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 with guest expert, Rob Lee.

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Time: 16:30 Kyiv time (15:30 in Brussels, 14:30 in London, 9:30 in Washington D.C.). Expected duration – 75 minutes.

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