Day: November 7, 2025

A large Russian attack on Ukraine has cut power to several regions and killed at least two people. Meanwhile, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is going all out to seize Pokrovsk. DW has more.

A large Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has prompted power cuts in several regions. Meanwhile, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is doing “everything possible” to seize Pokrovsk. DW has more.

About 3 percent of Friday’s flights were canceled because of the government shutdown. The percentage could rise to 20 percent as the holidays approach.

At the White House, President Donald Trump lauded Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as a “great leader” for his tough immigration stance, arguing that Hungary’s strict border policy keeps crime low—unlike much of Europe, which he said is struggling due to uncontrolled migration. Orban, in turn, called for a US-Hungary “golden age,” praised the return of visa-free travel, and declared his willingness to manage Hungary’s EU disputes independently. On sanctions, Trump signaled a one-year exemption for Hungary on Russian oil purchases, citing the country’s landlocked status, even as he criticized European governments for buying Russian oil despite having access to alternatives. Both leaders discussed ongoing friendship and resistance to EU and NATO pressure, while US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured that troop movements in Romania were coordinated and did not signal a weakening of US support for Europe and NATO.

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