Ukraine
The Russian Federation has imposed economic sanctions against representatives of the Ukrainian government, including Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, Head of the Ministry of Finance Serhiy Marchenko, Advisor to the Minister of Defense Oleksandr Kubrakov, and Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev. The reasons for these measures have not been reported.
On November 2, power outage schedules for household consumers and power limitations for industry will be in effect in Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Ukrzaliznytsia joins the winter support announced by the President with the "UZ-3000" program, which will allow free travel for 3000 km. The program aims to make travel more accessible and relieve pressure on the railway during peak periods.
In October, the Russian army lost over 31,000 personnel, which is equivalent to three divisions. Also destroyed were 230 armored combat vehicles, 800 artillery systems, 29 MLRS, and 93 tanks.
A new procedure for processing and extending deferrals from mobilization has come into force in Ukraine. Over 720,000 deferrals have been extended automatically, with most applications submitted via Reserve+.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the provision of 100% of funds for gas imports. Ukraine is counting on EU support and is negotiating with Norway and other European countries.
President Zelenskyy announced a new winter support program "UZ-3000", which will allow every Ukrainian to travel 3000 kilometers by rail within Ukraine for free. The program is currently being developed by "Ukrzaliznytsia".
UNESCO has added two Ukrainian events to its Calendar of Anniversaries 2026–2027. These are the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra reserve and the 150th anniversary of the birth of the composer Mykola Leontovych.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed the government to form a winter support package that will include direct aid, special programs for vulnerable groups, and the preservation of fixed prices for gas and electricity. The "UZ-3000" program from Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) has also been announced, which will provide 3,000 km of free travel, and medical programs will be expanded starting in January.
Kyrylo Budanov personally led the HUR operation in Pokrovsk, refuting Putin's and Gerasimov's statements about the alleged "encirclement" and "capture" of the city. Two special forces groups were landed by Black Hawk helicopters behind enemy lines.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu called on the EU to ensure clarity and interest in the country's European integration process. This is necessary to prevent Moldova's accession from being stalled due to Hungary blocking accession talks with Ukraine.
The head of the department of the State Environmental Inspectorate of the Prydniprovsky District was detained for illicit enrichment. The official acquired unjustified assets worth over UAH 50 million, including elite real estate and a BMW car.
Variable cloudiness without precipitation is expected in Ukraine. Fogs are predicted at night and in the morning, with daytime temperatures reaching 11-16°, and up to 18° in Zakarpattia, Prykarpattia, and the south of Odesa region.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded servicemen, including "Gold Star" orders, and presented awards to the families of fallen Heroes. He thanked the defenders for their service and emphasized the importance of holding positions at the front.
On the night of November 1, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 223 drones, of which 206 were destroyed or suppressed. Despite the effective work of air defense, 17 drones hit seven locations.
On October 31, 2025, as a result of a special operation by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the "Koltsevoy" oil product pipeline in the Ramensky district of the Moscow region was disabled. The facility supplied the Russian army with gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation fuel.
Over the past day, 157 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy launched 60 airstrikes and used 5404 kamikaze drones. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrivka directions.
From November 1, new rules for processing mobilization deferrals through "Reserve+" or ASCs are being introduced in Ukraine. Also, from November 5, martial law and general mobilization have been extended until February 3, 2026.
ISW assesses that providing Ukraine with American Tomahawk missiles would be a response to Russia's use of cruise and ballistic missiles. This would allow Ukraine to strike key Russian military targets located deep in the rear.
On October 31, Russian troops lost 900 soldiers and 349 UAVs, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 01.11.25 amount to 1,142,730 personnel.
On Saturday, November 1, most of Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness with no precipitation, only the northeast will experience light rain. Daytime temperatures will be 9-14°C, and up to 17°C in Zakarpattia and the south.
Canada has filed a lawsuit to confiscate a Russian An-124 aircraft, which has been at Toronto airport since February 2022. If the court proceedings are successfully completed, the aircraft will be transferred to Ukraine.
Russian special services use propaganda and social networks to recruit vulnerable groups, similar to the terrorist group ISIS. The Kremlin mobilizes marginalized individuals, offering them ideologically attractive messages to destabilize society.
Canada is accelerating the payment of the final installment of its US$70 million contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. This funding is part of nearly $22 billion in aid the country has provided to Kyiv.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russian shelling of Ukrainian NPP substations could not have happened without the involvement of Rosatom specialists. The IAEA confirmed damage to substations that ensure the safe operation of Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
Fighters of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine are conducting a counter-offensive operation near Pokrovsk. The goal is to restore the operation of key logistics lines, as confirmed by UNN sources and a video by The Economist correspondent.
Since the beginning of the day, 137 combat engagements have taken place, the occupiers have used 2339 kamikaze drones and carried out 3281 shelling attacks. In the Pokrovsk direction, 46 attempts to advance were recorded, 104 occupiers were neutralized.
The Russian Foreign Ministry published a collage where Zelenskyy and Starmer were placed next to Hitler, Chamberlain, and Daladier. In response, the Czech Foreign Ministry reminded Moscow of its cooperation with Nazi Germany in 1939.
The Prymorskyi District Court of Odesa chose a pre-trial restraint for the former head of the Odesa Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, Yevhen Borysov, in the case of unauthorized absence from duty. He was ordered to post bail of over 20 million hryvnias.
Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian forces have carried out over 160 attacks on the enemy's fuel infrastructure. Hundreds of operations have also been conducted against the Russian war machine.