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Ukraine’s anti-corruption investigators have released recordings exposing alleged plans by members of a criminal organization to attack investigative journalist Denys Bihus in retaliation for his reporting on the U420 store chain, suspected of selling illegal psychotropic substances. The suspects also discussed…
Democrats have won control of the US Congress in the Nov. 3 midterms. European politicians see a chance for stronger legislative backing and closer oversight of US policy on Ukraine. Kyiv says it cares less about which party wins than about keeping bipartisan support. Analysts say President Trump keeps his veto and…
Kremlin says it hopes Trump will continue mediating efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine despite Republicans losing control of Congress. Trump congratulated Democrats but blamed Republican candidates and the Iran war for the election defeat, while warning he would use veto powers to block legislation he…
Indiana Republican Victoria Spartz, a Ukrainian-born critic of US aid to Ukraine, lost her House seat to Democrat J.D. Ford 52-48 in Tuesday’s midterms. Three other Republicans who opposed Ukraine aid also lost: Wisconsin’s Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil, and Pennsylvania’s Scott Perry. Local reports say prices and…
Ukraine’s use of battlefield drones increasingly focuses on the capacity to reduce the risk to its precious manpower rather than as simple killing machines. Their use for frontline logistics, defense of key sites, and casualty evacuation seems only limited by the imagination of the user.
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) said Wednesday it has completed pre-trial investigation into “Operation Midas,” a probe that implicated former ministers in a kickback scheme involving state nuclear energy company Energoatom. NABU said it identified at least $124 million in illicit transfers between…
Ukraine-born US Congressman Eugene Vindman shares a statement on his re-election with supporters via email.
Norway, Finland and Poland are expanding civilian defense training as concerns over Russia grow. Programs include firearms instruction, urban combat, drone operations and emergency preparedness, with Norway and Finland also maintaining extensive shelter networks.
Kyiv has fully restored water supplies and returned to scheduled power outages after Russia’s Tuesday bombardment of Ukraine’s energy grid. All water and sewage pumping stations are operating normally, authorities said, while emergency power cuts have been lifted in most regions. The state energy operator says the…
Ukraine aims to provisionally close seven EU accession chapters in the first half of 2027, following an assessment of its rule-of-law reforms. The government also wants to open its two remaining negotiating clusters before the end of 2026. These milestones would advance Kyiv’s membership bid, although neither would…
Repeated Russian attacks and air raid alerts are delaying repairs to Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Zelensky said on Wednesday. He announced agreements on new energy aid packages and demanded action to improve cooperation with companies lagging in restoration work.
Ukraine’s main anti-graft agency said it conducted searches on Wednesday against top SBU officials allegedly tied to an ongoing investigation into fraud call centers. The agency accused one SBU officer of obstructing searches with firearms, while the SBU confirmed the searches and called for impartiality following…
The US midterm elections deliver a major victory for Democrats, securing control of both houses of Congress and dealing a crushing blow to President Trump and the Republican Party. European media attribute the defeat to public dissatisfaction with Trump’s economic policies, leadership and foreign affairs. The results…
Israel has warned Washington that Iran may use chemical weapons, but American and Gulf officials are divided over the intelligence, The New York Times reported on Tuesday. The allegations have emerged amid fears of renewed fighting and continuing US-Iran talks. Separately, speculation about a possible US nuclear…
Forestalling an even worse humanitarian disaster in Oleshky was a very complex operation. Here is a detailed look at the role of the International Human Rights Commission in the operation, which can serve as template for future limited ceasefires.
Rescuers have recovered 37 bodies from the rubble in Komyshuvakha, but 59 people remain missing and up to 38 may still be trapped. Police are collecting DNA samples from relatives to identify the victims.
Russia can produce more than 200 cruise and ballistic missiles a month despite international sanctions, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. Its assessment details stockpiles, production targets and technical problems affecting several missile types.
China said it is in contact with the US and Russia about a possible meeting between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, marking Beijing’s first public acknowledgment of discussions after weeks of silence. Moscow had already confirmed that the idea was being…
Serbia’s incoming leaders oppose sanctions against Russia, while Bulgaria has curtailed weapons supplies and funding under Rumen Radev. For Kyiv, both elections raise questions about ammunition deliveries and Moscow’s continuing influence.
