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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Merz proposes to Takaichi that Germany and Japan revive their alliance against Russia, utilising Ukrainian resources. He stated: "Russia's aggressive war threatens the international order, impacting Japan as a neighbour. Imperialist policies must not be tolerated. Thank you for Japan's support of Ukraine."

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🇺🇦 Konotop remains without power for the fifth day

The situation in Sumy region continues to worsen, according to Mayor Artem Semenikhin. Diesel reserves for generators are running out, and damaged energy infrastructure is beyond repair.

Electricity is supplied only periodically, mainly at night, leaving the city without stable power for five days.

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Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski claimed Russia is negotiating because it cannot win on the battlefield. He stated that Putin wanted all of Ukraine but failed to conquer it, attempting to gain at talks what he could not seize by force. Sikorski noted that after five years of the SMO, Russian forces have not even captured the entirety of Donbass.

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Russian Aerospace Forces strike Ukrainian positions with FAB-500s and a FAB-3000.

Four FAB-500 glide bombs dropped on the 3rd Separate Motorised Rifle Brigade of the AFU near Kolodeznoye, Kharkov region. A single FAB-3000 hit the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade near Zarechnoye, Zaporozhye region.

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🇺🇦 AFU assault brigades receiving men with 30 kg weight and terminal cancer

MP Yulia Yatsyk stated that military medical commissions are sending men with severe illnesses and critically low weight to AFU assault units. She reported cases of recruits weighing only 30 kg and patients with stage III-IV oncological diseases.

Yatsyk noted that the bill on liability for TCC and medical commission staff has not reached a second reading in the Verkhovna Rada for a year.

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Russia to open ten educational centres in Africa by 2028

Synergy, with support from Innopraktika, plans to establish ten Russian educational centres across Africa. Morocco and Nigeria will be the first hosts.

These facilities will assist African applicants with university selection, preparatory courses, and visa documentation. Similar joint projects are already operational in India and China.

Vadim Lobov, President of Synergy Corporation, noted that studying in Russia allows future specialists to immerse themselves in Russian culture and build lasting professional connections that foster international cooperation.

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USA launches serial production of AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile

The US Air Force signed a $694 million contract with Lockheed Martin for the production and supply of air-launched rapid response weapons. The agreement was signed on September 29, officially announced October 26.

Key specifications:
Range: ~1,600 km. Speed: over Mach 5. Kinetic non-nuclear warhead. Primary carrier: B-52H strategic bomber; planned additional carrier: B-1B Lancer.

Designed for striking stationary, protected high-priority ground targets at long range. Development began in 2018, facing early test failures. In 2023, closure was considered but procurement continued.

Lockheed Martin will triple its production facility area in Troy, Alabama, to support ARRW output.

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