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Zelenskiy hopes US election outcome will generate more help for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during his keynote at the Berlin Security Conference, a congress on European Security and Defence in Berlin, Germany, November 3, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during his keynote at the Berlin Security Conference, a congress on European Security and Defence in Berlin, Germany, November 3, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

Ukraine drone strike sets fire to hub of e-retailer Ozon in southern Russia

A logistics hub of Russian retailer Ozon on fire after a reported drone attack, in Adygeysk, Russia, on Nov 4. Ukraine has hit dozens of such hubs since July 2026 to disrupt Russia’s war effort.
A logistics hub of Russian retailer Ozon on fire after a reported drone attack, in Adygeysk, Russia, on Nov 4. Ukraine has hit dozens of such hubs since July 2026 to disrupt Russia’s war effort.

China has plenty to show at APEC. Will it also make room to listen?

When leaders of 21 Pacific Rim economies gather in Shenzhen in two weeks, Beijing will have plenty to show them.
When leaders of 21 Pacific Rim economies gather in Shenzhen in two weeks, Beijing will have plenty to show them.

Ukraine’s Zelensky says dozens dead, missing in Russian strike on village days before US talks

Medical workers performing CPR on Nov 2 on a resident found under the debris of a former school building hit in a Russian strike that Ukraine said was being used to distribute aid every Monday, in Komyshuvakha, in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region.
Medical workers performing CPR on Nov 2 on a resident found under the debris of a former school building hit in a Russian strike that Ukraine said was being used to distribute aid every Monday, in Komyshuvakha, in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region.

Putin breaks down his isolation, with a big lift from Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been engaged in a frenzy of diplomatic activity in the Russian capital this past week.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been engaged in a frenzy of diplomatic activity in the Russian capital this past week.

Pope Leo says he hopes Oleshky truce could spur Ukraine-Russia peace efforts

Pope Leo spoke with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct 16.
Pope Leo spoke with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct 16.

Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as drones damage Russian facility

A Geranium-2, a Russia-made drone, flying over Kyiv during a Russian aerial attack on the Ukrainian capital on Nov 1.
A Geranium-2, a Russia-made drone, flying over Kyiv during a Russian aerial attack on the Ukrainian capital on Nov 1.

US, Canada see growing interest in limited ceasefire in Black Sea

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts a press conference on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, US, October 31, 2026. REUTERS/Megan Varner
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts a press conference on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, US, October 31, 2026. REUTERS/Megan Varner

Putin says Moscow seeks better European ties, conflict will produce no winners

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia was prepared for a potential war with Europe, though it did not want one.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia was prepared for a potential war with Europe, though it did not want one.

‘Horrific’ Russian drone strike kills 14 at Ukraine train station

Emergency workers carrying away an injured person for treatment on Oct 29, at a railway station attacked by Russia in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
Emergency workers carrying away an injured person for treatment on Oct 29, at a railway station attacked by Russia in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

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