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Combat Operations

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 04.11 Ukraine MOD 04 Nov 2022
• Russia Targets Ukrainian Infrastructure With Fresh Drone Attacks; Zelenskiy Accuses Russia Of 'Energy Terrorism' RFE/RL 04 Nov 2022 -- Russia launched more kamikaze drones on infrastructure and civilian targets in southeastern Ukraine, officials said on November 4, as extensive damage to the power grid left millions of Ukrainians without electricity, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to accuse Moscow of "energy terrorism."

Ukraine

• It is good that the world pays attention only to what the terrorist state actually does, not what it says - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 04 Nov 2022
• President of Ukraine met with National Security Advisor to the President of the United States President of Ukraine 04 Nov 2022
• Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a meeting with Advisor to the US President Jake Sullivan President of Ukraine 04 Nov 2022
• Roman Mashovets and the Ambassador of Japan to Ukraine discussed the key areas of Ukrainian-Japanese security cooperation President of Ukraine 04 Nov 2022

Russia

• Putin: Civilians in Kherson need to be evacuated Press TV 04 Nov 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that civilians need to be evacuated from the Moscow-controlled Kherson region in southern Ukraine, where Russian forces have been evacuating since mid-October.
• Putin Signs Law Allowing Those Who've Committed Serious Crimes To Join Military RFE/RL 04 Nov 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing the military mobilization of people who have committed serious crimes as the Kremlin continues to amass troops for its war in Ukraine amid several recent setbacks.
• UK: Russia May Be Ready to Shoot Retreating and Deserting Soldiers VOA 04 Nov 2022 -- Russia may be ready to shoot its retreating and deserting soldiers in Ukraine, according to Britain's Defense Ministry's daily update on Russia's war on Ukraine.
• Russia Fighting 'Sacred' Battle Against Satan, Medvedev Says RFE/RL 04 Nov 2022 -- Former President Dmitry Medvedev has claimed Moscow is fighting a holy war against Satan and warned Russia is capable of sending its enemies to hell, the latest in a slew of outlandish remarks targeting Ukraine and the West from an ally of President Vladimir Putin who for years portrayed himself as a relative liberal.

United States

• Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, Holds a Press Briefing DoD 04 Nov 2022
• Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine - November 4, 2022 DOD
• $400 Million in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine DoD 04 Nov 2022 -- On November 4, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced approximately $400 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).
• Aid Package to Ukraine Includes T-72B Tanks DoD News 04 Nov 2022 -- Today, the Defense Department announced approximately $400 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine under the Ukraine security assistance initiative.
• US Announces Additional $400M in Security Assistance for Ukraine VOA 04 Nov 2022 -- The United States is providing about $400 million more in security assistance to Ukraine as the fight against Russia's invasion enters its ninth month.
• Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Visit to Kyiv, Ukraine The White House 04 Nov 2022
• Control Of U.S. Congress Could Flip Next Week. What Does It Mean For Aid For Ukraine? RFE/RL 04 Nov 2022 -- Ukrainian troops smashed through Russian forces in the northeast Kharkiv region in September, a stunning counteroffensive driven by Ukrainian determination, shrewd battlefield tactics, and powerful Western weaponry.

NATO

United Nations

• WHO Ukraine crisis response: September 2022 bulletin WHO 04 Nov 2022
• IAEA finds no sign of undeclared nuclear activities in Ukraine People's Daily 04 Nov 2022 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Thursday it did not find any indications of undeclared nuclear activities and materials at three locations it had inspected in Ukraine.
• Ukraine: FAO reinforces its presence to optimize technical and humanitarian assistance FAO 04 Nov 2022 -- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reinforced its presence in Ukraine by signing an agreement with the Government to set up a Project Office that will facilitate and expand the provision of technical and humanitarian assistance to the country's most vulnerable communities, especially in rural areas.

Foreign Reactions

• G7: Foreign Ministers' Statement European External Action Service (EEAS) 04 Nov 2022 -- We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, underline our strong sense of unity and our unshakable commitment to uphold the rules-based international order and to protect the rights of all, including the most vulnerable.
• G7: Press remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell upon arrival at the Ministerial meeting European External Action Service (EEAS) 04 Nov 2022
• Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in her capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Germany Federal Foreign Office 04 Nov 2022
• Türkiye, Russia agree to send free grain to needy countries, says Erdogan People's Daily 04 Nov 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday he has agreed with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to ship grain and fertilizers free of charge to some African countries.
• Turkish president, UN chief discuss extension of grain deal over phone People's Daily 04 Nov 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed the extension of the Ukraine grain deal during a phone call on Friday.
• 6 grain vessels leave Ukraine after Russia restores deal: Türkiye People's Daily 04 Nov 2022 -- Six grain vessels left Ukrainian ports on Thursday after Russia resumed its participation in the UN-brokered deal which allows grain exports through the Black Sea, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said.
• Phone Call with UN Secretary-General Guterres Presidency Of The Republic Of Turkey 04 Nov 2022 --

  President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.

• Spokesman dismisses Ukrainian officials' anti-Iran accusations as baseless IRNA 04 Nov 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani in reaction to Ukrainian foreign minister's comments, emphasized Iran's neutral status in Ukraine war, and said that sensational remarks and undocumented accusations are of no assistance in resolving Ukraine crisis.
• Iran urges Ukraine to abandon groundless accusations against Tehran Press TV 04 Nov 2022 -- Iran has once again rejected Ukraine's repetitive and groundless accusations that it provides Russia with weapons.

News Reports

• How Western Tech In Iranian Drones Is Helping Russia Wage War On Ukraine RFE/RL 04 Nov 2022 -- Over the past five years, Iranian officials and state media have touted the "indigenous" ingenuity in the Islamic republic's mass-produced Mohajer-6 combat drone, which Russia has deployed in its war against Ukraine.