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News from Nov 1, 2026 (UTC)

Russia isUpbeat

Better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 19Nov 1

Why

  1. Russia tightened security at a Moscow museum after the US warned of a possible terrorist attack.

    22 eventscanadianinquirer.net, spokesman.comSource

  2. Zelensky says Putin is 'losing the war' as a Russian oil refinery burns.

    14 eventsmirror.co.ukSource

  3. Record Russian losses raise questions about Moscow's ability to sustain its offensive in Ukraine.

    9 eventslondonlovesbusiness.comSource

What happened

  • Statements18%
  • Cooperation52%
  • Criticism17%
  • Protests1%
  • Pressure4%
  • Fighting8%

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  • SteadyAbout usual
  • CalmA little better than usual
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