Russia hits Poltava Oblast with missile

Russian forces launched a missile attack on the Myrhorod district of Poltava Oblast on the night of 28-29 October, informs the Ukraine’s Air Force.

Lukashenko urges talks between Russia, Ukraine

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko said over the weekend that Russia and Ukraine need to engage in negotiations as both sides find themselves in a protracted frontline stalemate, writes The Kiyv Independent.

Access to certain public places in Chisinau will be limited in the context of the visit of top officials

During October 30-31, the access of people to certain public places in Chisinau will be temporarily limited, in the context of the official visit to the Republic of Moldova of the president of Portugal and the vice-president of Bulgaria, informs the City Hall of Chisinau.

Ursula von der Leyen begins a four-day tour of the countries of the Western Balkans

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, started today a four-day tour in the countries of the Western Balkans to present the details of the European Union’s Growth Plan for the region, Radio Free Europe reported.

Israel recalls diplomats from Turkey

All Israeli diplomatic staff have been called back from Turkey following Turkish criticism of Israel's current military operations in Gaza, CNN reports.

Netanyahu: "The war inside Gaza is going to be long"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday drew a connection between the conflict with Hamas and the Arab-Israeli War between 1947 and 1949, which occurred as Israel declared its independence, CNN reports.

Russia says Israel's Gaza bombardment is against international law

Russia’s foreign minister said that Israel’s retaliation against Hamas terrorists in Gaza is against international law, and will lead to a crisis that will last decades, Reuters reports.

At least 32 dead and 63 injured in Egypt car crash

At least 32 people have been killed and dozens more injured in a crash involving multiple vehicles in Egypt, the health ministry has said, BBC reports.

Kazakhstan mine fire leaves at least 32 dead

At least 32 people have been killed following a fire at a mine in Kazakhstan, owned by steel giant ArcelorMittal, BBC reports.

Israel rejects the cease-fire request approved by the UN General Assembly

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on Saturday termed "despicable" a UN General Assembly resolution demanding a humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Agency reports.

The Israel Defense Forces claim to have killed the head of Hamas' air operations

Israel's military says it has killed the man who allegedly commanded the Hamas fighters who infiltrated Israel on paragliders on 7 October and was allegedly responsible for drone attacks on Israeli military posts, BBC reports.

Bombing of Gaza heavier than previous evenings

Reports suggest intense Israeli bombardment of Gaza by air, heavier than in previous evenings, while all internet and phone communications appear to be out in the territory, CNN reports.