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.
Ukraine repels Russia’s massive 96-drone assault, other strikes kill one, injure at least 22 civilians
Air defenses successfully intercepted 66 Shaheds. Russia's additional artillery and aerial strikes cause civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
Pyongyang pledges loyalty to Russia “until victory” over Ukraine
North Korea's FM Choe Son Hui hailed Putin's "wise leadership" ahead of talks in Moscow, and insisted that Russia will "achieve a great victory."
Berlin says weapon shortages, not finances, hinder timely Ukraine aid
Germany is continuously assessing additional military support options and encourages its partner nations to conduct similar reviews.
ISW: Russia forces wounded troops back into combat
Russian milbloggers claim wounded troops are redeployed to Ukraine’s frontlines, facing forced combat, detention, and inadequate medical care.
Reuters: Explosives scarcity limits Ukraine’s growing mortar shell production
Ukraine's Strategic Industries Minister Smetanin states that the missile program also faces delays due to supply chain issues.
Ukraine denies Russia’s full control over Donetsk Oblast’s Chasiv Yar, Toretsk
Fighting reportedly continues, with Russian tactics shifting from frontal assaults to infiltration tactics, using smaller groups.