US President Donald Trump congratulated Democrats on their midterm election victories but rejected responsibility for the Republican defeat. He blamed candidates’ failure to mobilize voters and his absence from the ballot, while acknowledging that the Iran war contributed to the outcome. Democrats’ projected takeover…
Kyiv continues to experience widespread water and electricity disruptions following Russia’s Nov. 3 attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which damaged key facilities in the capital’s regional energy hub and triggered emergency power cuts. The outages have also halted tram and trolleybus services, while…
Zelensky awarded Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class, for her humanitarian, human rights, and charitable work supporting Ukrainians affected by Russia’s war, including children and civilians who were deported or forcibly displaced.
A massive fire continued for a second day at Russia’s Samara oil hub following a Ukrainian drone strike on Monday, Nov. 2. Operated by state-owned Transneft, the facility is one of Europe’s largest oil storage complexes, with 71 tanks holding more than 1.6 million cubic meters of crude. It serves as a critical…
Record early voting and campaign spending helped fuel Democratic gains in the 2026 midterms, including historic Senate victories in Kansas, Texas and South Carolina. Latino and young voters also swung decisively toward Democrats, delivering a major setback to Trump and Republicans.
The US Air Force is seeking contractors to produce more than 1,000 ERAM cruise missiles intended for Ukraine. The first deliveries are expected within three months of a contract award, with the full order due within 15 months.
With control of both chambers, Democrats can investigate the Trump administration, block nominees and advance legislation on healthcare, tariffs and the Iran war. But Trump’s veto power and Senate procedural rules will limit how much they can achieve.
New Zealand volunteer Tenby Powell has helped secure nearly 100 ambulances for Ukraine’s frontline regions. The process has been far from straightforward, with many vehicles requiring modifications before they can be put into service. But that has not deterred him. Powell runs his own charitable foundation, which…
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on November 3, 2026.
Russia launched 310 drones at Ukraine overnight on Wednesday, Nov. 4, striking energy and other infrastructure across several regions. The attacks caused power outages, damaged an Odesa shopping center, and injured two people in Dnipro.
Democrats are projected to take control of both the House and Senate after sweeping midterm victories, including major upsets in Republican strongholds. Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black House speaker and has vowed to investigate alleged corruption in President Donald Trump’s administration. The…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Russian hockey players will not be allowed to represent their country at the 2027 World Junior Championship in Alberta, despite a sports arbitration ruling ordering Russia’s reinstatement to international hockey.
Democrats are projected to regain control of the US House of Representatives in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, positioning Hakeem Jeffries to become the first Black speaker in American history. The party also scored significant Senate victories in South Carolina and North Carolina and made further gains as voters…
President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed Germany’s development of its own alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink, calling it the right move for European security. Speaking in Berlin, he warned against dependence on foreign-controlled satellite systems and urged Europe to strengthen its defenses as the US global security…
A drone strike sparked a fire at an Ozon distribution center in Adygeysk, southern Russia, forcing staff to evacuate and disrupting deliveries. The warehouse roof partially collapsed, according to Russian outlet Astra, while Ukraine has not commented on the attack. The incident follows a series of drone attacks on…
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reported at least 30 successful strikes on strategic Russian targets in October, including weapons factories, military airfields, aircraft, missile infrastructure, and logistics facilities.
During his visit to Berlin on Tuesday, Nov. 3, President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed energy support and €11.6 billion (about $13.4 billion) in planned 2027 aid with Bundestag President Julia Klöckner. He also held talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Merz promised Ukraine…
A group of investors led by US billionaire Todd Boehly is allegedly close to taking over Russian oil giant Lukoil’s oil fields, refineries and gas stations outside Russia, Reuters reported on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Instead of paying with cash, a bank working for the group purportedly bought frozen Lukoil shares from Western…
Russia launched 289 drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles across Ukraine on Tuesday, Nov. 3, during a major attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Three drones were sent toward a substation vital to the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant, Ukraine’s Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal said. He called it a…
About 10 European flights received bomb threats on Tuesday, Nov. 3, prompting the brief closure of Warsaw Modlin airport and an Italian air force escort into Rome. No explosives were found on any of the planes reported, with all of them landing safely. On Monday, Nov. 2, a similar threat diverted a Wizz Air flight to…
Latvia has called for an extraordinary UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, over Russia’s latest attack on civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia. Only a day prior, Russian forces struck a school in Komyshuvakha, which was used for weekly humanitarian aid distribution, with nine guided aerial bombs (KABs)…
Inflation, foreign policy blunders, and Washington shifts: Jason Smart analyzes the key midterm risks facing the White House and Ukraine.
