Russian attack on Kharkiv injures at least 16
At least 18 people were injured and more may be trapped under the rubble, local authorities said. Search and rescue operations are ongoing at the building.
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Ukraine to receive $6 billion in US military aid before Trump's term begins, Pentagon confirms
When asked if the U.S. had enough weapons stockpiled to get shipments to Ukraine before Trump's inauguration, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said Washington was "confident" it could keep its commitments to Kyiv.
Russia strikes Odesa Oblast, damages several buildings
Russian forces launched mass drone attack on southern Odesa Oblast overnight on Nov. 8, damaging several residential buildings and a school in the city of Odesa, according to local authorities.
World's largest business organization cuts arbitration costs to boost foreign investment in Ukraine’s reconstruction
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), will lower the costs of its arbitration court for foreign investors involved in Ukraine's reconstruction projects to encourage much-needed investment.
Ukraine war latest: Russian mass airstrike on Zaporizhzhia kills 4, injures over 30
Key developments on Nov. 7: * Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 4, injures 33, damages hospital * Ukraine may have targeted Iranian weapon supply routes in Dagestan strike, media suggests * South Korea "not ruling out" supplying arms to Ukraine, president says * Russian drone attack on Kyiv damages buildings, causes fires in five
German aid for Ukraine in 2025 safe despite coalition collapse, Reuters reports
Germany will be able to provide most of the 4 billion euros ($4.3 billion) promised to Ukraine, even if the 2025 budget is not approved in time due to the coalition collapse, Reuters reported on Nov. 7, citing unnamed sources from the budget committee.
Putin congratulates Trump on US election victory, says he is 'ready to have discussions'
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election during the Valdai forum in Sochi on Nov. 7.
Ukrainians in US react to Trump’s comeback – ‘Aid will either increase or stop altogether’
In a remarkable comeback that saw Donald Trump win the electoral college and popular vote in the Nov. 5 election, the 78-year-old conservative will take office on Jan. 20 more powerful than ever, with Republican control of the Senate and possibly the House of Representatives. While Trump’s pre-election campaign
Metro Awakening VR release expands famous Ukrainian post-apocalyptic game franchise
Metro Awakening, the fourth video game in the popular post-apocalyptic survival franchise set in Russia’s underground subway, was released on Nov. 7 by the virtual reality (VR) company Vertigo Games.
NATO chief Rutte wants to discuss Russia-North Korea threat with Trump
"We have to work together. So I look forward to sitting down with Donald Trump to discuss how we can face these threats collectively, what we need to do," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said.
Google removed photos of Ukraine's military sites from its map, Ukrainian official says
The locations of military sites in Ukraine are no longer displayed on Google Maps, said Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Counter-Disinformation Center under Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, on Nov. 7.
No Azeri gas deal currently on table to maintain flows via Ukraine, Naftogaz CEO says
No deal is currently on the table between Europe and Azerbaijan to keep gas flowing through Ukraine once a transit deal with Russia expires at the end of the year, despite reports a contract was nearing, CEO of Ukrainian state-owned oil and gas giant Naftogaz said.
Zelensky's office deputy head traveled to Russia at least 9 times after 2014, media investigation shows
Oleh Tatarov, deputy head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's office, has traveled to Moscow at least nine times since Russia's initial invasion of Ukraine in 2014, RFE/RL's investigation project Schemes reported on Nov. 7, citing obtained flight data.
Ukraine expected to reopen one airport by end of January 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky insists that Boryspil International Airport be opened first.
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 4, injures 40, damages hospital
Russia struck Zaporizhzhia five times using guided aerial bombs. The attack partially destroyed an apartment building, houses and damaged a cancer hospital.
Peace cannot be bought by weakness, Zelensky says at Budapest summit
"Peace is a reward only for the strong," President Zelensky said.
West must negotiate war's end based on 'current realities,' Shoigu says
The West should recognize that Russia is currently winning the war against Ukraine and therefore start negotiations, Sergei Shoigu, secretary of Russia's Security Council, said on Nov. 8, as the Russian state news agency TASS reported.
5 Ukraine stories you might've missed because of US election
As the world waited with bated breath for the result of the U.S. elections, Russia's war against Ukraine did not relent. Donald Trump's sweeping victory no doubt spells an uncertain future for the besieged country. But Russia's grinding advances in Donbas, drone attacks, and yet more allegations of war
Zelensky arrives in Hungary for European Political Community Summit
The fifth meeting of the European Political Community will focus on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing escalation in the Middle East, among other things.
Opinion: 3 ways Trump’s return to power could unfold for Ukraine
Donald Trump should be pleased. Not only is he on his way back to the White House, but he could return as one of the most powerful U.S. presidents in decades: The Supreme Court aligns with his vision, the Republican Party has been reshaped around loyalty, and both the
Kyiv-born former US soldier, Trump whistleblower, elected to US Congress
Eugene Vindman, a retired U.S. soldier who gained prominence for his role as a whistleblower against then-President Donald Trump along with his twin brother Alexander, won the election to the House of Representatives in Virginia, the Associated Press reported on Nov. 6.
South Korea 'not ruling out' supplying arms to Ukraine, president says
"Now, depending on the level of North Korean involvement, we will gradually adjust our support strategy in phases," South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol told the media. "This means we are not ruling out the possibility of providing weapons."
Ukraine may have targeted Iranian weapon supply routes in Dagestan strike, media suggests
Although the precise consequences of the Ukrainian attack are difficult to establish, the recent strike is still "significant in several ways," the War Zone's experts said.
Ukrainian PM hopes for 'clear and quick' steps by Trump on Ukraine
"We understand that the U.S.'s core value is the protection of democracy, the protection of democratic values. This remains unchanged, regardless of the elections," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal commented.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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