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Since October 27, a ceasefire has been in effect in the occupied Oleshky in Kherson region, and preparations have begun for the evacuation of about 2,000 remaining residents. The Save Ukraine foundation told DW about registration, demining and possible corridor routes.
Otabek YusupovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, at a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, spoke about challenges in using communications and satellites and about plans to work with European countries on alternatives. He also raised the issue of missile supplies for Patriot systems and announced additional aid from London of £10 billion.
Aziz KarimovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fears that the planned meeting of Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC summit could lead to a redrawing of spheres of influence. At the same time, a local ceasefire is holding in Oleshky for a humanitarian operation, while the Netherlands and the United Kingdom have announced new aid to Kyiv.
Otabek YusupovPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview with the Financial Times, acknowledged that Western powers may discuss Moscow's demands for security guarantees, but emphasized that guarantees for Kyiv should first be agreed upon and Europe should be brought into the talks.
Aziz KarimovRussian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that reports of new deliveries of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine indicate London's intention to deepen the conflict, despite statements about a peaceful settlement. Earlier, Life.ru reported the transfer to Kyiv of secret data on missile components for possible domestic production.
Aziz KarimovPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that no one wants to take the post of ambassador to the United States, although the candidacies of Yulia Svyrydenko, Dmytro Kuleba and Pavlo Palisa were considered. The post has been vacant since August, when Olha Stefanishyna was dismissed; she was later accused of illicit enrichment.
Aziz KarimovFinancial Times, citing two sources, reported that the US will no longer push Kyiv to give up its claims to territories. Previously, the American side had advocated territorial concessions from Ukraine in negotiations.
Otabek YusupovIn occupied Oleshky, a temporary ceasefire is in effect until November 1, agreed with the involvement of Melania Trump. Residents who agree to leave may first be taken through Crimea or Russia, which recalls the deportations from Mariupol in 2022.
Aziz KarimovAndriy Yurash said in an interview with Apostrophe that, according to him, active Orthodox believers in Russia number no more than 1.5–2%, while there are more Muslims. A survey by St Tikhon's Orthodox Humanitarian University, reported by Vedomosti, gives different figures: 65% Orthodox and 9% Muslim.
Aziz KarimovThe truce, initially launched to deliver aid to occupied Oleshky, has been extended across the entire Kherson region. Approximately 1,700–2,000 residents remain in the city without food, water, or electricity; evacuation is planned for Friday, but President Zelenskyy warns that routes cleared by Russia lead into Russian territory. The ceasefire, which began to deliver aid to occupied Oleshky, has been extended to the entire Kherson region. About 1,700–2,000 residents remain in the city without food, water, or electricity; evacuation is scheduled for Friday, but Zelensky warns that routes demined by Russia lead into Russia.
Aziz KarimovOfficial spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova commented on remarks by Ukraine's language ombudswoman Olena Ivasivska, who called medics' refusal to serve Russian-speaking patients a matter of morality. In her view, switching to Russian is possible only by mutual consent of the doctor and the patient.
Otabek YusupovUkrainian forces conducted Operation 'Veles' near Kupyansk: fighters of the 'Chartiya' Corps advanced over 15 km through underground gas pipelines and attacked Russian positions. Zelenskyy stated that more than 100 were killed and over 30 captured. This tactic was previously used by Russian forces.
Otabek YusupovNorway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said that military and economic support for Ukraine does not contradict efforts to achieve a peace agreement. His remarks were reported by European Pravda, as cited by Gazeta.Ru. The statement came against the backdrop of telephone talks between Vladimir Putin and Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on October 27, linked to upcoming meetings in Abu Dhabi.
Aziz KarimovPoland's Deputy Minister of Defense Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka announced the construction of a missile maintenance center for Patriot systems in the country. The project is valued at approximately 230 million euros, with completion expected within a few months. Warsaw views this as a step toward potential local missile production. The Deputy Minister described the decision as 'historic' and a sign of US support, noting that the US had previously been unwilling to share relevant technologies. While Poland aims to eventually produce Patriot missiles domestically, contingent on US licensing, current efforts focus on establishing the service center. This initiative is independent of decisions regarding Ukraine, although Poland has expressed readiness to cooperate with Kyiv on missile production if licenses are granted.
Aziz KarimovDavyd Arakhamia said that the ceasefire in Oleshky for the evacuation of the population and delivery of humanitarian aid has been in effect since October 27 until 22:59 on November 1. Russia has not yet commented on the statement.
Otabek YusupovUkraine has signed a decree on building a
Aziz KarimovDeputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev said that Volodymyr Zelensky is trying to negotiate with Europe to avoid accountability for his actions as president, but rated the chances of success as minimal. Earlier, Verkhovna Rada deputy Oleksiy Honcharenko criticized the president for being unprepared for a difficult peace and for preferring to 'sell hopes' instead of having an honest conversation with society.
Otabek YusupovRussia's Defense Ministry claimed that drones struck the NTP Ukrspecsvyaz enterprise in Kharkiv Oblast and a cargo ship off the coast of Odesa. According to the Telegram channel Mash, overnight strikes also hit Kyiv's thermal power plants. Some of the reports are based on statements by the military ministry and lack independent confirmation.
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