As hearings resume in Hamburg this week, investigators will turn to the yacht allegedly used in the sabotage. Interviews with the defense and legal scholar Kai Ambos reveal the arguments that could shape the case against Serhii Kuznetsov.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Prosecutor General’s Office have notified President Volodymyr Zelensky’s former press secretary, Iuliia Mendel, of suspicion of high treason in absentia, accusing her of justifying Russia’s war. Mendel, who lives abroad and has made several allegedly misleading claims…
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the idea of inviting Russian leader Vladimir Putin to Kyiv, recalling Russia’s 2022 invasion and describing invitations to Kyiv or Moscow as destructive gestures. Speaking alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Nov. 3, he called for substantive face-to-face…
Kyiv’s water utility company said water supplies are cut off after Russia’s overnight attack on Tuesday, while Kyiv Post correspondents reported mixed experiences across the city. Similar disruptions were also reported on Friday, as Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid that a UN report says might amount to…
Ukrenergo says one of the largest-scale attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector is underway, with facilities targeted more than 20 times in 24 hours. The strikes have caused significant damage and triggered emergency power outages in several regions, including Kyiv.
The European Commission will host talks on Ukraine in Brussels on Nov. 4-5, ahead of US-mediated negotiations with Russia in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11. Ukrainian, American, European, NATO, and World Bank representatives will attend. Ukraine’s foreign intelligence chief, Rustem Umerov, said the agenda covers postwar…
Serhii Kolyada’s ironic take on the latest international events.
Some Russian pro-war bloggers are questioning Putin’s claim that Russia is ready to fight NATO, citing five years of failure to defeat Ukraine. Igor Girkin and Aleksandr Khodakovsky warn of military limits, while others highlight heavy losses, limited advances and Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russia.
Sergei Lavrov dismissed Ukrainian proposals for an immediate ceasefire and narrower truces covering energy, food supplies, airspace and maritime activity. He claimed such agreements would allow Kyiv to rebuild its military strength with foreign support, while insisting that Moscow wanted a settlement addressing what…
Melania Trump will bring Russian and Ukrainian representatives together at the White House on Nov. 5. Her office says she initiated contacts between the countries and helped secure a ceasefire in Oleshky and the surrounding area.
The article examines global reactions to the US midterm elections and their potential impact on Donald Trump’s presidency. Commentators highlight deep political divisions, concerns about democratic stability, and the future of Trumpism. A Democratic victory could limit Trump’s domestic agenda and foreign policy…
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Elon Musk had communicated with both him and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. He did not specify when the contacts took place or what they concerned. His remarks came amid renewed scrutiny of Musk’s role in Ukraine’s access to Starlink…
Russia confirmed that it will join the trilateral meeting with the US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11, sending the same hawkish historian who led the delegation during summer 2025’s Istanbul talks. Ukraine previously accused the historian of threatening the Ukrainian delegation, while the Istanbul talks only…
Democrats are seeking to seize control of both chambers of Congress as voters voice growing frustration over rising living costs, inflation and the war with Iran. With all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats contested, the results could significantly constrain Trump’s second-term agenda. The elections also raise…
Ukraine's humanitarian operation in occupied Oleshky brought several hundred civilians to Ukrainian-controlled territory, demonstrating their loyalty to Ukraine despite years of Russian occupation. However, the five-day ceasefire may have also allowed Russian forces to strengthen their positions, raising concerns…
Disappointed with his generals, Putin has quietly shifted control of the war to his economic technocrats: Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, Central Bank Chair Elvira Nabiullina and Defense Minister Andrei Belousov. Competent, comparatively clean and politically powerless, they are channeling a full 44% of Russia’s…
Claims that soldiers were being held and abused inside a house near Kyiv drew a crowd to its gates. The confrontation escalated into clashes, with gunfire and gas, before senior officials arrived. Four servicemen were taken to hospital, police denied unlawful detention, and investigators opened a criminal case.
In the eyes of Trump and his MAGA supporters, if Ukraine’s people must suffer and die to force Zelensky into capitulating to the White House’s terms, it is not a tragedy. It is the price of doing business.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Berlin for talks with German officials on strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses, securing energy support and coordinating diplomatic efforts, as Kyiv prepares for another round of US-brokered peace negotiations.
