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25 events over the last 51 published days.

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Risk index
74/100
Crisis
Over 7 days
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Over 30 days
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4th of 231 countries tied
Updated
18 Oct.

Travel advisories 70/70
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October 2026 24 events

18 October 2026 Geopolitics United States

Rift between Trump and Zelensky: Starlink throttled in Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky states that speed restrictions on the Starlink satellite service in Ukraine are a 'planned operation'. According to him, a test shows they do not apply in other European countries. The rift with Donald Trump raises fears in Kyiv of losing vital support, particularly in intelligence.

17 October 2026 Geopolitics

Russian strikes on Ukraine: power grid targeted

Russian strikes on Kharkiv, Kramatorsk, Volyn and Rivne killed at least eight people and cut power to one million people.

17 October 2026 Geopolitics

Starlink: Ukraine negotiates lifting speed cap

A speed cap imposed without warning on October 15 cuts Starlink connection for terminals traveling faster than 160 km/h, which is common for Ukrainian drones. A presidential adviser indicates Ukraine is in discussions to lift it. Donald Trump denies limiting Ukraine's access to Starlink.

17 October 2026 Geopolitics

Zelensky demands 70 billion euros from Europeans

At the European summit in Brussels Friday, Volodymyr Zelensky demanded 70 billion euros in additional aid. Emmanuel Macron assured that the Union would not abandon Ukraine. Leaders deferred decisions on budget and financing to meetings in November and December.

16 October 2026 Geopolitics Russia

Ukraine: Kyiv resumes strikes on Russian refineries, Trump criticises

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the end of the pause in strikes on Russian energy sites, following new Russian attacks. Donald Trump judges this resumption "a shame" and says it is harder to work with Zelensky than with Putin. Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking a refinery.

15 October 2026 Geopolitics Germany

Nord Stream sabotage: Germany officially accuses Ukraine at trial opening

The trial of Serhi Kouznietsov, a former Ukrainian officer suspected of orchestrating the sabotage of two Baltic Sea pipelines in 2022, opened Wednesday in Hamburg. Germany officially accuses Ukraine.

15 October 2026 Geopolitics United States

Starlink restricted and intelligence threatened: Zelensky says he feels 'betrayed' by Trump and Musk

In the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, a speed limitation was introduced on certain moving Starlink terminals, disrupting Ukrainian drone missions. A senior official in Kyiv confirms that the United States has also threatened to stop sharing intelligence on Russian missile launches. From London, Volodymyr Zelensky said he felt betrayed. Elon Musk says the U.S. government could be behind the slowdown.

14 October 2026 Geopolitics

Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy, without warning to allies

Nighttime Russian strikes killed at least six people in Ukraine and cut off electricity to large areas of Kyiv, notably after ballistic missile strikes on energy infrastructure. Volodymyr Zelensky states that no prior warning came from Ukraine's partners, for the second time this week. He indicates that 600,000 Ukrainians were cut off from electricity.

12 October 2026 Geopolitics Russia

Trump announces a Russian-Ukrainian 'energy ceasefire'

Donald Trump announced an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to suspend strikes against their energy infrastructure, without Kiev being informed. Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to support it if Moscow does the same, but claims Russia continues to strike power plants.

11 October 2026 Geopolitics

Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia: at least 20 dead

Russian strikes killed at least 20 people on Saturday in Zaporizhzhia, including three children. Volodymyr Zelensky sees Russia's "thanks" after the American agreement on diesel.

11 October 2026 Geopolitics United States

Trump calls for a new president in Kyiv

After Volodymyr Zelensky's criticism of the US-Russian agreement on diesel, Donald Trump declared it is "time for Ukraine to have a new president". The United Kingdom assured Kyiv of its "total solidarity" and Ukraine's foreign minister recalled that this choice belongs to Ukrainians.

10 October 2026 Geopolitics United States

American-Ukrainian-European discussions in Miami

Ukrainian, European, American and NATO representatives held discussions Friday in Miami that Steve Witkoff deems « constructive ». The objective is to agree on a proposal to present to Russia before winter. The Kremlin, for its part, believes peace is unlikely because of Ukrainian drone attacks.

9 October 2026 Geopolitics United States

American-Ukrainian talks in Miami

American-Ukrainian talks are being held Friday and Saturday in Miami. The United States has invited France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the European Union and NATO to join. Volodymyr Zelensky says he is counting on the participation of a European team.

9 October 2026 World

Russian strike on buses in Kramatorsk

A Russian air strike hit two buses carrying passengers in Kramatorsk, in eastern Ukraine, on Thursday, October 8. It killed at least 33 people according to Courrier international. Volodymyr Zelensky mentions nearly 80 deaths in two days of Russian strikes.

8 October 2026 Geopolitics

Massive Russian strikes in Ukraine: at least 28 dead

At least 28 people were killed Wednesday in Russian attacks on Ukraine, including five children in a building torn apart by a missile in Prylouky, in the north of the country.

7 October 2026 Geopolitics

Massive Russian strike on Kyiv: at least two dead

Russia conducted missile strikes against Kyiv early Wednesday, killing at least two according to an initial toll. Its Defense Ministry speaks of a 'massive strike' on the capital and other Ukrainian regions.

6 October 2026 Geopolitics Russia

Moscow targeted by attack of 650 Ukrainian drones

In the night from Monday to Tuesday, the Russian capital was targeted by an attack that killed at least one person on the outskirts, according to authorities. TASS agency describes it as the most massive against the city.

5 October 2026 Geopolitics Germany

Russian strike on Kiev bridge during Merz visit

A Russian drone again struck a Kiev bridge on the day of a surprise visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Merz announced new weapons contracts and a new promise of financial aid. Moscow had advised Europeans against travelling to Kiev.

4 October 2026 Geopolitics Germany

Germany: Merz in Kiev by surprise

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived Sunday morning in Kiev, accompanied by the Minister of Economy and Energy, Katherina Reiche. The visit comes as the capital is undergoing heavy Russian attacks and tensions persist over Ukraine's prospects for EU membership.

4 October 2026 Geopolitics Russia

Ukraine: Russia strikes a second Kiev bridge

Russia struck the North Bridge in Kiev, after repeated attacks on another major bridge in the capital. It again called Saturday for diplomats and foreigners to leave the city, announcing "retaliatory strikes". Ukraine responds by announcing intensified strikes on Russian refineries.

3 October 2026 Geopolitics

Kyiv: a second major bridge hit

After the South Bridge, targeted Thursday and Friday, the North Bridge in Kyiv was damaged Saturday by Russian strikes, notably on the roadway. Three of the six road bridges in the capital were closed in whole or in part, causing traffic jams.

2 October 2026 Geopolitics South Korea

Seoul demands apologies from Kyiv over North Korean prisoners

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung accuses Ukraine of breaking a confidentiality agreement by revealing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners to South Korea. He threatens to take further measures without official apologies.

2 October 2026 Geopolitics

Kyiv struck by Russian drones, a bridge targeted

Two Russian drones struck an important bridge in Kyiv over the Dnieper on Thursday. On Friday, an air strike killed one person and wounded two after a residential building was hit.

1 October 2026 Geopolitics Russia

Russia strikes Ukraine's energy network

Russia launched its largest attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure since spring, targeting 11 regions. Power cuts affected Kyiv, and seven people including a child died. Ukraine says it shot down or neutralized 254 drones.

September 2026 1 event

30 September 2026 Geopolitics

Russia strikes Ukrainian energy

Russia launched the largest attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure since spring: eleven regions were targeted overnight, along with residential buildings and railway lines. Strikes on the Kyiv region killed four people and targeted the power grid.

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