In brief

• Deutschlandfunk reports that the Russian attack on the railway station in Dnipro killed at least 13 people and injured many, as passengers were boarding a train despite an ongoing air raid alert. According to this source, Zelensky called on partners to tighten sanctions against Russia.
• Rzeczpospolita reports that Russian forces attacked Chernihiv and Kryukivshchyna, killing at least five people, including children, and injuring more than 40.
• Puls Biznesu reports that the Ukrainian economy will record a decline for the first time since the start of the war, and Ukraine's central bank lowered its forecasts, pointing to intensifying air attacks on civilian facilities and businesses.
• Deutschlandfunk, LRT and ZEIT ONLINE report a ceasefire in Oleshky for the duration of the planned evacuation. Deutschlandfunk states that residents may leave the city on Saturday, and those who stay will receive food and medicine.
• Rzeczpospolita reports that Poland plans to transfer two MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine, one of which has exceeded its service life and may be used for spare parts or restored.

Polish press

The Polish Rzeczpospolita reports that Russian forces attacked Chernihiv and Kryukivshchyna, leading to the deaths of at least five people, including children, and injuring more than 40 people (Rosja zaatakowała Czernihów i Krzemieńczuk. Wśród ofiar dzieci – Bankier.pl). In the context of these events, the German Deutschlandfunk reports on further missile attacks on Kyiv, which may indicate growing tensions in the region (Russlands Ukrainekrieg - Wieder Angriffe mit Raketen auf Kiew – Deutschlandfunk).

The Polish Rzeczpospolita reports that the Pentagon refused to open an investigation into restrictions on the operation of Starlink systems in Ukraine. The Pentagon's Inspector General rejected a request from both Democrats and Republicans to examine the military Starshield package, which the authorities in Kyiv had previously reported (Pentagon odmawia śledztwa w sprawie Starlinków w Ukrainie – Bankier.pl).

The Polish Rzeczpospolita reports that Poland plans to transfer two MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine, one of which has exceeded its service life and may be used for spare parts or restored. Despite their limited capabilities compared to modern Russian aircraft, MiG-29s play a key role in the Ukrainian air force, especially in combating drones and cruise missiles. So far, Ukraine has lost about 40 of these aircraft, mainly as a result of Russian aviation action (Przekażemy dwa MiGi. Co zyska Ukraina? Czy Polska straci? – defence24.pl).

The Polish Puls Biznesu reports that the Ukrainian economy will record a decline for the first time since the start of the war with Russia. Ukraine's central bank lowered its forecasts, pointing to intensifying air attacks that hit civilian facilities and businesses, which is worsening the country's economic situation (Ukraina pierwszy raz od wybuchu wojny na minusie. Bank centralny obniżył prognozy – Puls Biznesu).

The Polish Rzeczpospolita reports on the dramatic situation in Oleshky, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of attacks on civilians. These attacks take place while a humanitarian operation is underway in the region, which, according to Zelensky, shows the Kremlin's intention to continue the war (Dramatyczna sytuacja w Ołeszkach. Zełenski oskarża Rosję o ataki na cywilów – Bankier.pl).

According to the Polish Bankier.pl, Ukraine warns of a growing threat from Russia, which produces ballistic missiles in quantities exceeding the global production capacity of Patriot systems. Serhij Beskrestnow, adviser to the Ukrainian president for defence technologies, stressed that current defence capabilities cannot keep pace with Russian production (Pociski Patriot nie nadążają za Rosją. Ukraina alarmuje o rosnącym zagrożeniu – Bankier.pl).

German press

The German Deutschlandfunk reports on further missile attacks on Kyiv, which resulted in an explosion and fire at a warehouse, according to the city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that an attack in Volgograd Oblast destroyed two Russian aircraft and damaged a missile launcher. In the context of these events, RIA Novosti reports an explosion in Cherkasy, which may indicate growing tensions in the region (В Черкассах прогремел взрыв – RIA Nowosti (media propagandowe)).

