Nov 4, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC

Cross-border attacks between Ukrainian and Russian forces continued despite claims by US President Donald Trump of a mutual agreement to halt strikes on energy infrastructure. Recent Russian shelling in Ukraine's Kherson region killed two people and injured 14 others. Concurrently, Ukrainian drone strikes reportedly injured seven individuals across Russia's Belgorod and Sochi regions.

In diplomatic developments, the European Union extended its sanctions regime against Russia. EU diplomatic chief Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned a Russian attack on a train near the Polish border, characterising it as an attempt to intimidate and divide European nations. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued an executive decree officially removing the country's prosecutor general from office.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)

France’s Constitutional Council has validated legislation establishing a right to assisted dying while striking down a proposed social media ban for children under 15.

In its ruling, the high court confirmed that the end-of-life bill complies with the constitution, introducing three interpretative reservations. Among these, the judges upheld an institutional conscience clause, permitting private and religious healthcare facilities to refuse to perform assisted dying procedures. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the decision, stating that it "completes an exemplary democratic debate."

However, the Council invalidated the core provision of a separate digital safety law that sought to restrict social media access for minors under 15. Magistrates concluded that the general prohibition imposed an excessive restriction on personal liberties, rendering the primary objective of the legislation void.

Sources: La Tribune, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Libération, Politico Europe (Defense)

U.S. military forces conducted strikes on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, destroying two Iranian missile launchers in the first American attack on Iranian territory in a month. Iranian state media confirmed six naval personnel were killed during the operation.

Despite the military escalation, Qatari mediators indicated that discussions remain active to facilitate a diplomatic resolution. However, Iranian officials stated Tehran sees "no necessity" for a direct meeting with Washington unless the U.S. accepts its preliminary conditions.

Perspectives on a potential deal remain divided. Diplomatic efforts face added resistance after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to demand financial compensation from Tehran over past regional attacks and domestic crackdowns, making a rapid agreement increasingly unlikely.

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

US emissaries defended a new agreement permitting global purchases of Russian diesel during talks with Ukrainian envoys in Miami, presenting the measure as an effort to bring Moscow back to peace negotiations. The arrangement, negotiated between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, has generated sharp pushback from lawmakers in Washington and officials in Kyiv.

Bipartisan critics in Congress alleged that the White House is prioritizing domestic fuel price reductions ahead of upcoming midterm elections over maintaining economic sanctions. Meanwhile, experts warned that revenues from the fuel exports could bolster Moscow's military budget and assist foreign partners such as Iran. Ukrainian leadership remains strongly opposed to the move.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă.