Serbia has passed a law allowing the acceleration of the Trump Tower project in Belgrade, supported by Jared Kushner. This has sparked fierce political controversy and protests, despite which the authorities have granted the developer a 99-year lease.
Great Britain is ready to use all military capabilities to support Ukraine after the war ends. The country also announced the deployment of the first 50 Ajax armored vehicles on NATO's eastern flank, 8 years behind schedule.
Russia could launch a limited military attack on NATO territory at any moment, said German military politician Alexander Solfrank. He pointed to Russia's significant combat power, despite losses in the war against Ukraine.
Flights at Sweden's Gothenburg Landvetter Airport were temporarily suspended due to the detection of drones in the airspace, leading to an investigation into possible sabotage. Air traffic was closed but resumed at 9:00 PM, and similar incidents have been recorded in other European countries.
164 combat engagements took place at the front, the hottest being in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and South-Slobozhansky directions. Ukrainian defenders are holding back Russian troops' attempts to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory.
Romanian Defense Minister Sorin Moldovan urged the US to reverse the plan to withdraw 800 troops from the country to avoid strengthening Russian propaganda about NATO's disunity. The Pentagon is redeploying an infantry brigade to Kentucky, focusing on domestic priorities and the Indo-Pacific region.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced that the Azerbaijani army is fully transitioning to NATO standards. This statement was made during a meeting with a NATO delegation on November 6 in Baku, where regional security and the modernization of the armed forces were discussed.
Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen stated that Ukraine will face an "eternal war" if Europe does not increase pressure on Russia. He called for the deployment of European troops and the establishment of a missile and drone shield on NATO territory to protect Ukraine.
Due to unknown drones in the Belgian capital, the airport's operations were paralyzed, leading to a delay in the flight of Saxony-Anhalt Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff. He was supposed to discuss gaps in the anti-drone defense system with Germany's permanent representative to NATO.
Poland and Romania are deploying a new American Merops weapon system to defend against Russian drones, capable of detecting and approaching drones using artificial intelligence. This system, also deployed in Denmark, is designed to strengthen defenses on NATO's eastern flank after a series of drone incursions into the alliance's airspace.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that member countries will invest 5% of GDP in defense by 2035. This is due to the long-term threat from Russia and its cooperation with other countries.
Hanover Airport suspended operations for 45 minutes on the evening of November 5 after a drone was detected nearby. Three planes were diverted to other airports, and other flights were delayed.
The British military has received the first 50 Ajax reconnaissance armored vehicles, which will be sent to NATO's eastern flank. The delivery was eight years late and despite criticism of the armored vehicles' effectiveness amid the growing role of drones.
The development of a joint British-German long-range missile within the framework of the "Trinity House" defense partnership is gaining momentum. British Defense Minister John Healey confirmed active technical work on the missile, which will have a range of over 2000 kilometers.
NATO Secretary General Rutte stated that the reduction in the number of US troops in Romania will not affect the Alliance's security. He emphasized that troop rotation is a common practice, and the defense capability of NATO's eastern flank remains unwavering.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced planned diplomatic measures in the coming weeks with partners in Europe and the United States. He expects November to bring no fewer results than October.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, during a visit to Beijing, called on China to stop economic support for Russia and join international efforts to establish peace in Ukraine. He also raised the issue of China's supply of dual-use goods that could be used for military purposes by Russia.
The German arms concern Rheinmetall AG has begun construction of an ammunition production plant in Lithuania, which is the largest defense investment in the country's history. The enterprise will start operating in mid-2026, producing up to 100,000 shells annually.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Russia would not attack any other European country, as NATO is the strongest army in the world. At the same time, he noted that Russia is engaged in provocations against EU countries using drones.
Poland plans to start creating a national anti-drone system to plug gaps in the country's defense.
The President of Ukraine met with representatives of NATO member countries, thanking them for military support and calling for strengthening joint efforts. Further military assistance, protection of the energy system, and increased sanctions pressure on Russia were discussed.
Defense ministers from ten Joint Expeditionary Force countries will meet in Norway. This is the first JEF meeting with the participation of Ukraine's defense minister and the first above the Arctic Circle.
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.
First Deputy Prosecutor General Oleksiy Khomenko met with an ICC delegation, discussing deepening cooperation and supporting victims of war. Ukrainian prosecutors will be sent to the Kyiv office of the ICC Prosecutor after the signing of the Memorandum.
Command and staff exercises of the State Emergency Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, supported by NATO, took place in Lviv. The event was dedicated to responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents.
A meeting of foreign ministers from Muslim states has begun in Istanbul to support a ceasefire in Gaza and establish international monitoring forces. Representatives from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, and Indonesia are participating in the talks.
The head of NATO's Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, stated that the Alliance will support Ukraine until negotiations to end the war. He considers the war protracted and a strategic defeat for Putin, despite Russia's successes on the battlefield.
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken stated that drones over military bases were likely used to monitor fighter jets and ammunition depots. He did not directly accuse Russia but noted that the motives and methods of such actions were obvious.
A Russian border patrol boat flying the flag of the Wagner PMC was spotted on the Narva River, which separates Estonia and Russia. The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is demanding explanations from Russia regarding this incident, which is causing serious concern.
Three UAVs were again detected over the Belgian NATO military base Kleine-Brogel. Attempts to jam or shoot down the drones were unsuccessful, and the police lost the signal after 20 kilometers of pursuit.
