Key Takeaways from the ISW:
- Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to try to blame US President Donald Trump for the nuclear arms modernization and buildup program that Russia began years ago.
- Russia’s grinding advances in the Pokrovsk direction continue to absorb significant Russian losses.
- North Korea is reportedly deploying additional troops to support roles in the Russian rear.
- The Kremlin continues to set conditions to deploy active reservists to combat in Ukraine.
- Russian forces continue to commit war crimes against Ukrainian civilians.
- Authorities reported unidentified drone incursions near the Brussels and Liege airports in Belgium on the evening of November 4.
- Russian forces advanced in northern Sumy Oblast, in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area, and near Vovchansk, Pokrovsk, and Velykomykhailivka. Ukrainian forces advanced in the Dobropillya tactical area.
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