Kluge analysis points to about 300 Russian deaths in Mali
An analysis of hacked Rosstat data points to roughly 300 Russian deaths in Mali, UNIAN reported. Those killed were likely linked to Wagner and the Africa Corps.
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NATO will not hold Albania summit in 2027, Rama says
Allies have yet to agree on the next summit date as NATO reduces meetings amid reported disagreements over defence spending, Iran and the war in Ukraine.
IRGC says it launched six drones toward Bahrain’s Riffa base
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed a successful strike, while Bahrain’s military reported intercepting several Iranian aerial attacks. The cited report did not specify damage or casualties.
Mossad warned of Iran threat to Trump, Israel Hayom reports
Israel's intelligence service warned the CIA of Iranian plans to attack Donald Trump and senior US officials, according to Israel Hayom. The newspaper's sources linked the threat to tighter security and changes in Washington's approach to talks with Tehran.
Russia proposed European spheres of influence, report says
A Russian delegation proposed a Cold War-style division of Europe to the United States, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing The Moscow Times. The proposal accompanies Moscow’s demands for changes to Ukraine’s defence and NATO’s presence.
France: 121 detained during living-cost protests
Demonstrations against rising living costs in France on November 14 led to clashes in several cities. Authorities and a youth inter-union coalition gave sharply different turnout estimates.
Kushner: US facilitating direct Moscow–Europe contacts
Jared Kushner said the US is facilitating direct engagement between Moscow and European partners while preparing an agenda for further trilateral talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
McFaul wants Zelensky at possible Trump-Xi-Putin talks
Former US ambassador Michael McFaul said Volodymyr Zelensky should be invited to possible talks between Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin so Ukraine’s interests are represented.
Ukraine's embassy condemns Warsaw monument vandalism
Police confirmed that two Warsaw monuments were defaced with “Slava UPA” inscriptions. Ukraine's embassy condemned the damage to the Ghetto Heroes monument, calling it a provocation intended to fuel hostility between Ukrainians and Poles.
Bloomberg: US plans to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Europe
The proposed withdrawal from European NATO allies is smaller than the earlier plan for up to 25,000 troops. President Donald Trump will decide the final number, according to Bloomberg.
Sunak: UK should be ready to strike Russian bases in war
Former British prime minister Rishi Sunak says readiness to strike Russian military bases on the Kola Peninsula in wartime should form part of Britain's Arctic deterrence.
American Heritage capsizes after tanker collision
The paddlewheel vessel sank after a tanker struck it while moored in New Orleans. Mayor Helena Moreno said everyone aboard had been accounted for and 32 passengers were hospitalised.
Shaheen and Coons seek SpaceX records on Ukraine
US senators Jeanne Shaheen and Chris Coons have asked Elon Musk to preserve records on restrictions affecting Ukraine’s Starlink and Starshield services, raising concerns about SpaceX’s control of critical communications.
RAF Lakenheath personnel told to shelter over suspected drones
US personnel at the airbase in Britain were ordered to shelter following suspected unauthorised drone activity. A US Air Force spokesperson said no personnel were hurt and no aircraft or infrastructure were damaged.
FAA halts US departures over communications problems
The FAA ordered aircraft at US airports to remain on the ground after communications problems affected air traffic control centres, UNIAN reported, citing AP. Incoming international flights were to be handled individually.
Merz urges Trump to avoid surprises in possible Putin talks
Germany’s chancellor urged Washington to coordinate with Europe and Ukraine ahead of possible talks with Vladimir Putin. Whether the meeting will take place remains uncertain.
Péter Magyar faces two criminal complaints, UNIAN reports
The complaints allege extortion and domestic violence involving Hungary’s prime minister and his former wife. UNIAN’s report does not establish that prosecutors have opened an investigation.
Tusk: Poland will pause PURL contributions for now
Poland will stop contributing for now to PURL, which funds US weapons purchases for Ukraine. Prime Minister Donald Tusk cited the budget deficit and Poland’s own defence spending.
Estonia plans Ukraine-style drone alert system
Estonia plans an air-threat warning system that would let residents track drone movements. Development is intended to take six months, but the technical design and final cost remain undecided.
Kallas urges Ukraine ceasefire before peace agreement
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for a ceasefire followed by a peace agreement in Ukraine. She said broader talks on Europe’s security architecture should come afterward, keeping the focus on stopping the killing.
EU divided over representative for Ukraine talks
EU countries disagree over who should represent Europe in negotiations on Ukraine, Politico reported. Leaders are due to discuss the issue in Dublin on November 13, but a formal envoy appointment is considered unlikely.
