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Ukraine

• Tomorrow, I Will Hold a Staff Meeting Focused Specifically on This Region - on the Defense of Zaporizhzhia and All the Issues Raised - Address by the President President of Ukraine 13 Nov 2025
• Andrii Sybiha and Igor Brusylo held a meeting with UK Prime Minister's National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 13 Nov 2025
• Andrii Sybiha held a meeting with Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom Yvette Cooper Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 13 Nov 2025
• Andrii Sybiha and Ihor Brusylо held a meeting with representatives of the UK Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 13 Nov 2025
• Denys Shmyhal visits frontline units defending the Donetsk region Ukraine MOD 13 Nov 2025
• Brigades of the 'Azov' and 'Khartiia' Corps to order strike assets through the DOT-Chain Defence marketplace Ukraine MOD 13 Nov 2025
• Government instructs comprehensive audit of largest state-owned enterprises, particularly in energy and defence industries: Yulia Svyrydenko Ukraine Government 13 Nov 2025

Russia

• Russian Forces Take Control of Two Settlements in Kharkov and Dnepropetrovsk Regions Sputnik 13 Nov 2025 -- Russia's Sever battlegroup took control of the settlement of Sinelnikovo in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.

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Foreign Reactions

• Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure deepen humanitarian harm and endanger nuclear safety: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 13 Nov 2025 -- Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's recurrent strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, highlighting severe humanitarian impacts and nuclear safety risks. Russia's proposals for a settlement would last only until Moscow decided it wanted more. A settlement that rewards territorial theft would only guarantee future war.
• Russia's narrative of inevitable victory is contradicted by its military and economic failures: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 13 Nov 2025 -- Politico-Military Counsellor Ankur Narayan highlights that Russia's claims of inevitable victory in Ukraine are undermined by minimal territorial gains, unsustainable casualties, and severe economic strain. The UK and its partners remain resolute in supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity against Russia's ongoing aggression.
• Security and future generations at the centre of discussions as UK and Ukraine strengthen partnership. UK FCDO 13 Nov 2025 -- The Foreign Secretary welcomes Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha to London for next steps on the 100 Year Partnership.
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna in Berlin: Europe's resolve and Germany's leadership are key to Ukraine's success Estonia MFA 13 Nov 2025 -- On 13 November, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna visited Berlin, where he met with, among others, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to discuss strengthening European security, continued support for Ukraine, and increasing pressure on Russia to end its war of aggression.
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna: Nordic and Baltic countries' joint contribution to NATO's Ukraine defence funding mechanism is especially vital ahead of winter Estonia MFA 13 Nov 2025 -- According to Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, NATO's announcement today that the Nordic and Baltic countries will jointly contribute $500 million to the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) is a clear signal of the region's unwavering support for Ukraine.
• Minister of Defence Häkkänen: Nordic and Baltic countries announce USD 500 million package of support for Ukraine under PURL Finnish MoD 13 Nov 2025 -- Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden announced today on 13 November 2025 that they will fund a USD 500 million package of defence materiel for Ukraine sourced from the United States, under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative of NATO and the United States.
• Sweden contributes SEK 600 million to US military equipment support package to Ukraine Government Offices of Sweden 13 Nov 2025 -- Sweden is contributing around SEK 600 million to the US-initiated Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL). Together with other Nordic and Baltic countries, Sweden is helping to fund an overall package worth a total of USD 500 million.
• Latvia alongside the other NB8 countries continues supporting Ukraine Latvia MFA 13 Nov 2025 -- The NB8 countries continue to provide comprehensive military support to Ukraine.
• Nordic and Baltic countries to fund a joint USD 500 million PURL package for Ukraine Lithuania MND 13 Nov 2025 -- Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden pledged a USD 500 million package under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative for equipment and acquisition procurement from the United States.

News Reports

• Ukraine's Big Corruption Scandal Cuts Close To Zelenskyy. Will He Weather It? RFE/RL 13 Nov 2025 -- The central figure in the corruption scandal shaking Ukraine, Tymur Mindich, is an old friend and former business partner of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.