Nov 2, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC

Russian forces carried out fresh overnight drone attacks on Kyiv, injuring one resident, shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the UN General Assembly. Moscow's defense ministry announced a renewed campaign specifically targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ukrainian strikes against Russian oil facilities continue to disrupt local fuel supplies, prompting Moscow to procure foreign fuel.

In Germany, authorities identified two suspects linked to Moscow following the discovery of explosive drones near critical infrastructure in Leipzig. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the bloc will "not tolerate attacks on EU soil" and remains prepared to respond.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has publicly called on Kyiv to begin logistical groundwork for future national elections. Fedorov, who was removed from his post by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, argued that organizing votes for millions of displaced citizens, overseas refugees, and frontline service members will require extensive advance administrative planning.

Under current Ukrainian law, holding national elections is prohibited while martial law remains active, and President Zelensky has maintained that national defense must remain the country's primary focus. Nevertheless, Fedorov stressed that establishing administrative infrastructure early is necessary to ensure voting can proceed smoothly once security conditions permit. Zelensky's administration has not signaled any intention to modify election rules while military operations continue.

Sources: Le Monde.

The European Union has officially extended sanctions against Russia following a missile attack on a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned the strike, characterising it as an effort to intimidate European partners and sow internal political division.

The diplomatic measure comes despite claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that Kyiv and Moscow had reached an agreement to refrain from striking energy infrastructure. However, intense fighting continues on the ground. Shelling in Ukraine's Kherson region resulted in two fatalities and 14 injuries, while drone strikes in Russia's Belgorod region and the coastal city of Sochi left seven people wounded.

Meanwhile, domestic political shifts continued in Kyiv, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a presidential decree removing the country's prosecutor general from office.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).

Public trust in artificial intelligence has declined in Italy, according to a recent SWG survey showing positive sentiment falling from 68 percent in 2020 to 49 percent. Meanwhile, public concern regarding AI technology rose to 45 percent.

The shift reflects growing unease over economic and media impacts, including an estimated 425,000 job disruptions globally over the last three years. News publishers have also warned of rising "zero-click" search environments as engines increasingly offer AI-generated overviews instead of traditional web links.

Despite heightened skepticism and debates surrounding government regulation, figures of Italian origin remain prominent in global sector leadership, notably Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei. Tech firms continue pushing back against stricter regulatory controls despite ongoing ethical concerns.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica.

The United States carried out airstrikes against two missile launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first U.S. bombardment of Iranian territory in a month. Iranian state media subsequently confirmed that six naval personnel were killed in the operation.

Meanwhile, diplomatic initiatives to de-escalate tensions remain stalled. Qatari officials reported that mediation efforts are ongoing to broker an agreement between Washington and Tehran. However, Iranian officials insisted there is "no necessity" for direct meetings until the U.S. accepts Tehran's preconditions.

Diplomatic prospects were further complicated after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to demand financial compensation from Iran for past regional attacks, dampening hopes for a swift diplomatic resolution.

Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Soir, Libération, RTBF Info.