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Combat Operations

• North Korean Troops Are 'Fair Game' In Russia's War Against Ukraine RFE/RL 29 Oct 2024 -- Persistent intelligence reports that thousands of North Korean troops were heading to Russia raised the alarm they could be used in the war against Ukraine.
• 'Small Number' Of North Korean Troops Are In Kursk, Pentagon Says RFE/RL 29 Oct 2024 -- The Pentagon said on October 29 that a "small number" of North Korean troops have been deployed in Russia's Kursk region and expressed concern that they will be used in combat against Ukrainian troops.
• Pentagon says some North Korea forces are in Russia's Kursk VOA 29 Oct 2024 -- The Pentagon said Tuesday a "small number" of North Korean troops have deployed to Russia's Kursk region, where they are likely to be used in combat against Ukrainian troops.

Ukraine

• Zelensky Requests Tomahawk Missiles as Part of Non-Nuclear Deterrence Package - Reports Sputnik 29 Oct 2024 -- The clause on a "non-nuclear deterrence package" that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested as part of his "victory plan" included long-range Tamahawk missiles, US media reported on Tuesday, citing US officials.
• We Really Count on Progress in Bolstering Ukraine's Air Shield - President at the Meeting with Swedish Prime Minister President of Ukraine 29 Oct 2024
• President of Ukraine and Prime Minister of Finland Discuss Defense Support and Preparations for the Second Peace Summit President of Ukraine 29 Oct 2024
• President Meets with Iceland's Parliamentary Speaker and Foreign Affairs Committee Members President of Ukraine 29 Oct 2024
• Norway Increases Military Aid to Ukraine President of Ukraine 29 Oct 2024
• Funding for Ukrainian Defense Production and the Second Peace Summit: President Meets with Denmark's Prime Minister President of Ukraine 29 Oct 2024
• The War Cannot Simply End with Mere Silence on the Frontline: All POWs and Deportees Must Return - President President of Ukraine 29 Oct 2024
• May Your Decisions End the War and Bring Lasting Peace, not a Temporary Illusion - Speech by the President at the 76th Session of the Nordic Council President of Ukraine 29 Oct 2024
• Rehabilitation of Wounded Soldiers and Potential Patronage Over Ukrainian Regions - Results of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Meeting with Iceland's President President of Ukraine 29 Oct 2024
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy Had a Phone Conversation with the President of the Republic of Korea President of Ukraine 29 Oct 2024
• Victory Plan, Defense Support, and Winter Preparations: Outcomes of the Fourth Ukraine-Nordic Summit President of Ukraine 29 Oct 2024

Russia

• Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (29 October 2024) Russia MoD 29 Oct 2024 -- The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the operation to neutralise an enemy group, which broke into the territory of Kursk region.
• Russian Defence Minister congratulates Russian servicemen on liberation of Katerinovka, Gornyak, and Dobrovolye in Donetsk People's Republic Russia MoD 29 Oct 2024 -- Defence Minister of the Russian Federation Andrei Belousov congratulated the command and personnel of the 57th Motorised Rifle Regiment on liberation of Katerinovka (Donetsk People's Republic) from neo-Nazis.
• Russian Defence Minister congratulates servicemen of formations, who demonstrated courage and heroism during liberation of Selidovo in Donetsk People's Republic Russia MoD 29 Oct 2024 -- Defence Minister of the Russian Federation Andrei Belousov congratulated the command and manpower of the 30th Separate Guards Motorised Rifle Brigade.
• Ten Ukrainian Saboteurs Tried to Penetrate Into Bryansk Region - Russian National Guard Sputnik 29 Oct 2024 -- The Ukrainian sabotage group, which tried to break into Russia's Bryansk region, consisted of about 10 people, the Russian National Guard said on Tuesday.
• Russian Forces Liberate Strategically Important City of Selidovo in Donetsk Region Sputnik 29 Oct 2024 -- The Russian armed forces have taken control of the city of Selydovo in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
• German Rheinmetall Plant in Ukraine to be Valid Target for Russian Forces, Kremlin Warns Sputnik 29 Oct 2024 -- A plant of Germany's largest arms manufacturer, Rheinmetall, will be a legitimate target for Russian troops like any other defense enterprise in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
• Advances in Donetsk: Russian Forces Liberate Three Key Settlements Sputnik 29 Oct 2024 -- Russian forces have liberated the city of Gornyak, as well as the towns of Katerinovka and Dobrovolye in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), according to Russia's Defense Ministry.
• Russian Air Defense Destroyed 7 Ukrainian Drones Overnight - MoD Sputnik 29 Oct 2024 -- Russian air defense systems destroyed seven Ukrainian drones overnight over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk regions and the Black Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

United States

• Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing DoD 29 Oct 2024
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Ukrainian Presidential Administration Head Yermak US Dept. of State 29 Oct 2024
• North Korean Presence Underscores Russia's Struggle, Pentagon Press Secretary Says DoD News 29 Oct 2024 -- The Pentagon expressed concern today over North Korea's escalating support for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

NATO

United Nations

Foreign Reactions

• Norway providing support for more air defence to Ukraine Government of Norway 29 Oct 2024 -- 'Norway will provide NOK 1.4 billion in funding to expand air defence systems in Ukraine. Together with other countries, Norway is providing funding that will enable Romania to send a Patriot air defence system to Ukraine,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
• SEK 110 million in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine Government Offices of Sweden 29 Oct 2024 -- Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues to have devastating consequences - both military and humanitarian. The Swedish Government is therefore supporting Ukraine in a number of ways and has now decided on a new humanitarian support package of SEK 110 million.

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