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Mazda becomes first automaker to lose right to reclaim Russian assets after exit
After the invasion of Ukraine, most Western and Asian car manufacturers quit Russia, selling assets to local companies for symbolic sums while securing repurchase options in case of future reentry.

Ukraine war latest live: Ukraine says it halted Russian advance north of Pokrovsk
The 7th Rapid Response Corps said that assault and special operations units blocked an effort to cut a supply route between Pokrovsk and nearby Rodynske..

UK supplies Ukraine with additional Storm Shadow missiles for deep strikes into Russia, Bloomberg reports
An undisclosed number of missiles were delivered to replenish Ukraine's stockpiles ahead of winter, when Russia is expected to intensify its attacks, the source told Bloomberg.

Drones spotted over Belgian military base for 3rd night in a row in suspected espionage
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said on Nov. 1 that the drones had come to "spy" on F-16 fighter jets and ammunition.

Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities, sanctions boost profits of major Western oil companies
The coordinated impact of Ukrainian drone attacks and Western restrictions has reduced Russian oil output and exports, driving up refining margins and profits for U.S. and European competitors.

Ukraine battlefield update: Frontline situation ahead of winter — Next KI Insights monthly briefing
As winter approaches, Ukraine’s armed forces face mounting challenges along the front. What are the key dynamics shaping the battlefield, and how might they evolve in the coming months? Join an exclusive KI Insights briefing featuring expert guest Rob Lee, who will share firsthand observations from his recent trip to the frontlines and provide expert analysis on the military outlook. Format: Online, in English. The event will include a presentation by KI Insights and an in-depth discussion wit

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