Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, including 1-year-old boy
Russia struck Zaporizhzhia five times using guided aerial bombs. The attack partially destroyed an apartment building, houses and damaged a cancer hospital.
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Russian war in 'stalemate,' needs to be brought to end, Republican senator says
"That doesn't mean we celebrate what Vladimir Putin did or are excited about it, but I think there has to be some common sense here. We are funding a stalemate that's costing lives... and Ukraine is going to take 100 years to rebuild with everything they're facing," Rubio said.
Zelensky to visit Hungary for European Political Community Summit
"We will discuss security challenges in Europe, as well as new opportunities for all partners," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
President Sandu's opponent concedes, days after losing Moldovan presidential election
"This is not a final defeat, it is only a lost battle," pro-Russian political newcomer Alexandr Stoianoglo said three days after the vote.
Russia has executed at least 124 Ukrainian POWs on battlefield, Prosecutor General's Office says
Denys Lysenko, head of the department focused on war-related crimes, said that 49 criminal investigations were underway regarding the execution of Ukrainian POWs.
Chinese state-owned company reportedly begins refusing to insure exports to Russia
Chinese state-owned company Sinosure that insures export supplies against the risk of non-payment has begun to refuse to cooperate with Russian entrepreneurs, Russian newspaper Vedomosti reported on Nov. 5, citing four unnamed sources from importing companies.
Ukraine, Lithuania to produce drones, electronic warfare under new memorandum
Under the document, Kyiv and Vilnius will jointly produce drones and parts for them, ammunition and components, and electronic warfare systems.
14 essential Kyiv Independent stories about the US presidential election
Voting in arguably one of the most consequential elections of modern times is set to conclude on Nov. 5, as U.S. citizens will pick their country's 47th president. Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump enter the home stretch neck-and-neck, according to recent polls, with neither
Number of North Korean troops in Kursk Oblast increases to 11,000, Zelensky says
"We see an increase in the number of North Koreans, and we do not see an increase in the reaction of our partners," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address.
Russia's first peace offer in 2022 was all but Ukraine's surrender, leaked documents show
The six-page document envisioned Ukraine reducing its army to 50,000 people, five times less than the country had by 2022, and accepting the independence of the country's eastern Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, by then partly occupied by Russia.
Canada sends first NASAMS system to Ukraine
"We expect to receive it by the end of this year," President Volodymyr Zelensky said after a call with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Russia launches nearly 10 times more Shahed drones year to year, Zelensky says
Russia launched more than 2,000 strike drones against Ukraine in October, breaking the previous record set in September by nearly 700, according to Ukraine's General Staff.
Russia grants citizenship to over 3,300 foreigners under Putin's military decree
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed in January a decree allowing foreigners who have served a year under contract in the Russian army, as well as their close relatives, to obtain Russian citizenship under a simplified procedure.
Russian attack near Dnipro injures 8, including two children, governor says
A Russian attack damaged the infrastructure near the city of Dnipro on Nov. 2, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
Putin achieved none of his strategic objectives after nearly 1,000 days of war against Ukraine, Austin says
"... We face a hinge in history," U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said. "If Ukraine falls under Putin’s boot, all of Europe will fall under Putin’s shadow."
Kadyrov claims he revoked order not to take Ukrainian soldiers prisoner
After the first drone strike against Russia's North Caucasus republic that targeted the Russian Special Forces University of Vladimir Putin in the Chechen city of Gudermes on Oct. 29, Kadyrov said he ordered all of his commanders fighting against Ukraine "not to take prisoners and destroy" Ukrainian soldiers as retribution.
Poland offers to provide Ukraine with weapons on 'defense loan,' Sikorski says
Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski said that Kyiv could buy weapons from Polish factories on credit. The loan could be paid after the country's reconstruction, he added.
Ukraine to produce anti-drone missiles with Belgian manufacturer
"This cooperation will strengthen the Ukrainian defense industry and the protection of critical infrastructure from enemy drones," Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin said.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 68 over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 39 out of 71 Shahed-type drones and other unidentified drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Twenty-one other drones were "lost," and five more flew back towards Russia, it added.
Ukraine facing one of Russia's 'most powerful' offensives since start of all-out war, Syrskyi says
"Active hostilities that continue in certain areas require constant renewal of the resources of Ukrainian units," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
North Korean soldiers sent to Ukrainian border equipped with standard infantry weapons, military intelligence says
According to Ukraine's military intelligence, North Korean soldiers received 60-mm mortars, AK-12 rifles, machine guns, sniper rifles, Feniks anti-tank guided missiles, and hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers.
Mass Russian drone attack on Kyiv injures 1, leaves residential buildings, office damaged
"All drones that threatened the city were neutralized," Kyiv City Military Administration said, without specifying the number of drones shot down over the capital.
Russia not advancing in Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, contact line stabilized, Ukraine says
"At the moment, they do not have an advantage in these towns. The contact line is stabilized," said Anastasia Bobovnikova, a spokesperson of the Operational Tactical Group Luhansk.
Russia's Lavrov reportedly to make first visit to EU country since launch of full-scale invasion of Ukraine
The last time Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited an EU country was in 2021, when he traveled to the OSCE meeting in Stockholm, Sweden
Poland starts fortifying border with Russia's Kaliningrad exclave as part of 'East Shield' initiative
The "East Shield" program aims to fortify Poland's borders with Belarus, and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.
Trump says those who describe him as a 'friend of Russia' are 'sick'
Trump has repeatedly backed and praised Putin and rarely criticized him. He described Russia's invasion of Ukraine as "genius" and "savvy" in 2022.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 2, injure 24 over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 31 out of 48 Shahed-type drones and other unidentified drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Fourteen more drones were "lost," and three others flew towards Belarus, it added.
Ukrainian drone targets oil depot in Stavropol Krai, Russian governor claims
The town of Svetlograd has around 35,000 residents and lies over 600 (372 miles) kilometers southeast of Ukraine's border in Donetsk Oblast.
Zelensky rejects UN secretary-general's visit over Russia trip, presidential source tells AFP
"After Kazan, (Guterres) wanted to come to Ukraine, but the president did not confirm his visit. So Guterres won't be here, specifically because of the humiliation of sanity and international law in Kazan," AFP reported, citing an unnamed high-ranking Ukrainian presidential source.
Russia has suffered 17,800 casualties since start of Kursk incursion, Syrskyi claims
A total of 6,662 Russian troops have been killed, 10,446 wounded, and 711 captured since Aug. 8, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Kyiv receives lists of missing Ukrainian soldiers via Qatar, ombudsman says
Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets did not specify in his statement whether the lists were provided to Qatar by Moscow or the status of the listed missing soldiers.
Russia to deploy North Korean troops to combat zone on Oct. 27-28, Zelensky says
Russia is planning to send first North Korean soldiers to combat zones on Oct. 27-28, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 25, citing intelligence reports.
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