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The Russian military is staging the introduction of recent weapons with nice pomp. Meanwhile, Ukraine is stepping up assaults on refineries in Russia.

All occasions surrounding the struggle in Ukraine and safety coverage in Europe within the dwell ticker:

8:02 a.m. – Russia unveils new nuclear submarine for “mega torpedoes”

The Russian Defense Ministry offered the nuclear submarine “Khabarovsk” on the Sevmash shipyard on the White Sea final week. Admiral Alexander Moiseyev smashed a bottle of champagne on the bow of the submarine for the christening. The Norwegian newspaper “The Barent Observer” reported on the ceremony. The Russian Defense Minister spoke of an “important day”. According to his ministry, the brand new submarine will carry automated weapons methods for “various purposes.”

Among them, in response to the newspaper, is the underwater drone “Poseidon,” a torpedo-shaped weapon able to touring lengthy distances utilizing a nuclear engine. “Barent Observer” speaks of a “post-apocalyptic weapon”, i.e. a weapon with intercontinental vary after a nuclear first strike. Kremlin boss Vladimir Putin just lately reported a profitable check of the “Poseidon”.

A submarine just like the “Khabarovsk” can carry six “Poseidons,” reviews the “Barent Observer.” According to the Russian Defense Minister, the submarine nonetheless wants to finish a sequence of checks.

7:15 a.m. – Study confirms that Europe has “crucial military gaps” within the occasion of struggle

In the occasion of a struggle with Russia, Europe may presently face difficulties in mobilizing troops and producing weapons, in response to a report by the French Institute for International Relations (Ifri). The cause given was, amongst different issues, that 20 of 30 European EU or NATO member states presently have an expert military with fewer than 15,000 troopers. However, Europe has the “potential” to catch up militarily with Russia by 2030.

Regarding the present scenario, the report, entitled “Europe-Russia: Assessment of the Balance of Forces,” added: “Apart from some frontline states that could mobilize reservists and national guards on their territory, the others would not be able to provide more than a few battalions.” According to the present standing, “perhaps six countries”, together with France, Great Britain and Germany, must shoulder the supply of huge army formations. There are causes to doubt the “political, strategic and operational availability of a number of European troops” within the occasion of struggle.

The head of Ifri, Thomas Gomart, emphasised the necessity to “identify our strengths and weaknesses”. Europe has “crucial military gaps,” he instructed the AFP information company. However, European international locations have the required potential, “i.e. the economic resources, military capabilities and technological know-how” to confront Russia in 2030, offered they “demonstrate political will,” Gomart mentioned.

6:15 a.m. – Ukraine reviews assault on refinery in Russia

The Ukrainian army says it has attacked an oil refinery within the Nizhny Novgorod area of Russia. The General Staff mentioned the goal was the Lukoil plant within the metropolis of Kstovo. The extent of the injury is being checked. Russia doesn’t verify the knowledge. However, the area’s governor says air defenses repelled an assault by 20 drones close to Kstovo. The Ukrainian armed forces additionally report “significant damage” to a petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan, Russia.

Tuesday, November 4th:

7:17 p.m. – Ukraine reviews two deaths in Dnipropetrovsk

At least two folks have been killed in a Russian bomb assault within the Pokrovske municipality of southeastern Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk area. Another 4 have been injured, the area’s performing governor, Vladyslaw Hajwanenko, mentioned on Telegram. A fireplace that had arisen may due to this fact be extinguished. Pokrovske is simply over ten kilometers from the Russian-Ukrainian entrance line.

6:15 p.m. – Russia drafts reservists to guard oil refineries

Russia desires to guard its oil refineries with reservists towards Ukrainian air strikes. Vladimir Putin introduced a corresponding legislation into drive. The legislation had beforehand been handed by Parliament. It clears the best way for the deployment of reservists at “essential facilities.” The call-up can happen on the request of the federal government, and the reservists ought to be financially compensated.

According to the parliamentarians behind the legislation, there are presently round two million reservists dwelling in Russia – individuals who have beforehand served within the military or different army establishments and agreed to be built-in into the reserve. At the beginning of the struggle in Ukraine, Russia had already referred to as up 300,000 reservists.

5:33 p.m. – EU criticizes Ukraine for the tempo of reforms

Ukraine should enhance the tempo of reform if it desires to realize the objectives it has set for itself on the best way to membership within the European Union. This is the results of an evaluation offered in Brussels by EU Foreign Affairs Representative Kaja Kallas and Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos.

Despite its extraordinarily troublesome scenario, Ukraine has proven exceptional dedication to the EU accession course of over the previous 12 months, the report says. However, latest damaging developments must be reversed – such because the strain on anti-corruption authorities and civil society. Progress remains to be essential to strengthen independence, integrity, professionalism and effectivity within the judiciary, public prosecutor’s workplace and legislation enforcement and to fight organized crime extra intensively.

