The visit is scheduled for December this year. Putin last visited India in December 2021.
The President of Ukraine also noted that Europe perceives non-forceful responses to Russian aggression as weakness.
Ukraine intends to order 27 Patriot air defense systems from American manufacturers. President Zelenskyy noted that European states could also temporarily transfer their systems.
During the conversation between the President of Ukraine and a journalist from the British publication The Guardian, the lights went out in the Mariinsky Palace in the capital. Zelenskyy noted that "these are our living conditions."
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees on the imposition of personal sanctions against eight individuals and five legal entities. The restrictions apply to Putin's special representative Kirill Dmitriev, former head of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Oleksandr Tupitsky, as well as Russian publishing houses.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced his intention to more actively emphasize the Alliance's nuclear potential as a deterrent against Russia. He stressed the importance of informing the public about nuclear deterrence for common security.
Estonia is considering canceling Limp Bizkit's concert in May 2026 due to Fred Durst's past pro-Russian statements. The authorities believe that supporters of Russia have no place in the Estonian cultural space, despite the musician not making political statements in recent years.
The United States of America and Hungary signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of nuclear energy on November 7. The document provides for negotiations on cooperation in the civilian nuclear industry, including small modular reactors and spent fuel storage.
Russian kindergartens are introducing a new propaganda format – museums of the "special military operation. " This "educational methodology" was approved at the All-Russian Forum of Preschool Education.
Donald Trump said he canceled a meeting with Vladimir Putin because Russia does not want to stop. The US President believes that the invasion of Ukraine would not have happened during his presidency.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived at the White House, where he was met by Donald Trump. Trump did not rule out a meeting with Putin in Budapest, despite the previous cancellation of negotiations.
Kremlin spokesman Peskov denied media reports that Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov had lost Putin's favor, stating that the minister continues to lead Russia's diplomacy. However, Lavrov was absent from an important meeting in Moscow, and the 75-year-old minister will not attend the G20 summit, which was previously his prerogative.
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.
Western sanctions related to Russia's aggression in Ukraine have forced Russian consumers to switch to local wines. Sales of Russian wine have grown to 60% of the market, whereas 10 years ago this share was 25%.
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that a summit with Trump would be in demand, but it must be preceded by expert work.
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.
The US Treasury Department said that Swiss oil trader Gunvor would not receive a license until Putin stops the war in Ukraine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
German pianist and conductor Justus Frantz received the Order of Friendship from Putin, which sparked criticism. A Bundestag deputy called for Frantz to be stripped of his German Order of Merit due to his actions.
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.
The Russian-linked company AAL Group Ltd, registered in an offshore jurisdiction, thanks to Oleksandr Bilchuk, obtained the right to accompany the repair documentation of Ukrainian Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters in 2025. This is despite the fact that the US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) had already deemed AAL Group Ltd unsuitable for cooperation in 2024.
UK Defense Secretary John Healey stated that US President Donald Trump could persuade Putin to start peace talks regarding Russia's war against Ukraine. Healey emphasized that Trump played a key role in establishing a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
The German Ministry of Defense and the military are concerned that MPs from the far-right AfD party may be using parliamentary inquiries to obtain strategically important information. They believe that some MPs are "deliberately processing questionnaires from Moscow" concerning the Bundeswehr's military capabilities and procurement schedules.
Donald Trump announced the possible development of a nuclear disarmament plan involving the US, China, and Russia. He also noted that his strategy of economic pressure helps to stop international conflicts.
