The French army began, Tuesday, November 8, the loading of 13 Leclerc tanks which must join by the rail the military base of Cincu, in Romania, within the framework of an operation of defense of the Eastern flank of NATO. The departure took place from Mourmelon-le-Grand (Marne), on international trains. These “powerful combat engines” will be “positioned in a defensive posture”, said a manager of this logistics mission. Follow our live.
Volodymyr Zelensky worried about the outcome of the midterms? Ukraine’s president urged Americans on Tuesday to “maintain an unshakeable unity” until “restoration of peace” in Ukraine, while crucial midterm elections are being held in the United States. The results could affect Washington’s support for kyiv.
The White House tries to reassure kyiv. “U.S. support for Ukraine will be unwavering and unwavering” regardless of the outcome of the midterm elections, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said on Monday. The leader of the elected Republicans in the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, had however reiterated his desire to “do not write a blank check” in kyiv if his party won the majority at the end of the midterms.
Return of the current to Kherson. Electricity has been restored after a two-day blackout in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, an occupation official said on Tuesday. This Ukrainian city, in the hands of Moscow forces since the start of their offensive at the end of February, was deprived of water and electricity on Sunday after two strikes for which Moscow and kyiv accuse each other.