Donald Trump will meet with Viktor Orban on November 8 to discuss the impact of American sanctions on Russian oil, on which Hungary is critically dependent. The meeting will take place in Washington, where ways to protect the Hungarian economy from the consequences of the restrictions will be discussed.
The undermining of the Belgorod reservoir dam hindered the actions of the Russian invaders in the Vovchansk direction. This will allow for better preparation of the defense, noted Viktor Trehubov, head of the communication department of the Joint Forces Group.
Lithuania is temporarily closing two border crossings with Belarus, Medininkai and Šalčininkai, for a month, starting on Wednesday. Exceptions will apply to diplomats, EU citizens, and other categories, while Šalčininkai will be completely closed and Medininkai partially open.
The European Union has condemned Belarus for provocative actions after balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes forced Lithuania to close airports. The EU warned of possible further sanctions but refrained from directly accusing the Lukashenka regime due to Hungary's objections.
Bail of UAH 20 million has been posted for Bohdan Lviv, former deputy head of the Supreme Court, who is suspected of complicity in the appropriation of the Ukrainian part of the oil pipeline. The bail amount was reduced from over UAH 300 million.
Russian propaganda is spreading fake news about the detention of Ukrainian refugees in France for theft from the Louvre. In reality, the photos were taken in Poland, where the men were detained for attempting to steal a tractor.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 122 combat engagements on the front by 4:00 PM, which is twice as many as the day before. The most active directions are Pokrovsky and Oleksandrivsky, and enemy activity has also increased in the Lyman direction.
Statements by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin about the alleged encirclement of Ukrainian troops in Kupyansk and Pokrovsk are false. The Joint Forces Group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council refute this information.
Russia's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, said the war in Ukraine could end within the next year. He announced this after meetings with representatives of Donald Trump's administration in the United States.
As a result of the shelling of a children's hospital in Kherson, 9 people were injured, including four children. Among the wounded is a 9-year-old girl with a mine-explosive injury and shrapnel wound.
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken stated that Moscow would be "leveled to the ground" if Russia dared to attack the capital of a NATO country.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, thanked the Polish police for their swift action. This is the fifth incident of desecration of the Ukrainian flag in Przemyśl this year.
The Central Military Medical Commission is canceling illegal conclusions about unfitness for military service, issued in the Dnipropetrovsk region, at the initiative of the SBI. The first falsified decisions of the Military Medical Commission, made on the basis of forged medical documents, have already been annulled.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russians are increasing the audacity of their strikes, and that steps such as US sanctions against Russian oil companies are needed to curb Russian audacity. He reacted to Russia's attack on a children's hospital in Kherson, which resulted in casualties among staff and children.
Russian occupiers installed their flag on a stele in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, which hung for only an hour. The situation in the city remains difficult, the enemy continues to bring in infantry.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reported that Russian authorities are directing funds from local budgets to reward recruiters, cutting funding for social programs. This leads to cuts in spending on medicine, education, and housing programs in the regions.
Vladimir Putin stated that the nuclear propulsion system of the Burevestnik missile is 1000 times smaller than a submarine reactor while having comparable power. The missile's nuclear reactor launches in a matter of minutes or seconds.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Novospassky Oil Refinery, Mariysky Oil Refinery, and Budyonovsky Gas Processing Plant on the night of October 29, 2025. Explosions and fires were recorded at the enterprises, which reduces the capabilities of the Russian army in conducting combat operations.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin claimed that Ukrainian troops were allegedly encircled in Kupyansk and Pokrovsk. According to him, Russian troops are not against allowing "media into the enemy's encirclement zones."
Most Ukrainian arms manufacturers are seeking safe working conditions abroad due to Russian aggression. The main reasons are the inability to export products and insufficient volumes of state orders.
The IX Ukrainian Women's Congress took place in Kyiv, gathering over 2,500 participants. The general partner of the event was the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation, which has been helping Ukrainians and developing communities for ten years.
Far-right and conservative parties in Europe, particularly in Poland and Germany, are expressing concern over the increasing number of young Ukrainian men. This follows the easing of exit rules from Ukraine.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to stop purchasing Russian oil and gas. Supplies from Russia account for about 9% of Japan's total LNG imports.
Maria Lvova-Belova accused Ukraine of fakes about deported children, although she herself boasted about "re-educating" a deported boy.
Romania reported on US plans to reduce its military presence on NATO's eastern flank, including the Romanian airbase. A NATO representative stated that the Alliance is closely cooperating with the US on force composition, noting that the American presence in Europe remains significant.
Andrej Babiš, leader of the ANO movement, has agreed on a government coalition with the right-conservative Motoristen party and the anti-European SPD. Babiš previously stated that he would not provide Ukraine with money for weapons from the budget.
Germany plans to purchase up to 12,000 kamikaze drones from startups Helsing, Stark, and defense giant Rheinmetall for approximately 300 million euros. These drones are intended for the German brigade in Lithuania, which will defend NATO's eastern flank against Russia.
The Russians deployed about 11,000 personnel to encircle the Pokrovsk agglomeration, accumulating 27,000 troops and equipment. The defenders of Pokrovsk eliminated 90 occupiers and destroyed equipment in two days.
The enemy is not in Myrnohrad, Donetsk region. The situation in the city and its surroundings is fully controlled by the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Russian troops shelled a medical facility in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, damaging the building. Three employees and a 9-year-old girl were injured, and all are receiving assistance.
