On October 26, in a traditional live stream, the main outcomes of the week for Ukraine were summarized. The situation at the front remains difficult: last night, Kyiv and several Ukrainian cities were shelled again, resulting in three deaths and over 30 injuries. The Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the liberation of three settlements on the Dobropilskyi salient, but Russian troops are also conducting offensive operations in some sectors.
Key events unfolded on the international stage. Donald Trump is currently on an Asian tour, and trade negotiations between the US and China may prevent the introduction of new tariffs. Peace talks between the US and Russia have not reached the highest level: Trump refused to meet with Putin, stating he does not see readiness to end the war. The week also saw Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev's trip to Washington, regarded as a signal of a tactical shift by the Kremlin.
The US and EU are considering new sanctions against Russia, while China remains cautious in international talks. In Russia, there have been reports of arson attacks on strategic sites and rumors of Putin's regime becoming more vulnerable due to economic issues. Russia announced testing advanced weapons, particularly the 'Burevestnik' missile.
In domestic Ukrainian politics, there are issues of mobilization, mass youth emigration, challenges in soldier support, calls for reforms and anti-corruption efforts. During the live stream, viewers actively asked about the prospects of ending the war, support from partners, problems of a contract army, migration, and potential postwar legal changes.
Among the key points were Ukraine's readiness for a long confrontation. Assessments of peace initiatives, EU and Polish statements about Ukraine's willingness to fight for another 2-3 years, and the prospects for a peace deal were discussed. The dynamics of Washington-Moscow talks, China's role, and sanctions policies were analyzed. The stream concluded with an appeal to support Ukraine's armed forces and the channel.
