Kremlin distributes 20-page manual for handling mass graves to soldiers
It includes specific calculations for manpower and equipment needed for large-scale burials, amid Russia's mounting casualties in Ukraine
North Korea gets $200 mn, rice, space tech for joining Russia’s war in Ukraine
North Korea’s troop support to Russia may be based on expectations that a Trump US election win would end Ukraine aid, as per South Korean intelligence.
Diaspora vote clinches Sandu’s re-election in Moldova, reflecting deep divisions within the country
Pro-EU Maia Sandu wins Moldova's presidential runoff over pro-Russian Stoianoglo, securing victory with strong diaspora support despite trailing domestically by 2.4%.
North Korean troops face first combat in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Ukrainian official says
Various sources indicate between 8,000-12,000 North Korean soldiers are supporting Russia's war effort.
Taiwan completely halts machine tool exports to Russia amid tighter controls, ministry says
Following investigations revealing Taiwanese machine tools reaching Russia via third countries, Taiwan has banned exports and increased penalties for sanctions violations
New Ukrainian VARTA 2 armored vehicle enters state testing phase
The vehicle, featuring an enhanced design and SICH heavy combat module, showcased stable performance in firing tests with its 30 mm automatic cannon.
CNN: Putin unlikely to negotiate regardless of US election outcome
Experts believe Putin will refuse peace talks with Ukraine, regardless of a Harris or Trump presidency, as Moscow plans to maintain offensives despite heavy losses.
ISW: Ukraine struck seven Russian air defense installations since Oct. 20
The strikes on 7 Russian radars and air defense systems could affect Russia’s ability to secure occupied territories, ISW says.
Stopping Ukraine aid would cost Berlin 10-20 times more than current support, think tank says
Kiel Institute's research shows German economy would suffer 1-2% GDP loss annually, compared to current 0.1% GDP assistance, due to increased defense spending and refugees.
Australia donates retired JDAM-ER precision bombs to Ukraine
Australia has referenced supplying "air-to-ground precision munitions" to Ukraine on two occasions, without specifically naming JDAM-ERs.
Second Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber downed by Ukrainian F-16, sources claim
Russian milbloggers report a mysterious aircraft downing, speculating Ukrainian F-16 involvement—potentially the second such incident since 12 October.
South Korea considers sending weapons to Ukraine amid North Korean deployment
"All possible scenarios are under consideration," FM Cho Tae-yul stated.
Ukraine’s second Taiwanese volunteer fighter killed in Luhansk Oblast
Taiwan's foreign ministry confirmed death of second volunteer fighter in Ukraine since 2022. Wu Chung-ta, 44, killed by Russian bombing.
Reuters: New German leftist BSW party threatens pro-Ukraine stance in eastern state coalitions
The party is leveraging its position in three German states to pressure mainstream parties into opposing military support for Ukraine.