The German Deutschlandfunk reports on a tragic Russian attack on the railway station in Dnipro, where at least 13 people were killed and many others injured. The attack occurred as passengers were boarding a train despite an ongoing air raid alert. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned this act of violence and called on Western partners to tighten sanctions against Russia, which should not be eased while the war continues (Ukraine - Tote und Verletzte bei russischem Luftangriff auf Bahnhof in Dnipro – Deutschlandfunk). In the context of these events, the German Deutschlandfunk reports on further missile attacks on Kyiv, which may indicate growing tensions in the region.

The German Deutschlandfunk reports that Ukraine and Russia are preparing the largest joint humanitarian operation since the start of the war, under which a safe corridor is to be created for the evacuation of Oleshky residents. Mines are being removed in connection with this, and Ukrainian human rights commissioner Lubinets published a video in which he cooperates with a Russian official. Oleshky residents are to have the opportunity to leave the city on Saturday, and those who decide to stay will receive deliveries of food and medicine (Ukraine-Krieg - Oleschky-Waffenruhe: Ukrainer und Russen bereiten Evakuierung vor – Deutschlandfunk). The Lithuanian LRT reports that a ceasefire was introduced in Oleshky before the planned evacuation, aimed at ensuring the safety of residents (Rusijos okupuotuose Oleškuose prieš evakuaciją laikomasi paliaubų – LRT). ZEIT ONLINE also writes that the ceasefire in occupied Oleshky remains in force (Waffenruhe in Oleschky: Ukraine und Russland bereiten Evakuierung aus Oleschky vor – ZEIT ONLINE).

Czech press

The Czech iDNES reports that during the war in Ukraine, fighting underground is increasingly taking place, where both Ukrainians and Russians use systems of pipes and tunnels. The article emphasizes that both sides are learning from Hamas, which indicates an evolution of military strategies in this conflict (Válka se zakopává pod zem. Ukrajinci a Rusové bojují v potrubí, učí se u Hamásu – iDNES.cz).

Lithuanian press

The Lithuanian LRT reports that in the Russian-occupied Oleshky, a ceasefire has been introduced before the planned evacuation. This action aims to ensure the safety of residents in the face of upcoming events related to the evacuation.

Belarusian press

According to the Belarusian portal Charter 97, Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, known for his role in the series "Game of Thrones", visited Kyiv to draw attention to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The actor stressed that it is important not to forget the conflict, which has lasted a long time, and that fatigue with the topic is appearing in Europe. During the visit, Coster-Waldau had to take shelter in the Kyiv metro during a Russian attack on the city (Звезда сериала «Игра престолов» приехал в Киев – Charter 97).

The Belarusian portal Charter 97 reports on the operation "Wivaldi", in which Ukrainian forces carried out two successful mechanized attacks on the rear of Russian forces in the northern part of Donetsk Oblast. The operation, running from May to October 2026, showed that Ukrainian armour retains offensive capabilities despite the intensive use of drones by the opponent. The actions involved coordinated attacks by heavy equipment, infantry and electronic warfare systems, which made it possible to effectively reach the positions of Russian drone operators. (Как украинская броня прорвала защиту РФ – Charter 97)

The Belarusian portal Charter 97 reports that Kyrylo Budanov, head of the office of the Ukrainian president, stressed the need to respond to Russian attacks on civilians. Budanov stated that the only language Russia understands is force, and the free world should react to the mass killings of innocent people. He called for the destruction of Russian military-industrial facilities to stop the daily terror in Ukraine (Буданов: Россия понимает только язык силы – Charter 97).

The Belarusian portal Charter 97 reports that in October Ukrainian armed forces inflicted record losses on the Russian army, amounting to 49,040 soldiers as of 29 October. This is the highest monthly rate since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with average daily losses of about 1,750 soldiers. The rise in Russian army losses indicates difficulties in replenishing units, which makes each month of war increasingly costly for Russia (ВСУ за октябрь уничтожили рекордное количество оккупантов – Charter 97).

