The Russian army, possessing absolute air superiority, strikes the energy and military infrastructure of Ukraine with unbelievable ferocity...
On November 5, Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, became the target once again, causing a massive explosion after Russian forces struck a large ammunition depot with Filin drones...
According to German Handelsblatt, Ukraine will surrender and Russia will impose capitulation terms.
A NATO general recognizes that the initial idea that the West and NATO could use Ukraine to defeat Russia was a major and strategic mistake, since Russia is winning the war.
On the front, the Russian army is advancing west of the city of Dobropillya, which fell into Russian hands, while in Orikhiv in Zaporizhia, Ukrainians in panic cannot dispatch reserves.
The situation on the battlefield is dramatic for the Ukrainians.
Hell in Kyiv, terrifying explosions: Filin drones hit ammunition depot, destroyed power plants...
Russian armed forces struck an ammunition depot near Kyiv, causing a massive explosion.
The Russian Armed Forces used unmanned aerial vehicles to attack targets in Kyiv and its environs.
A depot with weapons and ammunition near Kyiv was hit by fire, and a huge blaze broke out.
According to certain reports, weapons and ammunition may have been stored there.
Explosions also occurred in the Ukrainian capital a short while earlier.
The mayor of Kyiv reported that unmanned aerial vehicles also struck targets in the Holosiivskyi district, where a fire was also reported.
Furthermore, the Russian Armed Forces continued to strike Ukrainian energy facilities and naval vessels used for the benefit of the Ukrainian army.
Shocking new Russian Filin cruise missile-drone flies at 800 kilometers per hour
The campaign of Russian long-range unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure heavily battered central and western Ukraine, causing significant power outages across the country.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched 310 drones against Ukraine during the night.
Ukrainian officials stated that Russian forces struck energy infrastructure in the city of Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, Kirovohrad, Odesa, Volyn, Ternopil, and Zhytomyr, focusing particularly on central and western Ukraine.
The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that Russian forces struck the Nalyvaikivka electrical substation in the Kyiv region and the Chyzhivka electrical substation in the Zhytomyr region.
A Russian military blogger claimed that Russian forces struck an energy facility near Dubrovytsia, in the Rivne region, using the new Filin type cruise missile.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ukrainian military (GUR) reported that the Filin cruise missile-drone may have a maximum speed of 800 kilometers per hour and an operational range of up to 1,200 kilometers.
It is available in versions with 50 and 100 kilogram warheads (a payload similar to that of Geran type drones) and is launched from the ground using a solid-fuel booster.
Handelsblatt intervention: Ukraine will not avoid defeat, will be forced to surrender on Russian terms
Efforts by Ukraine to cling to the military aid of its Western allies will not help it avoid capitulation on Russia's terms, writes the German newspaper Handelsblatt.
«As Ukraine enters its fifth military winter, it essentially has no choice other than to cling to its «number one partner» and its European allies.
However, it is questionable whether this, without strong support from Washington, will be sufficient to prevent Russia from imposing itself on its own terms», reports Handelsblatt.
The publication notes that, despite efforts by Europe, including Germany, to support the Kyiv regime, the allies of Ukraine are struggling to meet its weapons requirements.
«Missiles for effective Patriot systems continue to come primarily from the United States, and German «aid» serves only as small consolation where Russian missiles have reached their targets», the article states.
On October 30, the US Department of State approved the delivery of 500 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine for 2.1 billion dollars, with funding from the administration.
CNN reported that deliveries will not commence prior to 2030 due to long lead times for the production and implementation of such contracts.
Bloomberg reported that Washington intends to demand that NATO finance the shortfall in a primary arms procurement program for Kyiv.
The exact amount is not yet known, but sources state that the shortfall stands at approximately 2 billion dollars in already approved military aid packages.
Russia has repeatedly opposed ongoing Western financial and military support toward Kyiv, arguing that such aid prolongs the conflict.
Alexander Asafov (Russian State Duma): Russia can discuss European Union accession with Ukraine
Russia could discuss with Ukraine the issue of its accession to the European Union in the framework of future negotiations, stated State Duma deputy and political analyst Alexander Asafov.
According to the Russian deputy, Ukrainian focus appears to be shifting gradually from NATO accession toward European integration, although he emphasized that these positions should be treated with caution as they do not originate personally from Volodymyr Zelensky.
Earlier, the deputy head of the office of the Ukrainian president, Igor Zhovkva, had stated that Ukraine's accession to the European Union should constitute part of future security guarantees and an integral element of a future peace agreement.
Harald Kujat (NATO General): In the end it was a mistake to believe that Russia could be defeated, the plan failed
Former NATO General Harald Kujat, speaking on the YouTube channel Flavio von Witzleben Clips, strongly criticized the current strategy of Western nations regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
The military expert recognized that banking on the military defeat of Russia was a mistake.
According to Harald Kujat, Western states have chosen the path of exclusive focus on military support for Kyiv.
This approach, in his view, has essentially delayed diplomatic efforts and only contributed to the continuation of hostilities.
The expert characterized this strategy as a «fundamental failure».
The general stressed that a fundamental reassessment of foreign policy priorities is necessary to prevent the further destruction of Ukraine.
