For years, the Kremlin has portrayed Russia’s actions in Donbas as an effort to "liberate" the region and "protect" its residents. However, in a recent broadcast, prominent pro-Kremlin blogger Maksim Shevchenko challenged this narrative. " - The Donbas did rise up.
Russian forces continue to strike Ukrainian civilian infrastructure and residential areas, leaving people wounded. Kharkiv region: Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces attacked Kharkiv and 10 other settlements in the region. Seven people were injured, including a child.
Stop bullsh*tting. Stop feeding them rosy reports. Stop lying to the president. Stop lying to the defence minister. (translated)
Warriors of the 432nd Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment risked their lives to rescue wounded brothers-in-arms near Sloviansk. Defenders with the call signs "Kartman" and "Pyvo" set out to evacuate two wounded soldiers from their position despite Russian drones in the air.
Moscow, October 31. Thousands of teenagers had massive fights in the center.
One of Russia's largest oil refineries was reportedly attacked - the LUKOIL-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod region. The refinery processes around 17 million tonnes of oil annually (~340,000 barrels per day), making it Russia's fourth-largest by processing capacity.
People evacuated from Oleshky give water to the kitten that traveled with them from the Russian occupation. Many pets were brought to Ukraine-controlled territory from Oleshky. (translated)
Ukrainian Defender Dmytro hugs his wife Larysa at the Belarus-Ukraine border after she was evacuated from their hometown of Oleshky, which is under Russian occupation. Chernihiv region, October 31, 2026. 📷: AP / Efrem Lukatsky
President Zelenskyy awarded Kostiantyn Vlasenko the title of Hero of Ukraine. Kostiantyn carried out combat missions at the position in Kharkiv region for 491 days - nearly half of that time while severely wounded and without both feet.
Garry Kasparov: An underlying story to this tragic farce in #Oleshky is how easily and completely Russia can cease hostilities. We all know that Putin could end the war as quickly as he started it, but such a visible example is powerful, and that’s one reason he’s against any ceasefires. 📹Radio Liberty (translated)
President Zelenskyy: Today, President Erdoğan and I agreed to work on the Black Sea Grain Corridor. Our goal is to ensure that this Corridor continues to exist and operates effectively.
During the evacuation from Russian-occupied #Oleshky, people from nearby settlements who asked for help along the way were also picked up and brought to safety. Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said the mission aimed to give everyone who needed to leave a chance to do so safely:
Zhanna managed to leave Russian-occupied Oleshky 3 years ago. She hasn't seen her husband since. They stayed in touch, although communication wasn't always possible. According to Zhanna, Oleshky had long been without electricity or gas, and landmines and severe food shortages turned the city into a trap. (translated)
Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied #Oleshky have now crossed the border into Ukraine and are safe. The oldest person is 94, while the youngest is just over a year old. Another woman will celebrate her 49th birthday tomorrow.
Mykhailo, evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky, finally sees his wife Zhanna and two daughters again. The family has been waiting for this moment for years.
President Zelenskyy has arrived in Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Erdoğan.
Buses carrying evacuated residents of Oleshky have crossed the border into Ukraine in Chernihiv region. President Zelenskyy expressed hope that humanitarian access to Oleshky would be maintained.
Reception centers have been set up in Ukraine near the border with Belarus to welcome residents evacuated from Russian-occupied #Oleshky The evacuees& pets were flown to Gomel,Belarus,aboard 4 planes,with buses arranged to take them onward to Ukraine Medical teams&relatives are waiting to meet them
A drone attack on Bashkortostan, Russia. A fire broke out in an industrial area of Ufa, where three Bashneft oil refineries are located. Footage shows fires burning at several locations.
More delays and cancellations in Moscow airports due to drone attacks. This is Sheremetyevo. (translated)
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