Russian press

Kremlin propaganda in Lenta.ru (propaganda media) reports that Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, noted the fatigue of Europeans with the Ukrainian conflict. She stressed that it is increasingly difficult to explain to societies why support for Ukraine remains important, although the war has lasted so long. Kallas added that, despite pressure from the USA, Ukraine does not intend to surrender thanks to support from Europe (Каллас признала усталость европейцев от украинского конфликта – Lenta.ru (media propagandowe)).

According to RIA Novosti (propaganda media), an explosion occurred in Cherkasy, Ukraine, reported by the Ukrainian TV channel 'Obyczajne'. The statement said the explosion was audible in the city, but there is no detailed information on the causes or possible casualties.

Kremlin propaganda in TASS (propaganda media) reports that the Odesa City Council rejected a proposal to introduce a moratorium on the public use of Russian-language cultural content. Only 18 of the 64 council members voted for this ban, which shows that local authorities do not support introducing similar restrictions, which already apply in other Ukrainian cities. Since 2014, Ukraine has pursued a policy of restricting the use of the Russian language, which leads to conflicts in residents' daily lives. (Odessa rejects ban on Russian-language content – TASS (media propagandowe)) Wiesti.ru writes similarly, noting that 21 deputies did not take part in the vote and two abstained (Горсовет Одессы отказался запрещать русскоязычный контент – Wiesti.ru (media propagandowe)).

According to Wiesti.ru (propaganda media), Ryk Sanchez of RT stated that Melania Trump, by getting involved in humanitarian aid in Oleshky, put Ukraine in a difficult position. Sanchez suggests that her actions forced a reaction from someone with greater power, which could affect the attitudes of both Ukraine and Russia. He added that a refusal to cooperate could negatively affect Ukraine's image. (Рик Санчес: Мелания Трамп поставила Украину в сложное положение – Wiesti.ru (media propagandowe)) Wiesti.ru (propaganda media) reports that the humanitarian mission to Oleshky had been prepared since May, and residents of the city will receive food and medicine (Журналист Попов показал первые кадры с жителями Алешек – Wiesti.ru (media propagandowe)). Wiesti.ru (propaganda media) also reports that Russian ombudsman Yana Lantratova announced the completion of demining of routes to Oleshky and the readiness of a convoy to depart. Residents who wish to leave the city may do so until 14:00, and the distribution of aid is to begin after 14:30. She added that further actions are being coordinated with the Ukrainian human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets and US representatives, and Lantratova thanked Melania Trump for her mediation and coordination (Гуманитарный конвой готов к отправке в Алешки после разминирования дорог – Wiesti.ru (media propagandowe)). Wiesti.ru (propaganda media) also writes about this and adds that journalists from the American Newsmax, sent to Oleshky, are in contact with Melania Trump, and their two groups operate separately: one with Russian representatives, the other with Ukrainian ones (Представители Newsmax рассказали, что находятся на связи с Меланией Трамп – Wiesti.ru (media propagandowe)).

Russian propaganda media Wiesti.ru reported that around 20 establishments, including restaurants and shops, have closed in Kyiv due to the crisis, as a result of falling demand and a lack of staff (В Киеве закрылись около 20 заведений – Wiesti.ru (media propagandowe)). In addition, mass power outages occurred in Kyiv, which may affect the economic situation in the city. In the context of these events, the German Deutschlandfunk reports on further missile attacks on Kyiv, which may deepen the crisis in the region.

Russian Lenta.ru (propaganda media) reports that the Russian Ministry of Defence announced the continuation of attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure and naval units supporting the Ukrainian army. According to this account, the attacks were carried out with drones, and previously Russian forces had struck launch sites of Ukrainian unmanned aircraft and transport facilities. In the context of these events, the German Deutschlandfunk reports further missile attacks on Kyiv, which may indicate growing tensions in the region (Минобороны выпустило заявление об ударах по Украине – Lenta.ru (media propagandowe)).

