Russia attacks Kharkiv Oblast with missiles
According to preliminary reports, there were seven hits recorded in the overnight attack. Information about casualties is still being investigated.
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Biden, Xi meet at APEC summit
Biden and Xi participated in expanded bilateral talks on Nov. 15 that lasted about two hours, then departed for a smaller, closed-door working lunch.
Finland plans to restrict border with Russia due to security concerns
Finland plans to close crossings along its eastern border on Nov. 16 for national security purposes, the Finnish media outlet Helsingin Sanomat reported on Nov. 15, citing sources within the government.
Sullivan: 'The window is closing' on US funding for Ukraine
"Each week that passes, our ability to fully fund what we feel is necessary to give Ukraine the tools and capacities it needs to both defend its territory and continue to make advances, that gets harder and harder," U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters.
Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast cause 100 explosions in 1 day
The settlements of Bilopillia, Myropillia, Seredyna-Buda, Yunakivka, Shalyhyne, Velyka Pysarivka, Krasnopillia, and Nova Sloboda came under fire from artillery, mortar shelling, and drones.
Media: 1,300 luxury cars enter Russia despite sanctions
Russia has received 551 Land Rovers, 226 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, 177 Porsches, and other luxury-brand cars since the ban on such imports went into effect on March 15, 2022.
Media: SBU investigating 8,000 cases of suspected treason
The SBU told New Voice that it had initiated over 7,000 investigations into criminal proceedings related to Article 111-1 of the Criminal Code and nearly 1,000 under Article 111-2.
No more abortions at private clinics in occupied Crimea, Russian proxies say
The officials claimed that the clinics had "voluntarily" stopped offering the procedure, meaning abortions can only be accessed at government health centers.
17-year-old deported to Russia from Mariupol will return to Ukraine
Russian authorities deported 17-year-old Borden Yermokhin following the occupation of Mariupol in May 2022. He was placed with a foster family in Moscow Oblast in October, and served with a conscription notice in November 2023.
Russia shells 7 communities in Sumy Oblast
The attacks targeted the Krasnopillia, Shalyhyne, Velyka Pysarivka, Seredyna-Buda, Esman, Yunakivka, and Nova Sloboda communities.
IMF: Ukrainian economy shows signs of 'stronger-than-expected' recovery
The IMF upgraded Ukraine's 2023 GDP growth to 4.5%, up from a range of 1-3% predicted in July.
Energy minister: Ukraine may target Russian oil in response to attacks on power grid
Ukraine will consider attacking Russia's oil and gas infrastructure in retaliation for strikes against Ukraine's electric system during winter, Energy Minister German Galushchenko told Politico in an interview Nov. 10.
2 drones shot down over Moscow, Smolensk oblasts, Russia claims
Residents of Kolomna, near Moscow, reported hearing explosions in the area the night of Nov. 10. Local media said the explosions occurred near the KBM Engineering Design Bureau, a state-run defense enterprise specializing in missile systems.
Russian media: Massive fire breaks out at Kotovsk gunpowder plant
Local residents said they heard an explosion before the fire erupted at the factory. No casualties were reported.
Yellen: 'Significant consequences' for Chinese firms aiding Russia's war
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged the Chinese government to crack down on businesses sending military aid to Russia and threatened "significant consequences" for companies that continue to evade sanctions, Reuters reported Nov. 10.
France announces additional 200 million euro in Ukraine aid
The additional support will allow the Ukrainian army to continue purchasing French military equipment.
US: Moscow funds disinformation campaigns across Latin America
The State Department said the Kremlin worked with media companies "to undermine support for Ukraine" in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, and other Latin American countries.
Finland wants to ban Russian LNG imports
Finland's Environment and Climate Minister said the ban will be put forth as part of implementing the European Union's latest gas market package.
US State Department denies pressuring Ukraine to negotiate with Russia
"We are not aware of any conversations with Ukraine about negotiations outside of the peace formula structure," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a briefing on Nov. 7.
Drone strikes damage Odesa port infrastructure
The attack damaged warehouses, loading equipment, and trucks carrying grain, Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper reported.
Russian attack on Kherson damages homes
Russian troops targeted residential areas in the city's central district with a Kh-31 missile, damaging a five-story apartment building.
Russian media: Construction begins on railway linking Rostov-on-Don to occupied Crimea
Yevhen Balytsky, the head of Russia's proxies in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, told reporters that the railway will run from Yakymivka, near Melitopol, to Rostov-on-Don via Berdiansk and Mariupol.
Russia, Saudi Arabia to restrict supply of crude oil through end of year
Russia and Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporters, confirmed that their voluntary supply cuts would continue until the end of 2023. The cuts will drive up global oil prices.
Video of IDF recruiting Ukrainians exposed as fake
The video features a uniformed soldier of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) calling on Ukrainian fighters to join the IDF. Ukrinform exposed the video as a Russian fake.
Mayor: Russian strike damages Odesa art museum
"A little bit here, a little bit there, and we could have lost many of our pieces, exhibits that are very famous all over the world," Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov told Suspilne.
PM Shmyhal: 20,000 families granted funds to repair homes damaged in attacks
The funds were disbursed under the country's eRecovery program, which allows citizens with damaged homes to apply for housing repair grants through the government services application Diia.
Russia attacks 7 settlements in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled the Sumy Oblast border 23 times on Nov. 5, causing 85 explosions across seven communities.
General Staff: Ukraine downs 24 Russian drones, 1 missile
Russian forces attacked Ukraine the night of Nov. 3 with 38 Shahed drones and one X-59 missile. Air defense units intercepted 24 of the drones and shot down the missile.
Russian border restrictions make it harder for Ukrainians to reunite with deported children
Russia imposed restrictions on Ukrainian citizens seeking entry via land border crossings on Oct. 16. Representatives of NGOs told the BBC that the new limitations are impacting efforts to return deported Ukrainian children to their families.
Russian forces launch massive drone attack in Kharkiv
Russian forces launched at least 10 drones on the city of Kharkiv overnight on Nov. 3, causing multiple fires and damage to civilian infrastructure, including a school.
Reuters: Polish truckers plan protest at Ukraine's border crossings
One of the protest's organizers told Reuters that the lack of restrictions governing Ukrainian truckers in Poland was hurting business for Polish drivers.
Business Insider: Ukrainian info warfare drives Russian military desertions, US general says
Ukrainian information warfare has driven 17,000 Russian soldiers off the battlefield, U.S. Army Special Operations Commander Jonathan Braga said, as reported by Business Insider on Nov. 1.
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