Zelensky said Russia deliberately targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a massive overnight assault on US congressional election day, using 289 drones and 76 missiles. The strikes also hit a Kharkiv hospital and killed 29 people in Komyshuvakha.
An exclusive report from Kramatorsk about the latest intense Russian strikes, last weekend, that destroyed the city’s miraculously still standing town hall.
Russian forces attacked three DTEK thermal power plants with missiles and drones during a large overnight assault Nov. 2-3, forcing the stations to stop generating electricity, the company said. Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi said energy facilities in nine regions were attacked and damage was recorded in 14…
Russia is nearing completion of a suspected over-the-horizon radar complex in Kaliningrad that could monitor targets up to 3,000 kilometers away, covering much of Europe.
Poland has deployed additional police, including counterterrorism units, in the Warmian-Masurian and Podlaskie regions after receiving warnings of possible sabotage near the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. Police Chief Marek Boroń said officers are working with the military, border guards and intelligence services…
Poland’s dispute over the constitutional court has escalated, with President Nawrocki blocking the swearing-in of five newly elected judges. Polish commentators are divided over the actions of both Nawrocki and PM Tusk, warning that the confrontation could further undermine the court’s authority.
Russian Defense Minister said Moscow’s strategic partnership with Beijing had reached an “unprecedentedly high level” during talks in China. Belousov’s visit comes ahead of the APEC summit, where Putin and Trump may meet Xi Jinping.
Ukraine struck a major Russian refinery in Yaroslavl overnight on Tuesday, Nov. 3, damaging infrastructure and injuring two workers, amid a renewed wave of attacks on Russia’s oil industry.
Friday’s standoff over Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal, sparked by President Karol Nawrocki’s refusal to swear in five judges, has roots in a decades-old rift within Solidarity. That divide hardened into the rivalry between Civic Platform and Law and Justice and, after 2015, a fight for control of the country’s top…
Steve Witkoff says the US will mediate trilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia next week, following preparatory meetings with European and NATO officials in Brussels.
Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack across Ukraine on Tuesday, Nov. 3, striking energy infrastructure, hospitals, and residential buildings. Dozens were injured, while emergency power cuts were introduced in several regions.
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on November 2, 2026.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warned port and terminal operators that accepting Russian diesel shipments authorized by the Trump administration could violate federal law and expose them to civil and criminal penalties. She argued that the imports would help finance Russia’s war against Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky described his relationship with US President Donald Trump as “emotional,” urging Washington to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin rather than Kyiv. In a PBS interview, he also reflected on how Russia’s war has deprived Ukrainian children, including his 13-year-old son, of their childhood.
At least 73 people were injured after Russia launched a combined ballistic missile and guided aerial bomb attack on Kharkiv early on Tuesday. A medical facility was heavily damaged, prompting the evacuation of approximately 200 patients.
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing another massive attack on Ukraine, potentially exploiting international attention on the US midterm elections. The warning follows a deadly Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia and comes ahead of US-mediated peace talks scheduled for Nov. 10-11 in Abu Dhabi.
Nearly 2,800 troops will participate in the first major exercise of the Multinational Force for Ukraine, testing plans to deploy European forces after hostilities end. The mission aims to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses, protect its airspace, and restore Black Sea shipping.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he asked US President Donald Trump three or four times to lift restrictions on SpaceX’s military-grade Starshield system to help Ukraine target Russian ballistic missile launchers. In a PBS interview, he also questioned whether Elon Musk could have imposed the restrictions without US…
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed in an interview with PBS NewsHour that Ukraine retaliated against a Russian cyberattack on its air raid alert system by hacking Russia’s emergency warning app. The initial attack spread false nuclear and chemical threat alerts across Ukraine.
