France's National Assembly is likely to miss the deadline for voting on the first part of the country's 2026 budget. Lawmakers will not have time to process more than 2,400 amendments by Tuesday.
Fighters of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine destroyed the Russian multifunctional radar 92N6E and equipment of the autonomous power supply system of the S-400 control point in temporarily occupied Crimea. The airfield radar "AORL-1AS" and the P-18 "Terek" radar were also hit.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 13174, which allows citizens to acquire ownership of land plots under destroyed property without an auction. This decision will be in effect during martial law and for 5 years after its termination, but it may legalize schemes for appropriating land without transparent procedures.
Today, November 2, the world celebrates Zero Task Day and the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. In Ukraine, Social Worker's Day is celebrated, and Catholics honor All Souls' Day.
The commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, announced preparations for strikes on Russia that could cause blackouts. He urged Russians to prepare for power and heat outages.
In Kherson, a residential building caught fire after artillery shelling. During the extinguishing, the Russians attacked a fire truck with a drone; rescuers were not injured.
Russia is intensifying its information influence in Nigeria through the African Initiative agency, using tactics honed in other African countries. The goal is to delegitimize state institutions ahead of the 2027 elections and foster anti-Western sentiment.
The head of the department of the State Environmental Inspectorate of the Prydniprovsky District was detained for illicit enrichment. The official acquired unjustified assets worth over UAH 50 million, including elite real estate and a BMW car.
The GUR and the National Police have identified five Russian servicemen involved in the executions of 17 civilians in Bucha in 2022. They have been notified of suspicion of war crimes.
On November 1, a fire broke out in a private house in the village of Kamyanka, Korosten district, killing two women aged 66 and 49. Two other people, a woman with carbon monoxide poisoning and a man with lacerations, were hospitalized.
The information from the Russian Ministry of Defense about the elimination of 11 HUR fighters near Pokrovsk is not true. Ukrainian intelligence is conducting stabilization measures in the Pokrovsk area.
From November 1, speed limits have been changed in Kyiv and Dnipro on some sections. In the capital, the speed limit has been reduced from 80 km/h to 50 km/h on four sections, and in Dnipro – from 70 km/h to 50 km/h.
The United States and Cambodia are resuming military exercises for the first time in eight years after a peace deal between Cambodia and Thailand, brokered by US President Donald Trump. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the resumption of the "Angkor Sentinel" exercises after meeting with his Cambodian counterpart in Malaysia.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded servicemen, including "Gold Star" orders, and presented awards to the families of fallen Heroes. He thanked the defenders for their service and emphasized the importance of holding positions at the front.
The head of Roskomnadzor, Andrey Lipov, proposed to abolish the requirement for citizens' consent to the processing of their personal data. This will allow the state to collect, store, and transfer Russians' personal information without their knowledge.
As a result of a ballistic missile strike on Mykolaiv, one person was killed and 15 were injured, including a child. A gas station and cars were damaged.
US President Donald Trump announced that there are no plans to resume trade talks with Canada. This happened after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized for a political advertisement in Ontario.
Users of the Privat24 application encountered difficulties in the service's operation, particularly when making payment transactions. PrivatBank assured that the technical team is already working on restoring the services.
On October 31, 2025, as a result of a special operation by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the "Koltsevoy" oil product pipeline in the Ramensky district of the Moscow region was disabled. The facility supplied the Russian army with gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation fuel.
The White House has changed press rules, restricting journalists' free access to Room 140 and the offices of high-ranking officials without prior request. These restrictions, imposed by the National Security Council, are aimed at protecting classified information.
From November 1, new rules for processing mobilization deferrals through "Reserve+" or ASCs are being introduced in Ukraine. Also, from November 5, martial law and general mobilization have been extended until February 3, 2026.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russian shelling of Ukrainian NPP substations could not have happened without the involvement of Rosatom specialists. The IAEA confirmed damage to substations that ensure the safe operation of Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
Fighters of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine are conducting a counter-offensive operation near Pokrovsk. The goal is to restore the operation of key logistics lines, as confirmed by UNN sources and a video by The Economist correspondent.
The Russian Foreign Ministry published a collage where Zelenskyy and Starmer were placed next to Hitler, Chamberlain, and Daladier. In response, the Czech Foreign Ministry reminded Moscow of its cooperation with Nazi Germany in 1939.
The Prymorskyi District Court of Odesa chose a pre-trial restraint for the former head of the Odesa Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, Yevhen Borysov, in the case of unauthorized absence from duty. He was ordered to post bail of over 20 million hryvnias.
US President Donald Trump denied Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban relief from sanctions against Russian oil. Orban requested an exemption from the sanctions, but Trump did not grant the waiver.
On November 1, measures to limit electricity consumption by up to 0. 5 queues will be applied in certain regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of massive Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has appealed to Russia, China, and Iran for assistance in strengthening the country's military capabilities. He is requesting defensive radars, aircraft repairs, and possibly missiles, amid a potential conflict with the United States.
US President Donald Trump hinted that the country plans to conduct “some” nuclear weapons tests.
US President Donald Trump said he does not plan to strike targets in Venezuela used for drug smuggling. He made the statement amid reports that the administration was considering airstrikes.
