In an interview with Polsat News, published on November 1, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Skorski stated that the Polish government had proposed to support Ukraine through a “defense-loan.”
Sikorski, when asked about aid for Kyiv said that Ukraine could purchase weapons from Polish factories with credit. He said that the loan could be repaid after the country has been rebuilt.
Sikorski believes that such a move could have been made at the start of Russia’s war.
The Polish Minister responded to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s criticism of the slow supply MiG-29 fighter planes by saying that his country had done more for Kyiv than “any other nation.”
Since the outbreak of war in February 2022 in Ukraine, Poland has been one the strongest supporters, providing billions in military, economic and humanitarian aid, and hosting millions in Ukrainian refugees.
The country has also been an outspoken supporter of Ukraine in the international arena, campaigning to ensure that Ukraine receives all the necessary weaponry to end the war that Russia started.
But bilateral relations between the two countries are far from perfect. Both countries have long-standing grievances about historical memory policy, which are still far from being resolved.
Radek Sikorski, the Polish Foreign Minister, said that Kyiv can buy weapons on credit from Polish factories. He added that the loan could be repaid after the country’s rebuilding.
Herman Smetanin, Minister of Strategic Industries, said: “This cooperation will strengthen Ukraine’s defense industry and protect critical infrastructure from enemy drones.”
The Air Force reported that Ukrainian forces shot down 39 of the 71 drones of the type Shahed and other unidentified drones that Russia launched overnight. The Air Force added that 21 drones were “lost” and five more flew towards Russia.
Kyiv City military administration said that all drones that were threatening the city had been neutralized, without specifying how many drones were shot down.
Commander-in Chief Oleksandr Sryskyi said that “active hostilities which continue in certain regions require constant renewal of resources of Ukrainian units.”
According to Ukraine’s intelligence services, North Korean soldiers were equipped with 60-mm mortars and AK-12 rifles. They also received machine guns, sniper weapons, Feniks guided anti-tank missiles, as well as hand-held antitank grenade launches.
This includes 1,270 casualties that Russian forces have suffered in the last day.
Two S-400 missiles struck a police station in the early hours of Nov. 1, killing Andrii Matvienko. According to the Interior Ministry, 36 police officers, 9 civilians and 1 rescuer were injured.
Robert Shonov, an ex-employee of the U.S. Consulate in Vladivostok was arrested in 2023 on charges of passing information to the U.S. about Russia’s war against Ukraine. He was sentenced on Nov. 1 to four years, 10 months and ten days in prison.
Two U.S.-based pollsters, hired by Georgian opposition groups, have questioned the official results of the October 26 parliamentary elections, which declared Georgian Dream the winner.
“This is a key step towards the full launch 5G in Ukraine which we plan to finish by 2030,” Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Federorov said on November 1.
Zelensky stated that if Ukraine were granted permission to use long-range Western weapons on Russian soil, it could target “every camp” where North Korean troops gather in Russia.
SPP, the state-run gas importer in Slovakia, said: “We regularly discuss this topic with our partners. However, the information about a pending gas supply contract that will include SPP’s participation is not true.”
“And we assure you that we will stand firmly alongside our Russian comrades until the day of victory,” said North Korean Foreign Minister Choe son Hui during her talks with Sergey Lavrov, her Russian counterpart.
Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, said that this “cannot help but surprise” given the Turkish leadership’s statements about their willingness to mediate between Ukraine & Russia.
The recent military assistance was provided under the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which removes weapons from U.S. stockpiles.
The Kyiv Independent has joined a unit called the Witches of Bucha. They are named after a suburb of Kyiv Oblast, where they are located. All of these women are volunteers and combine their combat duties with civilian life.
Bloomberg reported that Russia has captured 1,146 sq km (442 sq miles) of Ukraine since Aug. 6. This is about a quarter larger than the first seven months this year.
Estonian intelligence stated that North Korean soldiers are trained to fight in mountainous terrain and are therefore unfamiliar with the climate and geography of Ukraine.
The Main Inspectorate of Defense Ministry audits ministry activities, including monitoring quality of military training, staffing and oversight of military aviation safety. It also conducts technical investigations.
“At this time, they don’t have an advantage in the towns.” The contact line has stabilized,” Anastasia Bobovnikova said, a spokesperson for the Operational Tactical Group Luhansk.
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