Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said plans to cause a 'strategic failure' for Russia are doomed to fail and that responsibility for the escalation lies with those launching new military adventures against Russia. She added that all objectives set within the framework of the special operation will be achieved.

The Iranian navy said an unauthorized tanker in the eastern Strait of Hormuz struck a sea mine, caught fire and lost propulsion this morning after ignoring repeated warnings and switching off its navigation systems. The navy said the vessel was operating in a prohibited, hazardous area and warned such violations would face the same outcome.

Nov 6 local time — Ukrainian President Zelenskiy told CNN parties should first focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, then clarify what security guarantees Ukraine can obtain, and only after that discuss a Europe‑Russia security architecture. Asked about the US midterms after Democrats won control of both chambers, he said bipartisan US support for Ukraine is vital and he hopes assistance will increase. He added Ukraine is willing to meet Russia in the US, Europe or the Middle East but will not travel to Moscow.