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Wednesday, November 4
Democrats seize control of Congress in blow to Trump, potential boost for Ukraine
The Associated Press projected that Democrats had won control of the Senate, while NBC News projected a Democratic victory in the House of Representatives. Vote counting remained underway in several congressional races.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,597,010 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 2,180 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukrainian-born US lawmaker Victoria Spartz loses congressional seat to Democrat
In April 2025, Spartz said Ukraine should cede territory to Russia and called for Zelensky's resignation.
Canada to block Russian team from World Junior Hockey Championship, Carney says
The Canadian government said it would use its authority under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to prevent Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from entering Canada to compete under their national symbols.
Drone strikes warehouse in southern Russia, online retailer Ozon claims
A drone struck a logistics center belonging to Russian online retail giant Ozon in southern Russia's Adygea Republic overnight on Nov. 4, the company claimed in a press release.
New Jersey governor warns importing Russian diesel 'will be met with harsh penalties' amid Trump deal
"Any effort to profit from the illegal trade in Russian fuel will be met with harsh penalties. I urge you to turn away any tanker that seeks to use your facilities in furtherance of such unlawful activity," New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill wrote to ports in the state.
About Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin is Russia's president, a position he has held since 2012 and previously from 2000 to 2008, following his tenure as prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. Born on October 7, 1952, Putin served as a KGB officer before entering politics in the 1990s and consolidating authoritarian control over Russia's political system.
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The Joint Group of Forces, the command currently fighting in Ukraine, would be exempted from the rule and receive their December pay before the new year, Verstka said.
