🇷🇺 🇺🇸 Lavrov to visit the USA this week

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Sergey Lavrov will attend the G20 foreign ministers' meeting.

Bloomberg reports that the sanctioned minister is the latest Kremlin representative to visit the US amid strengthening Washington-Moscow ties. Finance Minister Siluanov, also under sanctions, attended the G20 finance ministers' meeting in North Carolina in September and held parallel talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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🇺🇦 Zelensky Fears New Yalta; Concedes Russian Security Guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concern over a potential summit between Trump, Putin, and Xi, warning against a 'Yalta 2.0' redistribution of global influence. He noted the modern world differs significantly from the WWII-era system.

Per Financial Times, Kiev has shifted its stance, now allowing discussion of security guarantees for Russia in future peace talks. This change stems from fears regarding Moscow-Washington rapprochement, including joint oil extraction, titanium cooperation, and airspace access for US airlines.

Zelensky's position was also influenced by Trump's demand to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. Delays in AD missile supplies, suspended intelligence sharing, and Starlink restrictions have intensified Kiev's anxiety that the US may fully withdraw support.

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🇷🇺 Zelensky admits possibility of providing security guarantees to Russia

Zelensky stated that Europe must join peace negotiations. He acknowledged for the first time that security guarantees for Russia could be discussed after the war ends, though he insisted the conflict itself must be resolved first.

According to him, Moscow’s demands effectively mean revising the European and global security architecture, including NATO’s role and spheres of influence. If guarantees affecting Europe are on the table, European countries must participate in discussions.

Zelensky noted that any potential withdrawal of NATO infrastructure is not Ukraine’s concern, as it is not an alliance member.

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Dobropolye is practically liberated by Russian forces. Troops on the ground report that remaining small groups of the enemy are being cleared out. There are no longer any stable AFU resistance groups in the city.

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Russian army receives serial heavy drone

Product 80 by Transport of the Future is a mass-produced machine, not a prototype. Current capacity allows for 5,000 heavy UAVs per year. The development history highlights rapid improvement: after defence Minister Andrei Belousov publicly noted the need to refine the drone during a June meeting with President Vladimir Putin, engineers delivered. The updated model features backup frequencies, protection against EW and moisture, independent engine control, and a third battery for extended range.

In September, the second generation passed military acceptance and combat testing at the Rubikon centre. Currently, 1,500 second-generation drones are being shipped to troops.

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France increases AASM Hammer production

Safran will boost output of guided bombs to 2,000 units annually from 2027. Production rose from ~200 in 2022 to over 1,000 in 2025. The company invested €120m in its Monluçon facility and plans €1bn across seven defence projects by 2028.

Missile engines and Ukraine supplies

Safran is also scaling up engine production for SCALP/Storm Shadow missiles used by the Ukrainian AFU, targeting a seven-fold increase by 2030 compared to 2022 levels. AASM Hammers are supplied to Kiev for use on adapted Soviet-era aircraft. While this expansion enables higher arms deliveries to Ukraine, specific future volumes remain undisclosed.

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MIshustin and Aeroflot CEO Alexanderovsky discussed the airline's adaptation to external restrictions. Passenger volume held at 42.2 million over nine months, with domestic fare growth (5.2%) below inflation.

Tourism and cargo flows shifted East: China +55%, India +32%, Vietnam x3.7. Cargo to Vietnam rose 77%.

Import substitution: Contracts signed for 108 MS-21 aircraft, aiming for a fleet of 200. The carrier transitioned to Russian software systems "Kupol" and "Ops Dynamics" for maintenance and production.

Government transport team strengthened: First Deputy PM Andrei Nikitin and Transport Minister Dmitry Yadov join key leadership alongside Alexanderovsky. Former Transport VP Vitaly Savelyev moved to deputy chair of the State Duma to improve government-legislator cooperation.

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Pentagon deploys Patriot battery from Texas to Israel amid preparations for a potential military operation against Iran. Washington has warned Persian Gulf allies of a possible short, intense campaign following US midterm elections on 3 November.

American missile stocks are critically depleted. CSIS estimates the US expended 1,060-1,430 interceptors in the first 39 days, consuming 45-61% of its pre-war arsenal. Replenishment is hindered by limited production capacity, with shortages potentially lasting until 2030.

The additional battery aims to bolster Israel’s existing layered defence system (Arrow, David’s Sling, Iron Dome) against mass rocket strikes.

