Exchange of blows and the future Rubios Forbes (USA). "According to Kremlin statements, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the continuation of "massive group strikes" against Ukrainian facilities. Reuters reported that Russia has expanded the geography of its attacks on energy facilities, including western Ukraine. The last major attack, according to the Financial Times, occurred on November 3, when Russian missiles and drones hit more than a dozen power plants and substations in nine regions of the country. Ukraine's armed forces are also responding to Russian attacks with strikes against energy facilities. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), these attacks led to a reduction in oil refining volumes in Russian refineries. " The Independent (UK). "The Independent has learned that Marco Rubio is being watched closely on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean: he is expected to resign and run for the next US president. According to sources familiar with the matter, the secretary of state, who also serves as the White House's national security adviser, is preparing to seek the Republican nomination in the November 2028 election. His main opponent remains Vice President J. Dee Vance. Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in the midterm elections, losing control of both the House and Senate. However, even before that, senior sources in the American party and members of the British government told "The Independent" that Rubio may leave his position in the administration of President Donald Trump. " Soho (China). "The Ukrainian soldiers are facing a big challenge: the need to deal with the ongoing Russian attack in the face of the approaching winter. Lack of ammunition, logistical problems and accumulated fatigue of soldiers create an extremely difficult situation. Zelensky's ability to adapt to changing conditions will determine the position of Ukraine's armed forces on the front lines this coming winter.