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Ukraine war latest: Oleshky ceasefire holds as Zelensky secures new aid pledges

Key developments on Oct. 28:

  • Putin 'wanted very much' for Melania Trump to broker Oleshky ceasefire, first lady adviser says
  • Ukraine reportedly strikes chemical, metallurgical plants in Russia
  • Russia building new drone launch site near Millerovo airfield in Rostov Oblast, HUR says
  • Netherlands announces 500 million euro military

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'There cannot be business as usual with Russia' — Dutch minister urges Europe to step up for Ukraine

Ukraine is about to enter another harsh winter as Russian attacks continue crippling critical infrastructure, even before the coldest days set in.

In an attempt to relieve Kyiv, the Dutch government on Oct. 28 outlined a package of non-military aid worth 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion), to be

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'Reverse course while there's still time' — US senator tells ships carrying Russian diesel to turn around

"I'm sending a sledgehammer message to shipping companies whose tankers are transporting illegal Russian diesel to our ports," Sen. Richard Blumenthal said. "Reverse course while there's still time."

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Reporter's notebook: Visiting a POW camp is the strongest antidote to sympathy for Russian soldiers

Once our eyes adjusted to the aggressive glare of the freshly painted white walls around the yard, we began to make out figures, dozens of them dressed in navy blue, clinging to the inner walls of this surreal space.

It was a scorching June day in western Ukraine, and we

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Europe must finally hold Russia accountable for hybrid attacks

Europe has already learned to better recognize hybrid threats, which is definitely a good thing, but recognition alone is not enough and doesn't serve as sufficient deterrence.

European officials have grown accustomed to scenarios where a cyberattack disrupts public services and critical infrastructure, drones appear over sensitive sites,

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As Ukraine, Russia head back to peace talks, here's what Zelensky expects

A planned meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. in Abu Dhabi will focus on de-escalating Russia's war, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on Oct. 27, as Moscow seemingly agreed to resume talks with Kyiv after a pause of more than eight months.

Although Ukrainian officials do

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80% of Ukrainians back strikes on Russian refineries even if US cuts support, poll shows

Some 80% of respondents back the continued strikes, even if Washington restricts intelligence sharing or Starlink operations. Only 11% said Ukraine should pause the attacks, despite Russia's ongoing attacks on the Ukrainian energy grid, according to the survey.

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