General Staff: Russia has lost 704,300 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

10:04 AM

Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, injure 13 over past day.

Russia launched a mass drone attack on Kyiv, injuring two people. The air raid alert in Ukraine's capital lasted eight hours, while the air defenses shot down over 30 UAVs.

2:39 AM  (Updated:  November 7, 2024 9:57 am)

Updated: Russian drone attack on Kyiv damages buildings, causes fires in five districts.

Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv overnight on Nov. 6, striking a residential building as well as an auto repair shop in the capital, the Kyiv City Military Administration reported.

9:46 AM

Putin, Russian officials privately congratulate Trump, media reports.

Donald Trump also received informal and indirect congratulations from other top Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev, and others.

9:25 AM

Trump's team mulls postponing Ukraine's NATO membership for at least 20 years, WSJ reports.

One idea within U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's team for ending Russia's war involves delaying Kyiv's NATO membership for at least 20 years in exchange for continued arms supplies, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Nov. 6, citing three sources close to Trump.

9:17 AM

Russia summons Moldova's ambassador over 'hostile' attitude to Russian election observers.

The Russian Foreign Ministry claimed that prior to the first round of voting and the constitutional referendum on European Union accession, the Moldovan authorities "unreasonably" denied accreditation to five international observers from Russia.

5:42 AM  (Updated:  November 7, 2024 8:30 am)

Updated: Belarus cracks down ahead of January election, over 100 people detained.

Belarusian authorities have initiated a wave of arrests ahead of January’s election, Viasna human rights center reported on Nov. 6.

8:22 AM

Trump, South Korean president discuss North Korean troops joining Russia's war.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held a phone call on Nov. 7 after the former won the U.S. presidential election, discussing future cooperation.

8:10 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 704,300 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,400 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

4:19 AM

Warsaw to host international conference on rebuilding Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

The ReBuild Ukraine 4.0 conference will convene on November 13-14, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland, Odesa Journal reported on Nov. 6.

2:09 AM

Biden administration rushing to deliver $6 billion in remaining aid to Ukraine ahead of Trump's inauguration, Politico reports.

Two administration officials told Politico that the White House plans to expedite the weapons delivery amid concerns that a future Trump administration would halt weapons shipments before they reach Kyiv.

1:09 AM

Zelensky says he had 'excellent phone conversation' with Trump after US election.

President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 6 to congratulate him on his presidential election victory, Zelensky said on social media.

12:31 AM

Germany's governing coalition collapses as Scholz fires Finance Minister.

In his statement following the dismissal, Scholz partly justified the decision by noting that he had asked Lindner to relax spending rules to allow increased aid for Ukraine, but Lindner refused.

11:21 PM

Ukraine, US have 'potential for stronger cooperation,' Zelensky says following Trump victory.

"On defense, on the economy, and on the future after the war – we have the potential for stronger cooperation," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "This is what will make Ukraine, America, and the entire free world more successful."

10:52 PM

Interview

Trump to call Putin, seek quick deal to end Russia-Ukraine war, says Volker

10:37 PM

War analysis

Ukrainian soldiers react to Trump's presidential victory: Some say 'this could be a disaster,' others complain Biden was 'impotent'

10:20 PM

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.

9:31 PM

Ukrainians react to Trump's US election victory.

9:31 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Kyiv hits Russian naval base in Dagestan for first time, source says

9:15 PM

US Election

‘It will not be like before’: Ukrainian politicians respond to Trump’s win with caution, uncertainty

9:10 PM

Donald Trump

This is what Ukrainians in Kyiv think about Trump’s election victory.

As Donald Trump triumphs in the U.S. presidential election, Ukrainians brace themselves for what it means for their nation.

8:57 PM

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.

8:16 PM

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.

7:34 PM

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.

7:09 PM

Donald Trump

What we know about Trump's plans for ending Russia’s war against Ukraine

Trump has repeatedly said he could end Russia's war "in 24 hours." What is his plan?

6:12 PM

War analysis

With Trump back in White House, can Ukraine opt for nuclear deterrence?