Ukrainian drone strikes oil depot in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, local official claims
In recent months, Ukrainian forces have launched a series of drone strikes aimed at damaging Russia's oil industry, whose profits fuel Moscow's war efforts.
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Trump's plan for Russia's war in Ukraine needs to be taken seriously, Finnish president says
After a call with Trump on Nov. 11, Alexander Stubb said his intentions after taking office in January 2025 are clear.
Russian state TV airs explicit photos of Melania Trump as they congratulate her husband on election victory
It's not immediately clear why the government-controlled TV and its prime-time news program chose this particular angle. Since Russian President Vladimir Putin suppressed freedom of speech in the country in the early 2000s and placed a tight grip on all mainstream TV networks, little has been allowed to be aired in Russia without the government's permission.
British PM Starmer to press Biden to release $20 billion aid for Ukraine before Trump takes office, Telegraph reports
The U.K. prime minister will also press for a one-on-one discussion with Joe Biden during the G20 summit.
Marco Rubio likely to be Trump’s secretary of state, Reuters reports
If appointed, Marco Rubio will replace Antony Blinken.
Trump’s Ukraine policy should not be prejudged, French foreign minister cautions
Jean-Noel Barrot said Kyiv’s Western allies needed to do everything they could to ensure Ukraine entered any future peace negotiations in the strongest position possible.
Polish PM to hold talks with leaders of UK, France, NATO on protecting Ukraine after Trump victory
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he intends to hold talks with his British counterpart Sir Keir Starmer in the coming days.
Russian missile strike on high-rise building in Kryvyi Rih kills 4, including 3 children
The missile hit the building between the first and fifth floor, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Serhiy Lysak reported. First responders retrieved the body of a woman from the rubble at around 11 p.m. local time.
Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter set ablaze at Moscow Oblast airport, Ukraine's military intelligence claims
In a post on Telegram, HUR said the aircraft was attacked at the Klin-5 airbase overnight on Nov. 9-10, and attached a video allegedly showing it on fire.
UK, France to discuss how to persuade Biden to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia, Telegraph reports
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron hope President Joe Biden will give the approval sought by Kyiv for months as a step towards cementing his foreign policy legacy.
Ukraine's gas production highest since full-scale invasion's start
According to EXPRO’s calculations, gross natural gas production rose by 2.3% in October 2024 compared to the same month last year, reaching 1.663 billion cubic meters, the highest level since January 2022.
Europe must take responsibility for its security, Polish FM says after Trump's win
"The winds of history are blowing ever more strongly. Poland's leadership will rise to the occasion," Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said, urging European countries to boost defense spending.
Russia-Ukraine war can't be stopped overnight, Kremlin reacts to Trump
"We have repeatedly said that the United States of America can help end the conflict in Ukraine. This, of course, cannot be done overnight," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Russian attacks against Ukraine injure 37, kill 9 over past day
Russia launched 63 Shaheds and other drones overnight, as well as two Kh-59 and Kh-31P guided missiles. Ukrainian air defenses shot 38 drones over nine regions while 22 were "lost," the Air Force said.
Orban congratulates Trump on victory, calls it biggest comeback in US political history
"The biggest comeback in U.S. political history! Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his enormous win. A much needed victory for the World!" Viktor Orban posted.
Ukrainian-born Representative Victoria Spartz wins reelection for Congress
Despite being the only U.S. lawmaker born in Ukraine, Victoria Spartz did not vote for the Senate foreign aid bill that contained more than $60 billion in assistance for Ukraine in 2024 April.
London unable to retrieve UK-licensed arms used to protect Russian oil tankers, Bloomberg reports
The United Kingdom has been unable to retrieve its weapons from floating armories offering weapons and accommodation for guards defending Russian oil tankers, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 5.
Russia doesn't recognize Moldovan President Sandu's re-election, Kremlin spokesperson says
"She is not, as far as we understand, the president of her country because, in the country itself, the majority of the population did not vote for her," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
EU's anti-fraud arm investigating possible rebranding of Russian oil to avoid sanctions, Politico reports
The European Union’s anti-fraud agency opened an investigation into the possible exporting of rebranded Russian oil via Turkey into the EU, Politico reported on Nov. 5, citing two undisclosed sources.
Estonia wants to bar Russian, Belarusian citizens from voting in local elections
Estonia aims to narrow voting eligibility in local elections to exclude Russian and Belarusian citizens in order to counter Russian influence, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal told state broadcaster ERR on Nov. 4.
Russian attacks across Ukraine injure 3 over past day
Russia launched 79 Shahed-type drones and other drones overnight, as well as guided bombs and two Kh-59/69 aerial missiles.
Russia suspected of plot to smuggle flammable parcels onto US-bound planes, media reports
Russia may be behind the dispatches of flammable packages via cargo planes in Europe in preparations for similar operations in North America, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal separately reported on Nov. 4, citing undisclosed Western security officials.
Russia's Foreign Ministry renames Europe branch to Department of European Problems
"Changes in geopolitical realities," such as "the obvious degradation of multilateral cooperation structures in Europe," led to the renaming, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova told Russian pro-state news agency RBK.
Ukraine open to Qatar mediating energy security with Russia, says no talks currently ongoing
Ukraine is not holding direct talks with Russia on an energy ceasefire but is open to a third country mediating the implementation of the peace formula, said Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, in a televised interview on Nov. 4.
63% of Ukrainians ready to endure the war as long as necessary, survey shows
A further 15% of respondents said they were willing to bear the burden of the conflict for a few more months, and 4% said they could endure it for six more months.
Former UK PM Johnson optimistic about Ukraine support if Trump wins
"I cannot believe that a guy who is so passionate about his country… would want to kick off his presidency by basically allowing the Soviet Empire to be great again," Boris Johnson said in reference to Trump's "Make America Great Again" motto.
Russian attacks injure at least 28 over past day across Ukraine
Russia launched 80 Shaheds and other drones overnight. Ukrainian air defenses shot 50 of them while 27 were "lost," the Air Force said.
North Korea receiving cash, food, space technology from Russia in return for soldiers, South Korean lawmaker says
North Korean soldiers are believed to receive $2,000 per month for their service from Russia, adding up to a total of at least $200 million annually if calculated by 10,000 soldiers, Wi Sung-lac, a member of the South Korean parliamentary intelligence committee, told The Korea Herald.
Ukraine’s 2025 budget clears first reading, allocates $53 billion for defense
“The priority of next year's budget will also be security and defense. All taxes paid by people and businesses will go toward strengthening our defenders and military capabilities,” Prime Minister Denys Smyhal said on his Telegram channel.
National Bank of Ukraine leaves interest rates unchanged at 13%
The decision was in line with analysts’ predictions, and comes as Ukraine braces for next week’s U.S. presidential election, Bloomberg reported.
Russian court fines Google $2.5 trillion trillion trillion
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