Russia/Ukraine War
U.S.-Mediated Ukraine Peace Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi Next Week
White House officials said the U.S. will “mediate working-level negotiations” on Nov. 10 and 11 to advance “Trump's mission to end the war.”
Emergency responders comb through rubble after deadly strike on Ukrainian aid centre – video
Russia bombed an aid distribution centre and neighbouring shelter in southern Ukraine on Monday, killing at least 26 people. Emergency services said two members of a rescue crew …
Zelenskyy to make unexpected visit to Berlin for talks with Merz – Europe live
Merz said the German push to increase defence spending was triggered by Zelenskyy and Trump’s meeting last yearUkraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to make an unexpected…
Russia to ban two people from riding a single e-scooter and prohibit delivery couriers from using sidewalks
Russia’s Transport Ministry has finished drafting a sweeping package of amendments to the traffic code that would, among other things, regulate personal mobility devices, includin…
Europe employs cynical tactic by accusing Russia of its own vices — intelligence chief
Attempts to portray the history of interethnic relations in Russia through the prism of colonial exploitation appear utterly pathetic and absurd, Sergey Naryshkin said
Ukrainian drone strike sparks major fire at one of Russia’s largest oil refineries
Ukrainian drones attacked the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl again overnight on November 3, sparking a major fire at the plant. Photos and videos from eyewitnesses show …
Russian forces deliver massive strike on energy facilities powering Ukrainian army
Port infrastructure in the Odessa Region and sea vessels used for military purposes were also struck
Russia attack damages hospital in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, over 60 injured.
Russian forces struck Kharkiv overnight on November 3 with ballistic missiles and guided bombs, hitting a medical facility, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said.
Trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and US set for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi
U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States will be held November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi.
Families of forcibly conscripted men riot in Kiev — Russian diplomat
Ukrainian media outlets reported on Monday that armed men were detaining about 40 people in the basement of a private house in a Kiev suburb
Russia’s Battlegroup South shoots down 87 Ukrainian copter drones over past day
Over the past 24 hours, 55 enemy UAV control centers, 48 ground robotic systems, three materiel depots, and 59 communication and UAV antennas were destroyed
Russia’s Battlegroup West destroys 95 Ukrainian heavy combat drones in past day
According to Ivan Bigma, 39 enemy ground robotic systems were also destroyed
IEA lowers estimate of Russian gas production in 2026
According to the IAE estimate, Russia will produce 678 bln cubic meters of natural gas in Russia in 2026
Russia-China strategic partnership reaches unprecedented level — defense minister
It is based on personal contacts between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Andrey Belousov emphasized
Bank of Russia buys currency worth $143.5 mln in domestic market
Currency sales in the internal market with settlements on October 30 stood at 12.1 billion rubles also
Binance resumes withdrawals for five crypto assets in Ethereum
The cryptocurrency exchange stated that it will continue to restore withdrawals for other assets following security checks
Italian journalist says Ukrainian media had access to Alyoshki
Russian reporters would hardly have had access to the locality had it been controlled by the Ukrainian army, Vincenzo Lorusso said
Red Wings opens ticket sales for flights to Israel in next summer season
Tickets are available for dates from March 28 to October 24, 2027
Kazakh oil pumping over Atyrau-Samara oil pipeline restored
On the evening of November 2, the Kazakh Ministry of Energy reported that the pumping was interrupted due to drone attacks
Russian satcom company to launch new satellites — CEO
The Russian Satellite Communications Company plans to launch four satellites in 2029
Drone strike damages Yaroslavl refinery, Moscow faces one of largest attacks in six months
On-duty air defenses destroyed 856 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over Russian regions and the Black Sea overnight, the Defense Ministry said
Russian stock market in the green in early trading hours
The MOEX Russia Index gained 0.5% to 2,467.89 points at the opening of the main trading session, while the RTS Index edged up by 0.51% to 960.25 points
Explosion damages combined heat and power plant in Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk
Earlier, Ukraine’s power grid operator DTEK reported emergency power outages in the Dnepropetrovsk Region
Tourist traffic between Russia, India up 8% in H1 2026 — Russian Economy Ministry
Over the first six months of 2026, the total volume of mutual tourist trips amounted to 75,300, Alexander Sitnikov said