night, Russian forces hit an power facility within the Koriukivka district of Chernihiv Oblast, leaving round 55,000 customers with out electrical energy.

Supply: Chernihivoblenergo

Quote: "At 19:00, Russian troops attacked an power facility within the Koriukivka district. The harm may be very vital. Practically 55,000 customers are with out electrical energy."

Particulars: The corporate mentioned emergency restore work will start as quickly because the safety scenario permits for it.

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Israel has accused Hamas of breaching the peace settlement regarding the Gaza Strip and carried out strikes on navy positions. The US later held talks with the Israeli facet.

Supply: Axios, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) claimed that on Sunday, Hamas fighters emerged from a tunnel within the Rafah space – largely managed by the IDF – and fired an anti-tank missile at an Israeli car.

In response, the Israeli navy launched round 20 airstrikes on Hamas targets in Rafah and different elements of Gaza. Israel additionally determined to shut all crossings into Gaza and droop the supply of humanitarian support.

In response to Axios, Israel knowledgeable the US prematurely about its strikes. US officers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a telephone name with their Israeli counterparts to debate the subsequent steps.

A US official advised Axios that Washington had urged Israel "to reply proportionally however to train restraint".

"Nobody desires a return to full-scale conflict. The Israelis need to present Hamas there are penalties with out destroying the peace deal," the official stated.

Background:

• On 13 October, US President Donald Trump and representatives of Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye signed an settlement to finish the conflict within the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas.
• The signing passed off throughout a global summit hosted by Egypt, attended by European leaders.
• President Trump had earlier acknowledged that if Hamas didn’t uphold the peace deal, he would take into account permitting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to renew navy motion in Gaza.

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Throughout his 17 October assembly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump reportedly pressed him to just accept Russia's situations for ending the warfare, warning that Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin had threatened to "destroy" Ukraine if it refused.

Supply: Monetary Instances, citing sources

Quote: "Donald Trump urged Volodymyr Zelenskyy to just accept Russia's phrases for ending its warfare in a unstable White Home assembly on Friday, warning that Vladimir Putin had mentioned he would 'destroy' Ukraine if it didn’t agree. The assembly between the US and Ukrainian presidents descended many occasions right into a 'shouting match', with Trump 'cursing on a regular basis', individuals accustomed to the matter mentioned."

Particulars: Though Ukraine ultimately satisfied Trump to again freezing the present entrance line, the tense encounter underscored the volatility of his stance on the warfare and his obvious willingness to accommodate Putin's excessive calls for, the FT wrote.

European officers briefed on the assembly mentioned Trump appeared to echo a lot of Putin's speaking factors nearly verbatim, even after they contradicted his personal current remarks about Russia's weak point.

In accordance with one European official, Trump instructed Zelenskyy he ought to make a deal or face destruction, warning him: "If [Putin] desires it, he’ll destroy you."

At one level, the US president reportedly pushed apart maps of the battlefield, dismissing additional dialogue of the state of affairs.

The FT confirmed that in their telephone name on Thursday, "Putin made a brand new provide to Trump on Thursday underneath which Ukraine would give up the components of the japanese Donbas area underneath its management in change for some small areas of the 2 southern frontline areas of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia".

The proposal was described as solely a minor concession in comparison with Putin's earlier provide throughout his August assembly with Trump in Alaska, when he instructed freezing the entrance line elsewhere if Ukraine ceded Donbas.

In accordance with the FT, Trump's aggressive repetition of Putin's rhetoric through the Friday assembly "dashed hopes amongst a lot of Ukraine's European allies" that he might be persuaded to strengthen help for Kyiv.

Three different European officers briefed on the White Home discussions confirmed that Trump spent a lot of the assembly lecturing Zelenskyy, reiterating Putin's arguments concerning the warfare and urging him to just accept the Russian provide.

One of many officers mentioned Zelenskyy was "very detrimental" afterward, including that European leaders had been "not optimistic however pragmatic with planning subsequent steps".

Background:

• After his 17 October assembly with Zelenskyy, Trump mentioned that Ukraine and Russia "should cease the place they’re".
• Zelenskyy agreed with Trump, saying: "Now we have to cease the place we are actually."
• In accordance with media stories, through the assembly Trump indicated that he’s not at the moment contemplating offering Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles.
• As reported by The Washington Submit, in his dialog with Trump, Putin demanded full management over Donetsk Oblast to finish the warfare, hinting that he was ready to concede components of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts in return.
• Zelenskyy rejected the potential of transferring any extra non-occupied territories to Russia.

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