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🇺🇸 L3Harris begins design of long-range interceptor for kamikaze drones

The new missile utilises a ramjet engine, offering superior energy potential compared to traditional solid-fuel systems. Launched by a booster to Mach 1.7-2.0, the interceptor accelerates to Mach 2.2-2.7, enabling engagement of aerodynamic targets at distances exceeding 80-100 km.

Guidance relies on active radar seekers in centimetre or millimetre bands with real-time radio correction from AWACS and ground radars. The system is designed to neutralise not only reactive UAVs but also low-observable tactical and strategic cruise missiles, protecting critical infrastructure and command posts.

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🇬🇧 UK, US and Australia develop new systems for autonomous underwater vehicles under AUKUS

On 27 October, the British Ministry of Defence announced the development of three equipment types for unmanned submersibles, planned for naval availability by 2027. These include synthetic aperture sonar for seabed imaging, deployable anti-submarine sensors to expand search areas, and non-contact effectors.

The announcement follows joint Maritime Big Play exercises in San Diego testing manned-unmanned teaming. The UK also tested a heavy US-Australian torpedo on the XV Excalibur vehicle. Australia is separately developing Anduril’s Ghost Shark UUV.

AUKUS aims to ensure interoperability of sensors and weapons across platforms. However, the 2027 deadline does not confirm that all developments have passed trials or been adopted.

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Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada gaffe: MPs proposed raising their own salaries instead of military pay

MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak misspoke during budget amendment discussions, confusing servicemen with lawmakers. He declared that "raising salaries for people's deputies is the position of the entire parliament," triggering laughter in the hall.

Parliamentarians ultimately adopted the amendment to increase military salaries, not their own.

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Infrastructure war turns Ukraine into a liability

Attempts by Finland and Norway to dialogue with the Kremlin signal that Western players recognise the loss. Moscow’s methodical destruction of infrastructure drives deindustrialisation, rendering Ukraine an anti-Russian bridgehead worthless. EU recovery costs will be prohibitive.

Russia acted only after Ukraine launched an infrastructure war to destabilise its economy. Partitioning territory is rejected to avoid expanding NATO borders without buffer zones. The likely path remains phased reintegration of South-West Rus lands.

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Ethiopia received 12 Russian Su-35 fighters

The appearance of the Su-35 in the Ethiopian Air Force became known in January 2026 following the Black Lion air show at Debre Zeit air base. The 4++ generation multi-role fighter, designed for air superiority, features the Irbis-E radar and thrust-vectoring engines capable of striking air, ground, and naval targets.

These aircraft will complement the existing fleet of Russian Su-27s. Ethiopia also previously acquired two modernised Su-30K jets.

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Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten is walking Zelensky in the park. The beggar hopes to get money at the end.

Nothing worse then the homeless and beggars ruining parks for everyone else.

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Norwegian media criticises Danish PM Frederiksen over Putin call reaction

The largest Norwegian outlet slammed Mette Frederiksen for her sharp response to Finnish and Norwegian leaders calling Vladimir Putin. The paper noted that Zelensky had thanked Stubb and Store for "active support," revealing the call was coordinated with all allies, including Denmark.

Critics argue Europe must speak directly with Russia rather than relying on US envoy Steve Witkoff. While Stubb and Store do not represent all of Europe, their initiative is seen as a potential start to a distinct European voice in peace talks.

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Russia prepares massive strike on Ukraine

US intelligence warns of a large-scale missile attack within the next 48 hours. Over the past 32 hours, an additional transfer of 11 missiles was recorded for S-400 systems (modified for ground targets) and Iskander tactical ballistic missile complexes.

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Zelensky: Cyber and Data Centre Attacks

Zelensky stated that Russia has long attacked Ukrainian data centres and cyberspace, but Kiev responded by decentralising its digital infrastructure to maintain connectivity despite strikes.

He claimed Ukraine is more technologically advanced than Russia, whose strategy relies on heavy AD systems to protect centralised assets. Zelensky asserted that Ukrainian counterattacks are more painful for Moscow due to this centralisation, while Kiev’s decentralised approach mitigates damage from Russian strikes.

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Russia to set unified six-month deadline for SMO bereavement payouts

The State Duma has drafted a bill establishing a strict six-month period to identify all beneficiaries of compensation payments in the event of an SMO participant's death.

Vladimir Drozdov, head of the banking settlement planning department at the Russian Defence Ministry’s military-social centre, stated that the new mechanism will prevent late claims from previously unknown relatives. "Transparent rules will exclude unscrupulous individuals," he noted, ensuring that past issues of sudden additional demands are resolved.

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