NATO has launched its annual Steadfast Noon nuclear exercises in the Netherlands, involving around 70 aircraft from 14 countries and over 2,000 personnel. The alliance insists these drills are not linked to the ongoing escalation by Russia near NATO borders.
In the US, Donald Trump, with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, signed a peace deal regarding Israel and Hamas, though no official Israeli or Hamas representatives were present at the ceremony.
Ukraine continues to endure heavy attacks: on October 13, Russian forces struck Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia Region, and infrastructure in Kirovohrad Region using drones, missiles, and FPV drones. Ukrainian air defense downed 69 out of 96 drones, but casualties and damage were reported.
President Zelensky is preparing to visit Washington to discuss US support in air defense and the supply of advanced weaponry.
Politically, Germany is debating army conscription, while France faces an ongoing political crisis. Former US Army Europe commander Ben Hodges said NATO would respond swiftly to any Russian aggression against a NATO member.
China has increased its supply of drone components to Russia tenfold. Indian state oil refineries are reducing Russian oil imports, while the private sector is increasing them.
In Ukrainian trust ratings, Kyrylo Budanov and Valeriy Zaluzhny lead, with President Zelensky third. Zaluzhny's hypothetical party receives the most support among political forces.
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