A #UN Commission of Inquiry has concluded that russia's systematic strikes on #Ukraine energy infrastructure constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, intended to deprive civilians of power and inflict suffering.

It rejected moscow's claim of military targets, citing attacks timed to cold weather and official statements.

A UN report names shoigu, belousov and gerasimov as planners, aligning with 2024 ICC arrest warrants for shoigu and gerasimov.

https://russian-torturers.org/en/news/komisiya-oon-viznala-udari-rosiyi-po-energetici-ukrayini-voyennimi-zlochinami

Washington is reportedly exploring a joint bid with russia and China to make Viktor Orbán the next UN secretary-general, with tRump and JD Vance expected to support the former Hungarian prime minister.

🖊️ Joakim Scheffer

Orbán is said to be interested but unwilling to enter the race without a realistic path to victory, while Britain and France retain the power to block his candidacy outright.

https://www.hungarianconservative.com/articles/current/orban-un-secretary-general-trump-us-russia-china/

Europe has been polio-free since 2002. Keeping it that way still takes work.

#Polio disappeared from everyday life for most people in Europe thanks to vaccination. But it has not yet been eradicated globally & recent detections in wastewater have shown why vigilance matters.

https://vaccination-info.europa.eu/en/polio

President #Zelenskyy

💬 "The most important news today: Starlink and Starshield have resumed operations at the speeds they had before all these restrictions were imposed. The speeds are now exactly as we need them to be. Restoration began overnight, and by this morning speeds were already sufficient to use these communications. This is very important; it is crucial for our frontline logistics and for defending #Ukraine against rocket-propelled ‘shahids’.

The CEO of a US energy company whose plans were discussed during the Witkoff-Kushner-putin negotiations resigns. Why? He learned that his company's main investor is a sanctioned russian company, not the UAE

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/politics/in-us-gas-talks-with-kremlin-hidden-financing-for-alaska-project-emerges.html?unlocked_article_code=1.LFE.h7UO.RMnv_rSNxDFr&smid=url-share

Western Embassies Must Stay in Bomb-Blasted #Kyiv

🖊️ Margaryta Khvostova and Amelia Hadfield

russia is determined to force Ukraine's allies out of their diplomatic missions this winter. This has to be resisted.

https://cepa.org/article/western-embassies-must-stay-in-bomb-blasted-kyiv/

In order to carry out a humanitarian operation in the temporarily occupied town of #Oleshky in the Kherson region, #Ukraine is introducing a ceasefire in the designated area from 03:00 on 27 October, Kyiv time.

The Ukrainian Defence Forces are doing everything possible to assist the residents of Oleshky and will make every effort to ensure the safety and rescue of our fellow citizens.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

President #Zelenskyy

💬 "These days, people are asking why #Ukraine is speaking to the world more openly and directly. The answer is simple. We want people to understand us. And I mean people specifically – societies, nations, as many people as possible.

When people understand what is really happening, political leaders can choose a stronger path – one that can truly bring peace closer. And peace is what we want more than anything."

- during an online address at the Hudson Institute.

Two Finnish firms progress satellite plans for #Ukraine

Ukraine is urgently seeking alternatives to Elon Musk's Starlink internet service which recently capped its connection speed in the country.

https://yle.fi/a/74-20253000

260 military and 9 civilians home 💙💛

Victory and justice for #Ukraine

tRump-sanctioned #ICC wins #EU Parliament's human rights prize

🖊️ Max Griera

Court nominated by center-left weeks after sanctions imposed by tRump.

The €50,000 prize honors defenders of human rights and freedom of thought, with past winners including Nelson Mandela, Alexei Navalny, Belarusian journalists, and the people of Ukraine.

https://www.politico.eu/article/icc-wins-eu-parliaments-human-rights-prize

tRump has sold out #Ukraine. He makes Chamberlain look like a man of iron principle

🖊 Simon Tisdall

Europe’s leaders can no longer trust a word that comes out of Washington. No more slaps on the wrist – we need concrete steps to punish tRump

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/22/donald-trump-ukraine-betrayal-putin-nato

Since russia invaded #Ukraine, millions have suffered atrocities: civilians killed at home, POWs tortured and executed, and children forcibly taken from their families

russia destroyed neighbourhoods and cities and struck hospitals, schools, shops, and kindergartens. These attacks on civilians have intensified recently

russia must face real consequences and know its crimes won't go unpunished

MFA Ukraine urge partners to increase pressure on russia and bolster support for Ukraine's defence

Witkoff to putin: 'You are a humanitarian ... I salute that'

🖊️ Paul Dallison

tRump's envoy praises russian leader in visit to st. petersburg.

https://www.politico.eu/article/us-special-envoy-witkoff-to-putin-you-are-a-humanitarian-i-salute-that

Front Cover: New World, Issue 503 an Autumn Special dated October 22, 2026.

"AGENT ORANGE", with the subheadline "WHOSE SIDE IS TRUMP REALLY ON?

Anonymous hackers leak alleged email archive with hundreds of thousands of messages from Alternative for #Germany party

According to the hacker behind the breach, his goal was to demonstrate the AfD’s “degeneracy and hypocrisy.”

https://theins.press/en/news/298526

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) wants to scrap the directly elected European Parliament, shrink the European Commission and let Berlin opt out of common #EU policies. That’s according to the party’s policy program, which party leader Alice Weidel will present at the European Parliament on Wednesday.

https://www.politico.eu/article/afd-alternative-for-germany-alice-weidel-plan-downsize-eu

President #Zelenskyy

💬 "regarding the exchange of intelligence and the operation of Starlink in #Ukraine. Unfortunately, we did not receive an early warning from our partners about the first wave of the russian ballistic missile attack last night. And we are still facing speed restrictions on the Starlink and Starshield services in various sections of the front line. The US side has not provided Ukraine with any explanation regarding either of these two issues."

#Finland has never before uncovered exports of components to russia on this scale during the sanctions era. The case is also exceptionally rare globally.

Yle exposes two Finns who sold nearly €30M worth of electronics to russia — including sanctioned components used in missiles.

https://yle.fi/a/74-20249082

russia's occupation of Ukrainian territory violates international law, but it's not just about land, it's also about people.

That is why Ukraine is fighting for freedom, justice and sovereignty.

#Ukraine #StandWithUkraine