Donald Trump has won the US presidency. Leaders congratulate him. Zelenskyy will meet with 40+ European leaders at their first meeting since the US election.
Exclusives
Military Personnel
Ukraine builds new brigades rather than strengthening old units. Here’s why. The Russian military has increased by 100,000 troops on an expanding eastern front, which has prompted Ukrainian military planners restructure their force structure strategy.
ISW: Ukrainian forces take back positions south of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast. According to geolocated footage, and official reports, Russian forces have taken over multiple settlements in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have reclaimed positions close to Chasiv Yar.
Drones attack the Russian Caspian Fleet base Dagestan. On 6 November, the main base of Russia’s Caspian Flotilla was attacked by drones. The flotilla is known for launching attacks against Ukraine.
Overnight, Ukraine destroyed 38 drones across 9 oblasts. The Air Force reported that Ukrainian forces tracked 63 aerial targets in nine oblasts while intercepting 38 Russian drones.
The Russian Black Sea Fleet is not in Crimea because of the threat of Ukrainian strikes. According to Ukrainian Naval spokesperson Dmytro Plenchuk, the Russian Navy does NOT plan to return to Crimea because Ukrainian strikes on the fleet as well as other assets in the occupied Peninsula have made harboring dangerous.
Ukraine captures the sole survivor from Russian assault, an Egyptian IT student. Ukrainian forces in Donetsk Oblast captured an Egyptian IT student, who was conscripted by Russia after receiving a Russian Passport.
The approximate loss of weapons and military equipment by the Russian Armed Forces since the beginning of the invasion until the present date is 6 NOV 2024:
* Personnel: 702900 (+1250)
* Tanks: 9214 (+6)
* APV: 18592 (+11)
* Artillery systems 20170 (+20).
* MLRS: 1245
* Anti-aircraft systems: 996
* Aircraft: 369
* Helicopters: 329
* UAV: 18366 (+57)
* Cruise missiles: 2631
* Warships/boats: 28
* Submarines: 1
* Vehicles and fuel tank: 28333 (+55).
* Special equipment: 3588 (+1)
Intelligence and Technology
Report: Russia hides oil sales from OPEC in order to fund the war in Ukraine. Researchers in Ukraine claim that Russia is deceiving OPEC by hiding oil sales. These hidden oil sales are generating $60 billion per year.
International
Zelenskyy will meet all European leaders at Budapest shortly after Trump’s victory. More than 40 European leaders will gather in Budapest on November 7-8 to hold their first summit after Trump’s win. Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian leader, will also be attending.
Zelenskyy : First clashes between North Korean troops signal a new global instability. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that combat with North Korean troops marks a dangerous phase in global security challenges.
NATO chief warns that North Korean troops are entering Europe in a “historical turn”. Mark Rutte says that NATO must do more to help Ukraine to change the war’s course.
Harris called Trump to congratulate him on his win. According to her representatives, Vice President Harris stressed the importance of a peaceful power transition during her first direct contact after the election with Trump.
After the US election, Trump reaches out to the French president. The Elysee Palace reported that Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump and their post-election conversation agreed to continue the dialogue on Ukraine and Middle East conflict.
Bloomberg: Ukraine bonds rise as Trump’s win signals peace push. These levels were last seen in early 2022, before Russia’s full scale invasion.
Trump promises to end the Ukraine war. Kremlin withholds congratulations. The Kremlin announced Vladimir Putin would not congratulate Donald Trump for his election win, calling it “internal US matters.”
Sikorski: Europe needs to take more responsibility for its security. Radoslaw Radoslaw Radoslaw has called on the European Union to take immediate action in regards to defense spending and immigration policy following the US election results.
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski urges NATO to allow interception of missiles over Ukraine. As NATO ministers are preparing to meet, Polish foreign Minister Sikorski calls on a policy change that would allow the interception of Russian rockets over Ukraine. He warns of possible consequences if debris reaches Polish land.
Humanitarian and social impact
Captured Russian Marine reveals that the commander ordered the executions of Ukrainian prisoners. Former Wagner mercenary now serving in Russia’s 155th Marine Brigade has revealed to Ukrainian forces that the brutal killings of Ukrainian prisoners in Kursk Oblast were allegedly ordered by Russian command.
Ukraine demands that Russia return the body of Victoria Roshchyna, a journalist who died in captivity. Ukraine MP reveals that Russia did not return the body of journalist Viktoria Rosahchyna who died in Russian captivity or provide official confirmation of her demise.
SBU identifies Russian Officer behind deportation 15 children from Mykolaiv. A commander of the 205th Motor Rifle Brigade in Russia faces war crimes charges after orchestrating the removal of Ukrainian children from Ukrainian territory to Russian territory.
Political and Legal Developments
Zelenskyy congratulates Trump, who allegedly wins the US presidential election in 2024. Media projections claim that Donald Trump has 267 of the 270 electoral votes required, and world leaders are congratulating him before the official results have been announced.
Republicans are reportedly in control of the US Senate. A Republican majority in the Senate emerged, signaling significant changes to Biden’s executive- and judicial-nomination process.
EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine to replace US ambassador Markarova amid Trump victory, sources say. Mike Johnson, the Republican House Speaker, demanded that Ukraine replace its ambassador in Washington after President Zelenskyy visited a Pennsylvania ammunition factory.
Expert warns that Russia will intensify the destabilization of Moldova before the 2025 parliamentary election. Expert: Moldova should prioritise economic growth and social integration, as Russia-backed groups exploit internal divisions in order to push a anti-European agenda.
Ukrainian-born Republican representative secures decisive win in Indiana. Ukrainian-born Representative Victoria Spartz won Indiana’s 5th Congress district with a 57% majority.
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