🌍 05.11.2026 MORNING EDITION

Zelensky held talks with Trump's negotiators before meeting in Abu Dhabi

President Vladimir Zelensky held a conversation with US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The main attention was paid to preparing for the upcoming negotiations in Abu Dhabi. "The pace of negotiations needs to be as intense as possible to end this war as soon as possible. Ukraine is ready to take the necessary steps, our proposals are clear, and we have given our proposals to the American side," the president noted.

Trump is not closer to Putin than to Europe - US Ambassador to NATO

US President Donald Trump does not prefer Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to European partners. He wants to reach a peace agreement and end the war in Ukraine. Witaker denied the statement that Trump is allegedly closer to Putin than to Europe. This was his response to the comment by the President of the Congress Conference, MEP Mari-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann. "I am forced to categorically reject this. Perhaps this is how it is perceived on the European continent. But this is not true," he says.

Democrats in the US Congress may achieve new aid to Ukraine and overcome Trump's veto - media

On the night of November 4, the Democratic Party of the USA took control of both houses of Congress during the by-elections. Now, from January, they will be able to decide which issues to put to a vote and may achieve the allocation of a new package of aid to Ukraine. As is known, US President Donald Trump has largely suspended financial and military aid to Ukraine, despite broad support for American aid from Democratic and Republican lawmakers. Recently, Trump caused dissatisfaction among Congress members, including many Republicans, when he lifted sanctions against Russian diesel fuel and sanctions against Russian energy just a few weeks after signing the relevant laws. "Democratic aides said that aid to Kyiv is a priority task," the agency writes.

Ryazan oil refinery came under attack: a large-scale fire broke out

The local oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan was attacked, likely by drones. Videos of the moment of impact and the large-scale fire on the territory of the enterprise have appeared on the network. The footage published in public posts shows the work of the Russian air defense, an explosion, and a bright glow in the sky, after which a thick smoke rises. There is no official confirmation of the refinery being hit at the moment. It is also not yet known how serious the damage the enterprise could have suffered.

North Korea tested a new air defense system and launched missiles into the East Sea

North Korea conducted tests of a new air defense system and launched several missiles into the East Sea. Pyongyang said it checked the technical characteristics of the new weapon, its ability to detect, recognize, and track targets. According to North Korean media, the tests of the new air defense system took place on Wednesday, November 4. They were conducted by the Rocket Forces Command of the DPRK under the supervision of Kim Chong Sik, a member of the Central Military Commission. Pyongyang said the tests confirmed the technical characteristics and reliability of the new rocket components, as well as the operation of the intelligent mode of multiple guidance of the warhead.