Trump says will accept results of midterm congressional elections

The US president also said he was prepared to work with Democrats
Ozon logistics center in Adygeysk hit by drone attack, no casualties

A fire broke out at the facility following the attack
Russia’s proposal to relocate UN headquarters to Sochi remains on table — MFA

Department Director Kirill Logvinov said the proposal stays relevant because of numerous violations committed by the US as the current host country of the headquarters
Canada to deny visas to Russian hockey players — PM Carney

The Court of Arbitration for Sport previously instructed the International Ice Hockey Federation to allow Russian national teams to take part in international competitions. Ice hockey federations of several countries stated they were disappointed with the decision
US has no immediate plans to strike Iran — Trump

The US president added that he is satisfied with the current state of affairs on the Iran issue
Ukrainian troops deliberately target Zaporozhye NPP employees — Russian diplomat

The ZNPP reported earlier that two civilians, including a woman who worked at the plant, were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on their car
Senior Russian diplomat explains EU’s strong reaction to Stubb, Store’s call to Moscow

The EU policies are aimed at "protracting the conflict in Ukraine as long as possible," while this step "does not fit into this logic," Alexander Grushko said
Russia to report countries boycotting IIHF matches it will be in, says sports chief

Earlier, the national hockey federations representing Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and the Czech Republic announced their unwillingness to play matches against the Russian national team
Norway’s charge d’affaires protested to over seizure of Russian property — MFA

The ministry stated that Moscow "demanded that official Oslo unconditionally comply with international law, including the provisions of the Svalbard Treaty"
International rights groups ignore Kiev's network of unofficial prisons

Ukrainian media outlets reported on Monday that armed men were holding about 40 people captive in the basement of a private house in a Kiev suburb
Zelensky’s former spokesperson charged in absentia with high treason — SBU

The investigators stated that Yuliya Mendel had used public statements and social media posts to discredit Ukraine on the international stage
IN BRIEF: Belarusian president on Ukraine conflict timeline, risk of World War III

Alexander Lukashenko stressed that there was no alternative to a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine
European gas exchange prices tumble to $1,000 amid US-Iran talks

December futures at the Netherlands' TTF hub fell to around $1,004 per 1,000 cubic meters
Kremlin spokesman comments on security guarantees for Moscow, Kiev, dialogue with Europe

Dmitry Peskov ruled out the possibility of Europe taking part in the Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine as a trilateral format was originally agreed
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Russian Foreign Ministry on intel contacts with US, West’s struggle to accept new reality

The Russian foreign minister noted that Western countries wanted to impose their own rules across Eurasia, including its eastern part
Melania Trump to hold meeting with representatives of Russia, Ukraine on Thursday

The meeting will take place at the White House
Date of trilateral talks on Ukraine, scandal with prison near Kiev: Kremlin's briefing

The talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine will take place in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, Dmitry Peskov said
Poland deploys special forces to Russian border — PM

Donald Tusk pointed out that the decision was prompted by reports from Polish and foreign intelligence agencies alleging that "acts of sabotage and provocation" were being planned
Russian foreign minister on EU’s ‘wailing’ over ceasefire, emerging world order

Sergey Lavrov highlighted that the European Union is rapidly transforming into an aggressive militarist bloc
Russian forces strike port infrastructure sites used by Ukrainian army in past day

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,105 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
Iran demands recognition of sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz — agency

Other conditions include the full removal of sanctions against the Islamic Republic, the release of frozen assets, and compensation for the damage caused by military actions against Iran
EU’s wailing over need for ceasefire in Ukraine aimed at giving respite to Kiev — Lavrov

Speaking about ways to resolve the Ukraine conflict, the top Russian diplomat stressed that Moscow insisted "not on a temporary ceasefire, but on meaningfully addressing the underlying causes of the crisis"
Press review: EU may drop Black Sea mission as Bulgaria elects first female president

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, November 3rd
Russian forces deliver massive strike on energy facilities powering Ukrainian army

Port infrastructure in the Odessa Region and sea vessels used for military purposes were also struck
Russian air defenses repel one of Ukraine’s largest overnight drone attacks on Moscow

A total of 493 UAVs flew toward the Moscow agglomeration
Russian forces strike energy sites used by Ukraine’s army — top brass

Russia’s Defense Ministry added that port infrastructure in the Odessa Region and sea vessels used for military purposes were hit
US strikes Iranian island of Qeshm, WSJ says

According to the report, the attack was part of a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly carried out against the country in recent weeks
Russia-US-Ukraine talks to be held in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, Witkoff says

According to the US president's envoy, discussions will focus on post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts, and next steps toward peace
Shooting heard near house near Kiev where mobilized are forcibly held

The protest has "escalated into a violent phase," the Strana news outlet reports
One killed, eight wounded in Ukraine’s attack on commuter bus in LPR

The bus was traveling along the Lugansk-Zimogorye route