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voanews.com | 12 min. ago NEW

Russian opposition leader: release of political prisoners should be part of Ukraine ceasefire negotiations

In his interview with VOA Russian, Kara-Murza explained that international attention helps prisoners resist the isolation that authoritarian regimes seek to impose on them.

thehill.com | 26 min. ago NEW

Why isn’t the PEACE Act law already?

Former Treasury official Gregory P. Wilson argues that Congress must urgently pass the bipartisan PEACE Act to repurpose frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's military and financial needs amid ongoing warfare.

dw.com | 28 min. ago NEW

Czech arms makers set sights on space defense in bid to sustain Ukraine-driven arms boom

Czech arms makers have thrived on demand linked to the war in Ukraine. To sustain their growth, they need to look beyond ammunition and toward new technologies — and even space.

thehindu.com | 49 min. ago NEW

EU says 'a lot of work' still needed to reach Ukraine peace deal

Earlier, a NATO spokeswoman said Ukraine's allies are working for a "just and sustainable" end to the war ahead of U.S.-mediated talks next week in Abu Dhabi

kyivpost.com | 59 min. ago NEW

Kyiv Commits Additional $22M to Defense Forces, Supplies 2,700 Drones to Assault Brigade

Kyiv has delivered nearly 2,700 drones and 12 ground robotic systems (GRCs) to the 5th Separate Assault Brigade, the capital’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Friday, Nov. 6. The shipment, he said, includes 2,200 first-person-view (FPV) drones and 450 reconnaissance drones. On Thursday, Nov. 5, the Kyiv City Council allocated an extra Hr.

1 billion ($22 million) for Ukraine’s Security and Defense Forces, bringing the city’s 2026 military support to Hr. 6 billion ($132 million).

kyivindependent.com | 1 hrs. 9 min. ago

Ukraine's ground drones complete over 30,000 missions in record month for robot warfare

The October mission count, which includes logistics and evacuation missions, is over four times higher than the 7,511 missions recorded in January 2026.

kyivindependent.com | 2 hrs. 28 min. ago

Ukraine returns 13 children from Russian occupation, NGO says

The operation comes amid Russia's ongoing efforts to indoctrinate and militarize Ukrainian children living under occupation. The organization Save Ukraine says it has helped rescue more than 1,800 children from Russia and Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories.

mirror.co.uk | 3 hrs. 32 min. ago

Zelensky accuses US of withholding promised £12 billion aid to Ukraine

As Ukraine faces another bitter winter of attacks from Russian missiles, it emerges the US has not handed over a promised £12 billion in aid amid a deepening rift between Trump and Zelensky

kyivpost.com | 3 hrs. 34 min. ago

Nate Vance: ‘One Thing You Can’t Buy Is Courage’

The US vice president’s cousin, Nate Vance, has been fighting for the Ukrainian cause on the battlefield and in the rear since the early days of the full-scale invasion. Lord Ashcroft asks him what Americans back home should be aware of when it comes to Ukraine.

kyivpost.com | 4 hrs. 55 min. ago

NATO Chief Sees Ukraine War Ending in ‘Compromise’

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said an outright victory for either side was unlikely. He warned that the end of fighting would free up Russian troops now deployed in Ukraine and stressed the US role in Europe’s defense.

kyivpost.com | 4 hrs. 55 min. ago

UK and France to Lead First Major Drill for Post-Ceasefire Ukraine Force

Exercise Koalicja will test whether troops from 11 countries can move equipment across borders, operate under one command and keep a multinational force supplied. Britain and France have declared their intent to deploy after a ceasefire. Poland has ruled out sending its own troops into Ukraine.

euronews.com | 4 hrs. 59 min. ago

Azerbaijan and Ukraine forge new energy defence and trade agreements

An Azerbaijani delegation led by its energy minister travelled to Ukraine to sign a 2026-2027 Action Plan. Bilateral talks focused on emergency winter grid equipment, joint manufacturing, and expanding European transit via the Trans-Balkan route.

atlanticcouncil.org | 5 hrs. 2 min. ago

Not quite mercenaries: How Russia lures thousands of foreigners to fight in its war on Ukraine