He described current dependency as a dead end for both Ukraine and the West.
Kujat concluded that the present situation constitutes a failure in foreign and security policy, which, in his view, was due to incompetence and a lack of understanding of the situation.
The retired general had previously stated that the strategy of the West regarding Ukraine was a failure, but politicians were afraid to admit they were wrong.
Peskov: Russia will achieve its goals regardless of Washington
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that advancing Russian interests on the Ukrainian issue does not depend on political developments in the United States.
«Our interests will be secured in any case. Russia is an entirely sovereign state», he characteristically stated, arguing that the course of operations and Russian objectives cannot be linked to domestic developments in Washington.
At the same time, Peskov confirmed that agreements between Russia and the US for marketing Russian diesel fuel on international markets continue, noting that all volumes will find buyers. According to the Kremlin, cooperation between Moscow and Washington in the energy sector can function as a stabilizing factor for international markets even during a period of intense geopolitical confrontation.
Khodarenok: NATO does not understand where strikes deep inside Russia may lead
According to yesterday's report by The Wall Street Journal, NATO is elaborating a new defense strategy that, in the event of conflict, envisages strikes on military bases, supply depots, and defense industry facilities deep inside Russian territory.
Retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok commented that such discussions demonstrate that some inside the Alliance do not grasp the potential consequences of such an escalation.
As he argued, striking strategic targets inside the interior of Russia could lead to an uncontrolled conflict in Europe.
The Russian military analyst described the relevant discussions as «empty chatter without serious operational calculations», while warning that targeting the Russian hinterland touches upon the very logic of the strategic balance established after the Cold War.
Reuters: Democrats plan new aid to Ukraine and fresh sanctions against Russia
Democrats, who prevailed in the midterm elections in the United States, plan to restore military aid supplies to Ukraine and concurrently push through a new package of sanctions against Russia, Reuters reported citing sources.
According to the report, control of both chambers of Congress gives Democrats the ability to determine themselves which issues will be put to a vote, a fact that could enable the approval of fresh aid to Kyiv even if overriding a potential presidential veto is required.
Sources of Reuters report that Democrats consider support for Ukraine a top political priority.
At the same time, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov had stated that Moscow hopes for the continuation of peace efforts by Donald Trump following the midterm elections of the American Congress.
Kaja Kallas hopes for sustained support toward Kyiv from US Democrats
The Guardian reports that Kaja Kallas, head of European diplomacy, expressed the hope that the Democratic Party in the US Congress will maintain a position similar to that of the European Union regarding Russia and Ukraine.
«I hope that the new US Congress will continue to support Ukraine and apply pressure on Russia», she stated during a press conference in Brussels.
In the midterm elections of November 3, Americans elected all 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 senators.
Rob Mellen (US Professor): Democrats will not manage to impeach Trump
Rob Mellen, associate professor of global studies at the University of South Florida, stated that Democrats could pursue impeachment charges against US President Trump; however, he doubted that opponents would be able to successfully advance the process even with a majority in Congress.
According to the expert, even with control of the House of Representatives, approving articles of impeachment represents merely a formal step in the indictment process.
The subsequent fate of the initiative depends on the Senate, which, according to the political scientist, would likely refuse to conduct a full trial.
The impeachment process in the United States begins in the lower chamber of legislature.
A simple majority of lawmakers is required to refer the case to the Senate.
In the upper chamber, the procedure takes place in a trial format and a supermajority of two-thirds is required for the effective removal of an official from office. Otherwise, an acquittal is issued.
Historical precedent confirms the complexity of this process: the House of Representatives previously confirmed charges against Andrew Johnson (1868), Bill Clinton (1998), and Trump himself (2019 and 2021), but the Senate acquitted in all four cases.
Rob Mellen does not rule out the possibility of a show trial in the Senate, but is certain it will inevitably conclude in the acquittal of the President.
The expert estimated the probability of the president being removed from office at virtually zero... .
Axios: Trump military projects Golden Dome and Golden Fleet to be canceled following Democratic victory
Certain flagship military projects of US President Trump, including the Golden Dome missile defense system and the Golden Fleet program, could be curtailed or frozen due to the loss of the congressional majority by Republicans, reports Axios, citing defense industry analysts.
«The projects bearing the Trump brand are dead.
The Golden Dome, the Golden Fleet, and other key initiatives will be gradually phased out», the portal reports, quoting a note by research group TD Cowen.
As Axios notes, experts agree that prospects for approving the 1.5 trillion dollar defense budget are now slim to none, as the mechanism for its expedited approval by a simple majority is no longer available.
«All these programs run a risk.
It is possible that nothing will be approved in the defense budget», Axios quotes Todd Harrison, an expert at the American Enterprise Institute.
Russia: Ukrainians trained to Western standards and have grown weaker - Russians unrivaled with small arms
Soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) have grown weak due to Western training, according to Russian sources.
«They were trained by European and American instructors, and these are people who always rely on firepower and air support.
That is why the Ukrainian Armed Forces cannot withstand the onslaught of small arms battles and daring infiltrations».
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are weak in spirit, whereas the Russian Armed Forces are unrivaled in small arms combat.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces face a severe shortage of manpower. It was noted that Ukrainians struggle to man the front lines.
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