President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope that Ukraine would become an EU member by 2030, emphasizing the importance of quickly opening clusters. The European Commission noted Ukraine's progress but called for accelerating reforms to achieve this goal.
Serhiy Rebrov named the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against France and Iceland. Yevhen Volynets and Arseniy Batagov were included for the first time, and Oleksandr Karavaev returned.
In a comment to UNN, aviation expert Kostiantyn Kryvolap recalled that it was because of this missile that the United States withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty between the USSR and the United States.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding Ukraine's progress towards EU membership. Energy support for Ukraine and coordination of efforts to increase it were also discussed.
The Ministry of Defense is preparing new types of contracts for servicemen for a period of 1 to 5 years. They provide for increased payments, bonuses, and an expanded social package.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that there is currently no clear peace plan for settling the war. He denied information about the alleged existence of an agreed 12-point plan.
The 30th Marine Corps confirmed the strike on military personnel in Dnipropetrovsk region on November 1. The strike was carried out on the center of the settlement, and officials have been suspended.
The Romanian Ministry of Defense signed a contract to purchase 18 F-16 aircraft and equipment from the Netherlands for a symbolic price of 1 euro. They will be used for training, including Ukrainian pilots, at the European F-16 Training Center.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has begun detailed planning for a new mission to send American military and intelligence personnel to Mexico to fight drug cartels. The mission will include ground operations and drone strikes on drug labs and cartel leaders.
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.
