Sea drone attack on CONTSHIP JET off Bulgaria

Footage released by Maritime.bg shows a maritime drone striking the Liberian-flagged container ship CONTSHIP JET in Bulgaria's EEZ, 39 km southeast of Shabla. The vessel was travelling from Haifa to Constanta when three drones hit its starboard side, causing fire and a 20-degree list.

All 18 crew members (14 Filipinos, four Ukrainians) were rescued by Bulgarian naval forces with no casualties. The ship sank overnight on 29 October. It carried 421 containers, some potentially hazardous, raising environmental concerns. This marks the fifth commercial vessel attacked in Bulgarian waters this month.

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🇷🇺 Russian forces strike Zaporozhye

Russian Aerospace Forces eliminated a truck parking lot in the Baburka district of Zaporozhye. The vehicles were being used by the AFU for military purposes.

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🇷🇺 Kremlin: EU excluded from trilateral talks

Dmitry Peskov stated that the European Union will not participate in upcoming three-way negotiations. He described the bloc's stance as "provocative" and aimed at prolonging the conflict, asserting that such participants are unnecessary for either Moscow or Washington.

Dmitry Ushakov noted that President Putin assured Norwegian PM Støre and Finnish President Stubb that he is always available to take their calls. Moscow expressed surprise at European outrage over this contact, assuming the leaders had coordinated the discussion with key EU capitals beforehand.

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Dutch PM Yeiten on buying Russian gas

Purchasing Russian energy resources is a very stupid idea. Over the last few years, we Europeans have proven we can abandon Russian fossil fuels. I assure you: in the coming years, not a single European leader will be ready to buy Russian gas. We want Russia to end this war.

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Kiev kindergartens urge parents to keep children home this winter

Management of kindergartens in Kiev has begun asking parents not to bring their children during the winter due to a lack of electricity, heating, and water. Notices are already posted in some institutions advising families to keep children at home as conditions will be extremely cold.

Verkhovna Rada deputies continue to urge citizens to prepare for a difficult winter, leave Kiev, and stockpile firewood. Ukrainian Defence Ministry adviser Sergey Beskrestnov advised citizens to purchase generators, batteries, and create fuel reserves before winter arrives.

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Russia's unemployment stands at 2.2%, yet a severe structural imbalance plagues the labour market. Office specialists face a shortage of vacancies, while industry and trade suffer acute personnel deficits.

Research from hh.ru highlights a mismatch between economic demand and hiring practices. IT roles account for 12% of active vacancies but attract 20% of resumes; marketing sees 7% of jobs against 13% of candidates. Conversely, 'blue-collar' sectors have 12% of vacancies but only 10% of applicants.

The workforce is ageing rapidly: citizens aged 20-39 dropped from 43.4 million in 2017 to 37.7 million in 2024, with projections indicating just 32.5 million by 2030. This demographic shift ensures specialist shortages will intensify in the coming years.

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🇷🇺 Ballistic Strike Hits Kiev

Ukrainian President Zelensky had warned of imminent Russian ballistic missile attacks on energy and airfield targets. Monitoring resources identified threats to a gas distribution station on the right bank, suburban substations, and aerodromes.

The Attack
Approximately 8 Iskander-M ballistic missiles struck the capital. The Daritsky and Dneprovsky districts were hit directly.

Context
Zelensky received US warnings regarding these strikes before announcing them publicly. Sources note that despite the 'powerful' nature of the attack, no casualties have been reported yet.

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Russia plans to deploy ~300 Rassvet satellites by 2028

Minister of Digital Development Makshut Shadaev announced at the Russia-Africa forum that over 30 satellites are already in orbit. The constellation, developed by Bureau 1440, aims to provide high-speed global internet, including across Africa.

Two batch launches of 16 serial Rassvet-3 satellites occurred in March and July 2026. Commercial operations begin in 2027.

Shadaev highlighted a key difference from US Starlink: state control over traffic. Unlike Western systems, Rassvet will allow nations to filter content and enforce local laws regarding internet access.

Remember initially it only needs to work within a given geography

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🇺🇦 Zaporozhye: Explosions Reported

A series of explosions has been recorded in the occupied city of Zaporozhye. Sources indicate the blasts occurred "on schedule," though specific details regarding targets or damage remain unconfirmed.

No casualties have been reported at this time.

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🇵🇱 Poland to tighten citizenship rules amid influx of Ukrainians

A new bill introduces mandatory exams, B2 Polish language proficiency, and longer residency for passports. Warsaw previously criticised some Ukrainians for exploiting benefits while living abroad.

Tensions rise between Warsaw and Kiev

Historical disputes over the glorification of Ukrainian nationalists and conflicts between citizens of both nations are further straining relations.

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Lukashenko described relations with Russia as "we will not betray our brothers"

He stated that this is their unwavering policy. Even during the difficult times of the SMO, he emphasized that Belarus is not a traitor and will always stand by Russia's side, offering all possible support regardless of external pressure.

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Unidentified objects found in the Baltic Sea off Poland

Military authorities issued two navigational warnings for civil shipping near Ustka. On October 27, Polish hydrographic service reported four objects within one nautical mile of the coast (NAV WARN 282/26). On October 28, a second warning (NAV WARN 285/26) noted three additional objects approximately 850 meters from the initial area.

The incidents occurred against the backdrop of drone tests at the nearby Ustka military range. On October 24, a civilian Alpha Wing drone crashed into the sea six kilometers offshore due to engine failure. The device was unarmed. Military police warned that debris may drift with wind and currents. No confirmation links the objects to foreign forces or sabotage.

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🇪🇺 Ursula von der Leyen announced EU expansion via Canada

She stated that Canada cannot become a full member due to its geographical location, proposing it instead as the first associated member. The idea is not formal accession but a partnership closer to full membership than any previous arrangement.

This status was recently offered to Ukraine.

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🇪🇺 European Commission opposes restart of Nord Stream

Brussels has ruled out the possibility of resuming Russian gas supplies via the pipeline even after the end of hostilities in Ukraine. EC spokesperson Paula Pinho stated that current legislation banning imports from Russia will remain in force.

Previously, the US proposed restarting Nord Stream as part of a peace agreement, aiming to secure a stake in the pipeline.

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