Astra reports fire at Lukoil's Volgograd refinery
Astra reported a fire after a drone attack at the Russian refinery, which supplies southern Russia. The regional governor confirmed fires at an industrial site but did not identify it.
Fires reported in Rostov and Aksay district after attack
An overnight attack on November 13 sparked fires at an industrial building and a warehouse, RBC-Ukraine reported. The regional governor also reported residential damage and evacuations; initial reports indicated no casualties.
Le Pen victory could weaken Ukraine support, Rahman warns
Eurasia Group’s Mujtaba Rahman says a Marine Le Pen presidency could undermine European funding for Ukraine, its EU membership prospects and sanctions against Russia. He considers the combination of conditions behind his worst-case scenario unlikely.
Don Bacon urges Congress to probe Starshield restrictions
The Republican congressman said renewed restrictions on the satellite system were hampering Ukraine's defence. He urged Congress to establish who ordered them.
Meeks, Smith and Reed criticise Witkoff and Kushner
The Democrats accused Donald Trump's negotiators of weakening Ukraine's position in peace talks and urged the US president to change course.
Finland tightens visa restrictions on Russian workers
Finland’s government adopted tighter entry restrictions for Russians seeking short-term work on visas, including professional athletes with neutral status. Authorities will apply the decision when assessing visa applications and entry conditions from November 16.
UK sanctions target Slavneft and Vostok Oil
Britain has announced new sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector. Its government says UK restrictions now cover all ten of Russia’s largest oil producers, as it seeks to curb revenue funding the war.
Washington: one killed in Logan Circle shooting
Five people were shot, one fatally, in Washington’s Logan Circle neighbourhood, police said. The suspect later shot himself dead as officers entered the residential building where he had barricaded himself.
Finland reports strike on Russian warship in Gulf of Finland
Finland’s armed forces said they detected a strike on a Russian warship and continued monitoring developments. A military spokesperson said there was no immediate military threat to Finland.
Rasmussen urges UK, France to send troops to Ukraine
The former NATO chief called for deployment before a peace deal to protect communities and critical infrastructure, freeing Ukrainian resources for the front.
Merz may contact Putin after Abu Dhabi talks, UNIAN reports
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz could contact Vladimir Putin following talks in Abu Dhabi. A German government adviser said the meetings had increased the likelihood of contact and could provide a basis for further negotiations.
US asks Russia for new European security proposals: Axios
Washington wants Moscow to outline steps it would take to ease tensions with Europe alongside its security demands, according to Axios. The request forms part of talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
Russia could sign non-aggression pacts with NATO members
Russian diplomat Alexei Drobinin raised possible bilateral pacts with individual NATO countries as an option for European security arrangements discussed within the Ukraine peace process.
Putin to meet Witkoff and Kushner, aide says
Yuri Ushakov said the meeting is planned for the first half of November 12. RBC-Ukraine also reported that the US envoys would subsequently meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin.
Russia bans entry to French MPs and journalists
Moscow says the bans on two French lawmakers and two journalists respond to France's decision to expel former RT France chief Ksenia Fedorova.
China opposes Ukraine topic at possible summit: SCMP
Beijing wants Ukraine negotiations left to Washington and Moscow, according to sources cited by SCMP. Preparations for possible three-way talks have shifted toward nuclear issues and artificial intelligence.
NATO discusses military planning changes, Politico reports
Allies are considering dropping a requirement to prepare simultaneously for a major European war and smaller operations. The talks will shape national requirements for forces, weapons and equipment.
Plenković criticises Croatia's absence from EUMAM
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković blamed President Zoran Milanović's policies for Croatia's absence from the EU mission training Ukrainian troops, saying its military was missing opportunities for cooperation.
France discusses long-range strike rules with Germany — FT
France is consulting German officials on aligning Berlin’s long-range strike approach with French nuclear strategy, according to the Financial Times. Paris fears Moscow could misinterpret a conventional strike and respond with nuclear weapons.
Lukashenko urges Poland to resume dialogue
Belarus’s self-proclaimed president said Minsk was ready to improve ties with Warsaw and called for an end to confrontation and sanctions.
Latvia lifts air alerts; NATO jets scrambled in Lithuania
Latvia put air-defence and interceptor-drone units on readiness over a possible airspace threat before lifting alerts in three municipalities. NATO air-policing fighters also took off in neighbouring Lithuania.
Drones hit Ust-Luga port, RBC-Ukraine reports
A fire broke out after a reported drone attack on the Russian Baltic port, which handles oil and other commodity exports. The report did not specify damage or any disruption to operations.
Bundeswehr bans Chinese drones, Spiegel reports
Germany's military has been ordered to stop using Chinese drones over fears of military information reaching Chinese intelligence. The defence ministry confirmed the ban and said the drones would be replaced, according to LIGA.net, citing Spiegel.