Russia and Azerbaijan have reportedly signed a military cooperation agreement covering armored vehicle repairs, while Moscow seeks to sell Pantsir-S1 air defense systems. Former Azerbaijani Deputy Defense Minister Isa Sadigov told Kyiv Post he doubts Russia would deliver the systems and warned of risks associated with…
Tuesday’s US midterm elections will decide how much congressional opposition President Donald Trump faces for the rest of his term, with Democrats favored to win the House. Analysts warn, however, that a domestically constrained Trump could prove more unpredictable on foreign policy, deepening uncertainty for Europe…
Germany’s Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger confirmed on Nov. 1 that members of the Bundestag, the lower house of the federal parliament, and the federal government, may have been targeted by spyware, after the Apple company sent threat notifications to their iPhones. At the time of the report, it remained unclear…
Slovakia formally joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children on Monday, Nov. 2, State Secretary for EU Affairs Marek Eštok announced. The move came weeks after Bratislava drew scrutiny as the only EU member state not to endorse the Toronto Pledge on unlawfully deported children. Since…
Europe experienced a second wave of cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems on Monday, Nov. 2. More than 100 stores across the EU, in Belgium, Estonia, Ireland, Luxembourg and Sweden, had to throw out spoiled food after freezers were remotely set as high as 50°C (122°F). So far, it remains unclear who…
A school in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, used for weekly humanitarian aid distribution and its shelter were struck with at least nine Russian guided aerial bombs (KABs) on Monday, Nov. 2. 31 people were killed, five injured in the strike, with nearly 50 more still missing as rescue operations continue. President…
Polls point to a Democratic sweep in the Nov. 3 midterms as US President Donald Trump’s approval falls to 32% amid voter anger over living costs and corruption. A Democratic House looks certain, though Republicans may keep the Senate. That could leave a vengeful lame-duck president lashing out at home and abroad for…
US sanctions relief allows Belarusian airline Belavia to obtain Boeing parts and services, potentially easing Russia’s access to spares for its 220-250 Boeing fleet. Despite restrictions, Belavia has continued flights to Russia.
Kyiv Post traced the family business networks around Washington’s and Moscow’s peace negotiators. The links run from a Kremlin-linked businessman who helped pay for Trump Jr.’s wedding to a Trump family crypto venture. US senators say that venture sold tokens to a buyer tied to a sanctioned Russian evasion tool. Who…
Democrats are poised to win the House and have a real chance at the Senate in Tuesday’s, Nov. 3 US midterm elections, polls show. Losing control of Congress would leave President Donald Trump a lame duck facing budget limits and Democratic-led investigations for the rest of his term.
Ukraine’s Agrarian Ministry and the United Nations (UN) have launched a new aid programme for farmers whose land was affected by landmines. Applications run Nov. 2-30, aiming to help farms in Kharkiv, Kherson and Mykolaiv regions bring contaminated fields back into production.
Ukrainians evacuated from occupied Oleshky reached government-controlled territory via Russia and Belarus because a direct crossing of the Dnipro front line could have weakened Ukraine’s defenses, Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said. He said military and intelligence assessments shaped the route and that evacuees did not…
A Russian drone struck a medical facility in central Kherson on Monday, Nov. 2, less than nine hours after a humanitarian ceasefire ended. The attack damaged the building, offices, and equipment, but staff were in shelter and no injuries were reported. A separate drone strike on a car injured two people as attacks…
Ukraine will establish a Civilian Return Center within the ombudsman’s office to help families bring back relatives detained by Russia or remaining in occupied territory. Dmytro Lubinets said the Oleshky humanitarian mission exposed coordination gaps. The center will also develop expertise on organizing returns and…
As the US approaches critical midterm elections, the administration’s reliance on personal loyalty, its treatment of traditional allies, and its shifting stance toward Ukraine is drawing concern.
Ukraine’s General Staff says Russian forces suffered 2,500 casualties on Sunday, the highest daily figure it has reported since the full-scale invasion began. The new record follows 54,400 Russian personnel killed and wounded in October, which Kyiv calls Moscow’s bloodiest month of the war. The figures are Ukrainian…
Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov, a freelance adviser to the Ukrainian president, said on Monday that Russian forces are increasing the number of satellite electronic warfare (EW) systems that interfere with Starlink. He said almost all important sites in occupied Crimea are covered, and he described how aerial…
CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company warns that, above all else, the ongoing US-Israeli War on Iran is causing severe depletion of the world’s oil and natural gas reserve stockpiles. He urged producers to act now to take the measures needed to safeguard future energy security.
Russia's withdrawal from the Council of Europe's Anti-Torture Convention took effect on Nov. 1, ending the CPT's mandate to independently inspect detention facilities in the country. Moscow's exit follows years of restricted access and refusal to publish most inspection reports.
Ukrainian Ombudsman Lubinets disputed a Sky News report suggesting Russian troops used the ceasefire to regroup, saying the vehicles shown were marked with crosses and used exclusively for demining. He said both sides monitored compliance and recorded no violations.
Only Ukraine is holding Russia and its allies back from an open attack on Europe. If met with appeasement rather than strength, Russia will advance to implement its proclaimed goal of erasing Ukraine and destroying NATO.