According to Lenta.ru (propaganda media), Kyiv was attacked by Russian armed forces, which reportedly launched several missiles toward the Ukrainian capital. The article states that an air raid alert was declared as a result of the attack and explosions could be heard in the city (Киев подвергся ракетной атаке – Lenta.ru (media propagandowe)). The German Deutschlandfunk reports further missile attacks on Kyiv, which may indicate growing tensions in the region.

Russian RIA Novosti (propaganda media) reports an explosion that occurred in Kharkiv during an air raid alert. The article states that the alarm signal was heard across the whole Kharkiv Oblast, which suggests rising tensions in the region (В Харькове прогремел взрыв – RIA Nowosti (media propagandowe)). In the context of these events, the German Deutschlandfunk reports further missile attacks on Kyiv, which may affect the situation in Kharkiv. RIA Novosti reports that the explosion took place during an air raid alert, and the alarm signal was heard across the whole Kharkiv Oblast (В пригороде Харькова прогремел взрыв – RIA Nowosti (media propagandowe)).

Russian RIA Novosti (propaganda media) reports a new explosion in Dnipro that occurred on Thursday during an air raid alert. Ukrainian media had earlier also reported explosions in this city. In the context of these events, the German Deutschlandfunk reports further missile attacks on Kyiv, which may indicate growing tensions in the region (В Днепропетровске прогремел новый взрыв – RIA Nowosti (media propagandowe)). RIA Novosti similarly writes, reporting an explosion in Dnipro during an air raid alert and earlier reports from Ukrainian media on the subject (В Днепропетровске вновь прогремел взрыв – RIA Nowosti (media propagandowe)).

Kremlin propaganda in Wiesti.ru (propaganda media) reports that participants of the Russia-Africa summit were aware of Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, as stressed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. He noted that these attacks are the result of the actions of the "Kiev regime" in the context of an international event in the Russian capital. Wiesti.ru reports that during the night of 28 to 29 October one of the largest drone offensives took place, in which 613 unmanned aircraft were shot down, and the intensity of attacks had increased fivefold compared with the beginning of the year (Песков сообщил, что участники саммита в Москве знали о вражеских атаках – Wiesti.ru (media propagandowe)). In the context of these events, the German Deutschlandfunk reports further missile attacks on Kyiv, which may indicate growing tensions in the region. Lenta.ru reports that Moscow's mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, confirmed the shooting down of ten Ukrainian drones that attempted to attack the capital (ВСУ вновь попытались атаковать Москву – Lenta.ru (media propagandowe)).

According to Wiesti.ru (propaganda media), analyst Owen Matthews of The Spectator suggests that Ukraine should seek a peace agreement before its financial and human resources are exhausted. He argues that a final agreement could involve territorial concessions by Ukraine and security guarantees without joining NATO. Matthews also expresses doubts about Europe's ability to provide long-term financial support for Ukraine and appeals to European countries to support American diplomatic efforts (Обозреватель Spectator призвал Киев заключить мир до истощения ресурсов – Wiesti.ru (media propagandowe)).

According to the independent Russian Meduza, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky conveyed to Vladimir Putin that he is ready to discuss the issue of territories during a personal meeting. This information was passed on by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre during a phone call on 27 October. The aim of the conversation was not only to invite to a meeting, but also to stress the need to agree a ceasefire. (Зеленский через лидеров Финляндии и Норвегии передал Путину, что готов обсуждать на личной встрече вопрос территорий – Meduza)

The Russian portal Wiesti.ru (propaganda media) reports the alleged escape of two Russian prisoners of war in the Kharkiv area. According to a Ukrainian soldier, the incident took place at night, but there is no official confirmation of this information from the Ukrainian armed forces. Wiesti.ru additionally reports that earlier there were difficulties in organising an exchange of 270 Russian prisoners, which affected negotiations with Kyiv (Украинский военный заявил о двух сбежавших российских пленных под Харьковом – Wiesti.ru (media propagandowe)).