3:28 p.m. – Zelensky visits troops close to Prokovsk

According to his personal statements, Volodymyr Zelenskyj visited Ukrainian troops close to the embattled metropolis of Pokrovsk within the east of the nation. He met the fighters of the primary corps of the National Guard “Azov”, defined Zelensky, referring to a city about 20 kilometers north of Pokrovsk. “This is our country, this is our East and we will certainly do our best to keep it Ukrainian.”

2:54 p.m. – Insider: Government desires to extend assist to Ukraine by three billion euros

The federal authorities desires to extend monetary assist for Ukraine by three billion euros. “The Ministry of Defense will bring this proposal to the adjustment session for the 2026 budget,” the Reuters information company discovered from authorities circles. The “Handelsblatt” had beforehand reported on it. In the 2026 price range, 8.5 billion euros have been beforehand deliberate for army assist within the coming 12 months.

There isn’t any signal of resistance within the authorities. Federal Chancellor and CDU chief Merz supported this plan, as did Finance Minister and SPD chief Lars Klingbeil, it was mentioned in authorities circles. The cash is used, amongst different issues, for artillery, drones, armored automobiles, but additionally the alternative of two Patriot anti-aircraft missile methods. “We will continue our support for as long as necessary to defend against the Russian war of aggression.”

The so-called budgetary adjustment assembly within the Bundestag is scheduled for November thirteenth. Traditionally, the ultimate particulars of the price range are finalized by parliamentarians in a protracted night time session. The price range is predicted to be accredited by the Bundestag on the finish of November.

2:25 p.m. – Zelensky sees Ukraine on track to affix the EU

According to Ukrainian President Zelensky, the EU Commission’s newest report on reform progress exhibits that the nation is transferring “confidently” in direction of EU membership. Ukraine is able to open the primary three negotiating chapters, Zelensky writes on

9:59 a.m. – Explosions in Russia after Ukrainian drone strikes

Ukraine is concentrating on further oil trade services in Russia in new drone assaults. An explosion and three fires occurred in an assault on a petrochemical plant within the metropolis of Sterlitamak in Bashkiria within the Southern Urals. Governor Radi Khabirov spoke of two drone assaults towards an industrial complicated within the metropolis, which is greater than 1,500 kilometers because the crow flies from the Ukrainian border.

Debris from the downed flying objects fell onto the complicated. There have been no deaths or accidents, mentioned Khabirov. The Sterlitamak metropolis administration mentioned a water therapy plant on the plant was partially destroyed.

In the town of Kstovo within the Nizhny Novgorod area on the Volga, a fireplace broke out at an industrial facility within the space of ​​an oil refinery of the Lukoil concern and at a petrochemical plant. The Lukoil plant is among the most necessary gasoline manufacturing services in Russia. Eyewitnesses reported explosions on social networks.

08:25 a.m. – Ukraine: Major Russian assault on Odessa area

According to Ukrainian info, Russia massively attacked the Odessa area with drones through the night time. In specific, civil power and port constructions have been the purpose, mentioned Governor Oleh Kiper on Telegram. Despite the energetic use of air protection, which destroyed many of the drones, there have been hits. The ensuing fires may have been rapidly extinguished. There have been no deaths or accidents.

07:07 a.m. – Russia: Ukraine attacked petrochemical plant within the hinterland

According to Russian info, Ukraine has attacked a petrochemical plant deep within the Russian hinterland. A water therapy plant in Bashkortostan partially collapsed, native authorities mentioned. The area’s energy plant is operating with out restrictions. The Russian Republic of Bashkortostan is situated about 1,500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border within the Ural Mountains. The two drones have been shot down, it was mentioned. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, 83 Ukrainian drones have been additionally destroyed in seven different Russian oblasts through the night time.

5:48 a.m. – Zelensky proclaims arms export workplace in Berlin – mass manufacturing of “Flamingo” missiles deliberate

According to Zelensky, Ukraine desires to open an workplace in Berlin this 12 months for the export of its army tools and for joint arms manufacturing. Such an workplace must also be inbuilt Copenhagen by the top of the 12 months, says Zelensky. Weapons methods that Ukraine may export embody naval drones and artillery methods. Ukraine additionally plans to start mass manufacturing of its domestically developed Flamingo and Ruta missiles by the top of the 12 months.

At the identical time, in response to Ukrainian media, he expects to start out mass manufacturing of “Flamingo” missiles by the top of the 12 months. “I won’t tell you the number of units. However, we expect series production by the end of the year,” he mentioned at a briefing.