Kosiniak-Kamysz says Pentagon backs extra US base in Poland
Poland's defence minister said the Pentagon supported an additional permanent US base, expanding the American military presence. He said a final White House decision was expected in early December 2026.
Poland discusses two MiG-29s for Ukrainian drone technology
Ukraine has agreed to provide Poland with technology to counter drones, Polish Deputy Defence Minister Cezary Tomczyk said. Details of a proposed exchange involving two Polish MiG-29 fighter jets for Ukraine are still being negotiated.
Fico threatens veto over Merz's Ukraine aid condition
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to use his veto over Germany’s proposal to tie approval of the next long-term EU budget to new aid for Ukraine. The dispute concerns how the bloc will finance further support for Kyiv.
Poland detains two Ukrainians over Russia-linked arson
Two Ukrainian citizens are suspected of gathering intelligence and carrying out arson for Russia. Investigators say altered vehicle plates were intended to shift suspicion onto Ukraine and stir anti-Ukrainian sentiment.
Ukraine begins Abu Dhabi consultations, Umerov says
Ukraine's delegation has begun meeting US and European partners to coordinate positions ahead of planned three-way talks with the United States and Russia.
FSB’s Minayev and Komkov named to Russia talks team
Two senior FSB officials have been included in Russia’s expert group for trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi, UNIAN reported, citing Glavkom.
Trump says Abu Dhabi war talks are constructive
US President Donald Trump said he saw signs of progress towards ending Russia's war against Ukraine. His remarks described his assessment of the talks without announcing a peace agreement or ceasefire.
Russia's Ryabkov threatens Europe with a short war
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said a war would be “very short” if Europe started it. He also alleged Western plans to blockade Russia's Kaliningrad region; UNIAN's report presented no evidence of those plans.
US seeks European role in Ukraine peace talks, Politico says
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff plan to press Russia to accept European participation in future Ukraine peace talks. The proposal would expand the negotiating format, but the report does not establish Russian agreement.
Iberian Peninsula slowly rotates clockwise, study suggests
Satellite measurements and earthquake data point to slow rotation driven by the convergence of the African and Eurasian plates. The findings could help researchers assess seismic hazards.
Howard and O’Hanlon propose Ukraine security framework
Lise Howard and Michael O’Hanlon propose a framework outside NATO that could allow Western troops to help defend Ukraine after another Russian attack. Their proposal does not constitute an agreement between governments.
Trump says renewed strikes on Iran are unlikely
US President Donald Trump said he did not currently expect strikes on Iran to resume, while maintaining that US forces were ready to act if conditions in the Middle East changed.
Trump refuses MS NOW question on Putin and Ukraine
US President Donald Trump criticised MS NOW after its correspondent asked about Putin's response to his ceasefire demands. RBC-Ukraine reported no substantive answer to the question.
Thomas Massie renews bid to impeach Pete Hegseth
Republican congressman Thomas Massie has reintroduced a resolution to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, UNIAN reports, citing ABC News. Removing him would also require a two-thirds Senate vote.
Hungarian police report arrests as reports link Orbán’s brother to investigation
Police reported several arrests in two people-smuggling cases. Reports that Áron Orbán was among those detained drew no official confirmation in the accounts published by LIGA.net and UNIAN.
Canada sanctions 38 organisations and 24 people over Russia's war
Foreign Minister Anita Anand said the measures aim to weaken Russia's ability to strike Ukrainian cities with missiles and increase economic pressure.
Japan flew 152 sorties to intercept Russian aircraft, UNIAN reports
The April–September figure counts Japanese flights, rather than individual Russian aircraft, according to an analysis cited by UNIAN.
More than 210 Moscow flights delayed or cancelled, RBC-Ukraine reports
The outlet cited a Telegram channel for the disruption following a reported Ukrainian drone attack; its report included no official airport closure announcement.
CIA continues supporting Ukrainian intelligence, The Atlantic reports
Intelligence sources described continued cooperation despite tensions between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to UNIAN's account of the magazine's reporting.
Kim Jong Un outlines plan for multipurpose army companies
North Korea’s leader wants companies to combine capabilities from different military branches, according to KCNA.
Poland seeks nuclear deterrence cooperation with US and France
Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said decisions would require consultations with allies, without giving a timetable.
Germany detains Ukrainian citizen on suspicion of spying for Russia
Prosecutors allege the man collected military information, including details linked to NATO's eastern flank. A judge is due to consider pretrial detention on October 23.
Court sets conditional December 11 deadline for Trump deposition in BBC case
The US president must testify by that date unless discovery is extended. His lawyers have proposed January 2027 instead.
