Ukraine repels Russian assault near Dobropillia, Zelenskyy plans to meet Trump - Monday brief
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed his meeting with US President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Ukrainian defenders repelled another massive attack by Russian troops in the Dobropillia direction.
Read more about what happened on Monday, October 13.
Zelenskyy confirms his meeting with Trump this Friday
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed his upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump.
"This week, I will meet President Trump in Washington. I think we need to discuss the sequence of steps I want to propose to the President," Zelenskyy said.
Azov brigade repels Russian mechanized assault near Ukraine's Dobropillia
According to the unit, the enemy launched an assault with 16 heavy armored vehicles, including BMPs, MT-LBs, and tanks. Russian forces attempted to breach the defensive line of the Ukrainian Armed Forces toward Myrnohrad and Razino, focusing their main efforts on capturing the settlement of Shakhove.
During the battles, Ukrainian units destroyed 9 infantry fighting vehicles, 4 armored personnel carriers, 3 tanks, and 3 motorcycles. Enemy casualties reached 78 soldiers.
Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas arrives in Kyiv: What’s on her agenda
"I am in Kyiv today for talks on financial and military support, the security of Ukraine’s energy sector, and holding Russia accountable for its war crimes," Kallas wrote.
Drones strike Simferopol power plant: Power outage reported in Crimea
Residents reported power outages in Simferopol and Feodosia. There may have been a strike on the Simferopol Thermal Power Plant (Tavriia Thermal Power Plant - ed.).
In particular, explosions and a large number of drones were reported overnight over Simferopol and its suburbs. As well as in Hvardiiske, from where the Russians launch Shahed drones at Ukraine. There are also warehouses with Russian drones located there.
Russian strike hits industrial facility in Ukraine's city of Nizhyn, Chernihiv region
During the night of Monday, October 13, the city of Nizhyn in the Chernihiv region of Ukraine came under Russian attack. The enemy struck an industrial facility.
Zelenskyy: Putin can be forced into peace – just like any other terrorist
"Putin can be forced into peace – just like any other terrorist. Even Hamas is now preparing to release hostages. If that is possible, then Putin can also be forced to restore peace," Zelenskyy said.
By stopping Russia now, he says, NATO countries will not only help themselves but also relieve their leaders of the need to do what Zelenskyy is doing.
“Before winter, Putin hopes to use this terror to break our resistance. We must not let that happen. So, I urge you to advocate in your parliaments and governments for stronger air defenses and the missiles we need. And the decisions are needed in the coming weeks on both systems and missiles,” Zelenskyy said.
Slovenia allocates funds to purchase American weapons for Ukraine
"I cannot disclose the amount because it is classified, and I currently do not have the authority to declassify it. However, it is included in the Ministry of Defense’s 2025 budget, so it does not represent additional spending," the Slovenian prime minister said.
2025 Nobel for economics goes to research on innovation and growth
American economist Joel Mokyr received the award "for identifying the conditions for sustainable growth through technological progress".
French economist Philippe Aghion and American economist Peter Howitt were honored "for the theory of sustainable growth through creative destruction."