Many of Russia's foreign recruits were coerced into service due to vulnerable legal or financial statuses. What should become of them? The post Not quite mercenaries: How Russia lures thousands of foreigners to fight in its war on Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.

nytimes.com | 5 hrs. 5 min. ago

[$] Melania Trump Repositions the White Suit

The first lady wore a white suit to preside over the White House meeting of delegations from Russia and Ukraine.

kyivindependent.com | 5 hrs. 7 min. ago

EU expands Ukraine sanctions push with new office and crypto task force

The EU announced the launch of a task force dedicated to cryptocurrency sanctions, an area where it has been progressively rolling out more restrictions.

kyivpost.com | 5 hrs. 35 min. ago

My 5 Years as Kyiv Post CEO: The People Behind Ukraine’s Global Voice

This Nov. 11, I will be marking my fifth anniversary as CEO, but I feel it would be only right to honor our incredible team who rebuilt Kyiv Post through war – and our shared commitment to keeping Ukraine's voice heard around the world.

kyivpost.com | 5 hrs. 35 min. ago

Ukraine Seeks New Contract for Starshield Amid Connectivity Challenges

Despite the still unexplained speed limitations imposed on Ukraine by the Starshield satellite network last month, Kyiv is pushing for renewal of the agreement with the US government due to expire in mid-2027.

kyivpost.com | 6 hrs. 52 min. ago

Ukraine Plans to Resume Medical Evacuation Flights by Year-End

Ukraine has approved rules for State Emergency Service aircraft to transfer patients between hospitals and take them abroad for specialist care. Crews will also be able to carry transplant teams and donor organs when the journey by road would take too long.

euromaidanpress.com | 7 hrs. 5 min. ago

Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies team up with top volunteer whose fund bought 299,365 drones. $1.25 million from their previous deals goes to army

National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office were created as a mandatory condition of Ukraine’s European integration and the fight against top-level corruption.

euronews.com | 8 hrs. 5 min. ago

Exclusive: US is 'playing politics' with Patriot missiles - Finnish minister

Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen tells Euronews that European allies have already paid for the Patriot interceptor missiles, but Washington has yet to approve their delivery as Ukraine braces for further Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure.

nytimes.com | 8 hrs. 10 min. ago

[$] Guarded Optimism, and Some Jokes, in Ukraine Over Trump’s Midterm Wipeout

Victory for Democrats could alter the course of peace negotiations and a war nearing its fifth year.

kyivindependent.com | 8 hrs. 50 min. ago

Finland defense minister calls for burden sharing on defense and Ukraine, for the sake of European unity

Finland's Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen said European countries should commit at least 0.25% of GDP in support of Ukraine, which Kyiv has identified as the right percentage to keep it financially afloat.

euronews.com | 9 hrs. 25 min. ago

Europe Today: Trump weighs Iran strikes as Ukraine talks head to Abu Dhabi

With the midterms over, attention turns to Donald Trump's next move on Iran, as US officials reportedly warn Gulf allies to prepare for new strikes. Ukraine talks head to Abu Dhabi next week. We also look at the wave of bomb threats on European flights and a new book on Emmanuel Macron.

kyivindependent.com | 9 hrs. 30 min. ago

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,601,830 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The number includes 2,440 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

kyivpost.com | 9 hrs. 56 min. ago

Zelensky: Ukraine Has Not Received $16 Billion in Previously Agreed US Aid

Ukraine has not received $16 billion in previously agreed US assistance, Zelensky said. He called for continued efforts to secure the outstanding funds and negotiate new American defense support.

euronews.com | 10 hrs. 33 min. ago

'Political willingness' from the US needed to start sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen said that as now Europeans are the "biggest supporter" for Ukraine, the continent can't show exhaustion as it "weakens the negoitation position."

kyivpost.com | 12 hrs. 8 min. ago

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 5, 2026

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on November 5, 2026.

kyivpost.com | 12 hrs. 42 min. ago

Canada Plans $1.8 Billion Drone Investment as Ukraine Set to Receive Third of Production

Canada plans to spend at least C$2.3 billion ($1.8 billion) over five years on military drones and counter-drone systems under its proposed 2026 federal budget. The investment follows an agreement with Ukraine to expand joint drone production, with Ottawa pledging to send one-third of Canadian-made drones to Kyiv.

kyivpost.com | 13 hrs. 16 min. ago

Meloni Demands Single EU Voice in Ukraine Talks, Warns of ‘Irrelevance’

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized Europe’s fragmented approach to Ukraine peace negotiations, warning that overlapping diplomatic initiatives undermine the bloc’s credibility. She called for a single EU representative with a clear negotiating mandate, while European Council President António Costa agreed to raise the issue with EU leaders.

nytimes.com | 13 hrs. 24 min. ago

[$] A Summit in China With Trump and Putin? That Might be Awkward for Xi.

A summit could bolster Xi Jinping’s stature. But talks about Ukraine’s future and limits on nuclear weapons pose uncomfortable choices for China.

euronews.com | 14 hrs. 16 min. ago

Zelenskyy urges Latin American leaders to help repair Ukraine's power grid

Speaking at the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, Zelenskyy urged leaders to help Ukraine obtain the necessary equipment to repair its power grid that got damaged from Russian attacks.

kyivpost.com | 15 hrs. 12 min. ago

Ukraine Could Hold Wartime Elections if US Brokers Winter Ceasefire With Russia, Zelensky Says

President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that he asked Washington to negotiate a winter ceasefire with Russia that could protect Ukraine’s energy supplies and create conditions for presidential elections. In a German television interview, he said voting under martial law would be unfair to soldiers on the front lines, refugees abroad and residents of Russian-occupied territories.

kyivpost.com | 18 hrs. 57 min. ago

Ukraine War News Today - Top Stories and Breaking Updates from Kyiv Post

Stay informed with the most important Ukraine breaking news today. This page compiles the top headlines and critical updates from across Ukraine, offering a real-time snapshot of key developments. Whether it’s military updates, political changes, or international reactions — we bring you the latest Ukraine news as it happens.

All reports are carefully curated from verified sources and KyivPost correspondents on the ground.

euronews.com | 19 hrs. 27 min. ago

Spain: Zelensky urges Latin America to help repair Ukraine's power grid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.

kyivpost.com | 19 hrs. 55 min. ago

Acid, Hammers and SBU General: What Operation Carthage Reveals About Ukraine’s Unreformed Security Service

Recordings released by Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau allegedly link an SBU general and police officials to a Russian-led drug cartel that tortured victims and plotted acid attacks on journalists. Why does the security service keep landing in scandal, and why has it never been reformed?

atlanticcouncil.org | 20 hrs. 29 min. ago

Putin suffers Balkan setbacks as Russia struggles to retain influence

Russia’s recent setbacks in the Balkans are a reminder of the foreign policy challenges facing the Kremlin as the full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches a sixth year with no end in sight, writes Michael Getto. The post Putin suffers Balkan setbacks as Russia struggles to retain influence appeared first on Atlantic Council.

kyivpost.com | 20 hrs. 58 min. ago

Slovakia Signs Cooperation Declaration With Ukraine, Pledges Locomotives, Generators

Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi signed a Joint Declaration on Cooperation with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico on Thursday, Nov. 5 in Lviv, along with an agreement on bilingual schools, as Bratislava pledged three electric locomotives and €1 million ($1.14 million) in aid for generators, shelters and hospital equipment.

The visit appears to signal a softening of Fico’s stance toward Kyiv after weeks of friction. Koretskyi separately warned that western Ukraine cannot assume it will be spared Russian strikes this winter and that the area may again be asked to send energy crews to Kyiv and frontline regions.

kyivindependent.com | 21 hrs. 6 min. ago

100 days in, what changed for Ukraine's soldiers under Commander-in-Chief Drapatyi?

Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi marked 100 days as commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in late October, as Ukraine regains ground in the northern part of Donetsk Oblast and seeks to improve defensive positions before winter.Drapatyi, one of Ukraine's most popular generals, was appointed in July with

bbc.co.uk | 21 hrs. 10 min. ago

Melania Trump calls for lasting Ukraine truce as she hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials

The US first lady was credited by all for playing a key though unspecified role in the ceasefire.

kyivindependent.com | 21 hrs. 39 min. ago

Canadian service member faces court-martial for sharing sensitive information with Ukraine

Master Warrant Officer Matthew Robar of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command is charged with passing operational information to Ukraine and will face a court-martial hearing in December.