Estonia commits another €10 million for Ukraine arms through PURL
The decision will bring Estonia's contribution to the NATO initiative to €31 million, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.
Reports cite readiness problems with K2 tanks in Polish brigade
About 30 tanks in Braniewo reportedly cannot perform their intended tasks; Poland's Armament Agency says faults are being addressed with contractors.
Hungarian mayors pledge winter support for Ukrainian partner cities
Leaders of seven cities and four Budapest districts called on other municipalities to help Ukraine prepare for winter and meet urgent humanitarian needs.
Bulgaria rules out funding new lethal weapons for Ukraine through EU facility
Sofia says it will abstain without blocking EU military aid decisions and direct its contributions to other measures.
Hodges accuses Trump administration of pressuring Ukraine into territorial concessions
The retired US lieutenant general linked difficulties over Patriot supplies to Washington's political choices in remarks reported by UNIAN.
Norway's new Russia sanctions to take effect October 21
The measures align with the EU's 21st sanctions package and target Russia's energy, financial and crypto sectors.
Moldova sent protests over Ukrainian border guards’ crossing, MP says
Security committee chair Lilian Carp said two guards crossed the border while pursuing a man on the Dniester. Ukraine’s border service previously reported their return.
Lavrov denies civilian infrastructure strikes, with exception for alleged terror links
Russia's foreign minister exempted sites he claimed had facilitated terrorism in Russia; UNIAN's account offered no evidence of those alleged links.
Johnson blames high fuel prices on Strait of Hormuz situation
The US House speaker rejected Republican responsibility and gave no timetable for resolving the situation in the remarks reported by UNIAN.
Israel receives first fully US-made Tamir interceptor, RBC-Ukraine reports
The Iron Dome missile was handed over at an Arkansas plant, marking a shift from US component production to complete assembly, according to the report.
Le Pen says Ukraine's EU accession would hurt French farmers
The French politician predicts unfair competition and reduced agricultural funding if Ukraine joins the bloc.
Sweden tests civilian evacuation plans on Gotland
About 200 volunteers joined the practical phase of the Baltic island's exercise, which local authorities say does not signal an increased immediate risk of crisis.
Germany extends temporary protection for Ukrainians to March 2028, UNIAN reports
UNIAN says existing permit holders receive an automatic extension, while some arrivals from October 9 face a condition involving Ukrainian military obligations.
UK announces 38 sanctions designations targeting Russia's oil and military supply chains
The measures cover two oil companies, 12 tankers and financial services suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions.
EU extends sanctions over Russia’s hybrid activities until October 2027
The existing measures cover 80 individuals and 20 entities, with asset freezes and restrictions on funding remaining in force.
Poland's Left preparing bill to restore some Ukrainian refugee benefits, Biejat says
Deputy Senate Speaker Magdalena Biejat says the proposal would reverse some cuts to support. RBC-Ukraine's report did not specify the benefits or a timetable.
Kazakhstan plans list of citizens for return talks with Russia
The foreign ministry is checking relatives' reports that Kazakh citizens may be fighting in Ukraine before sending a list to Moscow.
NATO Military Committee returns to Kyiv after eight years
Chair Admiral Cavo Dragone says representatives of all 32 allies will discuss battlefield conditions and further support with Ukraine's military chief.
Russia's nuclear threats could precede limited NATO attack, researcher says
King's College London researcher Elena Grossfeld says Moscow could seek to intimidate allies before testing their willingness to respond collectively.
EU ambassadors approve new Russia sanctions lists, journalist reports
Rikard Jozwiak reported approval of listings targeting Russia’s military industry and representatives from occupied Ukrainian territories; final adoption was not confirmed in the report.
Sweden plans December Patriot deployment to Poland
About 100 Swedish troops would help protect a NATO logistics hub supplying weapons to Ukraine.
Putin hopes pressure will erode Europe's support for Ukraine, report says
UNIAN's account of Washington Post reporting describes analysts' assessments and Russian sources' expectations of European fatigue.
EU plans to remove two businessmen from Belarus sanctions list, journalist says
EU ambassadors are expected to act on October 7, according to Rikard Jozwiak. Mikhail Gutseriev would remain subject to Russia-related sanctions.
California officials condemn Trump's reported remarks about Iran destroying US cities
UNIAN, citing the Los Angeles Times, reported that the US president discussed the destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego at an October 5 rally.
Poland considers possible winter influx from Ukraine, diplomat says
Poland's chargé d'affaires in Ukraine said preparations were underway, without specifying arrival estimates or reception measures.
Vatican's Parolin urges Ukraine ceasefire, affirms right to self-defence
The cardinal says the Holy See supports an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and is ready to help under international law.