As of November 3, 2025, the total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine are estimated at about 1,144,830 personnel, including 1,160 soldiers lost in the past 24 hours. — Ukrinform.

In rural Ukraine, attack drones are assembled in secret to strike deep into Russia. These drones target oil refineries, fuel depots, and military hubs, stretching Moscow's air defenses.

Russia fired one of its largest drone and missile assaults against Ukraine overnight, killing three people, including a 7-year-old girl, and cutting power to thousands as winter approaches,

President Trump, on his way back to the White House on Sunday night, suggested that he's no longer actively trying to end the war between Russia and Ukraine: REPORTER: What would be the final straw for you that proves that Putin is really not ready to end this war with Ukraine?

Ukraine plans to replace its kopek coins to shake off a lingering symbol of Moscow's former dominance, Central Bank Governor Andriy Pyshnyi said, adding that he hoped the change could be completed this year.

The EU has published its latest assessment of the candidate countries, including Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has hailed it the "best assessment to date" for his country's chances of joining the bloc.

Emmanuel Carrère’s best sellers on Russia grew out of a deep affection. Since Moscow invaded Ukraine, he has traveled to the war-torn country to rethink his views.

Finland’s Stubb told Firstpost that Ukraine must decide how to end the war with Russia but should “learn from our mistake,” recalling Finland’s post-war loss of sovereignty to Moscow. He praised Donald Trump’s “carrot and stick” approach to ending the conflict while ruling out Finland as a venue for Trump-Putin talks.