Dmitry Medvedev, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, has expressed optimism about Donald Trump’s presidential victory, suggesting that it could benefit Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. Medvedev, who has been a vocal critic of the West and has threatened Kyiv’s allies with Moscow’s nuclear capabilities, believes Trump’s aversion to spending on international aid could limit support for Ukraine. However, Medvedev acknowledges potential difficulties, noting that Trump’s past actions and the political system could constrain his ability to fully support Russia’s interests. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Trump on his victory, emphasizing their shared commitment to a “peace through strength” approach and their previous discussions regarding ending the war.
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The recent reports that Russia is suspected of plotting to send incendiary devices on U.S.-bound planes are as chilling as they are infuriating. It’s a grim reminder that we live in a world where state-sponsored terrorism is not just a historical footnote but a present-day threat. The audacity of this move, allegedly orchestrated by the GRU, is as unsettling as it is predictable. When I hear that these incendiary devices, designed to evade detection and cause catastrophic damage, were possibly test runs for more extensive acts of sabotage against civilian airliners, my mind races with the implications.
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Roman Kostenko, secretary of Ukraine’s parliamentary defence committee, has called for the mobilisation of 500,000 citizens to meet current battlefield needs. This suggestion is in agreement with former Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny’s earlier recommendation for 500,000 new recruits. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has acknowledged the need for large-scale mobilisation, which is estimated to cost Ukraine 500 billion hryvnias. Kit is currently planned for an additional 160,000 men to be mobilised, in addition to the 1.05 million already serving. Ukraine has been struggling to replace battlefield casualties and rotate soldiers who have been fighting since the onset of the war.
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Russia is increasingly using unidentified gas in its chemical warfare against Ukrainian troops, who are struggling to identify the majority of the chemicals used due to the lack of sophisticated detectors. Russian drones drop the gas grenades into trenches which forces Ukrainian soldiers out into the open fields, making them easy targets for drone or artillery attacks. In the 323 recorded incidents of chemical attacks by Russia in October, nearly all but 15 cases were unidentified. Ukraine has called for help from its Western allies to provide complex detectors to identify what chemical weapon is being used. The use of chemical agents, even if not lethal, on battlefields is considered a violation of the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention.
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Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, is calling for preemptive strikes on North Korean troops located in Russia. His request is based on his contention that North Korean soldiers are readying to join the war in support of Russia. Zelenskyy’s proposal contemplates the use of long-range weapons to preemptively target these troops. He believes the decision is dependent on the support of western partners. While the UK and France seem inclined towards approval, the US and Germany are hesitant due to concerns of provoking Russia.
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Ukrainian troops are reportedly fighting to restrain one of Russia’s most powerful offensives since the beginning of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The force of the Russian advance has increased considerably since September, with Russia stating that it has claimed two more Settlements in the Donbas region, a significant area of conflict and loss. As the winter looms, concerns are growing that the country may be facing the toughest season of the war yet, especially following long-range Russian air strikes, which have cut around half of Ukraine’s power generation capacity. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been seeking support from NATO countries, aiming to use long-range missiles provided by these countries to reach targets inside Russia.
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According to Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukrainian soldiers are defending against one of Russia’s strongest offensives since the war began. The Ukrainian military is currently under pressure, as Russia continues to conduct operations in Donetsk Oblast. The General Staff reported 126 clashes between the two forces on November 2. It was also revealed that Russia plans to involve over 7,000 North Korean troops in their offensive, a move that has drawn criticism from President Volodymyr Zelensky. He claims that if Ukraine had permission to use Western long-range weaponry, it could preemptively strike the locations where these troops are assembling.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on allied nations to take action against the training of North Korean troops in Russia for deployment against Ukrainian forces. Zelenskyy raised the possibility of a preemptive strike on the training camps, but stated Ukraine requires approval to use Western long-range weaponry for the task. Western leaders view this development as a considerable escalation with potential implications for the Indo-Pacific region and possible technology transfers from Moscow to Pyongyang. Meanwhile, Russia has signaled it would interpret such a strike as a significant escalation, with Putin warning of war with the U.S. and NATO. In other news, Russia’s ongoing strikes on Ukraine continue to result in casualties and destruction of infrastructure, even as Ukraine reports a slowing in Russia’s drone campaign.
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A UK court has sentenced a man, Piotr Kucharski, to two and a half years in prison for claiming to be part of the terrorist group, Wagner Group, and for his aggressive behaviour. Kucharski attended a Viking battle reenactment event in combat clothing with Wagner Group patches, where he behaved aggressively and claimed he was fighting for the group in Ukraine. He later stated that these claims were attempts to provoke reactions from other participants due to differing views on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. At a hearing, he pleaded guilty to wearing symbols associated with extreme right-wing ideology and white supremacy. The prosecutor’s office reiterated that it would always prosecute those who support terrorism.
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