In Kyiv, they moved into Hansen Village, a modular settlement for displaced families. One day, volunteers invited Artem to a summer camp. He agreed, because he wanted one thing: a friend. 3/
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12-year-old Russian boy Artem Miz seeks childhood at camp after war losses
Russia took his home, his father, and his friends. His name is Artem Miz, and he’s 12 years old. This summer, he went to a 10-day camp in the Zakarpattia mountains to find what the war had taken from him — a sense of childhood. — The NYT 1/
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Ukrainian special forces conduct airborne operation in Pokrovsk, break through Russian lines
Special forces and aviation units of Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) are conducting an airborne operation in Pokrovsk, according to Ukrainian media. Assault units have broken through into areas of the city that Russia had considered under its control.
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EU buys US weapons, France pushes European, Sweden Gripen, NATO 2m shells
Much EU cash still buys U.S. weapons. France pushes “buy European.” Sweden may sell Ukraine 100–150 Gripen jets. NATO’s Rutte says Europe will soon make 2m shells a year. 6/
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Real costs of Russia’s war exceed official figures
Russia’s real war costs exceed double its official data. Europe must arm Ukraine now and refill its own stocks to stay credible. 7/
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Merz reparations loan for frozen Russian assets blocked by Belgium
Europe holds $163bn in frozen Russian assets. Germany’s Merz backs a “reparations loan,” but Belgium blocks it. Merz says spend only on weapons, Ukraine wants flexibility for budget support too. 5/
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Ukraine spends more than its public revenue
Ukraine spends $138bn a year on defense and public services, but raises only $90bn. Donated weapons add $40bn, just enough to hold the line. 2/
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Europe must pay $389bn to stop Putin as US aid shrinks
With U.S. aid shrinking, Europe must pay to stop Putin. The Economist: Ukraine needs $389bn in 2026–29 — doubling current support and raising NATO-Europe spending from 0.2% to 0.4% of GDP. Without it, deterrence fails and the war drags on. 1/
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Blackout in Moscow’s Zhukov district after drone reports
Blackout in Moscow’s Zhukov district, hours after reports that Ukraine launched drones into Russia. – RussiaNoContext pic.twitter.com/SgHXePRZdL
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 31 octobre 2025Blackout in Moscow’s Zhukov district, hours after reports that Ukraine launched drones into Russia. – RussiaNoContext
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Power outages in Zhukovsky after Ukrainian drones
It seems at least some Ukrainian drones have already had a good effect on their targets; power in the Moscow suburb of Zhukovskiy is now out.https://t.co/y06BoyvOm1
— Jimmy Rushton (@JimmySecUK) 31 octobre 2025It appears that at least some Ukrainian drones have already had a significant impact on their targets, as power in the Moscow suburb of Zhukovsky is now out.