Europe
Russia fires 289 drones and 76 missiles at Ukraine's power grid overnight
Zelensky says Russia fired 289 drones and 76 missiles at energy sites, hitting a Kharkiv hospital and injuring 73, as he flew to Berlin.
Russia
Russia: 15 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Russia fires 289 drones and 76 missiles at Ukraine's power grid overnight. Key developments, background and…
15 stories on Russia since 28 September 2026; the latest was published on 3 November 2026.
Key developments
- Russia fires 289 drones and 76 missiles at Ukraine's power grid overnightZelensky says Russia launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles overnight, mainly at energy sites across nine regions.
- Longest truce of the Ukraine war ends; US sets Abu Dhabi talksThe longest truce of the war, limited to Ukraine's Kherson region and lasting from October 27 to November 1, ended after Russia refused an extension, Kyiv says.
- Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire from October 29The White House said Melania Trump secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky, starting on October 29.
- Witkoff heads to Russia after Oslo talks with ZelenskyUS envoy Steve Witkoff met Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo and travels to Russia on Wednesday to brief its leaders.
- Russia offers to help ease Pakistan-Afghanistan tensionsRussian Ambassador Albert Khorev said Moscow is ready to help ease tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
World
Longest truce of the Ukraine war ends; US sets Abu Dhabi talks
The Kherson truce ended after Russia refused an extension, alert apps were hacked on both sides, and the US set talks for November 10-11.
Europe
Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire from October 29
Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt fighting in Oleshky from October 29 to let in aid and evacuate civilians, the White House said, crediting Melania Trump.
Europe
Witkoff heads to Russia after Oslo talks with Zelensky
US envoy Steve Witkoff will brief Russian leaders after Oslo talks with Zelensky on security guarantees, as Trump said Ukraine 'has to want to settle this war'.
Pakistan
Russia offers to help ease Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
Russia's envoy said Moscow is ready to help ease Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions; Pakistan wants verifiable Taliban action against terrorists.
Europe
Seven sailors missing after drones hit two tankers off Romania
Drones struck two chemical tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast, leaving seven sailors missing. A NATO source said the drones were of Russian origin.
Europe
Musk says it is 'time for Zelensky to go'; Ukraine hits Russian refinery
Elon Musk called for Zelensky to step down amid a row over Starlink, as Ukraine struck a Russian refinery and Putin vowed a response to the attacks.
Islamabad
Pakistan and Russia agree to deepen security ties, work on extradition treaty
Field Marshal Asim Munir met Russia's interior minister as both sides agreed to finalise an extradition treaty, as Pakistani and Chinese troops began a drill.
Europe
Ukraine accuses US of helping Russia over Starlink curbs and missile warnings
Ukraine accused Washington of helping Russia by withholding missile warnings and slowing Starlink terminals, as strikes left 600,000 people without power.
Europe
NATO commander warns Russia any attack would prove 'utterly futile'
NATO's top commander Gen Alexus Grynkewich said the alliance would destroy anything and everything behind any attack, as Europe accuses Moscow of sabotage.
Europe
Trump says Ukraine needs a new president in row over Russian diesel
Trump said it was time for Ukraine to get a new president after Zelenskiy linked the US-Russia diesel deal to a Russian strike that killed 20 in Zaporizhzhia.
Europe
Ukraine and Germany sign $1.5bn deal to build anti-jet drones
Ukraine and Germany signed a $1.5bn weapons deal for jointly built anti-jet drones and energy support, as Russian strikes hit Kyiv during Chancellor Merz's visit.
Europe
Merz visits Kyiv as Russia tells diplomats to leave the city
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv with €1 billion in military aid and a drone deal, a day after Russia warned diplomats of 'massive' new strikes.