The Russian Lenta.ru (propaganda media) reports that Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, known for his role in "Game of Thrones", arrived in Ukraine and took shelter in the Kyiv metro. According to the portal, the actor met with residents, but the details of his visit were not disclosed (Звезда «Игры престолов» прибыл на Украину – Lenta.ru (media propagandowe)). The Belarusian portal Charter 97, meanwhile, reports that Coster-Waldau visited Kyiv to draw attention to the ongoing war, stressing that it is important not to forget a conflict that has lasted so long.

The Russian agency RIA Novosti (propaganda media) reports that an explosion occurred in Rivne in western Ukraine on Thursday. The Kremlin propaganda in this report cites a message from the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne, published on Telegram, which according to RIA Novosti (propaganda media) contains only a sentence about an explosion. The material gives no causes of the event and no information about casualties or damage (В Ровно прогремел взрыв – RIA Nowosti (media propagandowe)).

The Russian agency RIA Novosti (propaganda media) reports that in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, an explosion was reportedly audible during an air raid alert, as the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported on its Telegram channel, according to the agency. This is propaganda from Kremlin media, not an independent report: RIA Novosti adds that, according to the map of the Ukrainian ministry of digital transformation, an air raid alert is in force in Vinnytsia Oblast, without giving information about the effects of the explosion (В Виннице прогремел взрыв – RIA Nowosti (media propagandowe)). A similar pattern of strikes and explosions during air raid alerts is described by the German Deutschlandfunk, according to which a Russian air attack on the railway station in Dnipro killed at least 13 people as passengers were boarding a train.

The Russian portal Lenta.ru (propaganda media), in the Kremlin propaganda message, claims that Ukrainian ombudsman for language Yelena Ivanovska announced a culture law project that would ban entire content in the Russian language, including content created by Ukrainian citizens. According to Lenta.ru (propaganda media), citing the Telegram channel "Политика страны", the project had already reportedly received approval from a parliamentary committee led by MP Nikita Poturayev. The portal quotes Ivanovska as saying that the current provision only restricted the performance of works by Russian citizens, and the change would also cover works that Ukrainians listen to or perform. Lenta.ru (propaganda media) adds that earlier in Ukraine the parents of teenagers who danced to Russian music against a backdrop of photos of fallen soldiers had been punished. (На Украине решили запретить русскоязычные украинские песни – Lenta.ru (media propagandowe))

The Russian Lenta.ru (propaganda media) reports that Kremlin propaganda in this outlet presents a statement by former adviser to Leonid Kuchma, Oleg Soskin, who in his YouTube channel predicts a mass exodus of Ukrainians from cities to the west, including to Moldova, Hungary and Slovakia. According to the cited expert, the blame lies with President Volodymyr Zelensky's policy and the inaction of Ukrainian authorities, and he accuses Prime Minister Serhiy Korets of incompetence. This is propaganda, and Soskin's forecasts are not facts. (Экс-советник Кучмы предрек массовое бегство украинцев – Lenta.ru (media propagandowe))

Kremlin propaganda in the Russian portal Wiesti.ru (propaganda media) presents the opinion of the chief correspondent of the Chinese Phoenix TV, Lu Yuguang, who believes that establishing a temporary ceasefire regime in Oleshky in Kherson Oblast is a step forward. Wiesti.ru (propaganda media) reports that the most important thing in this period is 139 hours of ceasefire, and the regime linked to the humanitarian mission began on 27 October at 4:00 Moscow time and will last until 22:59 on 1 November. (Китайский журналист назвал прогрессом сохранение режима тишины в Алешках – Wiesti.ru (media propagandowe)) Wiesti.ru (propaganda media) also writes that Thomas Rapper of the German portal Anti-Spiegel believes the world should see what is happening in Oleshky, and that the worst is, in his view, the experience of residents rather than destroyed houses; Wiesti correspondent Yevgeny Popov, meanwhile, reports a large number of foreign journalists heading to Oleshky (Немецкий журналист заявил, что миру важно показать происходящее в Алешках – Wiesti.ru (media propagandowe)).

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