Ukraine News Updates - November 6, 2025
Ukraine and Latvia Sign a Defense Industry Memorandum
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Latvia’s Defense Minister Andris Spruds signed a memorandum on defense-industrial cooperation during Shmyhal’s visit to Latvia. The document envisages collaboration on innovation, joint research, experience exchange, and, especially, the joint production of drones. The sides also discussed strengthening long-range capabilities and cybersecurity cooperation, and acknowledged Latvia’s ongoing support through initiatives such as PURL, SAFE financing, and leadership in the Drone Coalition.
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EU Prepares “Military Schengen”
The European Commission is preparing a military mobility framework to streamline cross-border movement of troops, equipment, and supplies within the EU—nicknamed a “military Schengen.” Plans include harmonized rules and designated land, air, and sea corridors for faster deployments. Separately, Ukraine received “Enhanced Partnership” status with the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), becoming the first non-member state to do so.
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Germany Increases 2026 Ukrainian Defense Support
Germany plans to increase aid to Ukraine by €3 billion in its 2026 federal budget, bringing total planned support to €11.5 billion. The expanded allocation is intended to bolster Ukraine’s defense and broader resilience needs next year, reflecting continued German backing as budget planning proceeds. Further details are expected as the Bundestag debates and finalizes the spending framework.
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Norway Announces 2026 Defense Aid Amount
Norway will allocate $7 billion to Ukraine in 2026 for defense needs, Norway’s defense minister announced. During talks, ministers signed two memoranda: to establish a joint defense enterprise in Ukraine and to align quality standards for defense products produced or supplied under bilateral agreements.
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EU Progress Report: Results
The European Commission’s 2025 enlargement report praises Ukraine’s resilience and commitment to the EU path despite the war, noting continued work toward recommendations for accession talks. However, it cites limited progress in anti-corruption policy, judiciary reforms, and media freedom, urging steady improvements to rule-of-law institutions. The assessment covers September 1, 2024, to September 1, 2025.
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Business Sentiment Stays Positive
Ukrainian firms maintained positive assessments of their activity in October, marking a fourth straight month of optimism, according to the National Bank. Businesses cited resilient demand and infrastructure restoration among key drivers. The survey reflects ongoing adaptation to wartime constraints while acknowledging risks, including energy-related challenges, as the economy navigates recovery.
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Power Imports Up, Exports Down
In October, Ukraine’s electricity imports rose 2.5 times while exports fell nearly by half, driven by Russian strikes that disrupted infrastructure and generation. The shift underscores growing reliance on imports to stabilize the domestic grid under attack pressure and seasonal demand, while limiting export capacity compared with prior months.
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UK Sends New Storm Shadow Missiles
The United Kingdom supplied Ukraine with a new batch of Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles, according to Bloomberg. The transfer reinforces Ukraine’s long-range strike capability as it targets military assets and logistics. The delivery follows previous UK packages of Storm Shadow systems provided since 2023.