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Ukraine charges Zelensky's former press secretary Iuliia Mendel with treason
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Prosecutor General's Office accused Iuliia Mendel of conducting "information and subversive activities against Ukraine."
The US and Europe have a narrow window to change Russia's war trajectory
Editor's note: The op-ed is based on a broader report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), published on Oct. 13, 2026. The United States and Europe risk squandering the best opportunity since 2022 to alter Russia's trajectory toward a longer and larger war. Ukraine currently has the best chance of seizing the strategic initiative against Russia since December 2022, even as it faces the greatest risk to its momentum. Russia's ballistic missile and jet-powered drone campaign against Ukr
Kyiv faces emergency power cuts, widespread water outages after Russia's largest attack on energy infrastructure this year
The widespread power and water outages in Kyiv follow Russia's largest mass attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this year, which targeted substations, transmission systems, and power plants across the country.
Civil unrest near Kyiv exposes deeper social tensions but 'outside influence' played a role, Budanov says
Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov said on Nov. 3 that the incident was "not without outside influence."
Ukraine, allies to coordinate peace efforts ahead of planned talks with Russia
The European Commission will host talks on Ukraine in Brussels on Nov. 4, bringing together representatives from the U.S., Ukraine, NATO, and several European countries.
Top European nations vow to boycott Ice Hockey World Championship if Russia returns
"Allowing Russia to participate will have significant consequences in terms of security, politically and economically for us as hosts,” the German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB) said in a statement.
About Patriot Air Defense System
The Patriot is an advanced American air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft at ranges exceeding 150 kilometers (93 miles). Ukraine received multiple Patriot batteries from the United States and European partners from 2023 onwards for defense against Russian missile attacks. Patriots have successfully intercepted Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and other advanced Russian weapons targeting Ukrainian cities.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed uncertainty about whether a negotiated peace deal between Ukraine and Russia is possible, speaking at a G20 foreign ministers meeting on Oct. 31.
