War in Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, during his visit to Washington, will try to organize a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, which was previously postponed. He will also discuss US sanctions on Russian oil and seeks a visit by Trump to Hungary before the elections.
On November 7, Russian occupiers attacked energy infrastructure in Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. In most regions of Ukraine, hourly power outage schedules are applied from 08:00 to 21:00.
Prosecutors reported suspicion to two men who fraudulently seized UAH 3. 2 million from an American volunteer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They pretended to be developing a "laser weapon" to destroy enemy drones.
Ukrainian drones attacked the Hvardiiska oil depot and two trains with tanks. Oil depots and fuel and lubricants warehouses in Simferopol and the village of Bitumne were also hit.
On the night of November 7, Russia attacked Ukraine with 128 Shahed, Gerbera, and other attack UAVs. Defense forces shot down or suppressed 94 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
The US Treasury Department said that Swiss oil trader Gunvor would not receive a license until Putin stops the war in Ukraine.
In Odesa region, as a result of a night attack by enemy drones, energy infrastructure was damaged. Hits were also recorded on warehouses and an administrative building, with no casualties.
A bipartisan group of US senators is urging Hungary to stop buying Russian energy ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's meeting with US President Donald Trump. American lawmakers expressed concern that Hungary is not reducing its dependence on Russian fossil fuels.
Over the past day, 169 combat engagements were recorded on the front, a third less than the day before. The most intense battles took place in the Pokrovsk direction, where 58 assaults were repelled.
United States President Donald Trump announced a significant reduction in Russian oil exports and expressed hope for an end to the war in Ukraine. He emphasized the significant losses and the need to find ways to end the conflict.
Over the past day, November 6, the Russian army lost 1,170 servicemen and 65 units of automotive equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 07.11.25 amount to 1,148,910 personnel.
Five countries agreed to strengthen cooperation in energy and reaffirmed their commitment to diversifying gas supplies to Europe. This will reduce dependence on Russian energy resources; opportunities to increase American LNG supplies were discussed.
US President Donald Trump reported significant progress in ending the war in Ukraine. He also recalled the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which his administration helped to conclude.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that a meeting between the US and Russian presidents on a peaceful settlement in Ukraine could take place soon if several issues are resolved. After that, an agreement on establishing peace in Ukraine is possible.
The Security Service of Ukraine reported that its units are systematically inflicting losses on Russian troops in and around Pokrovsk. Over a year of defending this direction, the "Alpha" special forces unit eliminated approximately 9,500 occupiers.
Russia has launched a new wave of militarization in all temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, using educational institutions and local administrations. The occupiers combine "patriotic" events with covert mobilization schemes to fill the shortage of manpower.
Ukraine is testing AI-driven phagotherapy, which selects viruses to destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This technology could become a faster and more accessible method of treating wounded soldiers and veterans.
Ukraine's Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna announced "positive" negotiations regarding the acquisition of Tomahawk missiles and other long-range weapons. This comes despite Donald Trump expressing reluctance to supply them to Ukraine.
On November 5, the Russian army conducted 100 assault operations in the Pokrovsk direction, which indicates a sharp increase in the intensity of fighting. This is one of the highest activity indicators for 2025, second only to two days in May.
On the night of November 7, Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia, breaking windows in residential buildings and a kindergarten. No information about casualties has been reported.
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.
33-year-old Belarusian citizen Yana Leonova was extradited from France to the United States. She is accused of conspiring to violate the Export Control Reform Act, smuggling and money laundering, and defrauding the United States.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Vasyl Zvarych, thanked the Czech people for their support after newly elected Speaker of Parliament Tomio Okamura ordered the removal of the Ukrainian flag from the building. The diplomat emphasized that the Ukrainian flag symbolizes freedom and resilience, and the strength of unity can force Russia to stop the war.
The Kremlin has included the occupied territories of Donbas, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions in the Southern Military District, creating a basis for forced mobilization. Putin announced year-round conscription starting in 2026 and introduced electronic summonses, increasing the risk of illegal conscription of Ukrainians.
SBU counterintelligence detained a Russian agent who tried to blow up a railway route of the Defense Forces in Kharkiv region. The detained 54-year-old mechanic, recruited through anti-Ukrainian comments, received instructions and 8 kg of plastic explosives via a drone.
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.
Greece has begun fossil fuel drilling in the Mediterranean with US backing, for the first time in over four decades. This occurred on the day of the COP30 climate summit, where world leaders called for increased action on climate change.
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.
Zelenskyy presented awards to servicemen for the unique evacuation of a wounded soldier. The fighter, who spent 33 days in occupied territory, was rescued with the help of a ground robotic complex.
President Zelenskyy announced upcoming agreements with European partners regarding new opportunities in defense and active operations. New support packages and an important agreement for military capabilities are expected in November.