New EU member states may be subject to a "probationary period" of several years, with the possibility of suspending membership or expelling them from the bloc if they deviate from democratic principles.
Canada is engaging the Business Development Bank to finance and invest in defense companies. This is part of the government's five-year plan to modernize the armed forces, worth 82 billion Canadian dollars.
A series of explosions rocked the Russian city of Oryol, with local residents hearing at least three loud blasts. Regional governor Andrey Klychkov reported that air defense forces destroyed UAVs that attacked the thermal power plant.
In Italy, there are calls to cancel the performance of Russian singer Ildar Abdrazakov, who is scheduled to perform at the Verona theater in 2026. The singer has become a confidant of Putin and heads a theater in annexed Sevastopol.
The enemy is accumulating in the city, setting up positions and controlling logistics, which leads to the gradual absorption of the settlement. The situation is critical, Myrnohrad is being cut off from the outside world, its loss would be the most regrettable.
Moscow allocated tens of millions of rubles for the repair of water pipelines in the occupied Donetsk region. Instead, the occupiers are only installing plastic tanks with technical water, despite claims of success.
South Korea reports the deployment of over 10,000 North Korean troops near the Russian-Ukrainian border, as well as the dispatch of engineers and construction workers to the Russian Federation. North Korea has officially confirmed the deployment of troops to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine, receiving oil, food, and weapons in exchange.
Switzerland is investing almost 9 million Swiss francs in the four-year Ukrainian-Swiss TRUE project, which will run until 2029. It aims to develop a modern rehabilitation system in Ukraine, is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and will be implemented by the Ukrainian Charitable Foundation "Patients of Ukraine" and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute.
On November 4, 144 combat engagements took place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled numerous attacks in the Southern, Kupyansk, Sloviansk, and Pokrovsk directions.
Over 51% of Ukrainian refugees aged 20-64 who arrived in Germany between February and May 2022 had found employment by summer 2025. This represents a significantly faster integration into the labor market compared to refugees from other countries, with the employment rate more than tripling over three years.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the commander of the Unmanned Aerial Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, and spoke with unit commanders. The structure, tasks, development strategy of the UAS, and domestic drone production were discussed.
The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into TikTok over the possible dissemination of content promoting suicide. The investigation concerns the platform's algorithm and control over the safety of materials, following a report by a French parliamentary committee.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine officially confirmed strikes on the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez petrochemical plant and JSC Sterlitamakskiy Neftekhimicheskiy Zavod in Russia. A fuel and lubricants depot in the temporarily occupied Kherson region was also destroyed.
Ukraine rescued 8 children and teenagers from temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Among them are an 11-year-old boy, an 18-year-old youth who was threatened with deportation, and a 17-year-old teenager with his sister who were humiliated for speaking Ukrainian.
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Maternova stated that Ukraine is demonstrating an example of implementing reforms during wartime. She noted that such a situation has not yet occurred in the history of the European Union.
President Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian military personnel in the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk region, where some of the fiercest battles are taking place. He awarded the best soldiers and emphasized the key role of drones in defense.
New satellite images have revealed the large-scale construction of a road bridge across the Tumen River, which will connect Russia and North Korea. The bridge, almost 5 km long, is being built as part of an agreement signed last year during Vladimir Putin's visit to Pyongyang.
The European Commission, in its report on Ukraine's European integration progress, acknowledged that wartime restrictions are proportionate. Taras Kachka emphasized that Ukraine maintains an appropriate level of democracy.
On November 5, electricity consumption restrictions will be applied in certain regions of Ukraine. The number of queues for household consumers will range from 1 to 2.
Russians have launched a wave of fake videos where Ukrainian soldiers allegedly surrender en masse near Pokrovsk. These videos were created using AI, as reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation.
Ukrainian kamikaze drones of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the Special Operations Forces attacked the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod region, Russia. The attack by more than 50 drones occurred on the night of November 4 during the repair of a rectification column that had been damaged earlier.
Denys Shmyhal and Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Sandvik signed memorandums on unified quality standards for defense products and the creation of a joint defense enterprise. Norway will allocate $7 billion for Ukraine's defense needs next year.
The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, banned the operation of the Palladium hotel and restaurant complex for the duration of an inspection due to the playing of Russian-language content. This happened after a video circulated online showing the club's DJ playing a song by a Russian artist.
In Latvia, access to 27 Internet resources spreading Russian propaganda has been restricted. These websites systematically disseminated one-sided information about Russia's war against Ukraine and justified the occupation of Ukrainian territories.
Germany intends to increase financial aid to Ukraine by approximately 3 billion euros next year. This will cover artillery, drones, armored vehicles, and the replacement of two Patriot air defense systems.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully evacuated a wounded soldier from an occupied settlement using a ground robotic complex. The mission lasted almost 6 hours, the robot covered 64 km, despite hitting a mine and being attacked by a drone.
The former prosecutor of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea was found guilty of high treason and sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison.
Vladimir Putin signed laws on year-round conscription into the army and sending reservists to protect critical facilities. This happened against the backdrop of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian infrastructure.
The register of damages from the aggression of the Russian Federation has been supplemented with a new category A3. 3 – Loss of housing or place of residence. It covers not only owners, but also tenants and those who have lost the opportunity to live with relatives.
President Zelenskyy visited the Pokrovsk direction, where he met with soldiers of the 25th Separate Sicheslav Airborne Brigade and presented state awards. Issues of supply, logistics, rotation, military training, drone development and digitalization, as well as the "18–24" contract program and the transition to a contract army, were discussed.
