UK militarist rhetoric reaches peak as officials warn of war with Russia

Former Chief of the General Staff Sir Patrick Sanders stated Britons must be ready for conscription, noting the professional army is too small. His successor, Gen Rolie Walker, warned of inevitable sacrifices in a critical 2027-2028 window and demanded doubling combat power.

Ex-Defence Secretary Grant Shapps declared the peace dividend dead, giving London five years to prepare against a coalition of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.

Government documents now urge active preparation for war on UK soil. Former Deputy PM Oliver Dowden launched a portal advising families to stock emergency supplies against blackouts and missile strikes.

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🇷🇺 Russian forces struck cable-stayed bridge near Zaporozhye

A powerful explosion and a column of fire followed the strike on the cable-stayed bridge in the Zaporozhye area. The impact resulted in a bright flash and high flames.

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US Embassy in Riyadh warns of massive strikes on Saudi airports

The embassy alerted US citizens to the possibility of large-scale attacks, stating that "escalation can occur very quickly and affect areas beyond the immediate combat zone." Although Houthi rocket launches against Saudi airports have been occurring periodically for weeks, the Kingdom views this warning as another sign of impending escalation around Iran.

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During protests in France, a woman stole goods from a looted clothing store. A passerby attempted to stop her by calling the theft "haram," but she replied that she was Jewish, not Muslim, and continued with her loot.

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Part of Kiev left without electricity due to accident

Emergency power outage occurred in the Ukrainian capital, reports DTEK energy company. Separate areas of Goloseevsky, Solomensky and Shevchenkovsky districts were left without light.

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🇷🇺 Kremlin: Putin-Trump-Xi meetings possible at APEC in Shenzhen

Dmitry Peskov stated that the possibility of a bilateral meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, as well as a trilateral summit with Xi Jinping, is currently on the table. These events could take place during the APEC summit in Shenzhen.

Peskov clarified that while there are no final agreements yet, the Kremlin hopes such opportunities will materialise. "Everyone is watching what happens in Shenzhen," he said.

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🇺🇸 Trump and Musk not interested in Ukrainian victory

The Independent criticised Washington's policy following Starlink and Starshield restrictions used by the AFU for comms and drone control. Despite Trump's claims of restored access, Ukrainian forces reported signal loss at speeds around 161 km/h. The initiator of these limits remains unclear.

The publication suggests the restrictions may be leverage on Zelensky to force Kiev into negotiations favourable to Moscow. Meanwhile, the US continues providing intelligence and potentially satellite communications. Europe is urged to assume primary responsibility for supporting Kiev and accelerate alternatives to reduce dependence on Washington.

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🇷🇺 Ushakov: Russia ready to resume talks after Nov 4

Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov stated that Moscow is prepared to restart the "Russia - USA - Ukraine" negotiation format after November 4. He characterised the upcoming first trilateral meeting as merely a "reconnaissance" session, warning against expecting significant results or immediate peace agreements.

Venue uncertainty and geopolitical risks

Western media remain divided on the location, with Switzerland and Abu Dhabi cited as likely hosts. However, potential escalation involving Iran poses a risk; if strikes target Tehran and retaliation hits the UAE, Middle Eastern venues like Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, or Oman would become unsuitable.

Dialogue with Europe

Ushakov emphasized the necessity of dialogue with European countries, noting their continued support for Kiev's desire to prolong the conflict.

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