Lack of Progress on Joining EU Caps Another Difficult Month for Ukraine
The latest report from the European Commission on Ukraine’s EU accession highlights persistent issues with corruption and pressure on journalists. The country faces one of its toughest periods since the war began.
Military and Humanitarian Situations
Fierce fighting continues around Pokrovsk, with little sign that Ukraine is gaining ground. Meanwhile, months of Russian airstrikes on vital energy infrastructure have severely weakened the nation’s resilience.
According to the UN, the situation could trigger another major humanitarian crisis in the already war-torn country.
Foreign Policy Challenges
The geopolitical outlook remains bleak. The United States has once again denied Ukraine’s request for long-range Tomahawk missiles, as confirmed by President Donald Trump.
Following his October 30 meeting in South Korea with China’s President Xi Jinping, Trump said the United States and China would cooperate to end the conflict in Ukraine. However, the likelihood of genuine progress from such cooperation appears minimal.
Soon after, during the Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s visit to China on November 3–4, Beijing reaffirmed its partnership with Moscow, making clear that any Washington–Beijing peace proposal would probably not favor Ukraine.
Author’s Summary
Ukraine’s stalled EU progress, intensifying battles, and grim foreign prospects mark a month of deepening crisis that leaves the nation’s path forward uncertain.