
Trump declares support for Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections
The US President stated on Truth Social that a change of leadership in Israel would force Washington to confront Iran alone.

The US President stated on Truth Social that a change of leadership in Israel would force Washington to confront Iran alone.

On 17 October, mass No Kings movement events took place in the US to encourage early voting in the key midterms that will determine control of Congress.

The Israeli leader stated that the number of online messages hostile to Ukraine decreased following a strike on the Russian Yandex.

US intelligence has recorded 24 missiles on launch sites and the preparation of strategic aviation for a possible strike on critical infrastructure.

Significant vehicle queues have formed on the exit from Ukraine in Lviv Oblast ahead of the weekend. Border guards have published current traffic statistics and advice for travellers.

The New York Times columnist notes that even gaining a majority in the chambers of Congress will not give the opposition significant tools to limit the powers of the US President.

IRT television channel reported the death of its former employee, Vasyl Velychko, who was killed on 16 October while fulfilling his duties as a defender.

Colonel Ivan Karpovych was appointed head of the Zakarpattia regional TCC three days after raids. Law enforcement are investigating cases of influence peddling, illegal deregistration and the fictitious mobilisation of hundreds of people.

National Energy Company Ukrenergo has increased its liabilities to balancing market participants. In the first three quarters of 2026, the company's total debt grew by 60% to 36.69 billion hryvnia.
The largest portion of this amount — UAH 32.02 billion — consists of funds that Ukrenergo owes to providers of balancing services.
A further UAH 4.67 billion represents debt to parties responsible for balance.
This concerns billions of hryvnia for services already provided, which energy market participants have yet to receive.
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