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News from Oct 26, 2026 (UTC)

Ukraine isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 13Oct 26

Why

  1. Russia struck Kyiv hours before the start of a truce brokered by Melania Trump.

    47 eventsindependent.co.ukSource

  2. Ukraine, the US and Russia are expected to hold trilateral talks in November, Zelensky said.

    58 eventshindustantimes.com, novinite.comSource

  3. Ukraine and Moldova signed a defence agreement as Moldova's prime minister visited Ukraine.

    37 eventsen.interfax.com.ua, kyivpost.comSource

What happened

  • Statements15%
  • Cooperation55%
  • Criticism14%
  • Protests1%
  • Pressure4%
  • Fighting11%

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  • CalmA little better than usual
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