The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 95 combat engagements on November 2, with the most active battles taking place in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Oleksandrivka directions. Ukrainian forces repelled massive assaults, advancing up to 400 meters in some areas.
North Korean servicemen captured in Ukraine hope for a "normal life" and express a desire to move to South Korea.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia's shadow fleet numbers more than 1,500 vessels, of which 340 are key, and 65 require immediate sanctions. Canada, Britain, Australia, Japan, and the EU are helping with this by reducing imports from the Russian Federation.
Economic expert Oleh Hetman called the proposals to reduce the number of pharmacies in Ukraine absurd. He believes that this contradicts the market economy, where the number of economic entities is regulated by supply and demand.
New Zealand imposes sanctions on 65 more shadow fleet vessels and entities from Belarus, Iran, and North Korea.
North Korea's missile launch came after US President Donald Trump expressed a desire to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to South Korea.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó was in Minsk on Tuesday, where he used Russian in his speech during the Eurasian conference. The Budapest representative met with the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, after which he announced Russia's openness to a summit with the United States.
20,502 foreign students study in Ukrainian higher education institutions, most of them from China and Azerbaijan. Over 400 Russian citizens also receive education in Ukrainian universities.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said that relations with North Korea are "going according to plan" during a meeting with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has identified 68 new foreign components in missiles and UAVs used by Russia to attack Ukrainian energy infrastructure. These components were found in weapons used during the October 22 attack and originate from various countries, including the USA, China, Switzerland, Japan, and Taiwan.
Donald Trump expressed his readiness to meet with Kim Jong Un during his trip to Asia, noting that he had "great relations" with him. A previous meeting in 2019 made Trump the first sitting US president to step onto North Korean territory.
The DPRK has begun construction of a memorial museum in Pyongyang dedicated to the soldiers who participated in Russia's war against Ukraine. Leader Kim Jong Un personally laid the first shovel of earth, calling the North Korean soldiers "the pride of the nation."
North Korean troops fighting on the side of the Russians may have lost more than 6,000 men in offensive combat operations in the Kursk region. This is more than half of the approximately 11,000 North Korean servicemen deployed in the region.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced the continuous development of military ties with Russia during a ceremony to lay a memorial to North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russian troops against the Armed Forces of Ukraine. South Korean intelligence reports 4,700 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in the war against Ukraine.
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously supported a bill to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism due to the abduction of Ukrainian children. This is Senator Graham's third attempt to pass such a decision, which would have devastating consequences for the Russian economy.
Electronic Arts has restricted access to its games for users in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia regions and Crimea. The reason given is sanctions and embargoes, although the cities of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia are controlled by Ukraine.
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles towards the East (Japan) Sea. This is the first missile launch since Lee Jae-myung took office as President of South Korea.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that during his meeting with Donald Trump, conditions for territorial exchange were not discussed, but it is clear that a poor territorial solution could lead to other issues being resolved without Kyiv. He also noted that Russians are afraid of the decision to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons.
South Korea has decided to deploy the newest Hyunmoo-5 missile system on its territory, capable of striking with munitions weighing approximately 8 tons.
The Russian authorities are canceling benefits for the IT industry, increasing insurance premiums and reinstating VAT on registered software. This decision caused a negative reaction from businesses, collapsing the industry index MOEXIT and forecasting a drop in company profits.
The General Staff reported that North Korean units are involved in supporting Russian operations in the Sumy region. UAV operators are adjusting MLRS fire on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service reported that Russia risks losing control over 40% of its territory due to the increasing influence of China and North Korea in the Far East. Moscow is paying off its allies in the war against Ukraine with territories, lacking the resources to develop the Far Eastern Federal District.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, by decree, enacted the NSDC decision on synchronizing sanctions with Japan. The restrictions apply to 7 Russians, 1 North Korean citizen, and enterprises involved in supporting the Russian war machine.
Kim Jong Un promised to transform the DPRK into "the best socialist paradise in the world" ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Workers' Party. This event is marked by a military parade, which is likely to showcase the latest weapons.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russia's violations of EU airspace and interference with infrastructure, demanding coordinated action and sanctions. The resolution calls for the creation of a European Defense Union and cooperation with Ukraine.
Russia is preparing an appeal to the State Duma regarding a ban on travel to NATO countries, so that Russians do not "finance Ukraine. " Exceptions are provided for officials, their families, and those who can afford medical treatment abroad.
Russia is actively recruiting foreign military personnel due to record losses, enlisting Cubans, North Koreans, and migrants. Up to 25,000 Cubans could fight on Russia's side, making them the largest foreign contingent.
Satellite images recorded the movement of the vessel Lady R in Rason port, which was previously suspected of transporting illegal cargo from the DPRK. This may indicate the resumption of covert arms supplies to Russia after a two-month pause.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that North Korea, BRICS, and other “neutral countries” made efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. He noted that the actions of these countries differ from the behavior of Europe and the United States under the administration of former President Joe Biden.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that Russia would not stop until forced to. She emphasized that the war in Ukraine concerns all of Europe and its values.
